Originally Posted by DavidOrtiz

Thanks to everyone for your response and valued advice. I feel MUCH better knowing fellow Mini drivers who certainly know the car far better than myself (my first Mini) feel I did no damage.

My Mini dealership recommends an oil change every 10k miles. I have this free maintenance for 3 years or 36K with the 'Boot to Bonnet' coverage. However, I may just take the advise and do the oil change at my own expense ($70.00 - WOW!) to be on the safe side.

@ Z06 Pilot: I'm hitting every gear, and when on the highway take it to 6th while staying at or below 75mph. I'm getting re-acclimated to driving a stick. It's like a bicycle I suppose -- you never forget. However, the last time I drove a stick was in my college days. I learned to drive a stick with a Honda CvCC so you can image at times I get a little jerk. :-)

It also takes getting use to far left and up for reverse. :-)

Thanks again everyone, and Happy Motoring?

Regards,
David

Originally Posted by DavidOrtiz

Guys, is it me or does it look like they extended the nose on the 2015s? Gosh, I'm really going to miss the cute stubby rounded look. :( Regards, David