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Old Nov 20, 2021 | 10:17 AM
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Hi all, I’m Jim and I recently bought a used base-model 2015 MINI 2-dr hatchback in Pepper White with black rally stripes. It has a 6-speed stick, sport seats, and the Loaded, Media, & Premium packages. This is going to be my running errands car, but I also want to use it to carry a couple of kayaks, and to flat tow it behind our RV when we go traveling. That’s a lot for such a small car! 😀



 
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Old Nov 20, 2021 | 01:11 PM
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Congrats!!
You'll love the car.

Triple check, you're in neutral before towing.
Reminds me of the story of the guy that towed his Jeep in 1st gear 4WD LOW!!
Engine was estimated to have been spinning at 17,000 RPMs while being towed at 60mph!!
 
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Old Nov 20, 2021 | 01:22 PM
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Spinning at 17,000? Holy cow! Yes, I’m going to have to be very careful when flat towing, and thanks for driving that point home! 😁
 
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