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Old 10-02-2010, 03:25 PM
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I am a new Mini Owner. Acquired a Chilli Pepper Red 2004 Mini Cooper S with checkerboard room and and checkerboard exterior rear view mirrors and racing stripes on the bonnet.

Lookinf forward to having fun with it and interacting with the users here.

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Old 10-02-2010, 03:43 PM
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Hello, congrats on your MINI! I recently also purchased a 2004 dark grey mini cooper s. When you are moving slow and turn the wheel do you hear a electronic sound? (PowerSteering Whine)? Just checking if this is normal on 04's's or something I should be wary of. Again Congrats!
 
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Old 10-02-2010, 03:47 PM
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I haven't noticed and noise that is out of the ordinary but will check next time I am out.

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Old 10-03-2010, 12:59 AM
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Welcome to the forum, hope you and the '04 are happy together.
 
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Old 10-05-2010, 08:29 PM
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Welcome, ijourneaux! Do you have any pics of your car yet? We would love to see them. From your description it sounds like it looks a lot like ours. We have chili red/white with checked mirror & bonnet stripes but no checkboard inside. That would look cool too. Have fun with your new toy!
 
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Old 10-05-2010, 10:03 PM
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Don't fear that whine. First gens have a power steering sub motor.
Enjoy it! I miss my 06!
 
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