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Shamster · Jun 27th, 2003, 12:07 AM

I guess this probably only makes sense to people who have 2 cars.

But excluding holidays/accidents/warranty work whats the longest period you have not driven your MINI for?

I've gone 6 days which I consider a lot but what a feeling to get back in on the 7th day!

BlackOne · Jun 27th, 2003, 12:16 AM

Broke my collar bone on 14th June and can't drive for six weeks!
Believe me, it sucks big time

Carl

teridrag · Jun 27th, 2003, 01:35 AM

Three weeks on a business trip. Wishing all the time that I had driven instead of flown.

gromit · Jun 27th, 2003, 02:18 AM

21 days while it was in the shop to track down intermittent oil light problem. Actually I got it back for one day during the 21 days when 'problem couldn't be replicated'. Problem replicated just fine for me, 25 hours after I went to get it back.

Turned out to be sensor wire getting frayed on a heat shield.

Dealership cut me a check for my monthly car payment after I made a BIG stink with MINIUSA.

Keevan · Jun 27th, 2003, 08:02 AM

since delivery (aug 28th 02 )
I only had 5 days of holiday in Ireland ... and other than these 5 days I never left my MINI more than 20 hours..

timlowden771 · Jun 27th, 2003, 08:38 AM

The longest I have left my car is 1 month. This was in the winter when I had a company car and I was working away a lot. Great to get back in it though

BigC · Jun 27th, 2003, 09:45 AM

5 weeks. Less than a week after getting my MINI delivered I broke my arm so had to walk past her her on the way to to the station for 5 weeks

When I have been capable of driving, 2 or 3 days is the longest.

Speedd · Jun 27th, 2003, 10:18 AM

4 Days m8 and believe me it was hard cause I was trying to get it run in b4 the DNPR. And now the miles are rolling and i'm

.
Just last night i had to park CoopRaNite at the station

cause J4GS had taken the metro keys with her in the morning and all day at work i was worried as hell that some plum will ding the doors or it would get broken into

but got to the station at 1.00am and baby was still there WAAAAYYYYY in the distant.
Started her up and

.

I think the more u drive and enjoy the car the more you can't keep away.

Its not just Coops that I miss I miss driving period and when ever i return from hols the first thing I do is go for a drive but sure with Coop its gonna be... return and drive with a BIG

Ginger · Jun 27th, 2003, 11:02 AM

Ten days when I went skiing in March this year. Came home, drove to Minispares and bought some chrome bits. Then chipped my windscreen from a stone thrown up from the back of a truck on the way home - doh!?!
G

Darxar · Jun 27th, 2003, 12:24 PM

Hmmm If you dont count dreaming about driving then its however long it takes me to shower, shave, dress(better or I'll stick to the seats), eat, Hmmmm so far only over night, not sure what kind of withdraw symptons I would go thru, hope I never find out. Wow, scary post, me away from my mini.

Washy · Jun 27th, 2003, 12:35 PM

My nice new Cooper S works is due on the 1st September...I go on holiday soon after and I wont get to play with it for three weeks.....

Yank · Jun 27th, 2003, 01:01 PM

About 25 days this past winter due to abnormally bad weather...snow, ice, and salt crap.

brett · Jun 27th, 2003, 01:33 PM

about 3 weeks while I was on one of the terrible all expences paid holi...I mean Business trip to China in March
Also 2 weeks the previous March in New Calidonia I had only just picked up my Mini up the week before.

But I did see a Indy Blue and white Mini Cooper in New Calidonia

Mugami · Jun 27th, 2003, 01:43 PM

A bit over 5 months. Wrecked the 02 MCS had to wait for the 03 to arrive. Then made up some for it by going to helix to get the pulley exchange and then going to NC to run the Dragon.

Mike Clarke · Jun 27th, 2003, 01:43 PM

8 days, while waiting for a replacement gearbox and new suspension to be fitted.

The dealer gave me a new 318i for the 8 days but it did not compensate for not having the MINI.

That was 20,000 kilometres ago and since then not a day has passed without a drive.

Willy · Jun 27th, 2003, 01:46 PM

Only 4 days when me and my wife traveled and took the Ford Escape.

vonny · Jun 27th, 2003, 02:26 PM

Never been more than two days but going back home to UK on Tuesday for about eight weeks so will miss driving it then.

MINImeat · Jun 27th, 2003, 02:36 PM

5 days flying to see my niece graduate from the US Air Force Academy.
Actually, although it's very painful, the time away is always nice because of the reunion after.
I still fondly recall my trips back home while living in Los Angeles when I'd come back to jump into my Fiat X1/9 and speed home watching the lights of LA spread out before me.
Getting back into a nice car reminds you how good life can be if you make the right choices...

MiniMan7 · Jun 27th, 2003, 02:52 PM

About 2 months, I ruptured my spleen and my MINI was in an accident, what a deadly combo.

Adam

Mike Clarke · Jun 27th, 2003, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vonny
Never been more than two days but going back home to UK on Tuesday for about eight weeks so will miss driving it then.

Enjoy the trip vonny, the rain should have stopped by the time you get back to Perth and if you need someone to look after that beautiful silver MCS for 8 weeks, let me know.

