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Originally Posted by Don Plumley View Post
As a preface, I love original minis. And have an 05 MCS as well.

But for a daily driver? Aside from the tough ride, no A/C, reliability associated with an old English car - consider how small it is next to your typical Honda Accord. At least your Mini has bags and ABS, real considerations in rainy Oregon. Someone's inattention can make for a very bad day.

But again, wonderful cars.
+1, I've owned a number of old British sports cars over the years and only had two that I would not use for a daily driver: my Bugeye Sprite and the Mini. Both were just to small and too crude when dealing with traffic on the road.
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