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#2437616 - 07/08/08 06:47 PM
Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
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Registered: 08/04/06
Posts: 991
Loc: Irving
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We are waiting for ours to come in. Wondered if anyone here has experience (good, bad, indifferent) with them.
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#2437619 - 07/08/08 06:47 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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Registered: 03/09/08
Posts: 1370
Loc: Sunnyvale and Nacogdoches, Tx
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I mean..if you like riding in a shoebox.
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#2437621 - 07/08/08 06:48 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: lakeforkfisherman]
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Registered: 12/21/03
Posts: 10492
Loc: Big D
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One of the guys I worked with had one for two years. Drove the bejeebers out of it with no problems at all.
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#2437630 - 07/08/08 06:50 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: CBoone]
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Pro Angler
Registered: 08/04/06
Posts: 991
Loc: Irving
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I mean..if you like riding in a shoebox. I am 6'3" and was very surprised at how much room there was inside. The back seat? That's a different story.
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#2437632 - 07/08/08 06:50 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: jignpig]
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Registered: 11/09/04
Posts: 5965
Loc: Frisco, Tx
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Nope couldn't get in the door.
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#2437657 - 07/08/08 06:55 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: C-Man]
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Registered: 03/09/08
Posts: 1370
Loc: Sunnyvale and Nacogdoches, Tx
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Yeah I know, I had an ex who had one. I always got stuck riding in the backseat..She had a thing with people pressing buttons. I like to press buttons..needless to say her girlfriends got the front seat, I got stuck in the back, and the relationship didn't last long.
But yeah, that backseat..No room at all. I'm 5'10" on a good day and I had to duck.
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#2437677 - 07/08/08 06:58 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: CBoone]
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Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 5667
Loc: Lakeside Village (Morgan, TX)
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Yeah I know, I had an ex who had one. I always got stuck riding in the backseat..She had a thing with people pressing buttons. I like to press buttons..needless to say her girlfriends got the front seat, I got stuck in the back, and the relationship didn't last long.
But yeah, that backseat..No room at all. I'm 5'10" on a good day and I had to duck. So on a bad day you're what 5'6? My cousin's best friend has one and he's 6' or 6'1", but he drives it and not from the backseat (that car reminds me of the one from Police Academy when Hightower learns how to drive)....Hasn't had any problems in the 2 years he's had it....
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#2437688 - 07/08/08 07:00 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: LoneStarSon]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 03/09/08
Posts: 1370
Loc: Sunnyvale and Nacogdoches, Tx
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Nope, 'bout 5'9"
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#2437704 - 07/08/08 07:02 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: fishbrain]
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Registered: 08/04/06
Posts: 991
Loc: Irving
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It's her car. I'm keeping my F150- just leaves more room in the garage for my lawn mower... 
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#2437705 - 07/08/08 07:03 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: CBoone]
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Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 5667
Loc: Lakeside Village (Morgan, TX)
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Just messing with you...I was the second tallest in my entire family until my nephew decided to hit a growth spurt... 
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#2437763 - 07/08/08 07:13 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: bass_hunter]
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Registered: 03/03/08
Posts: 678
Loc: Dripping Springs Tx
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I would not have one as an every day driver but they do look fun to drive. I would opt for a jeep. Drive what you want its your money. If you have fun with that is all that matters.
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#2437792 - 07/08/08 07:17 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: bass_hunter]
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Registered: 03/06/06
Posts: 2053
Loc: Arlington, Texas
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Did you spring for the "S" model? Hope you did. If you didn't you will alway be wishing that you had. From day "1" keep a diary on it. When it is time to sell it and/or trade it in a good diary and receipts will make you money!!!! I had one in 1967 and it was an Austin Cooper. It was the best car I ever had. Drove that sucker everywhere. Duece and a half flatend it at Ft Riley in 1972.
If you don't know what you are doing keep your hands away from the hood. When kept tuned right and oil changed etc. If will amaze you.
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#2437804 - 07/08/08 07:20 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: fishbrain]
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Registered: 04/06/05
Posts: 2552
Loc: Perrin, TX
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Chick car that will get ya around 35mpg.  I drive 120 miles round trip 5 times a week. I'm into chick cars these days. As if that's something new! Hey, you're not supposed to let that get out! 
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#2437822 - 07/08/08 07:23 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: woundedbear]
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Registered: 08/17/07
Posts: 543
Loc: - east tx. wood co.
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Son had one that had turbo,and it was fast.sold it to get a pick up.Going to sell the pu and get another mini.
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#2437832 - 07/08/08 07:25 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: bass_hunter]
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Registered: 07/29/05
Posts: 1073
Loc: Allen, TX
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A buddy of mine bought one in '03 for his wife. He still has it and has had no problems. He is a Ford tech and could have bought a Ford for a really good price, but opted for the mini at a different dealership. I have been in it. There is a surprising amount of room in the front seat.
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#2438020 - 07/08/08 08:16 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: DYOLLP]
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Registered: 04/24/07
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Loc: Hurst texas
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#2438231 - 07/08/08 11:56 PM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: lawmann]
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TFF Guru
Registered: 02/16/06
Posts: 11879
Loc: LA and TX
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I think I'd rather have a Honda Civic Coupe EX. 36 MPG on the highway. I know, because I just checked my ( soon to be EX) girlfriend's 2006 model. It's fast too...for a 4 cylinder.
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#2438335 - 07/09/08 03:44 AM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: Oldfrog]
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Registered: 04/25/02
Posts: 7179
Loc: Mesquite Texas
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Nope no hitch
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#2438656 - 07/09/08 06:04 AM
Re: Anyone own a Mini Cooper?
[Re: bella]
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Registered: 02/14/03
Posts: 3109
Loc: Texas. USA
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got my wife one in May as a graduation present, she freakin' loves the damn thing, convertable. excellent service, excellent car.. it's the closest I'll ever come to owning a BMW as far as service, warranty, etc. It's also cool cause when a hail storm comes, I can fit it in the garage without moving my boat! If I had a ramp, I'd try to fit it in the back of my f250, just for fun. 
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