MINI2 - MINI Forum - View Single Post

D1N0 · Jun 1st, 2005, 10:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rainbowdreamer

In this weeks Autocar magazine, a long term test report on the MINI Cooper convertible. They mention rattles and squeaks detracting from the driving experience. I suppose a rattling MINI is now a characteristic of the car.

Parked behind a 54 plate MINI convertible this afternoon in black with chrome boot hinges. Looked quite nice as well. Couldn't understand why the driver had his foot on the brake all the time, as the brake lights were constantly on.

When I got out of my car I noticed there was nobody in the convertible, but the brake lights were shining brightly.

I've had that happen to me once - parked up on a private road, got out of the car and the brake lights were on. Got back in, put the key in, foot on the brakes and they went out. I can only presume that the computer got it's knickers in a twist at some point! Have not managed to replicate it.

Jun 1st, 2005, 10:40 PM	#3
D1N0 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Manchester Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 78 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rainbowdreamer In this weeks Autocar magazine, a long term test report on the MINI Cooper convertible. They mention rattles and squeaks detracting from the driving experience. I suppose a rattling MINI is now a characteristic of the car. Parked behind a 54 plate MINI convertible this afternoon in black with chrome boot hinges. Looked quite nice as well. Couldn't understand why the driver had his foot on the brake all the time, as the brake lights were constantly on. When I got out of my car I noticed there was nobody in the convertible, but the brake lights were shining brightly. I've had that happen to me once - parked up on a private road, got out of the car and the brake lights were on. Got back in, put the key in, foot on the brakes and they went out. I can only presume that the computer got it's knickers in a twist at some point! Have not managed to replicate it.