Ok....I have to ask this....what is LBC? I have only been into my Mini for about 9 months now and have to admit I am in the dark on the LBC thing. Logic tells me it means Little British Car but you don't know if you don't ask. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
On the topic of cost, I am actually very excited of what it costs to maintain, repair, improve my mini. With gas prices and the economy being what it is, everyone is budget conscious. Everything costs more these days. I have had multiple cars ranging from 68 Camaro, 69 Rambler SC/rambler, 66 Nova, have worked on Silver Clouds, Phantom II, etc. and the dollars to buy parts for those cars can get really steep. One front brake hose for a Silver Shadow is $1000+. Parts for muscle cars are $$$ as well. How many Camaro's, Nova's etc. do you see at car shows? I believe the term is belly button cars? How many Mini's do you see driving down the street or at non-Mini or related car shows? As the commercial goes, spark plugs - $35, new tires - $375, driving a classic Mini and seeing people's reaction - PRICELESS! Yes, I too want the best value for my buck....and I recognize that there are far more costly alternatives out there. Ok, that's my 2 cents worth....well maybe 2 dollars worth given inflation etc. LoL
Thanks for letting me share....
Peter