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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by LynnEl
Two things:

1. Rattles
2. OEM center arm rest.

Absolutely....the rattles!!!!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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I don't like how the A/C saps all my power so I only use it when absolutely necessary.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jrudy01
Absolutely....the rattles!!!!
Yep the interior rattels drive me nuts :impatient. Rattle in my sunroof that I cannot seem to find, anyone have an idea. I wish BMW had Lexus assemble these cars . Dont flame me now.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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I guess the only thing that bothers me enough to actually change if I could is the seatback reclining mechanism. My old VW Rabbit had a wheel that moved the seatback in a continuous manner instead of the MINI's detents. A continuous wheel would make finding the PERFECT seatback angle easy and possible.

Zip
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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I have no rattles. Not since I simply adjusted the rear hatch catch.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JIMINNI
Yep the interior rattels drive me nuts :impatient. Rattle in my sunroof that I cannot seem to find, anyone have an idea. I wish BMW had Lexus assemble these cars . Dont flame me now.
Check the black plastic trim around the rear sunroof. Mine rattles.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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My car, wonderful funmobile it is, is a rattletrap. Especially in winter. The a/c could be a bit stronger in hot weather (it takes a long time to really cool down, this is it's normal mode of operation). Much of the interior plastic scratches far too easily, and the door sills peeling along with the water under the door seals is a constant problem. Other than that, and the numerous cosmetic issues dealt with under warranty and the chip-prone windshield that I finally replaced earlier this summer, it's been a good little car.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by LynnEl
Check the black plastic trim around the rear sunroof. Mine rattles.
Will do thx.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMINNI
Yep the interior rattels drive me nuts :impatient. Rattle in my sunroof that I cannot seem to find, anyone have an idea. I wish BMW had Lexus assemble these cars . Dont flame me now.
mmmmmmm Mini built by Lexus mmmmmmm
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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I hate the glovebox design, everything falls out even with an organzier.

Also, the driver's door just doesn't want to stay open ~ like Swifty is saying 'keep motoring.'
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 89AKurt
I hate the glovebox design, everything falls out even with an organzier.

Also, the driver's door just doesn't want to stay open ~ like Swifty is saying 'keep motoring.'
I just had to remove my glove box and modified the latch just to keep it closed. Working ok now.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by erickvonzipper
I guess the only thing that bothers me enough to actually change if I could is the seatback reclining mechanism. My old VW Rabbit had a wheel that moved the seatback in a continuous manner instead of the MINI's detents. A continuous wheel would make finding the PERFECT seatback angle easy and possible.

Zip

Seriously? My husband has a vw and that is the biggest pain. When we are on the road and I just want to lay my seat back to nap, it's a pain.

My wrist gets a serious workout. (from cranking the wheel, for you dirty minded people )

He also hates it because he is in a wheelchair, and he needs a quick way to lay the seat back so he can put the chair in the back by lifting it over the passenger seat. He now loves my MINI. I am worried he is going to take it over. He has MINI envy!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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- The blender noise from the engine while driving through a parking lot (fan?).
- How I can't ever get the HK to sound decent.
- Plastic fender trim.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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What I don't like about my MINI is that I can't drive it more hours out of the day.

Time for a ROADTRIP!!!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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What I don't like isn't anything on my car, its the fact that there is an endless amount of mods out there that I don't have enough money for!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dlroto
....One other thing that I don't like is that the headrest goes up way to high and I'm 6 feet tall, it just is in my view, I always look over my shoulder into my blindspot and it bothers me.
At 6'7", I was thrilled to find a headrest that went up high enough to actually do some good!!!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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I don't like the way my mouth hurts from smiling after driving...

I don't like all that power and handling-the go kart thing makes me enjoy driving a little faster... restraint where art though?

I don't like how hard you have to push through corners to make the tires squeek.

I don't like how I've been driving the MINI lately instead of the bike. I could get used to that air conditioning, rain protection, cargo capability. Really making me a wimp.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Oh yeah, we're talking about annoying things...

The most annoying thing about my Mini is that it cost so darned much!!!

Oh yeah, and it's too big!!! (Much bigger than my CRX)
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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I don't like that Tawanda is too big to fit in the bedroom, so she has to sleep all alone in the garage.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dianna912
Seriously? My husband has a vw and that is the biggest pain. When we are on the road and I just want to lay my seat back to nap, it's a pain.

My wrist gets a serious workout. (from cranking the wheel, for you dirty minded people )

He also hates it because he is in a wheelchair, and he needs a quick way to lay the seat back so he can put the chair in the back by lifting it over the passenger seat. He now loves my MINI. I am worried he is going to take it over. He has MINI envy!
Okay, then how about this: my mod for the driver's seat only. I don't see it as being as critical for the passenger, not having hand and foot controls to consider. The driver (me) sets the seat and and I don't move it for much of anything. Like your husband, I put stuff in the back through the passenger side.

I just remember that I could find the perfect seatback angle in my Rabbit. Not as easy in the MINI.

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Skies 05
I don't like that Tawanda is too big to fit in the bedroom, so she has to sleep all alone in the garage.
I don't like this about my MINI....

I feel like a dirty cheat. I hate this. I have a wonderful family and love them dearly.

But 'she' (the evil hussy) just sits on the drive and looks all 'come-on-then,-thrash-me-baby'. I can't resist.

I have found therapy though. Bought the missus one
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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Freaking rattles. Seems like everyday, I get a new one. I think I may have to stop using that shortcut through my neighbor's yard and bike trail in the woods.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Skies 05
I don't like that Tawanda is too big to fit in the bedroom, so she has to sleep all alone in the garage.
Of course, you could sleep in garage with her.

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by erickvonzipper
Of course, you could sleep in garage with her.

Zip
If I paid any more attention to my MINI, my wife would suggest that (if we had a garage, that is).
 
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