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4th Gear
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Lake Orion, MI
The agony of waiting.........
Soon to be replaced replaced by the euphoria of classic mini ownership
and all that it comes with -- the good 
and the frustrating 
.
Skillet - we are all waiting with you
Soon to be replaced replaced by the euphoria of classic mini ownership
and all that it comes with -- the good and the frustrating .Skillet - we are all waiting with you
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,284
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From: St. Petersburg, Florida
the amount of money you saved on the cost of purchasing a classic mini will compensate for the cost of owning one.....get the haynes manuel and make sure you do the weekly check ups and the monthly check ups....pre-emptive maintence will save you alot of headaches and money for the future of this mini
OK, found out some more info. It's an Auto with 31K miles 
She's also staying until Monday with Apple, so I'm not sure yet whether I'll be flying in tomorrow night or Thursday night
Big Norm, thanks for that bit of info. I'll look into a Haynes.
She's also staying until Monday with Apple, so I'm not sure yet whether I'll be flying in tomorrow night or Thursday night Big Norm, thanks for that bit of info. I'll look into a Haynes.
Another thing, with this being an auto, will there be a need for extra caution on the way home? I would check the tranny level at all stops along with everything else, but wasn't sure about cruising speeds and stuff... Thanks!
Last edited by skillet; Nov 30, 2008 at 07:05 PM.
The automatic drives really well. Make sure you're in the right gear before you go driving off (Drive is at the very bottom) and use the emergency brake when you park (there's no park setting so leave it in netural). The transmission uses the same oil as the engine so just check the oil and you should be good. 
The automatic drives really well. Make sure you're in the right gear before you go driving off (Drive is at the very bottom) and use the emergency brake when you park (there's no park setting so leave it in neutral). The transmission uses the same oil as the engine so just check the oil and you should be good.
I've been looking for close up pictures of the automatics, but I'm having some difficulty...I'll keep looking.
The shifter is on the floor and the pattern is "R N 1 2 3 D" R is at the top and D is the bottom. You pull up on the shaft of the shifter to change it. It's not that hard to get used to once you see it.
well you have to have your foot on the brake to move it from neutral and reverse but not for the forward drive gears. and the car always has to be in neutral to start. If you turn the key and it doesn't do anything but the lights come on make sure you're in neutral first and then try again.
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2002
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If this Mini is an auto, be sure to change the engine oil OFTEN! Not the best auto ever made and sharing the engine oil exacerbates the situation. A good PM schedule will extend the life. This is the same auto as in the Austin Americas. When you need parts you'll need to link up with some of those enthusiasts for leads, too.
http://www.austinamericausa.com/
http://www.bmc1100.co.uk/
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[SIZE=5]Rebuild Parts Order:[/SIZE]
The only source in the world for AP Automatic Transmission Parts is "JPAT" in England. Visit their website at: http://www.jpat.co.uk/ Telephone them at: 1954-852772
To view and print out JPAT's exploded AP Automatic Transmission Parts Diagram, click on this link: http://www.jpat.co.uk/jpat_pdfs/AP2%2014_11_2000.pdf
http://www.austinamericausa.com/
http://www.bmc1100.co.uk/
[FONT=Arial] [/FONT]
[SIZE=5]Rebuild Parts Order:[/SIZE]
The only source in the world for AP Automatic Transmission Parts is "JPAT" in England. Visit their website at: http://www.jpat.co.uk/ Telephone them at: 1954-852772
To view and print out JPAT's exploded AP Automatic Transmission Parts Diagram, click on this link: http://www.jpat.co.uk/jpat_pdfs/AP2%2014_11_2000.pdf
It's all good. Neither do I, but I'm ready to learn. Has she arrived yet? Any photos? I also forgot to ask if this was right hand drive or left hand. I'd assume left hand, but ya never know
Has she arrived yet? Any photos? I also forgot to ask if this was right hand drive or left hand. I'd assume left hand, but ya never know
Ooh, another thing I was thinking about last night, is there a special filter or oil I should use? I buy my filters for my '03 from Classic, and run synthetic (5w30)...I didn't know if before I head out from Florida if I can just stop at any Jiffy Lube and have them do it?
You have no idea... I was reading ImagoX's thread about why he loves his classic, and I can't wait for the days that I can take my son to school in it. I can hear the kids now. I have been planning on purchasing a MINI so we could both work on it together...father-son bonding time (something that I really haven't had with my father)...anyways...yeah, can't wait
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Joined: Sep 2005
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JL will not have the filter.....stick to regular 10/30 or 10/40 Castrol.
You can order the filter from MM. Oil should be changed every 1-2k max.....it must be babied at all times and cannot be abused like a manual mini.
You can order the filter from MM. Oil should be changed every 1-2k max.....it must be babied at all times and cannot be abused like a manual mini.
OK, so custom filter, regular oil...Will I be fine on the trip home? I have no clue when the last time she changed the oil was...at this point it's too late to order a filter and have it for the trip...hmm...