R50/53 8/3/03...MINI is 1 YEAR OLD! (A positive post to get the ne
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OK all...I am posting this today, since I won't be on this weekend. This Sunday (August 3rd) is the one year anniversary of when I picked my Cooper up from MINI of Towson. I can't believe that it's been a year already! Anyway....here is a brief synopsis of how the year has gone.....I know that there are posts on this site that may freak new and potential owners out a little bit...so I hope that this can make you feel good about your purchase. :smile:
I'll start by saying that my MINI, which is a 2002 Pure Silver and Black Cooper with a CVT, currently has just over 17,000 miles on it. I went in for the oil service at 10K, which is really the only contact I've had with the service department, but it went smoothly. I have never had to deal with sqeeky seats or a rattling sunroof. I did, for a time, have an engine stumble at red lights that seems to be a common occurance with the CVT, but that hasn't plagued me in some time. I never did a software update, but I will still do it, just to make sure I have it covered. The only other problem that I have ever had was that my boot latch went. Right after I hit 10K miles. But after posting about it on MCO, I was told to unlock and lock it again several times and that actually did the trick. I feel fortunate to not have had any problems with my car....but it just goes to show that not everyone does have problems!
This year I have been doing some things to modify my MINI and I have got to tell you guys, I had no idea that even after a year a car could still be so much fun to drive and feel so NEW. I still get positive comments from people all the time...that has never stopped! I can gaurantee the people that are new to the MINI that the newness for me never wore off like I thought it would...I still have just as much fun with my car as the day I picked her up! So have fun with your MINIs! I know you all will! :smile:
Here is a before and after pic...the top picture is the day that I picked up my MINI, almost one year ago....and then a one year later pic.....
I'll start by saying that my MINI, which is a 2002 Pure Silver and Black Cooper with a CVT, currently has just over 17,000 miles on it. I went in for the oil service at 10K, which is really the only contact I've had with the service department, but it went smoothly. I have never had to deal with sqeeky seats or a rattling sunroof. I did, for a time, have an engine stumble at red lights that seems to be a common occurance with the CVT, but that hasn't plagued me in some time. I never did a software update, but I will still do it, just to make sure I have it covered. The only other problem that I have ever had was that my boot latch went. Right after I hit 10K miles. But after posting about it on MCO, I was told to unlock and lock it again several times and that actually did the trick. I feel fortunate to not have had any problems with my car....but it just goes to show that not everyone does have problems!
This year I have been doing some things to modify my MINI and I have got to tell you guys, I had no idea that even after a year a car could still be so much fun to drive and feel so NEW. I still get positive comments from people all the time...that has never stopped! I can gaurantee the people that are new to the MINI that the newness for me never wore off like I thought it would...I still have just as much fun with my car as the day I picked her up! So have fun with your MINIs! I know you all will! :smile:
Here is a before and after pic...the top picture is the day that I picked up my MINI, almost one year ago....and then a one year later pic.....
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My Mini is a year old as well!
I second the part about the newness never going away!
Every morning when I walk out to my car I get a smile on my face knowing she's mine and how much fun she is to drive. When ever I get out of the car I still can't help my self from looking back and checkin' her out!
Unfortunately, I haven't been quite as lucky with problems
I second the part about the newness never going away!
Every morning when I walk out to my car I get a smile on my face knowing she's mine and how much fun she is to drive. When ever I get out of the car I still can't help my self from looking back and checkin' her out!
Unfortunately, I haven't been quite as lucky with problems
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Lmini... congratulations for having your MINI for a year!!! :smile: I first decided that the MINI was cool about this time last year, and then went for first test drive in October and then it was a passion, ordered mine in December and got it in March.
These are fun cars.
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These are fun cars.
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It looks like your one year will anniversary will very nearly match up to my 1st DAY!! I left work early today, stopped by my dealer (Checkered Flag of Virginia Beach), and was told as I got out of my car that my MINI just came off the truck in BACK!!!
YAY!
I did a little happy dance and went to see her... totally the most beautiful Mini I've ever laid eyes on.
MCS, EB/White. with space cloth and HK.. other stuff as well, but looks wise, that'll give you an idea, dear reader.
I have to agonized all weekend until she's ready for me Monday. I told the dealer no badge (see my badge post) and no front license plate bracket... a no no in Virginia, but I'll take my chances.
My tags are here and ready... they Read NAUGHTY
I'll have full review of my car and my dealer soon.
It looks like your one year will anniversary will very nearly match up to my 1st DAY!! I left work early today, stopped by my dealer (Checkered Flag of Virginia Beach), and was told as I got out of my car that my MINI just came off the truck in BACK!!!
YAY!
I did a little happy dance and went to see her... totally the most beautiful Mini I've ever laid eyes on.
MCS, EB/White. with space cloth and HK.. other stuff as well, but looks wise, that'll give you an idea, dear reader.
I have to agonized all weekend until she's ready for me Monday. I told the dealer no badge (see my badge post) and no front license plate bracket... a no no in Virginia, but I'll take my chances.
My tags are here and ready... they Read NAUGHTY
I'll have full review of my car and my dealer soon.
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