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Tire jack w/ new car.
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I was looking on NAM and saw a thread that new MINIs didn't always come with a tire jack. Some said they had to ask the dealer for a jack and got one. Others said the dealer didn't supply one. Yet others said there was a tire jack supplied in their new MINI. Did anyone in our ranks ever run into this proble...
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MINIs at Browncroft and Blossom
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Any of our ranks drive though this intersection. I've been there for about 1 1/2 months working on the construction project and see a few drive though every day. I'm getting close to getting my MINI and everytime I see one I get so happy. So close now... I might have to take a few days off from work when...
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Taking a break from this Mini community for a bit
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Hello all. I won't be posting for a bit. Getting frustrated with all that is going on here and need to get away. Have fun with your Mini's and maybe you will see my wife out and about at some events but I will not be. Drive careful this winter! Cheers! -Mark spdboy@rochester.rr.com
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does anyone promote this forum on their mini with a decal or something? I am thinking of getting a vinal decal made for my back window so all the minis that dont know about this wonderful forum can then know. does that sound like a dumb idea? and does anyone know a good vinal place for something liek that?
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The Top Passion Wagons
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http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=1030056
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September auto sales numbers
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These are a few of the numbers reported on the AutoBlog. Audi number one with only a 5.4% drop over sept. last year MINI second at -6.7% VW third at -9.4 I still find this strang for MINI. If...
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Paris Auto Show & MINI concept
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http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/Paris2008/photogallerypopup.aspx?cp-documentid=10939122&photo-number=1#
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MINI SUV Concept Pictures
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http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/09/09/mini-crossover-concept-official-release/
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What winter tires do i get?
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ive heard about tired rack. and Blizzaks(sorry if spelling is wrong). I know nothing about tires but i need to buy them now because i will need to put them on prolly right away when i get my mini. I Will be driving my mini this year in winter. When you order off tirerack do i get steelies with the tires? What s...
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What is with all the MINIs?
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I kind of feel for you owners of the past. With the sudden surge of MINIs all over the place. Yet, in the past month it seems to be getting bigger. I thought we were safe on the west side of Rochester. Only a few that we were lucky to ever see. Now - WOW! Yesterday I saw a Black/white, Light Blue/White, Red/? an...
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SOLD: 2006 JCW-MCS, DS/B, 16.3k miles, $25,250 (Rochester, NY)
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Hi Guys, This forum was recommended to me by my friendly MINI service manager (Mark Huber at Towne MINI in Buffalo, NY). I'm located in Rochester, Upstate NY and am about to put my low mileage, like-new condition 2006 MCS-JCW up for sale. I'd prefer to sell it "locally" and preferably to an e...
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Review -MINI Cooper S goes againt the Dodge Viper and more
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Holy crud! Have you read this yet. Motor Trend October 2008 issue just came out. The MINI Cooper S goes against a Chevy Cobalt SS, Mitubishi EVO MR and Mazda RX-8 all under $40,000. But wait you will not believe or understand this. These four un-matched cars also go head to head with the Dodge Viper ACR -$...
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It's my birthday! Come to the Log Cabin tonight!
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Yeah, late notice and all BUT SPD, Cammie and I will be going to the log cabin tonight in Winnie. Come and meet us if you can, we'll be there around 6.
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Its official, Im getting my MINI
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I got approved for my 09 mini lightning blue black top. I was told maybe mid november which is forever away but it gives me alot of time to save alot for a down payment. The more the better. also more money to pay off my VW. Im super excited!!!!!!! i cant wait till it gets nice out again after winter and i can co...
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Towne Mini freebies?
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Towne Mini in Western NY, does anyone who got their mini from them, know what they give as freebies, mats, hats, key chains, etc? Also anything different from the welcome packet, that is still sent out I think? My mini is the boat atm on its way to the VDC. Thanks! "Anderson" arrives in the NY p...
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Is your car a she or he?
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This is just my thought. Guys in most cases have cars that are "she's". Even if the car has a name which alot of MINI owner give thier auto, it still tends to be a female name or non-gender. Some do give the auto a masculine name "due to the "bull dog" type of car a MINI is but sti...
