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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 06:30 PM
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Newbie motorer - 2017 MCS convertible in Nov

I had NO IDEA!!!!!

My life is forever changed. My dealer said if he has to drive anything other than a MINI he feels like he is being punished .

It is exactly how I feel. I look for excuses to have to drive my car.

Looking forward to a lot of learning from you advanced motorers.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 11:13 PM
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That's great, Phil. Post some pix when you have the chance. You have many years of miles and grins ahead of you. Any questions, please ask, we've been doing this for over 40 years.

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2017 | 08:01 AM
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Thanks for the kind welcome into "the kingdom".

I'll get some photos. She's awfully beautiful.

I put different tires on at 1600 miles. I figure I would be better off enjoying better performing tires now and putt the factory tires back on before turning in the lease.

Better acceleration, braking and turning. Woo hoo.

- Phil
 
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Old Jan 9, 2017 | 10:29 AM
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Congrats,

You will love the top down motoring. In a MINI its the best!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 01:05 AM
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Indeed. Top down is great. I love how the car shows me how much time I have driven with the top down versus up. Like It is taunting me.

Love this car.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 06:26 AM
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Yea, in my old R52 I dont have a meter but I bet it's been a lot. Now 268K on it.
 
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