172hp 6lbs of Torque =my new ride

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My number 1 reason for considering a Mini is to avoid having to buy a Prius once the gas price goes above $5/g.
Not owning a Prius is reason enough!
 
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Originally Posted by H20SKIER
Ford Gt. Patience unless Ben pulls the trigger on Roys Black Hennessy than its a no go.
I think you may like this one... so it has a little cheese factor... but 3500 miles and over 1000 HP... and it is the same color as your mini!

I seem to recall you wanting a a grey on silver stripe one...

http://www.eliteautosllc.com/vehicle...vehicle_id/114
 
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Originally Posted by PJS
I think you may like this one... so it has a little cheese factor... but 3500 miles and over 1000 HP... and it is the same color as your mini!

I seem to recall you wanting a a grey on silver stripe one...

http://www.eliteautosllc.com/vehicle...vehicle_id/114

I'd love to have one already built like this one. But with just bolting the TB kit w/o internal reinforcement seems unsafe. One boost spike and kaboom.
 
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Old 06-03-2008, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by vincentdds
I'd love to have one already built like this one. But with just bolting the TB kit w/o internal reinforcement seems unsafe. One boost spike and kaboom.
So what? Just go buy another one.

I don't think there would any danger from flying shrapnel.

You need to get with the program Vince! Check out a Scion Tc coupe. Add a complete TRD package and you'd have a rocket ship.
 
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Mark's ACTUAL new Mini.... You have been looking at someone else's.

 
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Old 06-03-2008, 08:33 PM
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2 commuter days plus a few errands here and there in the mini

$10.00

Everyone else sitting at home deciding if they want one of the little bastards in their garage

Priceless
 
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cccccuuuuuuutttttttteeeeee! Very cute car Mark - but surprised at the color choice! I saw a brand new "off-white" w/black stripes about five minutes after we were talking about this last Saturday. Have fun - at least it won't show the dirt - in fact, now it will match your other cars!

what I really want to know is if you guys ever work??? I am stuck in corporate meetings all week - ugh!
 

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Originally Posted by H20SKIER
I got all the packages don't remember LSD but didn't pay attention. What is that? I've seen the sport button down there but haven't hit it. The I drive does seem to be a little weird but so is that stupid bmw i drive. I'll learn and I will say that this car has to be driven before anyone is critical of it. They are really fricken cool

E-man my ego doesn't have to fit inside it. It's got a really big fricken sunroof. What doesn't fit inside I can park at your business when I'm working
Limited slip diff, you want it! You can tell by doing a little burn out, if it's a one wheeler, then you don't got it.

Hit the sport button! It tightens the steering ratio (it's electric steering) & give better throttle response, & MOST importantly, it lets you over boost to 192hp.


Hell, yes, they are a cool little car! I might go so far to say one of the best commuter cars out there, & weekend fun toy.
 
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Originally Posted by gretapass
cccccuuuuuuutttttttteeeeee! Very cute car Mark - but surprised at the color choice! I saw a brand new "off-white" w/black stripes about five minutes after we were talking about this last Saturday. Have fun - at least it won't show the dirt - in fact, now it will match your other cars!

what I really want to know is if you guys ever work??? I am stuck in corporate meetings all week - ugh!
Work? What's that?
 
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Originally Posted by vincentdds
I'll need help to spec mine so what are the must have options? Or should I just loaded all up? I want a convertible but worry that I will rattle like the my E46 M3. Man I hated that car.
Fully loaded you can hit $40k! So watch what you put in it.

My list....
Sport suspension
LSD
leather, extended
convenience package
Nav, bluetooth & iPod
HID

All others are just fun

Our Mini has just about everything, it was $36k
 
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Old 06-03-2008, 09:09 PM
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so don't know what they all are but here it goes
Dark Silver Met paint add
Leather Punch Carbon Black add
Convenience package
multi steering
sport leather steering
univ garage door opener
comfort access
auto dim rear view
center armrest
rain sensor and auto headlight
comfort blue tooth
this one I can't figure out where to find the pass key for my Treo
(help here would be cool)
USB and Ipod ( haven't looked to hard for these yet but like it)

Cold Weather
Power folding mirrors
heated mirrors and washer jets
heated front seats

Premium Package
dual sunroof
auto ac
mini hifi lol on the sound system

sport package
wheels
dynamic stability control
sport suspension

anthracite headliner
limited slip
anti theft alarm
strips
foglights
xenon headlights
navigation
satelite radio lifetime (what a scam)
white turn signal lights

I agree one under rated car.
 
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I've always liked the Mini's. My MIA wants one (the non-S though). I wouldn't mind one of these as a commuter myself, especially if its getting 35mpg average!
 
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Old 06-03-2008, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by H20SKIER
so don't know what they all are but here it goes
Dark Silver Met paint add
Leather Punch Carbon Black add
Convenience package
multi steering
sport leather steering
univ garage door opener
comfort access
auto dim rear view
center armrest
rain sensor and auto headlight
comfort blue tooth
this one I can't figure out where to find the pass key for my Treo
(help here would be cool)
USB and Ipod ( haven't looked to hard for these yet but like it)

Cold Weather
Power folding mirrors
heated mirrors and washer jets
heated front seats

Premium Package
dual sunroof
auto ac
mini hifi lol on the sound system

sport package
wheels
dynamic stability control
sport suspension

anthracite headliner
limited slip
anti theft alarm
strips
foglights
xenon headlights
navigation
satelite radio lifetime (what a scam)
white turn signal lights

I agree one under rated car.
Call your cel phone provider for the BT pin #.

Yea, the Serious lifetime thing is a little expensive, but you never have to pay for it again. What no HD radio? It sounds just like our car. Do you have the secret storage above the glove box?
 
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Congratulation Mark. That is a nice DD, especially with the soaring gas price.
 
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I told Mark that the BT pass key is 0000. Hopefully he can get it to work. BTW, Mark, that is one seriously LOADED MINI you've got there.
 

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