Downsizing to a MINI
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5th Gear
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From: Tennessee
Downsizing to a MINI
Hello everybody, I'm a total newbie here! I had a 2000 Chevy Silverado (CarDomain ID: DosMilChevSil), sold it on Mother's Day, ordered a pepper white MCS automatic on May 14th, and as of today it's in the water headed for the U.S. I'm nearly 6'7, so I've got a lot of people giving me funny looks when they hear what I'm replacing the truck with, but it's fun. Look forward to getting to know you all!
Sand Dollar Collector
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From: Moved from Leesburg, VA to Oceanside, CA Nov. 2003
Welcome aboard and congrats!!! And....bigger isn't always better....
My hubby got rid of his big Dodge pickup when we bought our first MINI back in 02'........he never looked back.....
Donna
02' CR/W MCS (gone to MINI heaven - burned up)
05' Cool Blue MCSC "Ariel"
05' HB/W MCS
My hubby got rid of his big Dodge pickup when we bought our first MINI back in 02'........he never looked back..... Donna
02' CR/W MCS (gone to MINI heaven - burned up)
05' Cool Blue MCSC "Ariel"
05' HB/W MCS
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Santa Monica, CA
Welcome, people will be amazed of the space inside. I had two of my friends with me and their both 6'2. Have fun!
Originally Posted by Adamini
Hello everybody, I'm a total newbie here! I had a 2000 Chevy Silverado (CarDomain ID: DosMilChevSil), sold it on Mother's Day, ordered a pepper white MCS automatic on May 14th, and as of today it's in the water headed for the U.S. I'm nearly 6'7, so I've got a lot of people giving me funny looks when they hear what I'm replacing the truck with, but it's fun. Look forward to getting to know you all!
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: San Diego, CA
Hey I did the same thing! Downsized from two large vehicals. I don't miss them one bit... especially when I pull up to the gas pump!
We know your going to enjoy it! Your never too "young" to have some new fun!
We know your going to enjoy it! Your never too "young" to have some new fun!
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5th Gear
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From: Tennessee
Yeah the truck was costing about $55 a week in gas.....those extra MPG's are gonna be a nice treat!
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OVERDRIVE - Racing Champion
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
Downsize? Way to go.
I went from a Dodge Caravan (only me commuting)
to an MCS.
Parking is a breeze.
See a parking spot that looks "too small"?
No problem- perfect fit!
Well, almost.
I went from a Dodge Caravan (only me commuting)
to an MCS.
Parking is a breeze.
See a parking spot that looks "too small"?
No problem- perfect fit!
Well, almost.
it feels HUGE compared to the first gen miatas!!
1st Gear
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From: Amherst, NH
I too downsized and upgraded. Now my brother drives my '93 Plymouth Grand Voyager...
You'll love the mpg. I used to do 15 city, 19 highway and have to fill the 18 gallon tank regularly. Now, with 33 overall and 35-37 on the highway, even with the smaller tank and premium, I fill up half as much and go a lot further in between fill ups for less. Although that's a MC...
Enjoy and congrats!
Motor On!
You'll love the mpg. I used to do 15 city, 19 highway and have to fill the 18 gallon tank regularly. Now, with 33 overall and 35-37 on the highway, even with the smaller tank and premium, I fill up half as much and go a lot further in between fill ups for less. Although that's a MC...
Enjoy and congrats!
Motor On!
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