MINI novice - 1st time owner
#1
08-01-2018, 08:33 AM
MINI novice - 1st time owner
Hi everyone:
This is my first post and I have to apologize if I seem like a complete MINI novice to most of you. I've had many sports cars over the years - especially Alfa Romeos - but recently bought my very first MINI - a 2018 Countryman All4 S. I have a couple of rookie questions:
1. Any particular problems/concerns I should watch out for?
2. I'd like to do some basic upgrades to give it a little more power and handling without voiding the warranty. It handles well but body roll is a lot more than I like, as well.
Thanks
This is my first post and I have to apologize if I seem like a complete MINI novice to most of you. I've had many sports cars over the years - especially Alfa Romeos - but recently bought my very first MINI - a 2018 Countryman All4 S. I have a couple of rookie questions:
1. Any particular problems/concerns I should watch out for?
2. I'd like to do some basic upgrades to give it a little more power and handling without voiding the warranty. It handles well but body roll is a lot more than I like, as well.
Thanks
#3
08-01-2018, 08:37 AM
OVERDRIVE
Dinan Elite would be the only power add on that keeps the warranty in check. At least Dinan claims that they will cover what MINI refuses to cover if a drive train issue occurs from the tuning box. Customer service has been spotty of late so can't recommend them based on those reports. I do have it on my F56 and like it, but I'm already out of warranty so not an issue for me.
Question #1 I'll leave for others as I don't have an F60 at this point.
Question #1 I'll leave for others as I don't have an F60 at this point.
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Alansmini (08-01-2018)
#5
08-01-2018, 09:41 AM
other cars
Well, let's see, I've owned;
1966 Alfa GT
1968 MG
1969 - 427, 435 hp Vette
1971 Alfa GTV (really miss that one - faster than heck; used to road race with my buddy's 69 Z28. Got him in the corners!) At one time, it was the first and only gold-colored GTV in the country
1972 - SS ElCamino, fully restored; built 350 with 425 hp. Featured in one of Tom Cotter's Cars Found in Barns book series.
1976 Camaro LT with 350 4 barrel engine - fastest setup you could buy new that year
1993 Ford Probe GT - underrated, really quick with 6 cylinder Mazda-built engine
1998 - Buick Regal GS - supercharged
2018 MINI Countryman All4 S
I'll rustle up some pix and post them ASAP.
1966 Alfa GT
1968 MG
1969 - 427, 435 hp Vette
1971 Alfa GTV (really miss that one - faster than heck; used to road race with my buddy's 69 Z28. Got him in the corners!) At one time, it was the first and only gold-colored GTV in the country
1972 - SS ElCamino, fully restored; built 350 with 425 hp. Featured in one of Tom Cotter's Cars Found in Barns book series.
1976 Camaro LT with 350 4 barrel engine - fastest setup you could buy new that year
1993 Ford Probe GT - underrated, really quick with 6 cylinder Mazda-built engine
1998 - Buick Regal GS - supercharged
2018 MINI Countryman All4 S
I'll rustle up some pix and post them ASAP.
Last edited by Alansmini; 08-01-2018 at 11:42 AM.
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