"tigermachine" has a new (Garage-Partner) 2011 Mini Cooper S

[JFR0317]

Originally Posted by dcc

I read the thread from the OP before making my two comments and the subject of auto vs manual had already been raised by Dean in post #13.

I never intended to start a debate, all I did was comment on Terry's "Big Boy" automatic Bullitt Mustang.

Fair enough, but my point was that perhaps a separate thread would allow us and others to more fully discuss the merits of the transmissions and their "Big Boy" status, and that Terry getting a nice car for his wife was worth its own thread.

Not trying to be a moderator - just thought the transmission discussion might be more focussed in its own thread.

[Josquin des Prez]

Thread hijack is a fact of life, but we can table the tranny discussion and get back to MINIs. They are discussion-worthy too.

[JFR0317]

Originally Posted by Josquin des Prez

Thread hijack is a fact of life, but we can table the tranny discussion and get back to MINIs. They are discussion-worthy too.

Hey, I like both Mustangs and MINI's, not to mention Porsches, Mercedes, Ford Trucks, etc. as well! Let's see some threads about them, not to mention your Subarus!

[JiveTurkey]

I tend to get carried away explaining things. Closing thoughts from me.

Never more than one throttle blip
Never double clutch up

I also like mustangs and minis. I heard ford is killing the mustang after 2015 but I have some doubts on the source.

[tigerhonaker]

Originally Posted by PHC1

Yes, back to the original topic please.


Terry, have you had any "interesting" drives in the Mini yet?

Into the Subway - The Italian Job (5/8) Movie CLIP (2003) HD - YouTube

Originally Posted by JFR0317

dcc, you might want to check out Terry's original post in this thread celebrating the nice car he just got for his wife. I would respectfully suggest that if you want to debate the relative merits of automatic transmissions versus manual transmissions, then you should consider starting another thread on that topic.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Josquin des Prez

+1
Back to Terry's cool MINI and Mustang, the happy green couple.

Originally Posted by dcc

I read the thread from the OP before making my two comments and the subject of auto vs manual had already been raised by Dean in post #13.

I never intended to start a debate, all I did was comment on Terry's "Big Boy" automatic Bullitt Mustang.

Originally Posted by JFR0317

Fair enough, but my point was that perhaps a separate thread would allow us and others to more fully discuss the merits of the transmissions and their "Big Boy" status, and that Terry getting a nice car for his wife was worth its own thread.

Not trying to be a moderator - just thought the transmission discussion might be more focussed in its own thread.

Originally Posted by Josquin des Prez

Thread hijack is a fact of life, but we can table the tranny discussion and get back to MINIs. They are discussion-worthy too.

Originally Posted by JFR0317

Hey, I like both Mustangs and MINI's, not to mention Porsches, Mercedes, Ford Trucks, etc. as well! Let's see some threads about them, not to mention your Subarus!

Originally Posted by JiveTurkey

I tend to get carried away explaining things. Closing thoughts from me.

Never more than one throttle blip
Never double clutch up

I also like mustangs and minis. I heard ford is killing the mustang after 2015 but I have some doubts on the source.

Hello Guys,

Originally Posted by PHC1

Yes, back to the original topic please.


Terry, have you had any "interesting" drives in the Mini yet?

Into the Subway - The Italian Job (5/8) Movie CLIP (2003) HD - YouTube

Serge "Awesome" video of the MINI Coopers doing their thing.
Nope ain't done anything even remotely like in that video.
But I sure am enjoying driving my wife's new MINI.

Now to all you fellows on posting on this thread I started.

It's all good from this end I just don't get all tore-up over other subjects being discussed.

Originally Posted by dcc

I read the thread from the OP before making my two comments and the subject of auto vs manual had already been raised by Dean in post #13.

Thanks John as I know where you are coming from.

Being an older fellow and having a bunch of cars over my years I don't mind some post that discuss another topic.

I think it is easy for most of us to feel like we should point out our feelings/thoughts on things.
And that is what I have read here with the Manual versus Auto as well as opinions on proper shifting methods.

Makes me feel good that you all would jump in and have open discussions on things from your different points of view.

As John made a (Suggestion) perhaps one of you might wish to do a new Thread on Manuals versus Autos and shifting methods.