So picked it up last night pics coming soon so far day one I am very happy.
Only issue I have is I wish i bought this sooner would have saved me from the POS Scion Xb

 

Congrats on the new Mini

 

....AWESOME...

 

For those of us that were faithfully following your original thread, how did you resolve your cloth upholstery dilemma?

 

welcome, and what he said^^^^^

 

I got an additional 500.00 off and so far am am learning to like the seats.
However I my get new leather from Kazkin at some point.

Love the car so far over 750 miles worth of driving I have been getting 38.4 MPG

 

FANTASTIC

 

If you don't mind me asking, what was "POS-ish" about the Xb? A friend of mine is considering one.

Thanks!

Jim

OH! And congrats on the new MINI!!!

 

Grats on the MINI!

A friend of the family has had a new Scion Xb for a couple months and she seems to like it. But she is not a motoring enthusiast. I drove it a bit, and the driving experience is pretty bland but it *is* a hollow brick. I could see it as being useful as a daily driver / grocery getter / Home Depot mule... But then again, a Clubman could do that just as well

 

TY on the congrads for the MINI i do believe this is the happiest I have ever been with a new car.

As to the Scion Xb

1. Transmission Syncros 2,3 and 4th started at 8K miles and Toyota was constant in saying (operation was normal no problem found) I have owned (four standard trans cars counting the mini and never had as many shifting problems as i did in the Xb)

2. Mpg Rated at 22 City 28 Highway my drive is 140 miles round trip with 120 of that being highway and mine was getting 24-25

3. Electrical problems with the ABS evidently when Toyota designed the rear speed sensor hubs and wiring harness water was not one of there concerns as I had to repair both hubs twice

4. random stalling and would have a heck of a time getting the car to restart

5. Windshield (I know this is a potential problem in the mini) I went through 4 on the Xb

6. unengaging to drive even with swaybars

 

Sorry to hear about the problems you had with your xB but you'll love your MINI. I had a 06 xB and traded it in for my MCS and I love it. Loved my xB too and wouldn't mind getting another but I'm keeping the MINI.