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gibjer · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:27 PM

Thinking about getting rid of my subaru for a non-cooper mini.

I'm very much new to the mini scene, would be looking into the Premium, Sport, and Luxury package in either BRG or the darker of the blues.

I'll be taking my time reading up in the tech forums on here, but all in all is the mini a good car for new england? I assume tossing a set of snows on it will make it road worthy come Winter etc.

Any dealer preferences? Right now Hartford is closer, but Peabody and Norwood are also within reach.

Also what's the build time roughly right now about 2 months? What are people experiences trading cars in while waiting for your mini to be built etc.

Thanks!

- Jer

Paul · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:33 PM

Can't advise on the locality, but the MINI is right for just about any location.

Just wanted to say "Hello", and welcome to MINI2. Sure the New England lot will track you down soon enough and harass you into MINI ownership quite effectively.

gibjer · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Can't advise on the locality, but the MINI is right for just about any location.

Just wanted to say "Hello", and welcome to MINI2. Sure the New England lot will track you down soon enough and harass you into MINI ownership quite effectively.

Ya, thanks for the welcome

I'm moving out of subaru's as to try to enjoy driving a car again instead of building one, although with a little reading I'm not sure how long I'd be able to hold off with that either :P

NoNo · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:37 PM

You don't have to own a MINI to get harassed around here

Welcome Jer!

Paul · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:38 PM

The MINI is "one of those cars". The type that once you've got it, you thought long and hard, you waited and you got EXACTLY the spec you desired.... There's always something else to be done...

LMB · Jun 14th, 2007, 08:08 PM

Drive one.....that was enough for me.

Morri7 · Jun 14th, 2007, 08:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

Drive one.....that was enough for me.

Yep, me too! All it took for me was one short test drive on a whim - I had no intention of buying one - and that was it! I had to have one!

LMB · Jun 14th, 2007, 08:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Morri7 (original)

Yep, me too! All it took for me was one short test drive on a whim - I had no intention of buying one - and that was it! I had to have one!

Same here......I happened to pass a BMW Dealership a few days after they'd launched the Mini. Out of interest I took one for a test drive and the rest is history.

rfinprc · Jun 14th, 2007, 08:41 PM

A. I agree, drive one...

B. Get dedicated snow tires for it, and you won't miss your Subaru -- the MINI does very well on slick roads and up to 5" or so of snow.

C. Drive one

simeds · Jun 14th, 2007, 09:11 PM

buy or mini, or a fluffy kitten dies

DerekH · Jun 14th, 2007, 09:23 PM

Welcome gibjer i'll try to help two cars on drive BMW330D Sport e90 great car , Mini Cooper S , R56 , what one does me and my wife always want to drive the mini, it's fabulous the BMW is sole less but good, the Mini is exciting and lot's of fun. Do people look twice at our Bmw No!!
The Mini Yes!! the End lets hope your Mini adventure start soon, and i,m sure the friendly and helpfull people on this excellent form will convince you.

NoNo · Jun 14th, 2007, 09:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original)

buy or mini, or a fluffy kitten dies

But then you'd have you come here to kill my cat, thus proving your existance

Actual Size · Jun 14th, 2007, 11:35 PM

gibjer...Go for it! We had Subaru's for years. Got rid of our Impreza 2.5RS (pre-WRX) and got our first Cooper S. We've never looked back.

minisidewalkman · Jun 14th, 2007, 11:46 PM

For the price you can get one for in the states, why are you still thinking about it.

gibjer · Jun 15th, 2007, 12:25 AM

The only downside that I have found on the mini so far is service, I need to see if there is another service place in central mass, other then that the closest dealer for service is close to an hour away (in boston traffic no less)

Hopefully I'll be making the descion in the next month or so, I did take a long look at a 4 door GTi as well today, but I'm liking the gas milage on the mini, just not the wait time to get one how I want ... but I know it's worth the wait, so we'll see!

gibjer · Jun 15th, 2007, 12:29 AM

Do the 07s still have a premium fuel requirement in the non-turboed models?

British SD · Jun 15th, 2007, 01:55 AM

Have you actually test drove the MINI yet? Stick or Auto, what did you think?
Its not the glossy spec sheet that seals the deal. Its the drive and handling!

jwardell · Jun 15th, 2007, 02:06 AM

Welcome! Absolutely go for a test drive, preferably up at peabody so you can actually drive it. It should sell itself.
If you want a feel for the community, stop by at any of our many events and we'll be happy to introduce you!
Have a look at CapeCodMINI...he sold his MINI and got an STi....only to come crawling back to a new MINI!
Built time is about 6 weeks, but some variables can make that plus or minus.

And before you complain about driving an hour or so to a dealer...look at the many from VT, NH, ME who happily drive all the way down here.

Or perhaps let us know exactly where you are and maybe you can get a personal tour from someone nearby.

It is spectacular in the snow with good snow tires.

gibjer · Jun 15th, 2007, 02:37 AM

I'd be getting the 6 speed, 6 weeks build time isn't bad ......

I've driven a 04 non turbo, and loved the handling, it does sell itself for sure, I need to get behind the wheel of a new -S- though

85NIXMIN · Jun 15th, 2007, 02:48 AM

No convincing needed when it comes to MINI's ....
They pretty much sell themselves...

