Hi all,
Have been lurking on site for a few weeks and decided to Join!, Have driven loads of cars, Corvettes,BM's Mercedes, Jag's etc.
Gas prices are hitting $4.75 a gallon up here In Canada, I have to do about 600 KM a week for my business, and I find for a fill up on my Cayenne that over $100, a shot is too much. So am exchanging it this week for a Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper S. My initial worry was for winter driving, we've had the most ''killer winter here in 30 years'' Snow Ice etc. Have asked around and most people had studded Blizzak's instaled on their Mini's, and everyone admits the same thing,I'ts a real tractor on snow & Ice.
Made a deal with my wife that If I absolutely had to go out in a major storm,She'd lend me her 4X4 Pathfinder.
oh yes, don't laugh! I ordered the 6 speed Automatic, Quebec is having major Road refurbs, and the Trek (90 km) from my town to Montreal, a 55 Minute Ride at most now takes over 2 Hours with all the detours, Jam ups. etc. So I opted for automatic.
In the summer, I own an older Porsche 911, so the smaller car factor does not scare me. I'll know better after next winter haha. Admistrators, GREAT SITE! Keep up the fine work & wish me luck! Great posts and info from members Thanks

 

Sounds great...the R56s are doing quite well in the mpg department so you should be pleased. MINI is working on a 4WD Clubman which might be something lots of folks in harsh climates might consider.

 

Can't wait to see the pictures...

Donna

 

Dealer proposing 08 Mini CS demo, Sales manager's car with about 1000km roughly 600 miles on it! Full Waranty etc. Will get car's full specs this week, has auto tranny that I want, Sales manager was away for long Victoria day week-end and will look at MCS upon his return!Will post pictures if deal goes thru! Cheers

 

Congrats! Keep us posted!!!

 

Hi all,
Just made the deal! Cayenne goes!
MINI replaces it!
Mini Cooper S, Comfort Package ,Chrome Liner Package ,Metallic Paint Sp. Silver,Lounge Leather, Auto Transmission w Steptronic,Black Bonnet Stripes,Black Roof Mirror Caps, Piano Black leather Interior Trim!

Can't wait! Wish me luck! T.

 

sorry for hijacking but, I second that. I live in Montreal as well and this past winter topped all the previous winters. It was truly dissastrous to say the least. I had never seen literally 4 feet of snow in the street just hanging out like that.
However! Congrats on the Mini purchase, and get the studded tires, especially after a winter like we had.

 

I thought that studded tires weren't legal in Quebec or Ontario. Has that changed?

 

Now allowed for fixed periods, like November 15Th to April 15th, Also, Quebec has enacted a obligatory Winter Tire instalation (not obliging studs) for Everyone! no exceptions starting fall 2008.