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I have been reading the help forums here the last several days and find it very interesting and informative, but I am begining to think about my decision to buy a used 2006 mini with 18K miles from a local dealer who found it online in an auction in Va. I hope my mini doesn't develop all the horror story problems that everyone is writing in about. I love driving this car it reminds me of a BMW 1600 I had years ago. It handles like a dream. The nearest dealer is 2 hours away and I didn't buy the car there either. Is there anyone out there who can rebuild my confidence in this machine? Before you ask me if I want a cup of shut the heck up, I'll end this. ;)

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I've had two 2006 MINIs and put a combined 35,000 miles on them in the last year and a half and have not had a single problem.

My current MCS isverymodified so, if it's not broken yours is safe. You're also still under waranty so sleep easy and enjoy driving the amazing machine you bought.:D

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I think it is important to rember when you read any forum, it is a place where people go when they need help. So a large percentage of the posts are always going to adress problems. I think it is a testement to Mini's reliability that there aren't post after post of people asking what and how to fix. And a lot of the questions in this forum are about such major issues such as a squeeky glovebox.
Mini's will have problems, they are not immune. But I know several people with Minis. None have had problems, and they all love their car.
Buying a used anything, you are betting the previous owner was caring and intellegent being rather than some meathead who couildn't properly car for a tricycle. Most Mini owners probably fit the first description.

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Thanks guys...I do feel better now. I filled the tank and drove 1671 miles on a 1/4 tank...wow using premium has made a big difference. Great day to drive in the north east, the trees are all turning red, yellow and orange.

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Uh, 167.1 miles?

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Haha, just noticed that typo...yeah 167.1. Anyone else notice how everyone checks out your car when you pull into a parking lot?