Question 2nd Gen R56 S 100K+ Most liked posts in thread: New to Minis and now I have 2

  1. Dave.0

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    #2 Dave.0, May 9, 2019
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  2. wmwny

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    #8 wmwny, May 10, 2019
    Welcome to M/A!

    I am a 3 MINI owner...all generation 1s. Two were bought used and the third was bought new. I have had few problems owning them.
     
  3. Adam Darnell

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    #10 Adam Darnell, May 14, 2019
    Thanks for the welcome. Got the Bentley book on order.
    Thinking of getting the Carly thing. Thoughts?
     
  4. MCS02

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    #3 MCS02, May 9, 2019
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    Welcome to MA! We are here to help you keep your Mini running and spend your money on Mods. I don't know anything about that scanner. This is the one I use.

    https://www.amazon.com/FOXWELL-Automotive-Diagnostic-Transmission-Registration/dp/B019QCG5RE/ref=pd_cp_263_1?pd_rd_w=HrwBm&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=3GGJVT2VJJYABFNMFN4Y&pd_rd_r=b8a7a89e-72a0-11e9-8016-4b75b3288f34&pd_rd_wg=spgfT&pd_rd_i=B019QCG5RE&psc=1&refRID=3GGJVT2VJJYABFNMFN4Y

    There are some really good ones that use a PC. One of our members @Dave.0 uses that is even better than mine. I have two Minis and my wife has a one, my scan tool made for its self in a month. A good scan tool will save you lots of money. When a put a new battery in a Gen2 Mini you have to register it that allows will save you the about $100 these are fun addictive cars. I will worn you your sons Mini has a N14 engine. That some will that it is made of glass. Its not but it has some things you need to check and take care of. My 2012 JCW Coupe has an N14 engine.
     
  5. MCS02

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    #4 MCS02, May 9, 2019
    Well as I was typing @Dave.0 was posting:D
     
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    #5 Crashton, May 10, 2019
    Welcome to M/A Adam.

    I had two MINI's, but am down to one MINI & one GTI.
     
  7. eMINIparts

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    #6 eMINIparts, May 10, 2019
    Welcome to M/A! and to your new addiction :D
     
  8. Sully

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    #7 Sully, May 10, 2019
    Welcome to MA - and congrats on the new MINI's. Post some pics or create a garage. :D
     
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    #9 00Mini, May 10, 2019
    Welcome to Motoring Alliance
     
  10. MCS02

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    #11 MCS02, May 14, 2019
    I have never used it. Some here have and liked it.