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Old May 1, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Whats your Favorite thing/feature about you MINI?

I just thought that this would be an interesting thing about the MINI. What is for favorite feature? I like everything about the convience package, and the sound of the Supercharger and HAI!
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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the comical appearance while seriously capable handling.
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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It's so hard to pick just one part that I like the most. I have a 3-way tie between the awesome handling, the supercharger, and it's unique look.
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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The design and look of the car. Sort of like a wolf in a sheep-skin. (I had a guy the other day in a yellow H2 try to blow me off at a stop light. He waisted a gallon of gas by the time I left him behind in 2nd gear. He just smiled and waived.)
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cooper Guy
The design and look of the car. Sort of like a wolf in a sheep-skin. (I had a guy the other day in a yellow H2 try to blow me off at a stop light. He waisted a gallon of gas by the time I left him behind in 2nd gear. He just smiled and waived.)
Hey now, let's not be mean to the H2 crowd. I am sure that they are happy wasting gas. There is one thing that I like about the H2, the sides are almost flat so I get a nice reflection of my car as I am passing it! Ha ha ha...

Motor On
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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the handling,style and uniqueness,also
one very attractive woman said it was sexy
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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1. The MINITOR is damn sexy
2. Cornering
3. The little MINI parking spots up front that no one else can fit in.
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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The seats (except when you enter into them wrong and, ahh, hurt yourself), the handling, and, of course, the whine of the supercharger. After a recent, spirited drive around town with a buddy, he suggested that I get a radar detector, ASAP.
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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There are lots of things to like, but the way it looks is number 1.
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by The MINITOR
1. The MINITOR is damn sexy
2. Cornering
3. The little MINI parking spots up front that no one else can fit in.
I forgot to add, I love the fact that there are parking spots that are DESIGNED for the MINI, well, it seems like it.
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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Aside from the off-the-scale fun factor and the not-from-a cookie-cutter looks, I kind of like those two little lights that cast an orange glow down on the cup holders at night. It's a little thing, but they're cool.
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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1 - The handling.

2 - The brakes.

3 - The handling.

4 - It's a pretty car.

5 - The handling.

.... did I mention the handling ??
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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I like to count how many times i turn around to look at my car after I park it somewhere. ...as i also look around to make sure no one is watching me be such a dork about my car

Edit - also making sure I park it some way as to get a good look at it as I approach it. ... sorry, i'm done now - geez this car has made me such a nerd
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by kiddoc
Aside from the off-the-scale fun factor and the not-from-a cookie-cutter looks, I kind of like those two little lights that cast an orange glow down on the cup holders at night. It's a little thing, but they're cool.
Not fair!!! I only have one of those shining down my cupholder/ashtray area. Did they change this for 2006 ?
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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I don't know. There are two, though, one just in fron of each of the map lights. Speaking of lights, does anyone else find the high beam light annoyingly bright?
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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handling - that's what sold me on the car plain and simple
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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"feature" - the auto dimming mirror. I 100% could not live without it

"thing" - the whole package. Every single time I go outside and see him, I smile. Its like free therapy.
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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Gotta love those self-leveling HID lights, the coolest invention ever
also the supercharger whine, it makes me turn the radio off in a nice warm day
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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When I take people for rides I get these reactions:

1. Wow, sure gets out of its own way!

2. Its roomier on the inside than I thought.

3. What cool interior.

4. 6-speed, really, wow.

5. I didn't know you could take that turn at that speed.

6. Nice.... cup holder. [Naw, no one really said that]
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Not fair!!! I only have one of those shining down my cupholder/ashtray area. Did they change this for 2006 ?
Yes, it's a new for '06 feature along with the lights in the ceiling that do the same thing.
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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I love everything about my 06 MCS. The puddle lights are great when stepping out in a really dark place. The door handles are backlit so friends can find them now. The Xenon's are burn your retinas bright (other driver's are always flashing me). I do miss the clock up top, now there are map lights there. The whine, the rumble, the handling, the way I hold my breath when my husband drives !!! The joy of just driving the car!!
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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For me it is the design and the size. Have always loved small cars!
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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I like that it looks cute and that looks are deceiving.

I really like the retro styling.

I like that I feel like a got a lot more car than I paid for.
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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The Woody Woodpecker I get when I'm driving it....LOL
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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That has to be one of the best I have heard. LOL! ^ ^ ^
 
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