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[SoldierNurse]

Originally Posted by weezer2282

The manual says about 10 gallons. I filled up a couple days ago when it said I had a gallon left and it only took 7.6 gallons. Second tank I got 40mpg.

The attraction was for better fuel mileage, less maintenance than my Cooper S hopefully, fairly inexpensive, and it is different than anything else out there. The only other cars currently on sale that I can think of that get better gas mileage are hybrids or diesels, which cost quite a bit more and are more complex.

It is my understanding the Mini gets over 35mpg hwy, and what type of maintenance does your Mini require?

[weezer2282]

Originally Posted by SoldierNurse

It is my understanding the Mini gets over 35mpg hwy, and what type of maintenance does your Mini require?

The older MINI's don't get as good gas mileage, especially the supercharged S's. Normally it probably averages out to around 25-27mpg. I have a long daily commute, so my '05 was getting 21k miles a year or so put on it. Parts for it are somewhat expensive because it is close to BMW. With a smaller supercharger pulley the belt has to be changed quite often too. It's been nice not having to put so many miles on it as I had been. It was really nice having the Smart last summer when gas was over $4 a gallon for premium. Right now it is only like $16 to fill up the Smart and not too much more for the MINI cause prices have dropped so much. I've got 8500 miles on the Smart and almost 62k on the MINI.

My '05 MINI Cooper S on the old EPA rating system was rated at 25City/32Highway. On the newer system it would be a little lower than that.

[SoldierNurse]

Originally Posted by weezer2282

The older MINI's don't get as good gas mileage, especially the supercharged S's. Normally it probably averages out to around 25-27mpg. I have a long daily commute, so my '05 was getting 21k miles a year or so put on it. Parts for it are somewhat expensive because it is close to BMW. With a smaller supercharger pulley the belt has to be changed quite often too. It's been nice not having to put so many miles on it as I had been. It was really nice having the Smart last summer when gas was over $4 a gallon for premium. Right now it is only like $16 to fill up the Smart and not too much more for the MINI cause prices have dropped so much. I've got 8500 miles on the Smart and almost 62k on the MINI.

My '05 MINI Cooper S on the old EPA rating system was rated at 25City/32Highway. On the newer system it would be a little lower than that.

Thanks for the clarification. I'm ignorant when it comes to these Mini's but intend to learn fast. Glad my 09 Cooper S is 37mpg hwy & 29mpg city. After much research, I was surprised to learn the JCW Tuning Kit does not deviate the mpgs much. Of, course the motoring factor will come into play.

[mdbsat]

The motoring factor WILL come into play for sure. I had a chance to drive an 09 JCW this past weekend(thanks Lens) and let me tell you I am jealous indeed! I likey the turbo!!!

Can't wait to see yours before and after the JCW upgrade

[SoldierNurse]

Originally Posted by mdbsat

The motoring factor WILL come into play for sure. I had a chance to drive an 09 JCW this past weekend(thanks Lens) and let me tell you I am jealous indeed! I likey the turbo!!!

Can't wait to see yours before and after the JCW upgrade

Let me know when ya'll are going to go on the next cruise.

[mdbsat]

Originally Posted by SoldierNurse

Let me know when ya'll are going to go on the next cruise.

you got it!