Just went from a 97 dodge dakota to a 03 Mini Cooper S, and hopefully from 13mpg to 30ish....

Picking up the card from a dealership this afternoon, did I make a huge mistake?

There are so many reviews, going both ways, some say its expensive, some say no maintenance.. thats why I'm here!

Also just sold a sportbike a few weeks ago, so looking forward to having something to throw around some twisties on occasion.

 

I'm in Hereford with a 2006 Mini Cooper S JCW. Welcome, join the SCCA and come out for the Autocrosses.
Jim

 

Welcome from another newbie, in Tucson. I'm looking for other Mini owners around here too. Want to go out and play.

 

Got to take her up Yarnell last sunday... what a blast!!

I definitely hear some "rattling" noise coming from the SC... should I be looking for a new one?

I also bought a 2 year warranty on it, so maybe just run it in to the ground and have em replace all of it? lol you guys tell me.






Growing up I used to race CRX's, so I'm fairly accustomed to the small size, but man this thing is HEAVY as hell...

Also is there some sort of a boost retard in 1st gear? Has no get up n go unless im in 3nd or higher.