GET ONE! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:27 PM	#1
gibjer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Convince me to get a mini Thinking about getting rid of my subaru for a non-cooper mini. I'm very much new to the mini scene, would be looking into the Premium, Sport, and Luxury package in either BRG or the darker of the blues. I'll be taking my time reading up in the tech forums on here, but all in all is the mini a good car for new england? I assume tossing a set of snows on it will make it road worthy come Winter etc. Any dealer preferences? Right now Hartford is closer, but Peabody and Norwood are also within reach. Also what's the build time roughly right now about 2 months? What are people experiences trading cars in while waiting for your mini to be built etc. Thanks! - Jer

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 41,232 Online	Can't advise on the locality, but the MINI is right for just about any location. Just wanted to say "Hello", and welcome to MINI2. Sure the New England lot will track you down soon enough and harass you into MINI ownership quite effectively. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 41,232 Online	The MINI is "one of those cars". The type that once you've got it, you thought long and hard, you waited and you got EXACTLY the spec you desired.... There's always something else to be done... There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Jun 14th, 2007, 08:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 24,937 Offline	Convince me to get a mini Drive one.....that was enough for me. Global Moderator

Jun 14th, 2007, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 24,937 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Morri7 (original) Yep, me too! All it took for me was one short test drive on a whim - I had no intention of buying one - and that was it! I had to have one! Same here......I happened to pass a BMW Dealership a few days after they'd launched the Mini. Out of interest I took one for a test drive and the rest is history. Global Moderator

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Jun 14th, 2007, 07:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
gibjer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Can't advise on the locality, but the MINI is right for just about any location. Just wanted to say "Hello", and welcome to MINI2. Sure the New England lot will track you down soon enough and harass you into MINI ownership quite effectively. Ya, thanks for the welcome I'm moving out of subaru's as to try to enjoy driving a car again instead of building one, although with a little reading I'm not sure how long I'd be able to hold off with that either :P

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
NoNo Pirates in my ear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monkeyhouse Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 6,637 Offline	You don't have to own a MINI to get harassed around here Welcome Jer!

Jun 14th, 2007, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Morri7 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 170 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) Drive one.....that was enough for me. Yep, me too! All it took for me was one short test drive on a whim - I had no intention of buying one - and that was it! I had to have one!

Jun 14th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
rfinprc wherever you go... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 1,550 Offline	A. I agree, drive one... B. Get dedicated snow tires for it, and you won't miss your Subaru -- the MINI does very well on slick roads and up to 5" or so of snow. C. Drive one

Jun 14th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 6,064 Offline	buy or mini, or a fluffy kitten dies *Friend of the Mini-less*

Jun 14th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 827 Offline	Welcome gibjer i'll try to help two cars on drive BMW330D Sport e90 great car , Mini Cooper S , R56 , what one does me and my wife always want to drive the mini, it's fabulous the BMW is sole less but good, the Mini is exciting and lot's of fun. Do people look twice at our Bmw No!! The Mini Yes!! the End lets hope your Mini adventure start soon, and i,m sure the friendly and helpfull people on this excellent form will convince you.

Jun 14th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
NoNo Pirates in my ear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monkeyhouse Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 6,637 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original) buy or mini, or a fluffy kitten dies But then you'd have you come here to kill my cat, thus proving your existance

Jun 14th, 2007, 11:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Actual Size Twi§ted Roads Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Big MAMA's House Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 5,799 Offline	gibjer...Go for it! We had Subaru's for years. Got rid of our Impreza 2.5RS (pre-WRX) and got our first Cooper S. We've never looked back. www.mini-mama.org

Jun 14th, 2007, 11:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
minisidewalkman I'm all white now Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.Wales Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 199 Offline	For the price you can get one for in the states, why are you still thinking about it.

Jun 15th, 2007, 12:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
gibjer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 5 Offline	The only downside that I have found on the mini so far is service, I need to see if there is another service place in central mass, other then that the closest dealer for service is close to an hour away (in boston traffic no less) Hopefully I'll be making the descion in the next month or so, I did take a long look at a 4 door GTi as well today, but I'm liking the gas milage on the mini, just not the wait time to get one how I want ... but I know it's worth the wait, so we'll see!

Jun 15th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
gibjer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Do the 07s still have a premium fuel requirement in the non-turboed models?

Jun 15th, 2007, 01:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
British SD Northern Monkey! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In a Van by da river Local Time: 05:20 AM Posts: 368 Offline	Have you actually test drove the MINI yet? Stick or Auto, what did you think? Its not the glossy spec sheet that seals the deal. Its the drive and handling!

Jun 15th, 2007, 02:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 5,440 Offline	Welcome! Absolutely go for a test drive, preferably up at peabody so you can actually drive it. It should sell itself. If you want a feel for the community, stop by at any of our many events and we'll be happy to introduce you! Have a look at CapeCodMINI...he sold his MINI and got an STi....only to come crawling back to a new MINI! Built time is about 6 weeks, but some variables can make that plus or minus. And before you complain about driving an hour or so to a dealer...look at the many from VT, NH, ME who happily drive all the way down here. Or perhaps let us know exactly where you are and maybe you can get a personal tour from someone nearby. It is spectacular in the snow with good snow tires. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

Jun 15th, 2007, 02:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
gibjer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 5 Offline	I'd be getting the 6 speed, 6 weeks build time isn't bad ...... I've driven a 04 non turbo, and loved the handling, it does sell itself for sure, I need to get behind the wheel of a new -S- though

Jun 15th, 2007, 02:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 09:20 PM Posts: 1,061 Offline	No convincing needed when it comes to MINI's .... They pretty much sell themselves... GET ONE! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

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