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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 03:43 AM
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New 2008 mini cooper s owner

I just purchased my car in the last couple days. Definitely enjoying my new mini.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 07:24 AM
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Congrats to you on your new to you Mini. Show us some pics and tell us about it!
Itsme Wayne ... confirmed Mini addict. Down to three and looking for more!
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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I have the R52. It's a blast
 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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Thanks for the welcome







 
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 07:25 PM
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Very nice looking car...my 2008 MCS was the same exact color.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 12:15 AM
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New MINI Owner

Originally Posted by meinleat
I just purchased my car in the last couple days. Definitely enjoying my new mini.
Welcome aboard meinleat and welcome to NAM. You have many grins ahead. We have a number of great articles and background information here to help you with maintenance and upgrades.

http://new.minimania.com/home.cfm

Here's my 0'4 R53.




Let us know how we can help!

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 12:53 AM
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Here is my 2008 MINI Cooper S:



2008 Mini Cooper S - traded it in
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 02:51 AM
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definitely liking everything about my first mini. it does have a few things i assume maintenance will fix other than that its all stock. According to the odometer i'm only getting 17 mpg after the first couple days of getting 27 no idea why.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by meinleat
definitely liking everything about my first mini. it does have a few things i assume maintenance will fix other than that its all stock. According to the odometer i'm only getting 17 mpg after the first couple days of getting 27 no idea why.
My 2008 MCS was normally at 33 MPG for the first few years and the mileage decreased to 31 MPG thereafter (combined driving).
 

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Old Jun 3, 2016 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by meinleat
definitely liking everything about my first mini. it does have a few things i assume maintenance will fix other than that its all stock. According to the odometer i'm only getting 17 mpg after the first couple days of getting 27 no idea why.
Lead foot syndrome, which is typical at first! Gotta check how she goes! LOL
Make sure to use only high octane fuel (premium)(very important)
 
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 01:21 AM
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My 2008 MCS was normally at 33 MPG for the first few years and the mileage decreased to 31 MPG thereafter (combined driving).
Getting about 29 combined with my 04 R53, 79,000 miles

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