Mini Cooper Newbie in Atlanta, Georgia USA

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    gratefuldano New Member

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    #1 gratefuldano, May 13, 2015
    My daughter owns a 2004 Mini Cooper with a 5-speed manual transmission. This is the first manual tranny I have ever worked on, and the first car made outside of the US, so I am sure I will need lots of help!
     
  2. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    #2 Nathan, May 13, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    #3 05r50, May 13, 2015
    Welcome aboard.

    You have a good local Independent MINI repair shop in Atlanta. Look up Way Motor Works if you want to let someone else work on the car.

    Indy shops are cheaper than dealer service.

    If you like DIY then feel free to ask for help here. We try to help when we can.
     
  4. Dave.0

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    #4 Dave.0, May 13, 2015
    Welcome to M\A and getting the best generation MINI made.

    Long live the First Gens. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #5 wmwny, May 13, 2015
    Welcome to M/A!
     
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    #6 MCS02, May 13, 2015
    Welcome to MA!
     
  7. Jason Montague

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    #7 Jason Montague, May 13, 2015
    :cornut: Welcome to MA. We're glad that you're here. Do also look up R50s and their transmissions in the forums and what you can't find our MINIac Gearheads can provide.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #8 M1N1, May 14, 2015
    Welcome to the addiction. If you are going to do work on the MINI yourself, buy a Bentley service manual. Absolute must have. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #9 00Mini, May 14, 2015
    Good luck with your repairs and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the onlyest Mini Forum you'll ever need!!
     
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    #10 myles2go, May 14, 2015
    Welcome! As mentioned earlier, buy the Bentley service manual, worth every penny.
     
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    #11 mrntd, May 14, 2015
    Welcome Aboard!
    After it's done take it for a drive.
    Soon you'll want one of your own.
     

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