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Old 08-09-2005, 07:28 AM
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Going to the gas station has never been so much fun

Hi All,

I never thought the day would arrive where I looked forward to a trip to the gas station. Then along came my new mini and I'm all of a sudden looking for any excuse to get out of the house. Even if it costs me $50 in premium fuel. I used to be content working from home. Now I'm jealous of all you commuters out there. Why can't it take me an hour to get to work!?!

As you probably have guessed, there's yet another mini convert in the club. Is it ever a club i'm happy being a part of.

My mini isn't sporty, it's just a simple little cooper with a few extras (sport, premium packages). She's BRG/W with stripes, and i think her name is gurdy. We'll have to see if it sticks.

Hi gang!
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 07:34 AM
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Welcome to NAM.


I notice you mention $50, is that $50 Canadian?
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 07:54 AM
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Yup, that's 50 CDN. 91 Octane here in Toronto ran me $1.07 a litre this morning. Just under $50 for an (almost) complete tank. A little over $50 from bone dry.

Funny thing is I'm happy that I'm getting the 'good stuff' instead now. Bye bye bronze... Bye bye chevy
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 08:08 AM
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I notice you mention $50, is that $50 Canadian?
I was guessing it was $50 Californian!
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 08:12 AM
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LOL.

It's not that bad out here (yet). My last fill was $2.97 a gallon and ran me a total of $34.
 

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Old 08-09-2005, 08:16 AM
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I was guessing it was $50 Californian!
Nah, californian it woulda been like 80. I'm paying around 35-36 here in MI
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 08:19 AM
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In addition to enjoying the trip just to fill up and get back on the road, I have noticed that since I purchased my MINI, I seem to make new friends every time I fill up. I always have people come walking over and ask me "is that a fun car to drive?" It seems like every one says they either are or have been mulling over purchasing one.
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 08:24 AM
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Welcome aboard!! Congrats on your new motoring machine....and as you are already finding out, you will enjoy more than just getting out to the gas station...

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Old 08-09-2005, 08:48 AM
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Welcome, from one Duece Coupe to another Duce Cooper.
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by little_duce_cooper
Hi All,


My mini isn't sporty, it's just a simple little cooper with a few extras (sport, premium packages). She's BRG/W with stripes, and i think her name is gurdy. We'll have to see if it sticks.

Hi gang!
ALL MINIs are sporty

Welcome to NAM.

Earl
 
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Old 08-09-2005, 11:28 AM
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yeah, that's what I thought

Originally Posted by YuccaPatrol
I was guessing it was $50 Californian!
 
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