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dellison · Oct 18th, 2007, 08:40 PM

Hey All!

I was a former mini owner, and was sad to have to sell her a couple years back when baby #2 came.

But I am going to be looking at getting back into a mini when the new clubman is released in Canada!

My question is:

Should I go Standard or Automatic (Steptronic)?

I am a Realtor in Calgary, and do a lot of driving along with GPS, cell phone (hands free of course

). Therefore I would like to be able to have my hands free and not have to worry about standard. I also really like steptronic, and the ability to use the paddles for shifting on the wheel when I want to. It almost seems like the best of both worlds to me
However, I don't want to make my mini less desireable for when I sell it either!

What is your opinion? Does an automatic HURT the resale of a mini? Is it worth going automatic?

Thanks for your ideas and opinions!

P.S. - Some of you may be thinking, "

Realtor? Why would you buy a mini?". That is exactly why I want a clubman, more space - and appeal to my clients. I plan on putting a wrap on it and using it for advertising, as well as for the odd time I take clients for a tour.

Paul · Oct 18th, 2007, 11:04 PM

If you're considering Auto, then so will a potential 2nd hand buyer. Go with what you feel happy with.

Minnie Mouse · Oct 18th, 2007, 11:07 PM

Welcome to Mini2

I have had 2 auto Minis now and have to say I was happy with them both.

But......my next one will be manual. That is only due to me wanting manual again!

Arbil · Oct 19th, 2007, 12:35 PM

Go Manual! Go Manual! Seems such a shame to do a MINI in auto

LMB · Oct 19th, 2007, 12:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

If you're considering Auto, then so will a potential 2nd hand buyer. Go with what you feel happy with.

^^ what he said.

View Poll Results: Standard or Automatic (Steptronic)?
Do it, the Steptronic is great and well worth it!	2	15.38%
Don't do it, Standard is the only choice for any Mini!	6	46.15%
It doesn't matter, just choose whatever suits you best!	5	38.46%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 18th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#1
dellison Mini Realtor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA Local Time: 08:27 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Should I go Standard or Steptronic (Automatic)? Hey All! I was a former mini owner, and was sad to have to sell her a couple years back when baby #2 came. But I am going to be looking at getting back into a mini when the new clubman is released in Canada! My question is: Should I go Standard or Automatic (Steptronic)? I am a Realtor in Calgary, and do a lot of driving along with GPS, cell phone (hands free of course). Therefore I would like to be able to have my hands free and not have to worry about standard. I also really like steptronic, and the ability to use the paddles for shifting on the wheel when I want to. It almost seems like the best of both worlds to me However, I don't want to make my mini less desireable for when I sell it either! What is your opinion? Does an automatic HURT the resale of a mini? Is it worth going automatic? Thanks for your ideas and opinions! P.S. - Some of you may be thinking, "Realtor? Why would you buy a mini?". That is exactly why I want a clubman, more space - and appeal to my clients. I plan on putting a wrap on it and using it for advertising, as well as for the odd time I take clients for a tour.

Oct 18th, 2007, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	If you're considering Auto, then so will a potential 2nd hand buyer. Go with what you feel happy with. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Oct 18th, 2007, 11:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 24,883 Offline	Welcome to Mini2 I have had 2 auto Minis now and have to say I was happy with them both. But......my next one will be manual. That is only due to me wanting manual again! ~~Global Moderator~~

Oct 19th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) If you're considering Auto, then so will a potential 2nd hand buyer. Go with what you feel happy with. ^^ what he said. Global Moderator

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Arbil "Sable" Black Sidewalk S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney Local Time: 12:27 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Go Manual! Go Manual! Seems such a shame to do a MINI in auto

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