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      05-30-2008, 04:27 PM   #1
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Ordered an 08 Mini Cooper S

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335 lease ends in December, sister is over her mileage on her X3 so she's going to take my 335 for a few months.

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I love my 335, and so far from driving and researching the Mini it seems like a blast. I'm the type to get a new car every 1-2 years, have always loved the Mini's since they came out in 02, now it is my turn to try it. Can't wait!!

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Great choice!! I love the minis. I was close to buying one a few years back but decided against it as the nearest Mini delaer was 65 miles away. If there was a dealer closer, I would have bought one. They are a blast to drive.

Also, just in time as gas is at $4 a gallon!!
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      05-30-2008, 08:19 PM   #4
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I've gone on the Mini USA site many times, and done many different build combinations. It's amazing how fast the price can add up with all the options they have. I think the 4 or 5 builds that I have saved are all around 35k. That shit adds up fast!

Good luck with the MCS....there are a ton of mods available that I'm sure you'll be checking out!
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      05-30-2008, 09:16 PM   #6
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Great choice...we completely enjoy our MCS. Also, the JCW package is definitely worth it..
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      05-30-2008, 09:40 PM   #7
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my bro just picked up a MC Vert...he loves it, says "How can I ever be upset driving this thing, saves me gas and I catch a tan while doing it" I started laughing and called him a b*tch...
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      05-30-2008, 09:43 PM   #8
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Great choice!! I love the minis. I was close to buying one a few years back but decided against it as the nearest Mini delaer was 65 miles away. If there was a dealer closer, I would have bought one. They are a blast to drive.

Also, just in time as gas is at $4 a gallon!!
The Cooper S gets a little less gas mileage than the regular Cooper.

For a car so small, the mileage should be higher.
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      05-30-2008, 11:54 PM   #9
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The Cooper S gets a lot less gas mileage than the regular Cooper.

Almost 10MPG difference combined city/hwy driving. For a car so small, te mileage should be higher.
People are averaging 35+ in the MCS, even 40 mpg on road trips..how much do you want? For that kind of performance, the gas mileage is excellent.
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Awesome!

Any possibilities of picking up a used one for a steal?

EDIT: wait..forgot that they are new MINI redesigned. the new ones are even better. congrats man!
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Minis are flying out of my local dealer like hot cakes

over the past 2 weeks they have been selling nearly 10 A DAY!

Enjoy your new ride, they are a blast to drive
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      05-31-2008, 03:53 AM   #12
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I've gone on the Mini USA site many times, and done many different build combinations. It's amazing how fast the price can add up with all the options they have. I think the 4 or 5 builds that I have saved are all around 35k. That shit adds up fast!

Good luck with the MCS....there are a ton of mods available that I'm sure you'll be checking out!
+1 on that. When I started building mine..the base for the S was around $22,000...after a few options it was around the $30k easy.

I would love to have one as a DD, but the cost is too high.

Congrats on your car!
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Having a bit of 2nd thoughts because I love my 335 so much..

So my buyout at the end of the yr is $33,500 + tax...a lot of people tell me it's not worth it to buy my car off lease? I dunno..I'm the type of if you like it and can afford it, buy it. but is it worth it?

Am i going to be depressed about 1 week after turning my bmw in with my Cooper S?

What are your thoughts?
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Having a bit of 2nd thoughts because I love my 335 so much..

So my buyout at the end of the yr is $33,500 + tax...a lot of people tell me it's not worth it to buy my car off lease? I dunno..I'm the type of if you like it and can afford it, buy it. but is it worth it?

Am i going to be depressed about 1 week after turning my bmw in with my Cooper S?

What are your thoughts?
Never drive a car you are not happy with. It is not worth it and you will end up switching it out before long anyway costing you more money.

Don't by a Mini to save gas. That is what the Prius is for. buy a mini because you want a mini. Buy a bimmer because you want a bimmer.

Gas mileage is overrated. my friend traded his 350z for a prius and has regretted getting the golf cart ever since to save a couple hundred dollars a month. His frickin cable bill is $200 a month.
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      06-15-2008, 12:48 AM   #15
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I like the mini S a lot..not buying it to save on gas at all. BUT i like my 335 a lot too...it might be a little been there done that type of thing and on to my next project... i dunno.
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      06-15-2008, 01:35 AM   #17
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i've been driving my sisters 08 MCS for the past two days. Im in love. The motor is spunky as hell, very responsive. Handles like a dream, although ride is a bit rough. If I were in the market for a small car this would be my only choice.
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I can honestly say I don't miss the 335. My 08 MCS feels so quick because of the size/weight. Of course it is not as quick but it is actually more fun to drive....to me. I can whip through traffic, park any where and I am not complaining about 28.5 mpg in the city with a heavy foot.

Check out www.northamericanmotoring.com for pics/mods etc... There are tons of mods available.
Dips at speed can bring you up off your seat, but it is kind of fun.
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Such a high re-sale value is always a + too.

Best of luck in your decision.
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geez. i had no idea this car offered so many add-on options! i practically priced out another MCS' worth of options.
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