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Mini computer screensaver/background
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I have included a link to MINI uk download. There is a futureistic (spelling?) background of runners and flying saucers. However, there is a chicken in the forground and I have been looking at this for a few weeks now on my 48" entertainment monitor. Is the figure grossly draw odd or is it really ho...
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Mini suv/ crossman?
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Hey everyone i'm minizig a new one just got my oxygen blue mini from towne. i love it and @ 41mpg wats not 2 love. my question waz does anyone have any info on the mini crossman / suv i saw it in february motor trend.
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pdf of '08 R56 owners manual?
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Hey fellow WNY Motorers, I wonder if one of you might do me a favor.
Due to identity thefts issues a few years ago, I haven't signed up for the Owners Lounge on MINIUSA. That's the one place I'm aware of that I could get a pdf of the '08 R56 owner's manual.
Would you (since you're reading this thread) be k...
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Bad Mini posting for $3900.00?
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Did someone post the mini wrong on craigslist yesterday? 2006 Cooper S for $3900.00 -- Edited by MightyMo at 14:37, 2008-08-19 -- Edited by MightyMo at 14:53, 2008-08-19
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OMG this is way to funny
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Have not seen it posted here. This is a banned Mini commercial. Way to funny Then for the tailgater behind you you could try this one And I think I foun...
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Question about blow off valve.
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I am really curious about the blow off valve and changing it to one thats louder. Will it affect the performance of the mini "S", use more fuel....etc...? i always wondered why people never change them in most euro cars. i didnt know if it held the same with the mini or not. the stock BOV is cool...
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Sadly i can get the JCW ;(
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So i went in today expecting to order my JCW finally and i found out ill need a co-signer. Problem is, i have no one to co-sign for me. So i guess im going to get the mini cooper S cause thats all i can get . O well i guess. theres always room in the future for the JCW. I thought i would be fine cause i just check my cr...
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So is this true about the mini?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhO2--cFTDY Can the mini really not handle more horses? or is it a rumor? im just wondering your opinion on that subject?
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Who has the JCW or test drove one?!
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I am just really curious on the difference in feel of the JCW compaired to the "s". Is it worth the extra cash? I will be purchasing the JCW but im just so curious to hear everyone elses response. tell me all your thoughts and specifics. THANK YOU!
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MINI #1 again with Forbes
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[url=http://www.forbesautos.com/advice/toptens/best-overall-resale-value-2008-story.html]Top
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How much stuff can a Mini hold?
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Some of you have tried this and stood back in aww. Here is our first attempt. OMG we could not believe it. We took the Mini instead off the truck. All we did not take with us was firewood (purchased that there). Storage pictures
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MINI Driver Killed in Toronto
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A link to the story was posted on SOMC this morning. Please slow down. http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_24694.aspx Jack
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WNY Mini logo & T-shirt
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A thought. Does any have or ever made up a Club vinyl window decal or a Club t-shirt? If not I do have an in for the T-shirt. One of my Rochester Fire Dept brothers owns Stitchworks. I can even get them individualized. I am new this year to this club and may be asking something that has been talked about bef...
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Question about Bluetooth phone
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Hi! I have a question. When we got Elroy last week I didn't have a bluetooth phone, and I was way overdue for a new phone anyways, so I bought an LGVX8350. I hate this thing and will be returning it. I've have had nothing but trouble with it since I got it. It doesn't want to work with the car very well - keeps as...
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135i pics
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As some may recall we sold our '05 MCS/JCW which had replaced our '02 MCS which we had purchased when they were first available. As I've mentioned we've purchased a BMW 135i. A couple of people have asked to see pics. I won't waste bandwidth for those not interested, but if you are here's a link to a Pica...
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R56 strut tower brace / strut tower mushrooming
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I have heard about the R53 having strut tower mushrooming problems. Has anyone had or heard about the R56 having the same problem???? Has anyone with the R56 installed a strut tower brace???? If so what brand did you use???? R53 owners that have installed the M7 strut tower brace have you had any clea...
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The duck? What do you have?
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<!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> Ok we have been with the Mini crowd since May and still do not understand the true meaning of the ducks. Can anyone explain? Also I have seen others with sponge bob or smile faces. Not just one but enough to slow t...
