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Old May 22nd, 2003, 06:29 PM
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Question Would you buy it agani?

I have read alot on mini2 over the past few days since I put my order in for my silver MC.
I see alot of things people would like improved, some hassles people have had to deal with, some really nice things and some really awful things.
But would you buy your mini today knowing what you know?
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Old May 22nd, 2003, 06:32 PM
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Having owned an MC for 6mths, I think I have an even stronger case for buying one now, since I know what a pleasure its been! Glad I did ...

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Old May 22nd, 2003, 06:40 PM
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I have owned and driven my Silver/Black MC for about 18 months now and apart from some relatively minor niggles that had to be sorted I am very glad I bought it.
I use it every day for short runs and long runs and I have had a load of FUN driving it.
When driving around Wales or Derbyshire Peak District on twisty, hilly roads its great.
I also have had a lot of pleasure out of my MC!

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Old May 22nd, 2003, 06:42 PM
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And Oh - Yes, I would definately buy it again!

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Old May 22nd, 2003, 06:44 PM
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My MCS is currently in the shop to get the coolant bottle replaced, yet I would buy one again in a heartbeat (albeit with a slightly different option configuration). How's that for enthusiasm?

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Definately get one again.

The minor niggles are a pain when they crop up, but when everthing's fine you just can't beat it
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Yup, no problems, I may choose some different options though.

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Old May 22nd, 2003, 06:49 PM
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I have a replacement on order after being given a cracking p/x deal by my dealer, so yes I owuld and I am!
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After 11 months of wonderful ownership, last month was tough with some door lock problems and then I had my gearbox replaced but still, when it runs well it runs like nothing else so yes, I'd buy it again knowing what I know now. I came into this eyes wide open, knowing it was a first-year car and knowing that in general, sporty european cars come with more reliability issues than many others. The car still pleases me to no end on the road, 100% composed at speeds and during maneuvers where it has no right to be so composed. I gladly traded some reliability for that.

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Old May 22nd, 2003, 06:53 PM
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Indeed I would - AND (as if I don't already have enough) I'd be able to have some of the options that I wanted but weren't available when I took delivery of mine (even after a year of waiting)

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Absolutely yes.. but I think I would get an MCS next time around, despite the insurance!


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Yes - I would definately buy again (And will be doing later on in the year)

You get minor problems with most cars, but most cars aren't as fun as this one.
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I had one of the first MCS sold in VA. Totaled it. and Yes bought a replacement. And to tell the truth. i'd do it a third time if i had too.

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