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  1. Redbeard

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    #9 Redbeard, Mar 30, 2013
    Got a good buy on the MINI and convinced the Wife to let me get it.

    2014 Mustang GT with the track package. :D
     

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    #16 Redbeard, Apr 3, 2013
    Well, part of the convo was/is private. Sorry. ;)

    The other part was never concerned with fuel mileage. It was the space and utility of the vehicle. I managed to wear her down and change her mind. Plus, day after we picked it up she asked to drive it to try it out and run errands. I laughed and told her she has equal right to drive it. She came home later and with a huge sh*t eating grin said, "Ummm... I'm really glad we got the Mustang. It's really awesome to drive." All I could do was laugh. Wife is fully convinced. :cool:
     
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    #11 peep, Apr 2, 2013
    Congrats but that is a funny looking MINI :).

    Good luck with that beauty !
     
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    #14 Little big car, Apr 3, 2013
    I completely understand.
     
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    #15 eMINIparts, Apr 3, 2013
    Im still trying to figure out how you convinced the wife that , that Mustang is the new fuel efficient Focus....The Mustang is super sexy by the way!!
     
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    #2 Jason Montague, Mar 20, 2013
    :cornut: Beautiful R56! Good Luck! Good price too. Someone will snatch that up soon.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #3 peep, Mar 20, 2013
    that is beautiful ! good luck !
     
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    #4 JMC40, Mar 20, 2013
    Good luck sir, beautiful MINI!!
     
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    #5 jiminni, Mar 20, 2013
    Nice that your giving us a chance at your car, but, have you takin it to Carmax? We took the wife's car, 09 MCS, more options than yours, and less miles, 35k, but still, it's a year older and they offered $18k. Might be worth a try?
     
  10. Redbeard

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    #6 Redbeard, Mar 21, 2013
    Haven't gone yet but the mileage is gonna kill the trade in value. I will trade it a couple months from now if I can't sell it private party.
     
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    #7 Redbeard, Mar 29, 2013
    Well, tomorrow the MINI goes away. I'll post-up what I'm buying after I get it tomorrow afternoon.
     
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    #8 saji, Mar 29, 2013
    Nice!
     
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    #10 Crashton, Mar 30, 2013
    Did you convince your wife that's a Focus? :wink: Nice car, that should be fun! Congrats.
     
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    #12 Little big car, Apr 2, 2013
    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 30+ MPG even more.
     
  15. Redbeard

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    #13 Redbeard, Apr 2, 2013
    Yeah... I'm willing to trade my 32-34mpg in the MINI for 420hp and 390ft-lbs of torque. :D
     
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    #17 old81, Apr 3, 2013
    When is your first track day? :) :)
     
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    #18 Nathan, Apr 3, 2013
    The day before the appt at the Tire store. :biggrin5:
     
  18. Redbeard

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    #19 Redbeard, Apr 3, 2013

    Not 100% on that yet. The MINI taught me much about having a good track day.
    Four items will be needed before the track day: Replace OE DOT4 Brake fluid with RBF600, Swap brake pads for EBC Yellows(or equivalent), Spare set of wheels, and a good set of tires for the track.




    It will be the day after but you've got the right idea. :D