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FL1 vs Mini
Keep the freelander
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 45%  [10]
Get the mini
50%
 50%  [11]
Forget the mini, sell the FL1 and just fill the Sport with the money I save!
4%
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muddywheels
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Looks like the Government got wind of my plan Evil or Very Mad

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/green-...green.html

Proposing changes to claw back money lost because I went green Big Cry 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!
Post #345443 Thu May 31 2012 1:58pm
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It was inevitable though, same with just about everything that raises revenues.
They force people to make choices based on their policies, then when people vote with their feet, they try to fill the financial void they created in the first place. Censored 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 Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass
Post #345447 Thu May 31 2012 2:19pm
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Ady 555
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Its always the same old stories, Go back some 15 years when there wasn't as many diesel cars on the road like there is today diesel was cheaper than petrol and the government was encouraging people to buy diesel cars because diesel was cheaper than petrol and with the advances of the diesel engine it was cleaner to run a diesel powered motor, so what did everyone do, mainly company car drivers, go out and get a diesel Shocked Then the government saw an oportunity to gain more revenue from this as they always do Whistle The same will happen to all those people having solar panels fitted to their roofs.
Post #345448 Thu May 31 2012 2:28pm
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muddywheels
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Spot the difference Whistle

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 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!
Post #345713 Sun Jun 03 2012 3:55pm
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Ady 555
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black
Spot the difference

Petals on the tree on the right hand side Rolling Eyes Thumbs Up
Post #345718 Sun Jun 03 2012 5:26pm
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muddywheels
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We have a winner.... Bow down 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!
Post #345719 Sun Jun 03 2012 5:29pm
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Ady 555
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Very Happy Very Happy Laughing Thumbs Up I had to look several times to notice the difference Thumbs Up
Post #345722 Sun Jun 03 2012 5:44pm
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Bradders



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Hope you're enjoying the MINI, MW. Thumbs Up 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
Post #345784 Mon Jun 04 2012 8:06am
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muddywheels
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I am but only used sport once since got mini and had to call out Lr assist so think I might get rid Evil or Very Mad

Going for service in 2 weeks and if they don't sort it this time it is going - cost me £2k this month for tyres, tax, insurance and road tax not forgetting about £20k depreciation in 2 years Big Cry 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!
Post #345820 Mon Jun 04 2012 10:26am
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Bradders



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MW - Same here; service, road tax, MOT and warranty renewal in next 4 weeks. Just did rear pads this month.

Mine is 5 years old and I keep telling myself something a little cheaper to run would be sensible. But then I drive to St Andrews and back in one day to pick our son up from university and I cant think of another car i could do that in so comfortably Big Cry 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
Post #345821 Mon Jun 04 2012 10:41am
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muddywheels
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I know what you mean - my daughter been at Oxford uni for 3 years and sport has been a luxury for the runs but she is finished now so might be time to get rid Crying or Very sad 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!
Post #345826 Mon Jun 04 2012 12:04pm
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Bradders



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MW - keep this one to yourself Whistle but SWMBO saw the Disco advert on the box last night and quite likes them !!!! 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
Post #345830 Mon Jun 04 2012 1:03pm
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muddywheels
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I wanted a disco but swmbo wanted the sport Big Cry 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!
Post #345833 Mon Jun 04 2012 1:34pm
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muddywheels
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Bradders - have you found a good mini forum Embarassed

Might be needing some info as I can't get traffic on the mini semi integrated nav Rolling Eyes 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!
Post #345885 Tue Jun 05 2012 11:30am
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Bradders



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MW - TBH I havent bothered joining a MINI Forum yet.

I have lots of stuff 'going on' at the mo' but I'm hoping to clear the decks over the summer and spend some time lurking here;

http://www.mini2.com/forum/ or on;

http://www.miniaddicts.co.uk/forum/

These two look the best to me.

Let me know what you find.Thumbs Up 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
Post #345890 Tue Jun 05 2012 12:57pm
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