My 2013 MINI came with an external antenna that looks like the antenna on an R/C car. Replaced it with a stubby antenna.

No one toasts the bread for a hoagie around these parts (Philadelphia area).

I often use the heated seats and not the cabin heater. Radiant heat is just that much more comfortable than forced air.

I injured my back years ago and the seat warmers were the one must-have option on my car. I use the Warner even when it's nice out.

What kind of power plant? How much armor do you want to mount? What kind of weapons? Will this vehicle be fast and maneuverable or slow?

That's called a "helicopter," such as the AH-64. Minus the armor, of course, which will never be practical or even necessary on aircraft.

Shame they aren't known as "Patton" tanks, as that is what they are (at least this one is).

What did you pop through the pass-through? An arm or leg? I hope it wasn't your head!

Good advice about the tires. Lots of MINI drivers seem to like them. I still have a can of the stuff from the last car so I'm all set on that front.

I have a 2013 S purchased at the end of December 2012. I've had no real issues except for the ride quality of the run flats which I will be replacing soon, I hope. With roughly 17,000 miles, I had the car in for inspection/emissions testing and a routine check last week. The mechanic found that I did have some oil…

Welcome to the club!

Replicas like this, aside from any skill in making them, just seem sad. Or pathetic. Is "pathetic" too strong?

I'd rather have the stock Fiero than a fake Lamborghini.

Various drivers in Canada discuss it on this MINI forum thread: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/r56-hat…

And how much will that free car wash cost you when some idiot who doesn't care about your car nearly as much as you do messes it up?

The only situation in which someone other than me drives my car is when I take it to the dealer for inspection or service.

Chrome in general but beltline chrome in particular. I've blackened out nearly all of the chrome of my ride but the beltline so far (working on it) because it just looks chintzy.

I did that with my MINI's hood scoop. I hate fake scoops and vents. And if I could get rid of the hideous wart of a side scuttle behind each front wheel without resorting to reworking the body panel, I'd do that too.

I think my 1987 Grand Am had something like this, but I recall various idiot lights in or around the top-view picture of the car. No "door open" lights, though.

I like the mixed use of clear lettering ("mirror") on the one button and symbols right next to each other. That's so helpful.