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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:03 AM
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04 MCS at 86K right now, another 4 months and it will be over the 100K mark, will try to snap the Photo and join the 100@100 club LOL
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by NightFlyR
04 MCS at 86K right now, another 4 months and it will be over the 100K mark, will try to snap the Photo and join the 100@100 club LOL
3,500 per month
Do you have to drive for your job?
Granted I am on the low side of miles per month but that is way more than I do.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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I'm about 400 miles away! Have a plan for taking a picture, but site guidelines prohibit such a post.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by thulchatt
3,500 per month
Do you have to drive for your job?
Granted I am on the low side of miles per month but that is way more than I do.
I have a 100 mile a day commute round trip each day, 2 trips a month to eastern Long island each one being 300 round trip, throw in some local driving and yup between 3200 and 4200 a month,

Nothing compared to my air miles however
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Congrats on hitting the 100k mark.

I recently turned 141k on my 05 R50

I work 4 days a week, round trip is 102miles with local running around I average about 2k a month.
I use Royal Purple synthetic oil and religiously change my oil/filter every 7500 miles.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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First time posting - 2004 MINI Cooper Manual

Hello all!!
I drive MINI Coopers all day, but I don't own one. What are the potential issues of buying a 2004 MINI Cooper non-S manual with 80k mi on it and selling my 01 civic with 70k on it? Will it be much more to maintain

Thank you very much! I hope I am posting this in a good spot. If not, any feedback would be appreciated.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlap
Hello all!!
I drive MINI Coopers all day, but I don't own one. What are the potential issues of buying a 2004 MINI Cooper non-S manual with 80k mi on it and selling my 01 civic with 70k on it? Will it be much more to maintain

Thank you very much! I hope I am posting this in a good spot. If not, any feedback would be appreciated.

i bought an 02 brg cooper a few months ago with 95 on the clock. im happier then ever. the car is clean and is in fantastic condition considering the mileage. ive since put 3k on her so im at 98k and she is going strong!

jsut make sure to get all the records and carfaxs
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlap
Hello all!!
I drive MINI Coopers all day, but I don't own one. What are the potential issues of buying a 2004 MINI Cooper non-S manual with 80k mi on it and selling my 01 civic with 70k on it? Will it be much more to maintain
If you drive them every day, you must be somewhat familiar with them, right? Do you work at a dealer?

My 2003 MCS has nearly 165K on it, the wife's 2003 MC has about 82K. Maintenance/repairs has been average. Maybe not as reliable as a Camry, but a heckova lot more fun to drive.

If you have a good independent shop near you that works on MINIs, and you don't have to pay dealer prices for service, I'd say BUY IT!
 
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