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UK waiting list
Anyone know how long the waiting list is in the UK for a new Mini One? Thanks, Richard
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Just Got "SPARKY"!!
Hi everyone, Just swapped my 2001 Cooper for an "s".....Electric blue (hence the name SPARKY), white roof, chrome effect pack (had to pay extra for the white wing mirrors!), Chilli Pack, A/C, 17"...
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Cooper S - Oil consumption
980 miles I have done & it was checked at 500 miles & needed topping up (1/4 the dipstick) & I have just checked it & it had virtually none on the stick - this is serious oil consumption. Anyone else...
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CD changer - Dealer or after market
Seems the dealer wants 150% of the after market cost for the CD changer. I see them on the web for $330 while the dealer wanted $592 and an additional $170 installed. Anyone else go for the after...
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Dealer CD or After Market
Adding a CD changer in addition to the Cassette deck. Dealer wants $592+ installation for another $170. However, he was willing to do the Christian thing and let me know if a local car dealer could do...
 
Mini Arrived......
Just picked up my MCS yesterday morning (Dark Silver/White roof & Wheels), WAHOO!! What an awesome car this thing is..............It is so much FUN!! Fun fun fun
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CD Changer Experience?
We went back to the dealer because he wanted to see our '95 318ti for possible personal purchase and my wife inquired about adding a CD changer to the back of the S. She selected the cassette...
 
Bottom end noise on startup on Cooper S
If my Cooper S has been stood a long time, as I start it up, I get what I would call a knocking bottom end for a second or two. It's almost as if there's no oil on the crank etc. This shouldn't happen...
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Windows slipping down
My Cooper S is three months old. On several occasions in the last week, I've gotten into the car and then realized the windows weren't all the way up. I'm pretty sure that I'm not inadvertently...
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New Italian Job
Had tickets for a sneak preview last night (courtesy of my local BMW dealership) for the new Italian Job film which I really enjoyed. It was in aid of the charity Mini supports called "Whiz Kidz" to...
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New Cooper S problems
Hi, Got my new Cooper S last week, it suffers from horrific stuttering in first & second gears, acceleration is very rough. I rang the garage (Lister Park, Bradford) who told me it was a 'feature' of...
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should i get lights on grille?
i am buying my MINI in January and i am considering getting the driving lights( the kit that attaches to the grille). Is it easily removable? Opinions please.... Thank you!
 
Re: After filling run-flats
Yep, reset it. This needs to be done every time you check the pressure of your tires etc.
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Regular (not run-flat) Tire sizes for 17" S-Lite wheel?
Hello, I'm considering the MCS with the Sport package (which includes the 7x17" S-Lite wheel.) I'm also considering, after I put a few miles on the car, replacing the run-flats (205/45R17) with...
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Dealer's Markup in Bay Area
$2500 mark-up at Mountain View Mini on an "S" and a twelve week wait. No discussion. There were 3 other potential buyers looking to buy while I was there. I checked out other dealerships in the bay...
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