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Hello, I am a 53 year old, 105 lb, 4' 11' woman in love with the Mini (Like me it's small and British) but I have a few questions. Should I get the regular seats with Leatherette or the sport seats with leather? I can't and won't drive a stick so how is the automatic? I drove my friends 04 Mini the other day and it hesitated when changing gear, very slow on the uptake, is the new transmission any better? It will be my everyday car driving in stop and go traffic for at least 20 min of the 45 min twice daily commute. That will do to start.
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Replying to: sabrinae (Aug 26, 2008 4:49 am) The idea of the sport seat is to hold you in place during very rigorous driving. They are not meant to be comfortable as much as comforting in hard turns, etc. You might find them too stiff but maybe not. This is somewhat of a personal and subjective preference. Leather feels nice, smells nice, but requires maintenance and is vulnerable to spills, tears, etc. It is after all, an organic material. If you look closely at a cow, you'll see plenty of little defects from use.  Visiting Host
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Replying to: sabrinae (Aug 26, 2008 4:49 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Aug 26, 2008 8:53 am) The new R56s with the auto aren't too bad. I'm not an auto guy but it's decent. |
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Replying to: sabrinae (Aug 26, 2008 4:49 am) Also, I hope you are getting the S model for a little zip or piazzz.The auto will suffice. Leather is a pain too much maitenance. Shifty is right. You might want to look into an extended warranty. There's a class action against Mini for poor clutches and Tranny replacements. They are no good in snow so buy 4 Rims and your choice of tire. Me I don't don't like run flats. They ride rough.But, if you don't have a cell phone to call for help you might have to get run flats. Have fun and smile alot of eyes will be checkin' you out. 
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Replying to: joem5 (Aug 26, 2008 11:53 am)
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Replying to: joem5 (Aug 26, 2008 11:53 am) However, my wife researched them and came upon $47000.00 to replace trans mission because car was 5000 mi over 48 monmany women were replacing clutches at 5K a pop. Then alot of guys were complaining too. A volvo is a nice car,but there upkeep is expensive also. I'd really do my homework go into the mini forums type in class action and check out the repair forum.Lifes short get what you want,but get alot of advice Mini 's are in demand so you will pay MSRP or more. What did it was, she was having her BMW service and ask the technician about the Mini and he said to move on to something else. However, the Germans are making them now and the resale seems high. I' d drive it 50 K then dump it,if you really want it.
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Replying to: joem5 (Aug 26, 2008 12:44 pm) Yup, just don't keep it beyond the warranty, for peace of mind. For us, our Minis (we're on our second one) have been as trouble-free as any Japanese car that we've had. (Knock on wood) |
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Replying to: bodble2 (Aug 26, 2008 1:28 pm)
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Replying to: sabrinae (Aug 26, 2008 1:45 pm) FWIW, my Mini has been trouble free. Best car I've owned in years. |
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