Cooper S Provides Paraplegic Freedom Again!
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Cooper S Provides Paraplegic Freedom Again!
Hey All!
I just wanted to share a quick note about how a 2007 Cooper S provided freedom once again!
About 2 years ago I was in a motorcycle accident where I was left me paraplegic, and loss complete use of my legs. During the recovery phase, I was unable to drive for almost two years. I have always loved motor vehicles of all kinds, and greatly missed being behind the wheel. When the time came, we shopped long and hard for a vehicle that would be easy for me to get in and out of, and something we could adapt with hand-controls. We eventually chose a Mini!
I have the 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. This combo allows me complete control of the Cooper… I hardly miss having a manual transmission. I have to say, the Mini Cooper is one of the ABSOLUTE best vehicles for a person in a wheelchair!
If you want to see a short video of me getting into the Mini S, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fiHp...&feature=feedf
Although the video was shot for a contest, it does show how well the Mini works for someone in a chair.
Thanks Mini Cooper for providing me FREEDOM once again!!!
MiniWheeln
I just wanted to share a quick note about how a 2007 Cooper S provided freedom once again!
About 2 years ago I was in a motorcycle accident where I was left me paraplegic, and loss complete use of my legs. During the recovery phase, I was unable to drive for almost two years. I have always loved motor vehicles of all kinds, and greatly missed being behind the wheel. When the time came, we shopped long and hard for a vehicle that would be easy for me to get in and out of, and something we could adapt with hand-controls. We eventually chose a Mini!
I have the 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. This combo allows me complete control of the Cooper… I hardly miss having a manual transmission. I have to say, the Mini Cooper is one of the ABSOLUTE best vehicles for a person in a wheelchair!
If you want to see a short video of me getting into the Mini S, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fiHp...&feature=feedf
Although the video was shot for a contest, it does show how well the Mini works for someone in a chair.
Thanks Mini Cooper for providing me FREEDOM once again!!!
MiniWheeln
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I was still new at getting in and out of the care when the video was filmed. Now I can get in and out of the car in less than a minute.
Have a good one!
MiniWheeln
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