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Writer/Teacher
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Wandering Connecticut
Posts: 9,294
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Buying a New Car
I am going to be buying a new daily driver within the next couple weeks, and I've decided that it's about time I've purchased my first new car. I am just beginning my dual career (English teacher and professional writer), and am making a really good salary (I was lucky to get hired in one of the towns that has the highest pay rates for teachers in the country), but want to limit myself to something in the low-20K range. Something reliable, fun, and with a lot of character.
Obviously, I am leaning hard toward the Mini Cooper S. I am also considering the VW Rabbit, and would consider a BMW 1-series or Audi A3, although those would be a bit of a financial stretch.
Is there anything I should know about the Minis, beyond what's common knowledge? Any owners here on the forum? Thoughts and impressions?
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Current Stable: Black 07 Porsche 987 Cayman S: Long-Tube Headers; FabSpeed Exhaust; VividRacing ECU Tune; IPD Plenum; 997GT3 Throttle Body. Blue 1983 Porsche 928S. 1985.5 Porsche 944 Rat Rod. 2011 Acura MDX. 2008 Mazda 3. Gone But Not Forgotten:Garnet Red 86 Porsche 951("The Purple Pig"). Alpine White 83 Porsche 944 ("Alpine Wolf"). Guards Red 84 Porsche 944.
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