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|  09-08-2011, 03:13 PM | #1 | 
| HI! | We got a Mini Cooper S, black with white.  Manual.  FUN!  (I've driven up Signal Hill 6 times today).  The Volvo is dying and I need a reliable car - like one that starts every day.  This is going to become Chris' commuter car next year when we were actually PLANNING on buying a car.  I still have the Volvo.  I'm going to put a new tire on the front but not do any of the other work that is looming then sell it.  I love the Volvo, but the all-city driving I do wears on it. | 
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|  09-08-2011, 03:23 PM | #2 | 
| Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California 
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				            | YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're going to LOVE it! 
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|  09-08-2011, 04:32 PM | #3 | |
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 Definitely good to have a reliable vehicle. I remember the days of "maybe it'll work today" cars and I can't say I have much nostalgia for them. 
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|  09-08-2011, 08:03 PM | #4 | 
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|  09-08-2011, 09:02 PM | #5 | 
| Swing Swank | Welcome to the MINI community.  You have been assimilated.  
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|  09-08-2011, 09:19 PM | #6 | 
| Nevermind | I love manual transmissions.  I get really bored driving automatics- not to mention it's problematic when I try to use the clutch.  I have to tuck my left leg under my right when I am driving Eric's car, as I've accidentally slammed on the brakes more times than I care to admit.  Congrats, Lisa!!!!!!  | 
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|  09-08-2011, 10:25 PM | #7 | 
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				            | I just love your random spontanity 
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|  09-09-2011, 10:16 AM | #8 | |
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 I get bored with an automatic, too. Much prefer my 5-speed. 
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