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#2533 of 2671 HOUSEWIFE by ninawinn Jun 17, 2008 (1:07 pm)
I'm thinking of buying the MINI COOPER -S after seeing one driven on street. Immediately I fall in love with the body shape & color of that cute car. It looked so classic and unique. But after reading quite a few messages in this forum, I feel a little bit of hesitation. Any advise? I did place an order last Sat. and dealer didn't require any deposit. It takes 6-8wks for delivery. Nina Winn Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Jun 17, 2008 1:08 pm) coupah (Jun 17, 2008 1:37 pm) blueguydotcom (Jun 17, 2008 3:53 pm) coupah (Jun 17, 2008 4:08 pm) and 1 more... coupah (Jun 17, 2008 4:10 pm)
#2534 of 2671 Re: HOUSEWIFE [ninawinn] by blueguydotcom Jun 17, 2008 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: ninawinn (Jun 17, 2008 1:07 pm) Advice... Follow your heart. If you like it, get it.
#2535 of 2671 Re: Run Flats and Spare Tires [waterflame] by ninawinn Jun 17, 2008 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: waterflame (Jun 04, 2008 5:52 am) I did ask the salesperson, he said MINI has designed the tires that allow driver to continue driving on flat tire up to 80miles to find a repair store max. 55mph. Therefore there is no spare tire for MINI. Replies to this message: eashley (Jun 17, 2008 1:28 pm) blueguydotcom (Jun 17, 2008 1:34 pm)
#2536 of 2671 Re: Run Flats and Spare Tires [ninawinn] by eashley Jun 17, 2008 (1:28 pm)
Replying to: ninawinn (Jun 17, 2008 1:19 pm) My 2003 has been a joy...go for it, and don't look back.
#2537 of 2671 Re: Run Flats and Spare Tires [ninawinn] by blueguydotcom Jun 17, 2008 (1:34 pm)
Replying to: ninawinn (Jun 17, 2008 1:19 pm) Minis use run-flat tires, just like BMW. Run flat tires (RFTs) a're rough riding, expensive to replace and prone to damage (thus requiring replacement). In a nutshell, they're horrible. Some of us remove them and go with normal tires - cheap to repair, last longer, less damage prone. The downside: if we get a flat we're stuck.
#2538 of 2671 Re: HOUSEWIFE [ninawinn] by coupah Jun 17, 2008 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: ninawinn (Jun 17, 2008 1:07 pm) Like the other poster said, ii YOU like it, get it. If you decide you don't like it you will have NO problem selling it as they are in VERY high demand. I TRADED my '05 for an '06 and I got ALMOST what I paid for it! You did right in getting the "S" model. Just remember, the MINI S is a real "Driver's Machine" and you can't EVER have enough fun driving it! take delivery and go motoring! Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Jun 17, 2008 3:53 pm) coupah (Jun 17, 2008 4:08 pm) bodble2 (Jun 17, 2008 5:23 pm) coupah (Jun 17, 2008 4:10 pm)
#2539 of 2671 Re: HOUSEWIFE [coupah] by blueguydotcom Jun 17, 2008 (3:53 pm)
Replying to: coupah (Jun 17, 2008 1:37 pm) You did a trade-in and only lost a couple grand? Seriously? Replies to this message: coupah (Jun 17, 2008 4:08 pm) bodble2 (Jun 17, 2008 5:23 pm) coupah (Jun 17, 2008 4:10 pm)
#2540 of 2671 Re: HOUSEWIFE [blueguydotcom] by coupah Jun 17, 2008 (4:08 pm)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jun 17, 2008 3:53 pm) Really! It was a base convertible, red and it was late spring. The dealer had literally 3 cars on his lot and was even buying cars on Ebay just to have something to sell. I got suckered into the S when i went for a demo ride. then I went for a ride in a friend's S and then I went online and had one built MY way! I paid $30K and right now I can sell it for 26! http://images.cars.com/main/DMI/183768/3884.jpg here is a pix of a similar unit but I'm sure it doesn't have the options mini does. If you want some help in re-specking yours, (it's not too late to ammend your order, I'm sure) I'll send an email address... Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jun 17, 2008 5:23 pm)
#2541 of 2671 Re: HOUSEWIFE [blueguydotcom] by coupah Jun 17, 2008 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jun 17, 2008 3:53 pm) Oh, here's a link the pic was posted at http://www.automotive.com/2006/12/mini/cooper/used-car-listings/index.html
#2542 of 2671 Re: HOUSEWIFE [coupah] by bodble2 Jun 17, 2008 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: coupah (Jun 17, 2008 4:08 pm) Well, ok, you traded a convertible for a coupe. With the convertible, you benefitted from perfect timing in that it was just going into convertible season, and the dealer obviously wanted inventory. Otherwise, no matter how much the car is in demand, it would be hard to believe you would only lose a couple of grand after a year.