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Originally Posted by pwd72s

Matt? I just gotta ask...what is the longest time period you've owned a car?

4 years and 60k miles on my 1993 Nissan 240SX. I plan to keep the Land Cruiser for a while, I've had it since March.

Originally Posted by gprsh924

Do the Minis really sell for that much? I mean you are dangerously close to 2002-2003 3 series territory at that price/mileage range.

I'm sure the fun factor is greater in the Mini. But usability and fit/finish have to go the bimmer. Throw in the fact that the mileage afforded by the I6 being pushed hard is not that much worse than the 4cylinder that has to be wrung out to get the performance.

Don't get me wrong, I think they are cool little cars, but for that kind of money I just don't think that I could do it.

I'm priced right at KBB private party excellent value. Retail is over $15k. Given the same year/mileage, I don't know how much 3-series $13k will buy. Obviously the Mini doesn't have the same HP, but don't sell it short on quality. The interior fit/finish is easily on a par with a E46 325.