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CuriousNicholi · 01-08-2019, 11:15 AM

@06YarisRS That's a nice ride you've got there! That new swap must come with an ear-to-ear grin every time you hit the throttle. Jealous!
The MINI was an absolute blast. 6-speed BRG w/ black top. Tiny enough to bop and weave through traffic and always find the good parking spots. Powerful enough to get moving a little too fast on the highway without realizing until seeing the flashing lights in the rearview. I put 85k miles on it in less than 4 years driving all over the U.S., especially the Southwest. Paved roads, dirt, hills, and curves. I even accidentally ventured up a rocky mountain road in Arizona and she handled the terrain like a champ.
One thing I'll warn you about is the cost of maintenance. I had a 2012 (2nd Gen) and as we closed in on 100k, maintenance started to put a pretty big dent in my wallet. It is a BMW, so be sure to estimate costs 2-3 times what you'd spent on a Yaris.
Otherwise, it's a fantastic car that I miss quite a bit. Very solid build and a drivetrain that can take a beating.
If you're considering buying new, definitely build one to your own spec. I really connected with the experience of checking all the boxes I wanted and none I didn't, then imagination driving while monitoring the online updates on MY car's progress throughout its build and shipment to NA. I think you'll find the MINI community is equally supportive and quirky

@dogsridewith I hear you on those back roads. OKC is flat and straight, but once you venture NE, especially around Tahlequah, you've got your pick of windy roads and beautiful scenery. Sounds like you've got those Okie roots

01-08-2019, 11:15 AM	#1
CuriousNicholi Drives: On the hunt for a 07-10 3DR MT Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 3	Thanks for the friendly responses, everyone! @06YarisRS That's a nice ride you've got there! That new swap must come with an ear-to-ear grin every time you hit the throttle. Jealous! The MINI was an absolute blast. 6-speed BRG w/ black top. Tiny enough to bop and weave through traffic and always find the good parking spots. Powerful enough to get moving a little too fast on the highway without realizing until seeing the flashing lights in the rearview. I put 85k miles on it in less than 4 years driving all over the U.S., especially the Southwest. Paved roads, dirt, hills, and curves. I even accidentally ventured up a rocky mountain road in Arizona and she handled the terrain like a champ. One thing I'll warn you about is the cost of maintenance. I had a 2012 (2nd Gen) and as we closed in on 100k, maintenance started to put a pretty big dent in my wallet. It is a BMW, so be sure to estimate costs 2-3 times what you'd spent on a Yaris. Otherwise, it's a fantastic car that I miss quite a bit. Very solid build and a drivetrain that can take a beating. If you're considering buying new, definitely build one to your own spec. I really connected with the experience of checking all the boxes I wanted and none I didn't, then imagination driving while monitoring the online updates on MY car's progress throughout its build and shipment to NA. I think you'll find the MINI community is equally supportive and quirky @dogsridewith I hear you on those back roads. OKC is flat and straight, but once you venture NE, especially around Tahlequah, you've got your pick of windy roads and beautiful scenery. Sounds like you've got those Okie roots Last edited by CuriousNicholi; 01-08-2019 at 11:37 AM.