Part One
Buying Your New MINI

Inspired by the enormously popular Mini introduced in 1959 under the Austin and Morris nameplates and produced in the millions until 2000, the new MINI by BMW combines the efficient package and sporting heritage of its predecessors with thoroughly modern technology, creating an automobile that is both fun and practical to own.

This book has been written to help you, as a new MINI owner, get all the fun and enjoyment you can out of this great car. In this first part of the book, we will tell you about the traditions that have been built into this marque, and offer some suggestions on buying your new MINI, if you haven't already purchased one. We will also give you some basic driving tips so you can begin right now developing the driving style that will help you enjoy your new MINI to the maximum.