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Hi fellow 19ers! Finally turned 10,000 miles this week driving down the California coast!
Wow! I'm impressed that you haven't resorted to making up excuses to drive yours. Maybe it's time for a nice long drive? Where did y'all go? I'm closing in on 23k and still smiling every time!
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19000. The service light says May, but I will be over 20000 by then. I think they will make me wait, however.
Cold weather hurts the fuel mileage. I think it is because the computer keeps the mixture rich for longer.
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Joy since 4 Jun delivery
Hi all, responding for my wife you all know as "Mrs. Jiminni". Well she has 21.5k on hers but she just got a new company car so she is giving it a rest Think she drove it under a 100 miles last month I drove it the last couple of days, man those heated seats are the best We have had a few issues with it, her high pressure fuel pump went out, its a problem with these cars, and Mini now warranties them for I think 100k miles? Last month the brake light came on red so they towed it up to Niello Mini, we hoped for a free brake job, but all they did was change the pads The rotors were just barely to spec, I complained, they did nothing So they spent what, a $1000. to tow this thing to change the pads only, idiots. One of the towing companies broke all the jack pads, so they had to replace them all , and I told them the hood scoop was starting to melt so they had to replace it also But she loves it She went with a with a "British Flag" theme on it, we even had a local place do a British flag on the rear wing only, came out really cool Anyway if she ever gets online again i'll have her stop in. Our club actually went over to MA forum now. Pic of her wing and the second pic is both of our cars. BTW, that is Janet in the first pic.
My car has been through alot since I last posted in here lots of road trips and it how has a JL 12w7 in the back to help the stereo
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I'm still around. Mine has almost 25k miles and she's going strong. The dealership has called multiple times about people looking for a MINI like mine, but they can't offer me enough money to induce me to sell her. She's perfect for me!
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Hi everyone.. still rolling, and enjoying this car insanely... I'm somewhere around 55k right now, and recently encountered the Dreaded Carbon Buildup problem on my MCS (you MCs are so lucky not to have to deal with this). Thankfully, the dealer took care of it this time with their walnut sandblaster, but I'm a bit disappointed in MiniUSA's ambivalent response on this one . I believe the dealer normally charges around $700.
I know a few people have installed a catch can to help fix the problem, but I haven't yet decided if I would do that.. it's not really something I want to do myself, and there's no one here that I know would do it... so I'm just living with it until it returns, for now..
It's almost that time of year when the snows come out, and the dealer stock tires go into hibernation. Though, the stock tires are wearing a bit thin, so perhaps it's time to "retire" them ( apologies for the pun) and see if I can find some Christmas deals worthy of a Mini...
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Hi! Looks like I sparked the thread up again My car only has 29k on it, after getting a company car we use it a lot. The MINI still looks brand new We are really interested in the new Roadster, when it comes out. I really miss my old Z4 BMW and this looks to be a good alternative. We did look at a used 2011 Z4, but they wanted $55,000 for it BTW, our mechanic has been having a rash of the dreaded "death rattle" R56's come in. Everyone really needs to check their oil regularly, as they are coming in low. And if you hear any weird noises make sure you tell the dealer ASAP.
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Think she drove it under a 100 miles last month 
I drove it the last couple of days, man those heated seats are the best 
The rotors were just barely to spec, I complained, they did nothing 
So they spent what, a $1000. to tow this thing to change the pads only, idiots. One of the towing companies broke all the jack pads, so they had to replace them all , and I told them the hood scoop was starting to melt so they had to replace it also 
She went with a with a "British Flag" theme on it, we even had a local place do a British flag on the rear wing only, came out really cool 
Mini #2: Cooper S;all 4 pkgs;Laser Blue/White;Blue & Black Uph.;blue C/L;Factory Aero; prem. sound; Ordered 3/27; In prod. 4/18; Birthdate 4/28. Morning Concert 5/9; VDC 5/29; at dealership 6/1; Picked up 6/4/09!
. I believe the dealer normally charges around $700.
My car only has 29k on it, after getting a company car we use it a lot. The MINI still looks brand new 
