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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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New Mini s owner

any advice for a begining mini owner?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Read lots on this site. That's what I've done.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray14e
any advice for a begining mini owner?
Yeah, post some pics
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Motor like a mad MINIac!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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LOL,, I agree with DrewN... post some pics!! And just enjoy it!!
I got my Clubbie last January and I still feel that rush of excitement when I walk out to her to start my day.
I do actually adhere to the premium fuel-- it really helps you get great gas mileage.

the posts on this forum will help you with virtually everything and anything you are wondering about.

Happy Motoring!!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray14e
any advice for a begining mini owner?
Congrats on your MINI!!! Main advice - enjoy a car that responds so naturally. Play on exit ramps and be amazed at how much faster you can take the cloverleaf than most other cars. Take that 90 degree corner faster than you think you should and be amazed at what your MINI can do.

Read the posts here but don't let the negative ones scare you. NAM and most other owner's sites tend to have alot of posts about problems and it can cause concerns over a problem that is often very rare. Look up a Honda or Toyota message board and you will see plenty of problems. People are more likely to post with a problem than to merely say "just checking in all is well!". No car is perfect (but the MINI kind a feels that way much of the time

Happy Motoring!!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 06:13 AM
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Yep.......

Originally Posted by Ray14e
any advice for a begining mini owner?

Drive it!

And welcome!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Accelerate into curves.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Wave at other Mini's.
 
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