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Getting ready to buy my Mini S. Wondering specifically about the dynamic stability control and the 17 alloy run-flats. Saw a few bad reviews from Mini owners on those tires. May get the DSC (maybe also limited slip) separately instead of paying for the whole package. Which options are worth the cash?

someDumbAmerican's definition of "expensive" is somewhat skewed. $28,000 on a German-made Honda equivalent? Big whoop. Try laying down six figures for a brand-new Ferrari. Definitely a good investment, because Modenas are still in the six-figure resale range and even 550 Maranellos (produced almost 10 years ago) still bring $90,000. It's all in the car's initial quality and how it's maintained.

As for the question, I've heard the 17-inch run flats offer both a more uncomfortable ride and a certain safety concern. Since the tires are so low profile, the run-flats make it difficult to tell if you've picked up a nail until the tire pressure sensor kicks in, and by then it's too late. If you run on a flat at 60+mph or for too long, you'll throw the wheel out-of-round and it will have to be replaced.

I've been told the sport seats and DSC are certainly worth the money. I wouldn't waste your time with the limited slip differential; being front wheel drive cars, MINI's don't really need it. BMW just adds it as an option because Americans have limited slip nostalgia.

Also, be sure to stay away from the cold weather package. The heated exterior mirrors are fine, but the washer jets can crack your windshield if you try to use them in freezing weather.

I love, love, love MINI Coopers–and I've been considering getting an S myself. Enjoy your car! Post pictures on a 360 page and send me a link so I can drool!

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1991, in excellent condition, rebuilt in 2002 complete has the extra wide wheels and arches insured for £3500.

Sure, what year and what condition?

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1991, in excellent condition, rebuilt in 2002 complete has the extra wide wheels and arches insured for £3500.

Sure, what year and what condition?

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Are parts readily available? i am in the Philippines. Where can i buy them? What price?

They are sure lovely. But you will hate them eventually due to high operating costs and long waiting times for spare parts. (If you can ever find them…) Go and buy a honda or toyota if it is transportation what you need.

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Help! My girlfriend finally bought the Mini Cooper she had been dreaming of this last saturday and had her new car joy ruined today by the dealer asking for $2300 more!

A quick run down: Found the perfect Mini with all the options last friday night. She went back first thing Saturday morning and tried to make a deal. She got free floor mats:( paid sticker 25700, bought gap insurance, extended warranty & Lojack. Said she didnt want to go over 30k. Walk out just under 32K. $490 a month for 7 years!!

Today, South Bay Mini calls and says the bank didnt approve that amount and she must bring in $2300 or go to her CU.

Is this a joke?! Are there hidden cameras set up waiting to see my reaction?! Are they cheating, lying bastards that need to squeeze $2300 more out of her?

My question: Can they do this and if yes can we give them the car back and not face a cancellation fee, bad credit reference, etc?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance…..

Yes they can ask for more money down because they didn't get a full call or all the money needed from the bank approval. On your contract there is a box that says "sellers right to cancel". Basically that means the dealer has 10 days the get you approved as written on the contract or the contract can be voided and the car returned. So here are your options:

1) Take the car back-they don't want to lose a sale so negotiate the price with them again. If she paid full sticker price then there is room to negotiate. Trust me they don't want the car back.

2) Cancel the extended warranty and Lojack. Keep the Gap it is very important. You can purchase the warranty for cash before the car hits 12,000 miles. That is when the prices for warranty's increase.

3) Have her go to her credit union if necessary. She may get a better interest rate anyway.

4) If you decide to give the car back there are NO ramifications towards her. She will get every penny back that she gave as a down payment and no harm will come to her credit history.

Feel free to e-mail me if you have any other questions. I assume that since you said South Bay Mini-then you live in So Cal? Let me know because I can try to help you.

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I ordered mini cooper ‘09 model last wednesday, which is august 27th.
I know it varies between each cases, but how long it took for your mini cooper?
Dealer said it will take 8 to 10 weeks but is there anyone took longer or shorter than 8 to 10 weeks?

For consideration i am living in California, Los angeles

Six weeks. From Oxford, to Southampton, to Port Hueneme, to Sacramento.

Did you know you can track your Mini?

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144057

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I have a Mini and want to install an I pod adapter to send and hear the song throug my stereo sistem and also want to install a hands free device, since the stering wheel has the option already, but on the manual it says that I have to install both through the dealership, because it can affect the function on both, is this true or is it just a way to get more bussiness??

It can be installed at any car stereo shop. You can but what you need through Mini Mania.

You can do it yourself if you're handy with tools>

http://new.minimania.com/web/STSearch/INTERIOR_NM/SUBTYPE/SearchText/ShowIcons/Yes/ItemPropParents/INTERIOR_NM,AUDIO_NM/CarSearch/NEW_MINI/Search_Inventory.cfm

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My mom has a 2006 Mini Cooper convert that she bought off my sister back in Jan of 2006 (My sister won it from dr.pepper sweetstakes actually).

We been looking everywhere and can't find the "wind up key" (that turns or stays stationary) that goes in the place of a trailor hitch.

Does anyone know where we can locate one? I want to buy her one for her birthday coming up May 7th. I checked the assocation, ebay and a few other sites and got nothing.

I seen them before, but not sure where they got it from.

Thank you

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What is the average (possibly cheapest but great quality) price for a mini car cover? I have seen ranges from $150 to $400…….

Hi there…

You should go do a search at www.northamericanmotoring.com or sign in and post your question there…

You will get LOADS of responses….thousands of Crazy MINI people.

Good luck….yes, covers around $200-$400. I would ask the NAM site about those too….They are so helpful…they will give you brand names and websites to visit!

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Im looking into buying a mini cooper s. I had a friend who had one an he realy didnt like it.. whats your opinion on them.
if you have one, do they work good, are they worth the cost and whats the gas for them like. ho fast can they go?

HELP!! i realy like cars, especially this one??

great on gas mileage this is actually on foreign car that i actually like oh and about the speed thing, its got turbo..

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