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04-12-2016, 08:33 PM
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Bought a Mini Cooper
Well, finally pulled the trigger. Looked at all the models y'all recommended when I started the search a few months ago - and thanks, they were all good recommendations.
It came down to buying from someone I know (original owner) who is a car nut like me, full service records, and enough research to make me comfortable with Maggie driving the car safely.
2012 model with 18,000 on the clock - she loves it, which means I can watch the movies I like for a couple of weeks.
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04-12-2016, 10:31 PM
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You Oligarch, you. Is she going to let you drive it?
Enjoy, Cats.
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04-13-2016, 07:54 AM
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Quote:
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You Oligarch, you. Is she going to let you drive it?
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Maybe- if I start showing a little more initiative with the household chores . . .
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04-13-2016, 09:30 AM
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Very nice little BMW!
Anyway - I like the classical Mini Cooper S more... without all the nowadays gimmicks...
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04-12-2016, 11:02 PM
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They are supposed to be a hoot to drive.
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04-13-2016, 06:38 AM
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Cool car. My best buddy has a Cooper S and it's a hoot to drive, kinda like a high-end go-kart.
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04-13-2016, 07:52 AM
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That's exactly what it feels like. It is a Cooper S - but an automatic. Easier for her, and if she's not happy I'm bunking outside with the raccoons.
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04-13-2016, 09:44 AM
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I've heard the maintenance is expensive.
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04-14-2016, 07:26 AM
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I've heard the maintenance is expensive.
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Well, the engine is solid, the interior and exterior in awesome shape. With our cars I try to do most of the remove and replace on the components that eventually wear out myself (steering components, alternators, shocks, etc.)
If I had to take them to the shop every time something gave out I'd be living in a van down by the river . . .
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04-13-2016, 09:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HarmanKardon
Very nice little BMW!
Anyway - I like the classical Mini Cooper S more... without all the nowadays gimmicks...
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Were tho 0ld ones "British sports car" in the 'fix it on Saturday, drive it on Sunday, repeat' sense?
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