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General MINI TalkShared experiences, motoring minutes, and other general MINI-related discussion that applies to all MINIs, regardless of model, year or trim.
Hi,
I was able to win two Minis at the auctions last week (9/14/16). I purchased two pure silver mini Base models. An 09 with 90K miles 6 speed, with all the bells and whistles for the base model and in cherry condition and a 07 Mini base, which is a no frills with 108K miles and automatic and slight roughness, but both run and drive like champs and I am sure I will find good buyers for them soon.
I also bought a 2013 F150 Ford four door 4x4 pickup with the 3.5L V6 and twin turbos. I am using it to trailer for cars that I buy and will not drive to my shop, for repairs.
I am just too busy for an old retired fart! But I am glad I can make these good cars and get them to people that can not afford new.
It does my heart good, when I see how happy the people are that buy them from me.
09 Mini Base loaded
09 Mini with cruise control, climate control, sport mode, factory upgraded sound system
Good on ya, sir. I bought my MINI used, albeit from a small used car dealer. If not for finding a solid, pre-owned MINI I never would've been able to afford all I got in a new car. And, you're saving some MINIs from the scrap heap and giving them more life. Hopefully Karma pays you back in kind
It is funny that I know nothing about the sport buttons and I can tell no difference with it on or off! Maybe just a BMW gimmick.
All I know is I really love my 05 Mini S BRG, but I am still looking for an affordable JCW model with lower miles, as I pour them on so quickly!
Here is mine:
It is funny that I know nothing about the sport buttons and I can tell no difference with it on or off! Maybe just a BMW gimmick.
All I know is I really love my 05 Mini S BRG, but I am still looking for an affordable JCW model with lower miles, as I pour them on so quickly!
Here is mine:
Here is my baby 05 Mini S
Very nice! Looks like mine when I adopted her (just different wheels). I drove some 2010s before I found mine, and I recall a slight difference with Sport engaged, but it's been a while. Some of my friend with second-gen cars swear by the Sport Button, but I'm very happy without it
Gen 2 sport button works ver well, more pedal response, increased rpms and tighter electronic steering. Gen 1 is probably a different thing all together.
Gen 2 sport button works ver well, more pedal response, increased rpms and tighter electronic steering. Gen 1 is probably a different thing all together.
Gen 1s are different indeed: they have no Sport button
I drove some 2010s before I found mine, and I recall a slight difference with Sport engaged, but it's been a while. Some of my friend with second-gen cars swear by the Sport Button, but I'm very happy without it 
