800 for a windshield??!!!!
dude you shouilda stayed in California, that glass is 275 installed at Motoring Magic. you must be quoting the MINI oem price at the dealer, for an inferior made in china pos w/s. A PPG does not hold up a bit better but it sure does treat your wallet more kindly.
Sorry to see you sell, have you copnsidered a Countryman ALL4 S? I have driven several and while I find the nose butt ugly, I couldn't see it from behind the wheel and the driving experience was all MINI! If you need more stufff than you could fit in a countryman, you need less stuff!
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:cornut: On the other hand(and having been married 3 times), arguing with a Mother-To-Be, well let's just say, I don't recommend it.
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No Minivans. Not happening. EVER. :thumbdown: Hot hatch or sports sedan.
The new generation Focus is VERY different from the ones of yore. The ST is a much more... Spirited version. (Why it's being considered). Have a look for yourself: http://www.ford.com/cars/focus/focusst/
The space and specs for the front seats on the MINI vs the Focus are very close. However, go to the back and measurements are drastically different:
Cargo Area (space behind the back seats)
Mini: 5.7 cu-ft
Focus: 44.8 cu-ft
Rear leg room
Mini: 27.9 in
Focus: 33.4 in
Rear shoulder room
Mini: 44.7 in
Focus: 52.6
Passenger space (space behind the front seats before the cargo area)
Mini: 76 cu-ft
Focus: 90.7 cu-ft-
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Thank you for the feed back. Here is a bit more detail on the cosmetic issues.
Two major chips/cracks have been treated by Safelite. The rest are TINY (1/64th of an inch). Winshield replacement is $800 for the windshield alone. No installation.
It has easily has 100+ tiny (1/32nd to 1/16th of an inch) chips in the front. I'm not paying to re-spray the whole front ($1,500-2,000 to get it done right).
While I agree spending a "few hundo" as you put it would be smart I'm gonna have to spend a few grand to get it back to a "shiny" status. Unfortunately, not worth it.
Upcoming family (not pregnant, yet...:fingerscrossed. My wife is absolutely convinced that a MINI is not adequate for a baby. Her criteria are: Room for baby-seat (including baby), stroller, second passenger, full load of groceries, all at the same time. :eek6:
I always thought if I went to another car after the MINI it would be a Mustang but that doesn't pass her test either. :cryin:
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Lol! For access to you and your shop Scott staying in Cali would have been good. For life in general? I'm liking Texas much more.
I know you could get a better price but since I have the auto-wipers I have more expensive windshield.
I actually got a Countryman S as a loaner. I was surprised how much it felt like my R56 in daily driving. As soon as I started to push it a bit I found that it wasn't. I'm not a fan of the overall styling either. It was a consideration but it's just not up to what I want. To quote you after you saw my OEM brakes and rotors come off, "Man, you're hard on s**t!" I want a car I can still autocross in and have the occasional track day.
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I have a 2011 Countryman S; which handles great for everyday driving and tours through the back roads at speed. I know you said that it's not up to what you want it to do. So, order a base Countryman S, with a couple of necessities like adaptable zenons and HK sound for normal everyday. With the left over cash redo the entire suspension, springs, shocks,sway bars and exhaust. You'll have the add'l room you need and a Mini fully capable of autocross and your occasional track day.:idea:
I kinda get the feeling you've already made up your mind and it's "bye-bye Mini. But, you can't blame us for trying to keep you from saying later "I shoulda...":wink:
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Your pictures look good. They should help you sell your MINI.
Good luck
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