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| BumbleBeeMini |
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  Registered Member #712 Joined: Fri May 15 2009, 03:55PMLocation: in the arms of my gorgeous husband.... Posts: 29 | Just wondering if you guys are planning on keeping your mini's forever or changing them on a regular basis. When I ordered mine I was asked if I wanted regular updates - errr no I want this one for life - planning on giving it to my boys when I'm too old & crusty to drive.... Now I've chosen the spec etc I couldn't imagine ever selling it. On a good note - I got told this morning that mine is on the production line today & I should get it mid June now - whhoooooohooooooo... .. | ||
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| MINI Poser |
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P.C. Red Fox  Registered Member #18 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 3940 | Going to keep mine for life - There's no other like it! Image: http://www.scnm.net/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ 48894%255B1%255D.jpg | ||
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| cooper.t |
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  Registered Member #710 Joined: Thu Apr 30 2009, 03:42PMLocation: Pulborough, West Sussex Posts: 261 | Would like to say mine is for life, But with my track record a max 2 years! Thats if I haven't found a sexy S that grabs me. Maybe I would let my other half look after this one if an S did accidentally end up under my ownership??? Thats if she hadn't left me! | ||
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| Bobbie |
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  Registered Member #715 Joined: Mon May 25 2009, 04:47PMLocation: Hayling Island Posts: 249 | I aim to keep mine for another 6 years then my daughter can have it but if a convertable comes my way well things might change | ||
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| Mini S Mad |
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The Chilli Clan  Registered Member #633 Joined: Wed Oct 01 2008, 06:05AMLocation: Haywards Heath Posts: 447 | Didn't think i would ever selll her as she my first mini & love her to bits but i am getting very tempted by a r56 Think the thought of her being 6years old in oct & with my big birthday this year i am hoping my insurance will enable me to get a newer version It will be more to the question if i can afford another as i but half the money down on chilli & if i could ever act do the deed etc. Got till end of jan 10 2 decide. [ Edited Thu May 28 2009, 06:53PM ] Image: ww.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ thumb_m_Imported% 20Photos% 2000037.jpg  Perfectionist mini s  Mini Obseesed  | ||
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| MINI ROB |
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scnm's resident freek... Registered Member #611 Joined: Wed Aug 13 2008, 07:46PMLocation: Stoke on trent ! Posts: 424 | as much as i want to keep mine i know for a fact as soon as shes payed off then a cooper s or a jcw will be coming my way ! problem is i dont think the cars will last for ever like the bmws of old ! Bringing the alternative to the mini !! | ||
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| Alice Cooper |
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Go faster Granny! Registered Member #450 Joined: Thu Aug 30 2007, 08:11PMLocation: Worcester Park, Surrey Posts: 832 | I had a Cooper on a 04 plate from new.....but always wanted the S, so when I got Alice in March 07 I decided to keep her for a good few years at least! Dawn I think you may have missed your timescale.....you had till the end of 'Jan 09' to decide  100% BMW & Worth Every Penny! | ||
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| Dave |
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Mini Turbo'd   Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2487 | A long time to atleast get some enjoyment from the money I have invested  MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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| Mini S Mad |
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| The Chilli Clan Registered Member #633 Joined: Wed Oct 01 2008, 06:05AMLocation: Haywards Heath Posts: 447 | Well spotted thanks Chris!! Image: ww.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ thumb_m_Imported% 20Photos% 2000037.jpg Perfectionist mini s Mini Obseesed | ||
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| Tracie |
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aka: Lola Registered Member #12 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Poole, Dorset Posts: 872 | hmmm..Im already looking at other cars on the Motorway just lately LOL It really depends what other cars come along in the next couple of years really, but for the foreseeable future Im keeping Talulah Image: http://
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| HyperViper |
