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  1. MCS02

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    #2 MCS02, Jul 28, 2014
    Welcome to MA And the MINI addiction! I'm very glad you got a Mini and not a Camry. At 40k you may be needing controll arm bushings, if so get Powerflex bushings they will out last the stock ones. Other than that just keep the oil changed I would do it about every 5000 miles. Use a good synthetic oil.
    Enjoy the car. There are lots of us old farts here that will help if you have questions.
     
  2. Firebro17

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    #5 Firebro17, Jul 28, 2014
    Congratulations! You've just acquired an illness shared by many who frequent this site. Enjoy!!
     
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    #3 GokartPilot, Jul 28, 2014
    Welcome aboard! You will like the MINI, a lot more fun to drive than any old Camry. If you have questions just ask, I'll bet someone will have the answer.
     
  4. mrntd

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    #4 mrntd, Jul 28, 2014
    Welcome Aboard!
     
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    #6 Dave.0, Jul 28, 2014
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #7 Stefanie, Jul 28, 2014
    Congrats!! Awesome first car!
     
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    #8 wmwny, Jul 28, 2014
    Welcome to M/A and, you'd better thank your folks over and over for getting you a great car! :Thumbsup:
     
  8. eMINIparts

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    #9 eMINIparts, Jul 28, 2014
    Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net......:cool:
     
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    #10 buttonbag, Jul 28, 2014
    Welcome! Maintenance on MINIs can become very expensive, you should do some research on warranty that may still be covering your specific year and model and have the dealer do all the work for free.
     
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    #11 M1N1, Jul 28, 2014
    Welcome! Pictures, please.