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R50/53 Is your MCS your #1 or do you rely on something else?

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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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DD. That'd be cool if I had the money for another car to use as my DD, but that would only be because I think deep down I hate racking up miles on my MINI for nonsensical stuff(i.e. errands), which in logical terms implies more wear and tear and repairs and stuff and the loss of my warranty's earlier... BUT I enjoy the car so much! Sometimes I'm just sitting at home or in class and I can't wait to get out just to drive it, I daydream about the feel, the gear changes, and the turning I would love to pamper the car but it's just more economical for me to have one car so its a love hate relationship.... but a HUGE emphasis on the LOVE and miniscule on the hate.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Mini is my daily and primary driver. Adds a lot of fun to the daily tasks.

On many days though, I will drive the Mini plus another vehicle, either an SUV (work, family, and off road) or dedicated 2 seater sports coupe (fun).

The Mini does so many things well, and is great fun to boot.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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MINIclo, my Pure Silver 2002 Cooper was my DD until I traded her in for Wicked Wanda, my Jet Black 2003 MCS, which is my DD. Also have an ancient Trooper and a Corvette, but the MINI is my favorite.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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my two modes of transportation:
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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I drive the Mini as my DD, but during the winter months, if the wife isn't driving the Audi, I drive the A4 to work.

 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Dinan604
I drive the Mini as my DD, but during the winter months, if the wife isn't driving the Audi, I drive the A4 to work.

hot! i was considering a black a4 before i got the mini... now i want one in addition to it! my dream garage would be the vespa, the mini, the a4, and a range rover sport- all four in black, of course!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Thanks! It's a very contrasting car to the Mini. It's quiet (comparatively) and great for eating up highway miles. It's rock solid at high speeds as well, but then again it should as the thing weighs considerably more than the Mini.

A Ranger Rover Sport does look elegant in black!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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I just got my '04 MCS that I am using as my DD. The Mini is the bigger of my two cars, the other is an '06 Lotus Elise. Never thought I'd be saying that the Mini is my "big" car. I gotta tell you while the Mini doesn't handle quite the same way as the Lotus, it handles a lot better than I thought it would and is a blast to drive!

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