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1305 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 5:44 PM
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Decided to see what the excitement was about, so on Monday, drove the two hours up to Indy to look over the Clubmans. Kinda wanted a Clubman S manual, but they had none. We drove a manual coupe, a basic Clubman auto and an S Clubman automatic. They did have a basic automatic in Nightfire Red with cream interior accents and black top and stripes. Sport seats and bluetooth were nice additions. We decided that we REALLY liked that car. The new car bug bit real hard. The rational, "This is too far for service" and "The features we really want ..." and "I really should buy American to help OUR economy" all went by the wayside when I compared the thought of driving home in that sparkling red Clubman vs driving home in the 97 Z3. I'm not a high performance kind of driver so I think the basic will serve me well. Worst case warranty issues seem to be addressed by both MINI and the dealer. I would still be pretty inconvenienced for less than critical problems but I guess I'll just gamble that I won't have those. So I'm a member of the club. Gonna pull out the manual and go through the feature list again to be sure I know what all the buttons are for and how to use the hands free phone system. Much to learn! Next is checking the forum for any discussions about grade of gas.
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Replying to: Don_C (Jan 20, 2009 11:46 am) The MINI sport seats are awesome! Plus, it sounds like maybe you've got regular tires with a spare... can't beat that! |
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The manual of the new base Clubman says that AKI91 gas is preferred but the car can take as low as 87. Being more of a "commuter driver" than a "sport driver" would I notice any difference between 91 and 89 gas? I know that some sources claim that 91 is a waste of money, other say that the car performs noticeably better using the higher grade. It is possible that the latter comment refers only to the higher performance engines than what I have. The last comments about gas that I found on a search here are a couple of years old and thought I'd see what the opinions are for the more current engines. My first refill is a few days away so I thought I'd be ready. TIA
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Replying to: Don_C (Jan 21, 2009 2:24 pm) I fill up my Cooper S 3 times a month. Always with premium. Then again, I find the power in my Cooper S to be adequate - but I push it to 4-5k rpm on most shifts. I would notice less HP.
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jan 21, 2009 8:07 pm) Point taken. |
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jan 21, 2009 8:07 pm) Filled with 91.
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Hello everyone and I hope that you are having a great day. I am interested in ordering a new 2009 base Cooper that would have an MSRP of approximately $20,050.00. The best discount that I have been offered for a factory order is $330.00 inclusive of all dealer fees. Is this the going market price given the current market environment and what should I expect? I live far away from the closest dealership and am concerned about potential problems. How reliable is the Mini? With appreciation and kind regards, |
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Replying to: whiskerychief (Nov 11, 2008 12:10 pm) 
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Any suggestions for good places to sell a used 2007 Mini Cooper S? Auto Trader Craigs List And...?
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Feb 01, 2009 9:43 pm)
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