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Old 11-24-2005, 11:56 AM
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MCC used as a pickup truck

Nothing new I know but it was interesting to put so much in it.

Decided it was best not to exploit my loaner car in public.


 
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Old 11-24-2005, 12:04 PM
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Did you put a Toilet in your MINI? I've done that too


I think Richard (Octane Guy) actually has pics of when he did this too. Its so funny

At least thats what I think a TOTO is
 
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Old 11-24-2005, 04:51 PM
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I put two huge lawn trash bag size rolling garbage cans inside my MINI once! Amazing what things a MINI can swallow!
 
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Old 11-24-2005, 04:58 PM
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Skis fit too!

It really is amazing how much you can pack in the back. I was pleasantly surprised how much I could cram in when I was moving this summer. And with winter coming up fast, I'm looking forward to getting in some x-country skiing. Until I get a roof rack, my skis and poles fit just nicely!
 
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Old 11-24-2005, 05:05 PM
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Nice purple haze! You should post in the purple haze registry thread! :smile:
 
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The most attrocious thing in the picture is the airbag warning sticker still stuck to the dash board--and it's crooked to boot.

I think some people are confused about whether it should be left on, like a visor sticker, or removed, like a window sticker. A guy at work left his on his 03 MINI for the entire 3 years he owned the car because he didn't know any better.

The longer it stays on, the harder it is to remove (albiet a hair dryer will do the trick).

I asked my MA to pull it off as he went through the delivery explanation.

Also looks like you need a little touch-up paint on the door edge.
 
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Old 11-24-2005, 06:35 PM
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While MINIs certainly deserve accolades for the amount they can carry, I'm thinking the cabrio has got to get the "most versatile" award. Top marks for easy access, too....at least w/ the top down.
 
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Old 11-24-2005, 06:39 PM
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That's nothing. You should have seen my sundance duster when I moved home from college. My dad blew up his f-150 a weeks before I graduated, so I stuffed everything I could into my little AP-body. All I left behind was a 5 gallon carboy. (well, there was also a powerwheels jeep and a charbroil charcoal grill, but I had no intention of keeping either. The grill is now at the VA in Santa Clarita thanks to my downstairs neighbor's mother.)

But anyway, I even used the dash for storage. It was pretty cool. I miss the carboy, though. I used to pour a little isopropyl alcohol into it and light it off. If it went just right, it would whistle or strobe for up to about 10 or 15 seconds. Great for parties.
 
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The most attrocious thing in the picture is the airbag warning sticker still stuck to the dash board--and it's crooked to boot.

I think some people are confused about whether it should be left on, like a visor sticker, or removed, like a window sticker. A guy at work left his on his 03 MINI for the entire 3 years he owned the car because he didn't know any better.

The longer it stays on, the harder it is to remove (albiet a hair dryer will do the trick).

I asked my MA to pull it off as he went through the delivery explanation.

Also looks like you need a little touch-up paint on the door edge.
If it were my car I would care but since it isn't...
 
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Originally Posted by mdsbrain
Did you put a Toilet in your MINI? I've done that too


I think Richard (Octane Guy) actually has pics of when he did this too. Its so funny

At least thats what I think a TOTO is
Yup, it's a toilet and a sink. Good eye!
 
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Originally Posted by PurplePeopleEater
Nice purple haze! You should post in the purple haze registry thread! :smile:
It's a cool color. It's actually a loaner and I was offered other colors. I said, that's alright, I'll take the purple one.
 
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Originally Posted by gokartride
While MINIs certainly deserve accolades for the amount they can carry, I'm thinking the cabrio has got to get the "most versatile" award. Top marks for easy access, too....at least w/ the top down.
It's definitely versatile with the top down. I am considering a MCC or MCSC now.:smile:

The MCS is pretty versatile too...check out this old pic of mine. I am lugging home four wheels/tires. Sorry, I didn't do a better job of posting my picture.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...sort=1&cat=500
 
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This thread is obviously referring to a photo, yet I can find no photo. What's up?
Thanks
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Old 11-25-2005, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Our 50
This thread is obviously referring to a photo, yet I can find no photo. What's up?
Thanks
:impatient
Very strange. It was there yesterday
(not only is it gone, but there is no little red X where it was)
 
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