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Old 11-08-2010, 01:04 PM
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My daily driver is a MINI (MCS JCW) and my other car is a MINI (GP). I think I have the best of both worlds.
 
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Old 11-08-2010, 07:22 PM
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We added "Smaug" a 2010 Kia Soul Shadow Dragon SE3 on July 31st...the '01 Dodge Durango is History!!
 
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Old 11-08-2010, 07:33 PM
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my mini is my only car unless i drive my moms Nissan Xterra.....she LOVES driving the mini
 
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Old 11-08-2010, 11:41 PM
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Mini Cooper S R56 JCW Stage 1
VW 4 door GTI MK VI DSG
Audi allroad
Mercedes r129 SL500
Chevy Tahoe LT
 
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Old 11-09-2010, 02:56 AM
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Outside of the '09 MCS I have a '10 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab.For fun,other than the MINI, I have a '74 Buick LeSabre Luxus ragtop and my pride and joy-a '71 Buick GS Stage 1.A few pics of the '71 are attached(I hope!).
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Old 11-09-2010, 04:38 AM
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My daily driver/commute car for nice weather, is a 2003 Mustang GT convertible.

My daily driver/commute car for bad weather, is a 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid AWD SUV.

The MINI is for around town, quick fun trips.
 
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Old 11-09-2010, 05:20 AM
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'93 Miata... Needed something to keep me from messing with the MINI too much while it's in warranty...

 
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:17 AM
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The MINI is my daily driver. However, in bad weather (AKA, last winter) I use an 02 Dodge Dakota quad cab.

It is nice to have a truck, as in last week, hauling 20 boxes of hardwood flooring back from the Depot. And mulch, topsoil etc.
 
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:29 AM
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Currently, my DD is a 2007 335i Vert. Just rolled 138K miles. When I wear it out, I might consider making the MINI a DD instead of a run around.
 
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Old 11-09-2010, 11:46 AM
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Summer daily driver is 2005 MC. Wife drives 99 VW Passat wagon, 1.8T and we also have a 2010 Mazda 5, microvan, all are stick shift, because 20 years ago I married a cool chick!
 
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Old 11-09-2010, 08:24 PM
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2010 Volvo XC-70
 
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Old 11-09-2010, 09:21 PM
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My car of 25 yrs
My 2011 Clubman S (two weeks old) replaced a 10yr old Jag XJR that just blew up after over 12K worth of CPR. I've had a 67 MGB for 25 years & it is like my right arm. It loves it's new garage roomie!!!
 
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Old 11-10-2010, 06:53 AM
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My other car is my wife's SG/SG '03 MINI and her second car is my BRG/W '02 MINI.

I'm not counting the '84 Renault Encore that I really need to get out of the driveway or the '67 AMC Marlin in the garage (with no engine or tranny)!

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Old 11-10-2010, 07:14 AM
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My other car is a 2009 Ford Flex aka my "soccer dad" car. It also comes in handy for interstate family trips when I travel with my wife and teenage twins.

I got my MCS in August as a weekend toy and guess what - it's now my daily driver. The only days I don't drive it is when my wife beats me to it. I'm trying to convince her to trade in her 2008 Volvo wagon for a Clubbie. We'll see how that goes!
 
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Old 11-10-2010, 09:41 AM
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2005 Maserati GT- Weekend exotic car runs and summer travel.
 
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Old 11-10-2010, 11:08 AM
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^^^ Hey Island dude, get your FIAT outta here and back to MaseRATi Life.

Besides, RED - whether it be Chili Pepper or Rosso Mondiale - rules.
 
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Old 11-10-2010, 11:40 AM
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my commuter is my clubman and my others are 996turbo,g500,gl450....



and these are my old rides....

 
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Old 11-10-2010, 11:49 AM
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Donkey is my DD but My wife's car Maximilien is a 2009 BMW 118i. Great little car and not available in the US ...sadly.. 40+MPG in a 2lit engine.
 
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Old 11-10-2010, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Gilboyto
Car I owned when I first purchased the MINI was my 93 VW Corrado VR6.

Far from ordinary, far from stock. T04S 60-1 turbo, open downpipe and open wastegate (I lost a lot of hearing to this car lol), with an AWIC, Schimmel short runner intake (cast aluminum), and a TON of other stuff to boot.

Now my MINI is my daily (already modded too much to be a daily haha) and my 2005 R1 is my fun in the summer time .




BTW, Always wear protection


LOVE THAT HELMET!!!!
 
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Old 11-10-2010, 03:28 PM
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2008 Mini
2003 Porsche 996 Carrera
2006 Bmw R1150R
2006 Toyota Prius
2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 05:28 PM
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2010 Honda Pilot.
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 06:09 PM
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2003 Nissan Armada
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Long Bed
1970 Toyota Land Cruiser
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 06:52 PM
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The lady's car is an 08 Subaru Legacy GT Spec B. It's a fun car, but not like my MINI.
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 10:54 AM
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ready for this..... 1990 white cadillac sedan deville. white leather interior too!

a true american luxury car =]

funny that i get the same gas mileage in a 1990 caddy 30mpg all dayyy


but premium gas in both cars is killer!!! i love that car to death and always will. shes mostly in my fathers hands now. he loves her i think more than his girlfriend. ahhaahha
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 11:39 AM
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My daily driver (which is my other car) makes my wife's MINI look like a MAXI..when parked right next to it. Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure.



 
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