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MCS02 what camera do you use?

 

It's hard to believe how much a new camera cost.

 

I see what checkers was saying about the cost of a nice camera.

 

I noticed one of the reverse lights in the back of my car had burned out, so since I was in the area, I stopped by my local MINI dealer and asked for a pair of bulbs (I would replace both). I confirmed that they were for the reverse lights in the back. So (new) parts guy went and got them. I reminded him that I usually get a discount here because my car is over 10 years old and the manager usually gives me a discount. Parts guy told me the discount was applied. I was suspicious since they came to $27 taxes included.

When I got home, I opened up the back and pulled out the bulbs and noted that they were the wrong bulbs. I guess I'll keep them, since they are the bulbs for the tail lights. So I got in my other car and drove to Lordco, looked up the bulbs and bought a pair. Total came to $2.50 (taxes included).

The other tail light bulbs were $8 each before taxes so the dealer price was not discounted. There is a reason dealers are often referred to as stealerships and it appears my local MINI dealer has adapted to match that reputation.

 

I’ve been thinking about getting a scissors lift so I don’t have be all hunched over when working on a car.

 

Drove the MINI to the hardware store and when I got back my wife washed it for me.

 

Took a nice MINI trip over to Hocking Hills State park...
Celebrated my wife's birthday with lunch at the new lodge...
Great day to be alive and out in the MINI with my wife...

 

Great turnout for an interesting event.

 

I just pickup my car and it looks incredible. I asked for a wash and clean the engine. They did but they also detailed the interior. Here's a list of what they did.
Hand Wash & dry
Clay bar
Vacuum Condition & clean all leather surfaces
Clean & degrease wheels & wheel wells
Clean engine bay degrease & dress
What a great job.

 

@checkers inquiring minds want to know, how’d you do Sunday at the car show ??

 

I called a friend of mine who was at the show and he said I got first place in my class. So that's three in a round.

 

Congratulations !!

 

Thanks 00Mini.

 

Absolutely beautiful and when you know what a clean R53 drivers engine compartment looks like Checkers is really amazing.