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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 07:57 AM
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Just got a Cooper - Company car!

I just got a 2015 (I think) Cooper as a company car. Since I am going to be spending a lot of time in here, going to be visiting the interior forums so I can see how to get all the stuff I drive around with in this little girl!
 
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 09:06 AM
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Can't beat that for a free ride! What is your profession? Maybe we can help you "Tetrisize" everything. I carry a Honda motorcycle in the back of my R53 every now and then. It makes my MINI look big when I pull out the bike and park it behind the MINi.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 05:43 AM
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There's worse company cars, that's for sure!

Enjoy! All the perks without any of the headaches! My son had a leased Justa for full term (36 months?) and while it was a base car with automatic, it was a blast to drive. He enjoyed his commute to the train station every day and was always itching to run to Home Depot or anywhere else when the need arose. However, with family and home needs, the Mini was returned to sender.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 08:13 AM
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I'm an IT consultant. Boss is sick of paying 55 cents/mile when I drive over 1,200 miles some months. The car has a wrap, so it's advertising and a better write-off. Makes sense for the company.

I am going from a 2007 Nissan Versa hatchback. I do have some reservations about going from a 2 door to a 4 door. Even told my boss I would wait for a 4 door. Often enough I need to haul equipment and I put a lot in the back seat of the Versa. Right now I have a good size Canon all in one printer!

I see a lot of initialisms and references to model numbers on here, is there a primer somewhere so I know what I am reading and not asking stupid questions?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 05:58 AM
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2015 ? Just post up a pic of what it looks like or similar to if you don't have one. And then we can tell what chassis code it is and will help you down the road, if its a 2015 Hardtop my guess they went for the new F56 ?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Best of both worlds! Fun car to drive vs. not your responsibility, per se.
However, these ain't your everyday soccer mom appliances. Check the fluids regularly, change the oil at least every 5K regardless of what others may say and rotate the tires about the same time...again, regardless. Oh, and try to get the grin off your face before you walk into the building. You want people to think of you as a serious type guy. Motor on
 
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