640,000 mile MINI
640,000 mile MINI
I stopped by my dealership this afternoon (International MINI) to have the convenience opening feature programmed into my new car.
While I was there, they backed a silk green/white Cooper into the showroom, and started snapping photos of it.
I thought it was a used car being purchased (it looked like it was brand new, but I knew the color was discontinued long ago) and asked the gentleman if he was buying it. He replied "No, it is just in for a 200,000 mile checkup!"
He bought the car new in 2002, and it turned 200,000 miles this week. He said he had paid for one repair: Rear brakes at 186,000 miles.
After 5 years of Wisconsin winters, and 200,000 miles, the car looked as good as new, except for the paint was coming off of the front license plate. The guys at the dealership were filling in the license plate numbers with a paint marker.
The owner is a 'retired' gentleman, and he says he gets bored, takes off driving until dark, and then follows a semi home so that they take out the deer for him.
I told him my car had 300 miles on it, he told me I have a lot of fun coming up.
I agree!
While I was there, they backed a silk green/white Cooper into the showroom, and started snapping photos of it.
I thought it was a used car being purchased (it looked like it was brand new, but I knew the color was discontinued long ago) and asked the gentleman if he was buying it. He replied "No, it is just in for a 200,000 mile checkup!"
He bought the car new in 2002, and it turned 200,000 miles this week. He said he had paid for one repair: Rear brakes at 186,000 miles.
After 5 years of Wisconsin winters, and 200,000 miles, the car looked as good as new, except for the paint was coming off of the front license plate. The guys at the dealership were filling in the license plate numbers with a paint marker.
The owner is a 'retired' gentleman, and he says he gets bored, takes off driving until dark, and then follows a semi home so that they take out the deer for him.
I told him my car had 300 miles on it, he told me I have a lot of fun coming up.
I agree!
4th Gear
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I stopped by my dealership this afternoon (International MINI) to have the convenience opening feature programmed into my new car.
While I was there, they backed a silk green/white Cooper into the showroom, and started snapping photos of it.
I thought it was a used car being purchased (it looked like it was brand new, but I knew the color was discontinued long ago) and asked the gentleman if he was buying it. He replied "No, it is just in for a 200,000 mile checkup!"
He bought the car new in 2002, and it turned 200,000 miles this week. He said he had paid for one repair: Rear brakes at 186,000 miles.
After 5 years of Wisconsin winters, and 200,000 miles, the car looked as good as new, except for the paint was coming off of the front license plate. The guys at the dealership were filling in the license plate numbers with a paint marker.
The owner is a 'retired' gentleman, and he says he gets bored, takes off driving until dark, and then follows a semi home so that they take out the deer for him.
I told him my car had 300 miles on it, he told me I have a lot of fun coming up.
I agree!
While I was there, they backed a silk green/white Cooper into the showroom, and started snapping photos of it.
I thought it was a used car being purchased (it looked like it was brand new, but I knew the color was discontinued long ago) and asked the gentleman if he was buying it. He replied "No, it is just in for a 200,000 mile checkup!"
He bought the car new in 2002, and it turned 200,000 miles this week. He said he had paid for one repair: Rear brakes at 186,000 miles.
After 5 years of Wisconsin winters, and 200,000 miles, the car looked as good as new, except for the paint was coming off of the front license plate. The guys at the dealership were filling in the license plate numbers with a paint marker.
The owner is a 'retired' gentleman, and he says he gets bored, takes off driving until dark, and then follows a semi home so that they take out the deer for him.
I told him my car had 300 miles on it, he told me I have a lot of fun coming up.
I agree!
200,000 miles!!!! wow!!! my car is a 2002 and only has 33k.... i have to work on it 
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Goodbye Milwaukee, Hello Carson City, NV
I stopped by my dealership this afternoon (International MINI) to have the convenience opening feature programmed into my new car.
While I was there, they backed a silk green/white Cooper into the showroom, and started snapping photos of it.
I thought it was a used car being purchased (it looked like it was brand new, but I knew the color was discontinued long ago) and asked the gentleman if he was buying it. He replied "No, it is just in for a 200,000 mile checkup!"
He bought the car new in 2002, and it turned 200,000 miles this week. He said he had paid for one repair: Rear brakes at 186,000 miles.
After 5 years of Wisconsin winters, and 200,000 miles, the car looked as good as new, except for the paint was coming off of the front license plate. The guys at the dealership were filling in the license plate numbers with a paint marker.
The owner is a 'retired' gentleman, and he says he gets bored, takes off driving until dark, and then follows a semi home so that they take out the deer for him.
I told him my car had 300 miles on it, he told me I have a lot of fun coming up.
I agree!
While I was there, they backed a silk green/white Cooper into the showroom, and started snapping photos of it.
I thought it was a used car being purchased (it looked like it was brand new, but I knew the color was discontinued long ago) and asked the gentleman if he was buying it. He replied "No, it is just in for a 200,000 mile checkup!"
He bought the car new in 2002, and it turned 200,000 miles this week. He said he had paid for one repair: Rear brakes at 186,000 miles.
After 5 years of Wisconsin winters, and 200,000 miles, the car looked as good as new, except for the paint was coming off of the front license plate. The guys at the dealership were filling in the license plate numbers with a paint marker.
The owner is a 'retired' gentleman, and he says he gets bored, takes off driving until dark, and then follows a semi home so that they take out the deer for him.
I told him my car had 300 miles on it, he told me I have a lot of fun coming up.
I agree!
Now...on the dark side, I expect some skeptic
will start adding this up and dividing by that, times the coefficient of cynicism and will try to cast doubt on on the old guy's story. Don't laugh.....I've seen it done. I believe his story. I follow "lead blockers" around dusk, all the time.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Orange County NY
I agree this seems to be a touchy subject for some.
It is awesome that someone got to 200,000.... I would love to get that out of my car.
It is awesome that someone got to 200,000.... I would love to get that out of my car.
Cool testament!
Now...on the dark side, I expect some skeptic will start adding this up and dividing by that, times the coefficient of cynicism and will try to cast doubt on on the old guy's story. Don't laugh.....I've seen it done. I belive his story. I follow "lead blockers" around dusk, all the time.
Now...on the dark side, I expect some skeptic
will start adding this up and dividing by that, times the coefficient of cynicism and will try to cast doubt on on the old guy's story. Don't laugh.....I've seen it done. I belive his story. I follow "lead blockers" around dusk, all the time.Trending Topics
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From: Weeblegabber West (aka WLA)
I love that, too, caminifan! Great outlook whilst motoring in the countryside, for sure!
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Well, being behind a semi also gives you considerable protection from inattentive drivers in the on-coming traffic.... Ever see someone talking on a cell phone and they are more into the cell phone conversation than the curve of the road? Semis are a sure cure for that. Actually, at night, I will take a semi for cover any day of the year; even if it is crawling up a hill at 5 mph. I will just put on the iPod and kick back. I am not trying to get anywhere fast.
he was a pretty cool old guy. told me he was in the VW club "way back" and that got him liking small european cars.
Very sharp fellow. One other customer asked him how he felt about driving a car with that many miles, and he replied something along the lines of 'well, I'm afraid if I let it cool down it might not start again!'
I hope they put a write up and the pictures on the web somewhere, either MINIUSA or International Autos.
Very sharp fellow. One other customer asked him how he felt about driving a car with that many miles, and he replied something along the lines of 'well, I'm afraid if I let it cool down it might not start again!'
I hope they put a write up and the pictures on the web somewhere, either MINIUSA or International Autos.