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#559 of 1056 Re: ... [cct1] by jaxs1 Mar 23, 2007 (6:49 pm)
Replying to: cct1 (Mar 23, 2007 12:07 pm) Yes, the Clubman may be more practical for anyone who needs to load even a few bags of groceries behind the rear reats. The current model has no real carrying space unless you fold down the rear seats. If you consider it a 2-seater and can live with that, it will be an OK car for cargo. Even the Clubman will have marginal, smallish (as opposed to useless) rear seat room for adults. It won't exactly have the back seat of an Avalon or even a Civic sedan for that matter. Replies to this message: tkokick (Mar 24, 2007 6:59 am)
#560 of 1056 Re: ... [jaxs1] by tkokick Mar 24, 2007 (6:59 am)
Replying to: jaxs1 (Mar 23, 2007 6:49 pm) Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who responded. I really appreciate the input, and did think about the 2007 long and hard. I also spoke to a couple of people that have the 2007, and LOVE it, so, while I am hesitant that there will be some issues, I decided to go for it, as maintenance is included in the first 4yrs/ 48 months, and I am leasing for 36.   So, yesterday I ordered a 2007 Cooper S, Mellow Yellow with sport, nav, convenience, and premium. I cannot wait to get it - but it will be about 8 weeks! I am excited about being a mini owner - actually more excited than I have been about any car I have ever had!   On another note, I can't say enough about the people at Tom Bush BMW/ MINI in Jacksonville. If you are going to contact via internet - talk to Steve Aten. You will have the most pleasant, low pressure, and honest experience you have ever had buying a car. If you are going to the dealership, either talk to Steve, or talk to Nick at MINI - he is passionate about these cars, and, although we were already working with Steve, he had nothing but great things to say about Nick. In fact, Nick was more than happy to answer all my questions and be available to help, even though it was not his sale!   I will post again when I get the MINI in a few weeks - until then, thank you all so very much!
#561 of 1056 Buying an' 06 by irisheyes44 Mar 24, 2007 (4:51 pm)
The dealer I am working with is coming down 500.00 plus 2.9% financing, on a 2006 mini convert manual with msrp of 25850. Can I do better in upstate NY?
#562 of 1056 Maintenance 2006 vs 2007 by irisheyes44 Mar 24, 2007 (4:56 pm)
When dealing for the car above the salesman said the maintenance was 3 yr, 36000 miles on a 2006. Are the 2007's 4 year 48000 miles? Replies to this message: minime7 (Mar 24, 2007 9:28 pm)
#563 of 1056 Re: Maintenance 2006 vs 2007 [irisheyes44] by minime7 Mar 24, 2007 (9:28 pm)
Replying to: irisheyes44 (Mar 24, 2007 4:56 pm) On our 2007 Mini, maintenance (free oil changes, wipers, etc.) is 3 years/36000 miles and the warranty runs 4 years/48000 miles on the drivetrain, etc.
#564 of 1056 never have driven manual by irisheyes44 Mar 25, 2007 (4:43 pm)
How easy would it be for a old dog to learn a new trick, driving a mini manual? Have found the car but its manual and I have only driven automatic all my life. I am turning 50 and want to try something new and fun. How about? Replies to this message: cct1 (Mar 26, 2007 9:19 am) jaxs1 (Mar 26, 2007 5:25 pm)
#565 of 1056 Re: never have driven manual [irisheyes44] by cct1 Mar 26, 2007 (9:19 am)
Replying to: irisheyes44 (Mar 25, 2007 4:43 pm) The Mini Cooper--especially the base model--is one of the most forgiving manuals you'll ever drive, very easy to shift, very difficult to stall, and they now have anti rollback on the new models. I'd definitely strongly recommend it--its a great gear box--you'll have a blast! The Mini begs to be driven as a manual; although the new automatic isn't bad, its not nearly as much fun as the manual (paddle shifters are a nice touch, but they're not all that functional as they are on the Volkswagen GTI--for a Cooper, definitely go with a stick if you can). If you know someone who can teach you, that would be ideal; I've even heard of some Mini dealerships teaching customers on their demo's prior to purchase. A driving school is also an option, but its probably overkill.   The S is not quite as forgiving, but its relatively easy to shift as manuals go too. If you're buying the car for fun, I'd recommend throwing caution to the wind and get the S. You'll pick it up in no time, and its definitely worth it, especially for what you're getting the car for. A little practice, and you'll be shifting with no problems.   Oh, and I'm assuming you're right handed--its a bit tougher for a lefty to learn a manual--not impossible, but its a bit tougher.
#566 of 1056 Re: never have driven manual [irisheyes44] by jaxs1 Mar 26, 2007 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: irisheyes44 (Mar 25, 2007 4:43 pm) It is possible to learn to drive a stick at 50. It is a good skill to have for an emergency (like how to start a fire with two twigs if you got stuck on a deserted island), but it would get old very fast in day to day driving.   Everyone should know how to swim, how to call 911 and how to drive a stick shift, but not everyone needs to own a stick shift car.
#567 of 1056 Money factors by blueguydotcom Mar 26, 2007 (6:05 pm)
The Mini Cooper S has a money factor of 00280 but so far all the mini dealers are claiming it's 287, 290, etc.   Anyone know of mini dealership that isn't marking up leases? They're essentially making it impossible to lease the car. Replies to this message: tkokick (Mar 27, 2007 8:04 am) blueguydotcom (Mar 27, 2007 8:38 am) tica (Mar 31, 2007 4:06 pm)
#568 of 1056 Re: Money factors [blueguydotcom] by tkokick Mar 27, 2007 (8:04 am)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 26, 2007 6:05 pm) Hi -   Just wondering how you found out that the MINI S has a money factor of .00280. I just ordered a MINI and the dealer is giving me a money factor of .0034 - obviously, much higher.   I'd like to be able to tell them that the standard MF is .00280 and get them down. We have good credit and are already leasing a BMW, so obviously, we should be getting some consideration here.   Thanks in advance for your help! Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Mar 27, 2007 8:38 am)

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