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    A renewed appreciation of MINI dealers.

    My Motoring Advisor was Brian at Checkered Flag MINI and he is fantastic. We went in to just check the cars out. I told him that I wasn't even...
    Post by: Little big car, Jul 17, 2014 in forum: MINI
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    Mini News 2014 F56 Launch Photos

    Like some others have said "Well I don't hate it." I think perfectly describes it. But that 2.0L motor has so much headroom that you have to...
    Post by: Little big car, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: MINI News and Articles
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    What did you do with your MINI today?

    A friend found a full set of 17 inch MINI wheels on the free part of Craigslist and told me about it. Thanks to him letting me know I now have a...
    Post by: Little big car, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: MINI
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Oil usage

    My 08 MCS also uses about 1qt every 1500 miles. Based on what I have heard from nearly everywhere this is pretty much normal for the N14 engine so...
    Post by: Little big car, Jul 14, 2013 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Best dealer to buy extended warranty

    The real question is if you think you need this warranty in the first place. You have a lot of repairs covered by that large expense. MINI's are...
    Post by: Little big car, Jun 24, 2013 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    Mini News Is MINI Preparing a Campaign for the Infamous Chain Tensioner?

    My local MINI dealer took care of my friends 09 MCS when hers started rattling and running like crap with 65K on it. She is the 3rd owner and...
    Post by: Little big car, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: MINI News and Articles
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    What did you do with your MINI today?

    Filled up the tank and got the best daily driver mileage I have ever seen out of Merlin. 32.8MPG! Over 400 miles on one tank. That is nearly as...
    Post by: Little big car, May 30, 2013 in forum: MINI
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    Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen Class action for timing tensioner/engine failure

    This does not look like anything to me but a forum Troll posting. By continuing to debate this in any way all you are doing is feeding the troll...
    Post by: Little big car, May 17, 2013 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Bluetooth OBDII interface

    I will 2nd the Kiwi as being well worth the money. I have had mine for 2 years and it has never given me a problem no matter what car I have...
    Post by: Little big car, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Garage Talk :: Tool, Tips and Maintenance
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Does anybody run 5W-40 engine oil

    Mobil 1 0W-40 is on the Recommended list of Porsche, Mercedes, and MINI and I own one of each. So I keep a large stock of this stuff and it has...
    Post by: Little big car, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    Helix Specials at the Dragon!

    I would love to have the filter removed from the rear speakers. Especially since I replaced the crappy stock speakers with Polk's. But sadly I am...
    Post by: Little big car, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: MINIs on the Dragon 11 (May 1 - 5, 2013) - TN / NC
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    Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Full Throttle != Full Throttle

    I have seen this in my Porsche as well. It will only show 100% throttle when the car is up over about 6000RPM. Below that the best I have seen is...
    Post by: Little big car, Apr 4, 2013 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Officially for Sale: 2010 MINI Cooper S

    I completely understand.
    Post by: Little big car, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: Classifieds Archive
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Exterior emblems

    A quick trip in my media blasting cabinet should scuff them up enough to take the paint better and easier than sanding. If anybody rather go that...
    Post by: Little big car, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    Officially for Sale: 2010 MINI Cooper S

    Congrats on the nice new toy. That new Coyote engine really is a wonderful beast. Enjoy it! I would love to have one but I really love the MINI's...
    Post by: Little big car, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Classifieds Archive