Greetings, and seriously considering a MINI
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07-03-2007, 09:01 AM
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Greetings, and seriously considering a MINI
Hello!
Where to start... I'm an engineer in Austin, TX, and I've been hankering for a new Mini Cooper S as of late. Found this board through Google (what can't be found on there?!) and it looks like a fun place.
Currently driving a 2002 Subaru WRX, but slowly wanting something different, but still fun, so have been looking at the 2007 Minis.
First questions first, though, should I bite the bullet on an 07? Or let any teething issues with the new body blow through and wait for an 08?
Where to start... I'm an engineer in Austin, TX, and I've been hankering for a new Mini Cooper S as of late. Found this board through Google (what can't be found on there?!) and it looks like a fun place.
Currently driving a 2002 Subaru WRX, but slowly wanting something different, but still fun, so have been looking at the 2007 Minis.
First questions first, though, should I bite the bullet on an 07? Or let any teething issues with the new body blow through and wait for an 08?
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07-03-2007, 09:07 AM
Welcome.
I bought my 02 Mini used knowing that it was the first model year and I could have the same types of issues that you're referring to as an 07 might have.
However, since in my case it's a second car I was willing to take the risk.
It seems to have paid off, I haven't had any major issues and it's a blast to drive. No regrets.
I bought my 02 Mini used knowing that it was the first model year and I could have the same types of issues that you're referring to as an 07 might have.
However, since in my case it's a second car I was willing to take the risk.
It seems to have paid off, I haven't had any major issues and it's a blast to drive. No regrets.
#3
07-03-2007, 09:08 AM
Welcome to NAM!! Have fun roaming around here...lots to learn and see, and lots of cool MINI-crazed folks to meet!!!
'07 or '08? Well there haven't been too many over-arching issues...a problem here and there, but that's what the excellent MINI warranty is for. All in all it's been a pretty smooth transition so if you want an '07...why not? In any case, the '08s will not be substantially changed.
'07 or '08? Well there haven't been too many over-arching issues...a problem here and there, but that's what the excellent MINI warranty is for. All in all it's been a pretty smooth transition so if you want an '07...why not? In any case, the '08s will not be substantially changed.
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07-03-2007, 09:16 AM
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Thanks for the welcome. If I bought one, I'd probably get it up in Dallas (closest dealership is in San Antonio, but, well, I wouldn't wish the pain of SA on anyone :p ) since I have some family up there.
One concern I have had was reliability, as my family has traditionally not had much luck in German-designed cars (yes, these are made in UK, so that may be different). I would be coming from a car that had never been in the shop for warranty work (2 small recalls, and when I broke the car on my own doing) in almost 6 years. Taking the car in to a dealership would be a trip on its own.
The build-your-own on Miniusa.com is way too fun, and I'm not getting any work done...
One concern I have had was reliability, as my family has traditionally not had much luck in German-designed cars (yes, these are made in UK, so that may be different). I would be coming from a car that had never been in the shop for warranty work (2 small recalls, and when I broke the car on my own doing) in almost 6 years. Taking the car in to a dealership would be a trip on its own.
The build-your-own on Miniusa.com is way too fun, and I'm not getting any work done...
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07-03-2007, 09:35 AM
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