CuriousGeorge
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Well that's cryptic - what "noise" are they feeding you?Mini support has been feeding me noise. Seems it might be a bigger deal.
Well that's cryptic - what "noise" are they feeding you?Mini support has been feeding me noise. Seems it might be a bigger deal.
Well that's cryptic - what "noise" are they feeding you?
Im going to some Mini Canada VIP tomorrow I should ask a rep about the charging. Doubt they’ll know anything
maybe I’ll bring this up in a training course soon. The instructors are super knowledgeable
Maybe @Tommm can tell them where he found the bargain-size blinker fluid.Ask them first about the blinker fluid and if they don't know what that is, you can probably skip the question about how frequently you should charge.
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220 km expected range? Only if you’re going by notoriously unrealistic WLTP figures. The more reasonable EPA range estimate is around 183km (114mi).My range estimates are in the 120 range and I don't even have 10000kms on the car, ffs. That's 100km less than what expected…
It's too bad you didn't find this forum before you made your purchase decision. If the MINI Cooper SE wasn't a fabulous gokart, I'm sure this forum would be nearly empty, rather than the most active forum on InsideEVs. If you consider the SE a "BS gokart," then the F56's greatest asset, handling, clearly wasn't high on you list of desired features. You are correct that a Model 3 would have better satisfied your top-priority feature: more range.Bullshit gokart with crippled range is the only way I can adequately describe this.
Ignore list works best. 20 years of arguing with people online you learn. I’m not sure Mini was misleading and anyone that can do math knew the battery was small. So boohoo. I knew perfectly well what I was buying and it’s perhaps the best car I’ve ownedIt's too bad you didn't find this forum before you made your purchase decision. If the MINI Cooper SE wasn't a fabulous gokart, I'm sure this forum would be nearly empty, rather than the most active forum on InsideEVs. If you consider the SE a "BS gokart," then the F56's greatest asset, handling, clearly wasn't high on you list of desired features. You are correct that a Model 3 would have better satisfied your top-priority feature: more range.
I’ve had one single “tank” under 150 km (calculated) range this northern winter, on a day it was -25° to -30°C and I had to wait in a hospital parking lot for two hours (heat and bum warmer on). I’ve been achieving fairly close to the EPA/NRCan range (183 km) all winter, and was far exceeding that in mild weather. I top up the battery when I’m back from a drive, and don’t worry. I’m sorry the car isn’t as right for you as it is for me.I don't know how our pal in Québec deals with this.
It’s sold as a city car and short distance commuter in most markets including here. So I don’t get the “hate” when it’s clearly stated as such. I will agree its price when comparing to others is high but Mini touts itself as a premium brand. In hindsight now with the Model 3 being 54k and qualifying for the full 12k rebate in QC maybe it’s not the most “value for money” anymore. But I remember when we ordered our SE the model 3 was around 60k and no federal rebate plus taxes. So there was a noticeable price difference. Considering it was 4 months from order to delivery that was a win for a non Tesla EV.I’ve had one single “tank” under 150 km (calculated) range this northern winter, on a day it was -25° to -30°C and I had to wait in a hospital parking lot for two hours (heat and bum warmer on). I’ve been achieving fairly close to the EPA/NRCan range (183 km) all winter, and was far exceeding that in mild weather. I top up the battery when I’m back from a drive, and don’t worry. I’m sorry the car isn’t as right for you as it is for me.
The question isn't how much does the SE cost compared to other cars, it's how much does it cost compared to ICE MINIs? Nobody complains about the insane price of something like a Taycan, because people expect to pay more for Porsche. If a MINI isn't right for someone, they should look at other makes. And hey, the Tesla Model S just had a price drop to a mere $90,000. Surely that's a good value for a luxury sedan, right?
I’ve had one single “tank” under 150 km (calculated) range this northern winter, on a day it was -25° to -30°C and I had to wait in a hospital parking lot for two hours (heat and bum warmer on). I’ve been achieving fairly close to the EPA/NRCan range (183 km) all winter, and was far exceeding that in mild weather. I top up the battery when I’m back from a drive, and don’t worry. I’m sorry the car isn’t as right for you as it is for me.
A Tesla? LOLThis with the highway hit is making me want to switch out for another Model 3.
That is like buying a chocolate milkshake and then complain that you essentially bought melted chocolate ice cream and you could have had solid ice cream for the same amount of money.It still works as a city car, but it's just insane how I essentially bought a more fun to drive base Leaf for near Model 3 money.
You bought the lightest and one of the cheapest EVs available that has years of chassis and EV refinement with the only downside is range. But I wouldn't want to roadtrip a regular Mini Cooper. The short wheelbase isn't great for long trips.Yes, I'm salty. Bullshit gokart with crippled range is the only way I can adequately describe this.
I wouldn't want to roadtrip a regular Mini Cooper. The short wheelbase isn't great for long trips.