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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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70,000 Miles!!!

My '04 MC now has 70,000+ miles.

Just thought I'd share
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!! What's the secret to your success??
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Congrats!

I remember those days!

Nik
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Congrats Kim !!!!!

Originally Posted by kimoz
My '04 MC now has 70,000+ miles.

Just thought I'd share

That's great Kim. I think running your car around the race track has kept the carbon monster at bay & helped maintain it's youthful vitality.
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Secrets to success --- Track days, Road trips (ex: Chicago, Florida 2x, the Dragon & Columbus breakfasts) but most important --- Wash mini once a week, even in a snow shower.

I <3 my MINI!!! ('90 Amigo passed way just before 100,000)
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Congrats!

I remember those days!

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168,000+ WOW I feel humbled. Any problems after 70,000???
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Whenever I worry about how many miles I can drive my MINI I think of you NIK. You are my high mileage hero.
 
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Ha! you guys are funny! Problems after 70k? I would have to say no, just usual and expected maintenance. Brakes, tires, etc. Some misc, small repairs, but nothing that has ever left me stranded.

Good luck! Keep motoring!

Nik
 
 
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