My head hurts - soooo many accessories  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Muddy you will not regret this, wife talked me into buying one for her around a year ago. Always thought them a little girlie myself , but gave in and got her a white cooper with white leather (so very girlie). Build quality is superb and no problems at all with it. But best of all is how well it drives, its like its on rails ! entertaining and fun it is for sure.....
.p.s. i can only go out in it in the dark, for fear of being seen due to chosen colour scheme

There's this chap I see in Orpington that drives his all white mini only at night wearing sunglasses - He looks a bit girlie to me!  2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
2009 Alaska TDV8 - Gone and much missed.



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Cheers everyone

Looking forward to 70 mpg but worried the sport is not going to get out much

Next dilemma - my sport is 3 years old in November and only done 22k - do I keep it, if so do I get a warranty or should I change it losing a small fortune  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Personally, I wouldn't change your 3 year old RRS yet, not with only 22k on it. I'd wait until the new model comes out back end of 2013, early 2014.  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

^^^ +1 But i would extend the warranty Oh and i don't think you will see 70 mpg in your mini unless you drive everywhere off throttle You should see it in the 60's though

.....ah, yes,.....I missed that bit, as Ady says, get yourself a warranty too
I wouldn't have thought it'll break the bank with that little mileage and a good service history.  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

With all the money you will be saving on fuel with the mini it should nearly cover the cost of a warranty on your RRS

VA. i didnt mention sun glasses? I have a balaklava , sunbrero and a full motorcross face mask. Its worked up to now, as no one has spotted me. However i would erge you to keep this to yourself as i may have blown my cover .

Just got back from picking up mini - stuck on M62 near leeds in traffic jam forever

62 mpg so far

Will be clocking some miles over weekend testing

Bought some mini roof bars for my kayaks - could not fit box in car and had to unpack them  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

62 mpg is great - currently about 52mpg in our Cooper SD  FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Not the choice I would have made, but hope it lives up to what you need out of a car

Sport safe for now - don't think mini will pull the metal box

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muddywheels wrote:

Bought some mini roof bars for my kayaks - could not fit box in car and had to unpack them

I'm fairly sure I mentioned how poorly packaged the Mini is for its size...

However, now you've bought it have fun!  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Muddywheels - ignore all the jealousy you're getting here and enjoy driving the best quality, sportiest handling, most fun little hatch available.  FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad