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Spoolin' · Jan 8th, 2002, 04:01 PM

What are you driving until your MINI arrives?

I've got an Audi 4000 Quattro with 180 million miles on it with warped brake rotors and I don't care! I'm not spending any money until my Cooper S arrives! Anyone else shoe-stringing a car until the MINI arrives?

minimott · Jan 8th, 2002, 04:33 PM

I have a '92 Miata right now and even though it's not a beater, it's got 113k on it. I love it dearly and am saddened at the thought of getting rid of it. Yet having a Mini would cheer me up. I think. I know there are others out there who have Miatas. I'll miss the wind in my hair.

Spoolin' · Jan 8th, 2002, 04:41 PM

I won't miss a ting, but that's me

LMB · Jan 8th, 2002, 05:00 PM

I am driving a Volvo 440 turbo at the minute, which is a lovely car

It has a 100,000+ miles on it but I will probably keep it when I get my Cooper, have it as a back up

LMB

S-MI · Jan 8th, 2002, 05:38 PM

I've got two "Classic" Mini Cooper, a 1997 Tahiti-Blue one with sports-pack, 27.000 KM and a 1999 Anthracite with 11.000 KM. I will drive the New S (EB & black roof) in the winter-months and the Classics in the rest of the year.

gromit · Jan 8th, 2002, 05:50 PM

1993 Plymouth Acclaim with a water pump about to give up any minute - 105,000 mi. Rusted and dented.

1992 Chevrolet Suburban, Runs good but back door held closed with a piece of wood. Doesn't look too bad. 185,000 miles.

Wife has a 1998 VW Cabrio Black w/black leather. 40,000mi.

I get a Cooper S in the Spring.

I RULE!

scollins · Jan 8th, 2002, 08:37 PM

It's not exactly a beater, but I drive a 1995 BMW 318ti Sport, which has 220,000 kms (137,000 miles).

This is what lead me here. I was yearning for the new BMW Compact, but this car will not reach our shores. The Mini is clearly the next logical choice in a (affordable) fun set of wheels. Frankly, the more I see, the better I think I will enjoy the Mini anyhow.

As for the ti--it will be relegated to full-time track car. The car has undergone many track-specific modifications over the last 6.5 years (suspension, brakes, roll cage, etc.) and is currently undergoing a drivetrain transplant (first generation E30 M3 engine, transmission, rear-end).

The BMW handles better than anything you could imagine, but is a bit punishing to use everyday, nor is it really that practical considering much of the interior is now bare metal, so the Cooper S will become my daily driver and autocross/solo-II car and the BMW will become my track/solo-I car.

Maybe I might treat myself once or twice and try the Cooper S on the track too

Shawn

MichaelK · Jan 9th, 2002, 08:32 AM

D reg (1987) Gold ! Mazda 323 with 100K miles. Great car, apart from the brake failure on the M25 last weekend.

Spoolin' · Jan 9th, 2002, 09:13 AM

A Suburban?! A 323?! Acclaim?! Now that's what I'm talkin' about! I love Beaters!

S2000&CooperS · Jan 9th, 2002, 09:29 AM

I am nursing my 1986 Integra with 186,000 miles. It's in pretty good shape but has lost much of it's edge. It has the original (non-working) tape player and the A/C doesn't work. But it's fairly reliable and economical. Can't wait to have the Cooper as my daily driver!!

sdmidget · Jan 9th, 2002, 12:49 PM

1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager Van (130,000) - daily driver
1986 4x4 Isuzu Pickup (122,000) when it snows
1974 MG Midget (53,000) when it doesn't snow!!

The Isuzu will be history when MINI arrives - no room in the garage!!

Jan 8th, 2002, 04:01 PM	#1
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 261 Offline	Beaters, Beaters, Beaters! What are you driving? What are you driving until your MINI arrives? I've got an Audi 4000 Quattro with 180 million miles on it with warped brake rotors and I don't care! I'm not spending any money until my Cooper S arrives! Anyone else shoe-stringing a car until the MINI arrives? Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

Jan 8th, 2002, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 261 Offline	I won't miss a ting, but that's me Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

Jan 8th, 2002, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 24,876 Offline	I am driving a Volvo 440 turbo at the minute, which is a lovely car It has a 100,000+ miles on it but I will probably keep it when I get my Cooper, have it as a back up LMB Global Moderator

Jan 8th, 2002, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 838 Offline	Beaters, I got yer beaters! 1993 Plymouth Acclaim with a water pump about to give up any minute - 105,000 mi. Rusted and dented. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban, Runs good but back door held closed with a piece of wood. Doesn't look too bad. 185,000 miles. Wife has a 1998 VW Cabrio Black w/black leather. 40,000mi. I get a Cooper S in the Spring. I RULE! 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

Jan 9th, 2002, 09:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 261 Offline	A Suburban?! A 323?! Acclaim?! Now that's what I'm talkin' about! I love Beaters! Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

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Jan 8th, 2002, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
minimott MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 130 Offline	I have a '92 Miata right now and even though it's not a beater, it's got 113k on it. I love it dearly and am saddened at the thought of getting rid of it. Yet having a Mini would cheer me up. I think. I know there are others out there who have Miatas. I'll miss the wind in my hair.

Jan 8th, 2002, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
S-MI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stuttgart / Germany Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 20 Offline	I've got two "Classic" Mini Cooper, a 1997 Tahiti-Blue one with sports-pack, 27.000 KM and a 1999 Anthracite with 11.000 KM. I will drive the New S (EB & black roof) in the winter-months and the Classics in the rest of the year.

Jan 8th, 2002, 08:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
scollins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 147 Offline	It's not exactly a beater, but I drive a 1995 BMW 318ti Sport, which has 220,000 kms (137,000 miles). This is what lead me here. I was yearning for the new BMW Compact, but this car will not reach our shores. The Mini is clearly the next logical choice in a (affordable) fun set of wheels. Frankly, the more I see, the better I think I will enjoy the Mini anyhow. As for the ti--it will be relegated to full-time track car. The car has undergone many track-specific modifications over the last 6.5 years (suspension, brakes, roll cage, etc.) and is currently undergoing a drivetrain transplant (first generation E30 M3 engine, transmission, rear-end). The BMW handles better than anything you could imagine, but is a bit punishing to use everyday, nor is it really that practical considering much of the interior is now bare metal, so the Cooper S will become my daily driver and autocross/solo-II car and the BMW will become my track/solo-I car. Maybe I might treat myself once or twice and try the Cooper S on the track too Shawn

Jan 9th, 2002, 08:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
MichaelK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 12:09 PM Posts: 342 Offline	D reg (1987) Gold ! Mazda 323 with 100K miles. Great car, apart from the brake failure on the M25 last weekend.

Jan 9th, 2002, 09:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 12:09 PM Posts: 956 Offline	I am nursing my 1986 Integra with 186,000 miles. It's in pretty good shape but has lost much of it's edge. It has the original (non-working) tape player and the A/C doesn't work. But it's fairly reliable and economical. Can't wait to have the Cooper as my daily driver!! 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver Last edited by S2000&CooperS : Jan 9th, 2002 at 09:33 AM.

Jan 9th, 2002, 12:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 931 Offline	1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager Van (130,000) - daily driver 1986 4x4 Isuzu Pickup (122,000) when it snows 1974 MG Midget (53,000) when it doesn't snow!! The Isuzu will be history when MINI arrives - no room in the garage!! 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

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