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 Registered Member #358 Joined: Fri Mar 02 2007, 12:00AMLocation: Alton, Hants Posts: 1281 | I am on a record, having hhad mine for just over 2 years now! Thats the longest I have owned a car by a long way.... Just spent a few bob on it so I would say for the foreseeable future, but I am not a 'lifer'. Image: http:// www.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ normal_Phils% 20sig.jpg Another MK Photos Production | ||
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| Matt |
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SCNM Paparazzi Registered Member #14 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: In a field somewhere Posts: 709 | I've had mine for 6 and a half years now. My plan has always been to run it into the ground (or until i write it off ). I've toyed with the idea of getting another car (non MINI) and turning the MINI into a track car. So in short, I'm keeping it. [ Edited Thu May 28 2009, 08:18PM ] | ||
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| DK |
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 Registered Member #22 Joined: Sun Jan 15 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Devizes Posts: 332 | I had Apple from new since Feb 2002, and 118k+ miles later, she is still a joy to drive. She has brought me great joy and had been a very important part of my life in the past few years, and has great sentimental value. I know one day she will have to be replaced, however, I would like to believe she has a few more good years in her yet - she is still on her original exhaust! DK Image: http:// www.appletheminicoop er.net/PicSigs/ PicSig26.JPG | ||
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| Dave |
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| Mini Turbo'd Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2487 | Matt wrote ... I've had mine for 6 and a half years now. My plan has always been to run it into the ground (or until i write it off ).I've toyed with the idea of getting another car (non MINI) and turning the MINI into a track car. So in short, I'm keeping it. And you are still the only one I know thats come close to both! I tried running a Mini into the ground before..... the ground won  MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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| Charlotte |
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Is my MINI the only one without a name? Registered Member #267 Joined: Sat Sep 23 2006, 11:00PMLocation: Bournemouth Posts: 912 | Hmmmm, a MINI for life - there's an idea. In the past five years i have had four cars - 3 of which were MINI's so i guess there's my answer. Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/cu.kev/sig-1.jpg | ||
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| goofy |
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 Registered Member #716 Joined: Mon May 25 2009, 07:13PMLocation: Basingstoke Posts: 20 | Hi everyone this is my 2nd mini i will keep this one for 4/5 yrs at least i lov my clubbie | ||
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| headintheclouds |
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 Registered Member #595 Joined: Thu Jul 10 2008, 11:50AMLocation: Surrey Posts: 131 | We tend to keep our cars for about 6/7 years. I enjoy owning my Clubbie more so that any car that we have ever had, and I do get very attached to cars. I hope that if we do decide change it will be to another MINI, but it's Hubbys turn to choose next time and he prefers big cars..... MINI Clubman............ Does my bum look big in this?!! | ||
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| denise |
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 Registered Member #424 Joined: Fri Jun 22 2007, 09:15PMLocation: portsmouth Posts: 561 | I would like to get a pepper white MINI JCW eventually.maybe in a couple of years | ||
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| Mini S Mad |
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| The Chilli Clan Registered Member #633 Joined: Wed Oct 01 2008, 06:05AMLocation: Haywards Heath Posts: 447 | I have been really giving it some serious consdieration recently as chilli is'eating my money weekly' @ the mo as i have lost some of my love for her @ the mo but i thnik she will be safe for some while yet as cant do the deed & part with her yet & i am pretty sure i would regret it if i did. I have been reading lots of R56 views & came to the concesous that the r56 are ok but the r53 are the more fun to drive & more 'go kart' like which i what i partially love about the mini! So think she is safe for a while as still dont love the r56 enough yet! Image: ww.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ thumb_m_Imported% 20Photos% 2000037.jpg Perfectionist mini s Mini Obseesed | ||
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| 3_JWL |
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 Registered Member #304 Joined: Tue Nov 28 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 29 | I passed my '04 Cooper to my son and it's now on 172,000 miles and still doing well. He's off to Uni in September, so it needs to last another 3 years. I'm now on my 3rd, it's a factory JCW, and I'll make a decision in another 2 years. | ||
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