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Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

Great information, thank you John! With the low entry price, seems like a good commuter car except for the gas. I drive the hell out of my 07 328i M sport to work (just hit 263K miles, original clutch), very little traffic, and 70+ in empty clover leafs is the norm. I'll keep an eye out for one on FBMP, could be a fun commuter car. But still want an 89-91 Si.

To me the Mini = BMW, with all that entails both good and bad. They are great to drive but the access generally sucks and there’s going to be some stupid stuff that breaks to piss you off. Projects tend to escalate because of stuff that breaks when you’re gaining access to the original broken part. Lots of plastic, snaps, etc. But if you DIY and have some patience they aren’t expensive to own.