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#15 of 17 Re: Guess I've made a mistake. [feliciatwo] by violetdc Sep 24, 2008 (7:34 am)
Replying to: feliciatwo (Aug 11, 2008 9:57 am) Wow ... sorry 2 hear u're havin' so many issues! Well, I have an '06 MCS and have had my brake pads replaced about 3x in 34K+ miles; the only time they squealed was just a little, and just before the 2nd replacement--haven't had it since. The Mini Crossman (AWD) is supposed 2 come out in 2010--u might wanna check that out when the time comes.
#16 of 17 Re: Guess I've made a mistake. [feliciatwo] by ltq Oct 14, 2008 (3:53 pm)
Replying to: feliciatwo (Aug 11, 2008 9:57 am) OK OK you two have been sparring. You both have your points. Feliciatwo, you miss your dear Subie, and I can understand that. I miss mine, too. Sometimes, when a car has taken you to so many adventures, and had no annoying features, you don't realize it until it has left you..... hmmm, like loved ones...... But most recently I've moved into a new Clubman S from a Tacoma 4x4 with offroad legs, and it did take me places that would have bogged down a Subie completely. Yet I don't miss it. Subarus are great companions. Anyway, granted: really dumb for MINI to not have solid sunroof blinds. 100% agreement there. But I knew all the many little annoying things about MINIs going in, BEFORE I bought it. So more to the point that "busiris" was trying to make, I have no regrets, the engine & handling & mpg make up for all the shortcomings in the MINI. Read between the lines, and I believe you are both agreeing with each other. Have some fun motoring instead of blogging!!!
#17 of 17 Re: Guess I've made a mistake. [feliciatwo] by ltq Oct 14, 2008 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: feliciatwo (Aug 11, 2008 9:57 am) Squeeky brakes: Nothing yet on my Clubman w/ 1000 mi. I'll let you know if it develops. Sunroof blinds: I'd like to hear a bit more about your solution to the lack of sunroof blinds in a MINI, please. Seatbelt holder: Actually, MiniMania.com sells one, but on my Clubman, there is a little plastic slider that holds the buckle against the wall, so it doesn't ever get stuck between the door and the seat. Simply buckle up, then move the slider against the buckle, and it's set. I just discovered it right after I ordered the seatbelt holders, !!*(^%?!?%$%^^%$ it !!!! See if you have it, that'll solve your problem. Or I can sell you my brandnew holders...... If you are interested in a Fit, see the raging confusion in the Fit vs. Clubman discussions.