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Sejanus · Apr 3rd, 2002, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by mr.bill
Look, I have wanted a MINI for over five years and putting off buying one is not easy. You can ridicule me for pointing out a problem that "only happens once" but you have to realize that I have rotten luck in buying things.

I don't happen to agree with you on this issue, but generally I appreciate your, shall we say, highly developed sense of skepticism.

Quote:

Originally posted by mr.bill

As to the crank windows, mine have never given me any trouble, but even if they do, you have to admit that replacing a snap-on plastic handle is a lot cheaper than tearing the door apart to replace a motor and gear assembly.

Actually, I don't. The handles don't break (well that's not true, they do that as well), it is usually the mechanism inside the door (window regulators, etc) that go and those can run well over $150 to replace not too mention labor because my own mechanical skills are sorely lacking. Likewise the expense and incovenience of dealing with an old fasioned standard lock which won't actually let you into the car.

Apr 3rd, 2002, 01:50 PM	#16
Sejanus MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 4,386 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by mr.bill Look, I have wanted a MINI for over five years and putting off buying one is not easy. You can ridicule me for pointing out a problem that "only happens once" but you have to realize that I have rotten luck in buying things. I don't happen to agree with you on this issue, but generally I appreciate your, shall we say, highly developed sense of skepticism. Quote: Originally posted by mr.bill As to the crank windows, mine have never given me any trouble, but even if they do, you have to admit that replacing a snap-on plastic handle is a lot cheaper than tearing the door apart to replace a motor and gear assembly. Actually, I don't. The handles don't break (well that's not true, they do that as well), it is usually the mechanism inside the door (window regulators, etc) that go and those can run well over $150 to replace not too mention labor because my own mechanical skills are sorely lacking. Likewise the expense and incovenience of dealing with an old fasioned standard lock which won't actually let you into the car.