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Hello all, I just went up to my dealership hoping to test drive a mini. I've had very limited experience with a manual, but he offered to teach me. He drove me to a parking lot where I got the hang of starting and stopping...first gear is a pain in the butt. From there he let me drive around a neighborhood and try some hills, all on a car that had 2 miles on it! I hope I'll be able to make it home once my car comes.
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2007 Astro Black Cooper, piano black, rooster red colorline, dark silver bonnets, chrome int./ext., whalen knob, 35% windows = one happy driver
Hello all, I just went up to my dealership hoping to test drive a mini. I've had very limited experience with a manual, but he offered to teach me. He drove me to a parking lot where I got the hang of starting and stopping...first gear is a pain in the butt. From there he let me drive around a neighborhood and try some hills, all on a car that had 2 miles on it! I hope I'll be able to make it home once my car comes.
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All the more reason to custom order your MINI. Nobody learning to drive stick on the 2 week old clutch .
Hello all, I just went up to my dealership hoping to test drive a mini. I've had very limited experience with a manual, but he offered to teach me. He drove me to a parking lot where I got the hang of starting and stopping...first gear is a pain in the butt. From there he let me drive around a neighborhood and try some hills, all on a car that had 2 miles on it! I hope I'll be able to make it home once my car comes.
Now there's a Salesman that understands how to connect with a customer and close the sale! It's great to know they are out there
Now there's a Salesman that understands how to connect with a customer and close the sale! It's great to know they are out there
For anyone in the Houston area, Mini of the woodlands is the place to go. Aka was the guy who helped me out. Tell him "The Moose" appreciates his help.
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The MOOSE is LOOSE
2007 Astro Black Cooper, piano black, rooster red colorline, dark silver bonnets, chrome int./ext., whalen knob, 35% windows = one happy driver
My wife and I look forward to doing business with Mini of the Woodlands. Hearing this sure makes me feel like we have a good dealership.
Thanks!
Remember, your foot only goes on the clutch pedal while your shifting.
Very cool! My MA also offered to teach me when I took my test drive. I didn't need to be taught because I knew how things worked, just needed to get in there and practice. He also said that he taught someone how to drive a manual so they could get their MINI home!
Welcome to NAM. That's one terrific dealer you found. And to teach you on a new Mini w/hardly any miles on it....whoa. I'm going to Texas when I buy another Mini!!!
What color was the car you learned on? Please remind me to NOT buy that car!
I learned on a Jeep CJ3A (can you say "corncob transmission"?) I taught my kids on lawn tractors. I've only had one vehicle w/ an auto (my Dakota truck). I don't really like ATs.
What a luxury! But yes - it's a credit to the dealership.
For anyone in the Houston area, Mini of the woodlands is the place to go. Aka was the guy who helped me out. Tell him "The Moose" appreciates his help.
Aka rules!
Great to hear he is doing well in Houston.
He used to be an MA at MINI of Hawaii where he was popular.
After you learn don't forget to keep practicing. Hit all the dealerships and ask to drive a stick.:impatient
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Just a bit of advice: I would buy something cheap to learn to drive a manual transmission. A begginer can burn out a clutch in a matter of days. I am sure with a Mini it is not going to be cheap. $$$
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2007 R56 MCS- Pepper White w/black Racing Stripes. Rear Fog, Cold Weather, Convienience, Sport, and Premium Packages.
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