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Old 06-02-2016, 03:43 AM
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I just purchased my car in the last couple days. Definitely enjoying my new mini.
 
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Old 06-02-2016, 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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Very nice looking car...my 2008 MCS was the same exact color.
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 12:15 AM
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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.




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Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 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 06-03-2016, 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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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 06-03-2016, 06:39 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.
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 06-06-2016, 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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