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2009 Navigation Bluetooth/IPOD systems
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Hi! I am new to the forum-but I have a 2005 Chili Red Mini that I love! I have previously viewed this forum as a guest when I was looking for tire information last October. It was time to ditch the run flats and get a set of tires. Viewing your info was very helpful to me. I am currently pl...
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Last minute questions: '08 MC options
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OK, I'm getting down to the wire order-wise and have a few questions I hope all you helpful folks can assist me with: 1) If I opt for the factory-installed car alarm and leave our 35-lb dog in the MINI, will she set off the alarm? Is there a way to disable the inside sensor and still have a functional alarm fo...
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The future Mini
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I have got to get one of these. Below I have pasted several links for "ya'll" about the MINI ELECTRIC. Not avalable here yet but 500, 10 for show and 490 going to sell in California. 0-60 in 4 -4.5 sec. Range as low as 4 hours or as high as 900 miles. Ratings are all over the place. When gas engine is...
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Snow Tires
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If this topic has already been discussed please forgive me but I have all season tires on my 2008 base MC and was wondering if I should invest in snow tires this year? I don't want to break the bank so to speak and was wondering what snow tires to get? Do you need to get the wheel with the tires or can I use th...
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2007 Mini Cooper says goodbye :(
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Fletcher isn't even a year old yet, but we're thinking it's time to move on...while I love it to death, it's turned out to be too small for us...and since our other car is a Honda Pilot, it's not fun to have to take that everywhere when we have our dog or any company with us. So if y'all happen to know anyone lo...
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Kassy may be looking for a new garage.
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Seems like I'm not the only one, but my Mini may just be heading for a new owner. As much fun as she's been, as others have stated, it is just too small. Not sure what I want to replace it with yet though.
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Xenon Headlights
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What do people think of the Xenon headlights? I keep hearing extremely varying opinions, so I thought I'll wad into the topic again, and ask on this board. I keep going back and forth whether to get them for my order.
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C'est fini
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Sold our MCS/JCW. Only posted it on craigslist and got a lot more activity than expected. Amazingly it was purchased sight unseen by someone in Los Alamos, NM who is arranging to have it shipped to him. Yes, I'm being exceedingly cautious on this. Funds have been wired but the truck won't be pickin...
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How long will a Mini run without oil?
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Get this. As some of you know we took delivery of our Cooper S last thursday. On the 2nd day we took the car and showed my parents. My father was outside the car when it was running and notice a faint tick. I gave it little thought since it was faint at idle and being new I thought a lifter might just need a fi...
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Leaving the MINI world
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Well, the die is cast and we'll soon be leaving the MINI world after about 5 1/2 years of ownership. We ordered a BWM 135i coupe last Friday. Things seem to be moving quickly as we've already gotten a date when production is scheduled to be completed (June 11). Actually moving a bit too quickly as we're p...
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Busy Times, and the Duck Thief Strikes Again!!!
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So, I was taking Pepper in to Towne MINI for an oil change and annual inspection, and don't you know that on the way there, a big rock NAILS my brand new windshield, and I had to have it fixed the next day. Luckily, Ray Sands Glass fixed it for free, without even going through the insurance company. The wi...
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2005 MCS JCW for sale - UPDATED: link to Pics
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A few weeks back I posted a description of our '05 MINI that we were considering selling. We find ourselves not driving the car anywhere near as much as in the past so the decision has been made to sell it. An updated description is listed below. This will also be posted on Craigslist and AutoTrader, but t...
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Find a motoring Buddy site
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Just found this site randomly while trying to figure out how I'll import 'lil.. Find a motoring Buddy anyway you enter your area code and it pulls up local MINIs Enjoy
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She's All Ours
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It's official. Smileee is now all ours. The last payment has been made and the paperwork came in todays post making Laurie Smileee's only owner. Happy Motoring Jack
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Paint code
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I need the paint code for Dark Silver used on the cooper and cooper S. A friend wants to paint his Motorcycle Mini Dark Silver. Email me at leslewis@stny.rr.com
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Some Wine With That Clubman
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From The Top Gear Website: http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2835/ :) Happy Motoring, Jack
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Ditching The Run Flats
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A good friend of mine in Virginia called me to lament that her dealer wants $1400 to replace her Run Flat tires! I know from listening at our gatherings that some of you have switched away from these to conventional performance tires. I just don't remember who that was! Any comments you could add her...
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