Mike

Jun 27th, 2003, 12:07 AM	#1
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 10,745 Offline	Whats the longest period you have not driven your MINI? I guess this probably only makes sense to people who have 2 cars. But excluding holidays/accidents/warranty work whats the longest period you have not driven your MINI for? I've gone 6 days which I consider a lot but what a feeling to get back in on the 7th day! 260909

Jun 27th, 2003, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
BlackOne MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Guildford,Surrey Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 39 Offline	Broke my collar bone on 14th June and can't drive for six weeks! Believe me, it sucks big time Carl Astro Black Cooper, bullets, leather, tints etc

Jun 27th, 2003, 02:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 813 Offline	21 days while it was in the shop to track down intermittent oil light problem. Actually I got it back for one day during the 21 days when 'problem couldn't be replicated'. Problem replicated just fine for me, 25 hours after I went to get it back. Turned out to be sensor wire getting frayed on a heat shield. Dealership cut me a check for my monthly car payment after I made a BIG stink with MINIUSA. Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

Jun 27th, 2003, 08:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Keevan www.minicoopers.org Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Germany and Belgium Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 507 Offline	since delivery (aug 28th 02 ) I only had 5 days of holiday in Ireland ... and other than these 5 days I never left my MINI more than 20 hours.. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...signature2.jpg

Jun 27th, 2003, 08:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
timlowden771 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here, there and ever Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 390 Offline	The longest I have left my car is 1 month. This was in the winter when I had a company car and I was working away a lot. Great to get back in it though If she's not smoking she broken!

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Jun 27th, 2003, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
teridrag MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Three weeks on a business trip. Wishing all the time that I had driven instead of flown.

Jun 27th, 2003, 09:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
BigC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oxford Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 267 Offline	5 weeks. Less than a week after getting my MINI delivered I broke my arm so had to walk past her her on the way to to the station for 5 weeks When I have been capable of driving, 2 or 3 days is the longest. It's not how fast you go that matters BUT how you go fast.

Jun 27th, 2003, 10:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 16,388 Offline	4 Days m8 and believe me it was hard cause I was trying to get it run in b4 the DNPR. And now the miles are rolling and i'm . Just last night i had to park CoopRaNite at the station cause J4GS had taken the metro keys with her in the morning and all day at work i was worried as hell that some plum will ding the doors or it would get broken into but got to the station at 1.00am and baby was still there WAAAAYYYYY in the distant. Started her up and . I think the more u drive and enjoy the car the more you can't keep away. Its not just Coops that I miss I miss driving period and when ever i return from hols the first thing I do is go for a drive but sure with Coop its gonna be... return and drive with a BIG Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Jun 27th, 2003, 11:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 1,957 Offline	Ten days when I went skiing in March this year. Came home, drove to Minispares and bought some chrome bits. Then chipped my windscreen from a stone thrown up from the back of a truck on the way home - doh!?! G

Jun 27th, 2003, 12:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Darxar MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 131 Offline	Hmmm If you dont count dreaming about driving then its however long it takes me to shower, shave, dress(better or I'll stick to the seats), eat, Hmmmm so far only over night, not sure what kind of withdraw symptons I would go thru, hope I never find out. Wow, scary post, me away from my mini. DMonk

Jun 27th, 2003, 12:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Washy Six and out... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 18,702 Offline	My nice new Cooper S works is due on the 1st September...I go on holiday soon after and I wont get to play with it for three weeks..... 135i M sport convertible

Jun 27th, 2003, 01:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Yank MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Yankelsbourg Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 173 Offline	About 25 days this past winter due to abnormally bad weather...snow, ice, and salt crap.

Jun 27th, 2003, 01:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 10:20 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	about 3 weeks while I was on one of the terrible all expences paid holi...I mean Business trip to China in March Also 2 weeks the previous March in New Calidonia I had only just picked up my Mini up the week before. But I did see a Indy Blue and white Mini Cooper in New Calidonia

Jun 27th, 2003, 01:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 1,215 Offline	A bit over 5 months. Wrecked the 02 MCS had to wait for the 03 to arrive. Then made up some for it by going to helix to get the pulley exchange and then going to NC to run the Dragon. 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

Jun 27th, 2003, 01:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	8 days, while waiting for a replacement gearbox and new suspension to be fitted. The dealer gave me a new 318i for the 8 days but it did not compensate for not having the MINI. That was 20,000 kilometres ago and since then not a day has passed without a drive.

Jun 27th, 2003, 01:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
Willy MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running From The Law Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 2,452 Offline	Only 4 days when me and my wife traveled and took the Ford Escape. http://billlawrence.blogspot.com

Jun 27th, 2003, 02:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
vonny MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: perth australiia Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Never been more than two days but going back home to UK on Tuesday for about eight weeks so will miss driving it then. COOP3R 5

Jun 27th, 2003, 02:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 995 Offline	5 days flying to see my niece graduate from the US Air Force Academy. Actually, although it's very painful, the time away is always nice because of the reunion after. I still fondly recall my trips back home while living in Los Angeles when I'd come back to jump into my Fiat X1/9 and speed home watching the lights of LA spread out before me. Getting back into a nice car reminds you how good life can be if you make the right choices... MINImeat B/W MCS

Jun 27th, 2003, 02:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:20 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	About 2 months, I ruptured my spleen and my MINI was in an accident, what a deadly combo. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 27th, 2003, 03:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 09:20 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by vonny Never been more than two days but going back home to UK on Tuesday for about eight weeks so will miss driving it then. Enjoy the trip vonny, the rain should have stopped by the time you get back to Perth and if you need someone to look after that beautiful silver MCS for 8 weeks, let me know. Mike

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