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I have a 2003 Cooper as a daily driver.
Posted by dmz789qqq [Email] (more from dmz789qqq) on Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:29:15
In Reply to: Opinions on Minis please, Mike Johnson, Sun, 26 Dec 2010 07:45:46
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A few observations:
1. MINI-related forums (MINI2 and NorthAnericanMotoring) are not as useful as Saabnet. Very few DIYers and car-savvy people there. Every time I do a search I have to filter through a boatload of unrelated stuff.
2. No WIS. You have to buy a paper Bentley manual. On the other hand there are online resources for EPC and wiring diagrams.
3. Interior trim quality is very low. I also not a big fan of the interior design.
4. I get 35 mpg in summer, 29 mpg in winter. Requires premium fuel.
5. Maintenance is very easy. Just a few clips to do the cabin filter. Easy serpentine belt. Easy spark plugs. But the same idiotic BMW oil filter where you change just the paper insert.
6. Fairly reliable.
7. Not as rustproof as Saabs.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Opinions on Minis please, Mike Johnson, Sun, 26 Dec 2010 07:45:46
- Re: Opinions on Minis please, roadie, Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:18:49
- Run flats...., Mike Lynch , Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:08:07
- Re: Opinions on Minis please, pushrodsaab, Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:23:24
- My 2008 MCS, Ray L, Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:07:17
- A common thread seems to be, Mike Johnson, Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:06:52
- real world safety question re minis, brick8, Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:33:23
- I have a 2003 Cooper as a daily driver., dmz789qqq, Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:29:15 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Opinions on Minis please, Dick in Falls Church, Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:36:14
- Re: Opinions on Minis please, ed smith, Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:56:40
- Re: Opinions on Minis please, James, Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:15:57
- Re: Opinions on Minis please, Ultimated, Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:05:55
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