1st Gen GP So I almost bought a GP tonite

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  1. Rae

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    There's a real cute one at a dealer in town for 24K. I love the handling, speed, everything, it's my dream car. A definite upgrade from an 04 MCS. But yet I lingered, is it really worth it? Any thoughts?
     
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    they are a pretty good MINI, look around some deals on GP's have been found.
     
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    $24K seems like a reasonable price for a GP. How many miles on the car? You should be able to negotiate a better price.
    I went from a modded 03 MCS to the 06 GP. The GP is a nice combination of parts.
     
  4. Mr. Jim

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    Almost doesn't count, save for horseshoes and grenades :Thumbsup:

    Go for it!
     
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    Cute?! CUTE?! *sigh*

    :D
     
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    How'd I miss that, lol :D
     
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    You beat me to it! :crazy:
     
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    #8 Rae, Nov 15, 2010
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    I know chick drivers and using the term cute:rolleyes:

    It's actually badass, suck my exhaust Corvette drivers, screamin' hot.
    Must be the fact that I haven't slept for 3 days thinking about it, I chose the wrong adjective. Oh, and we're off to my mechanic tomorrow.
     
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    Wow... I think I am in love! :D
     
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    Good luck with the meet with the mechanic. Snap some pic's if you can, would like to see this jewel.:D
     
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    That one might be safe MM. :cornut:

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    So car FAILED!!!!!! Major oil leak, power steering leak, needs new belt tensioner, and the front and rear bumper had damage that would make it untrackable. Plus the high for a GP mileage. So I offered the dealer what I thought she was worth, they countered, I left. They followed me out the door. I still left. BUT I still want a GP, and I'm willing to pay for it :wink2 Really, I am!
     
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    Well. Bummer.
     
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    Well at least you found out before purchasing. Keep looking, you'll find the one. :Thumbsup:
     
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    slipping closer and closer into my GP. Narrowed it down to 2, but really - SoCal - I'm heading your way :aureola:
     
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    Rae, you did see the post from the guy in San Diego selling his GP. I think I saw it over on the nameless site.

    :)
     
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    Yep, saw it, bought it, picking it up Dec 4 :D
     
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    Congrats Rae!
     
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