[WPTA] Comma's and where they go

[Randall Dunn]

Gerald:

Crooked River Garage has a post on their website, Decoding the MINI Market
<https://www.crookedrivergarage.com/single-post/2018/01/21/decoding-the-mini-market-1?fbclid=IwdGRjcAM0JGpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrQAiI57ce8BZdo2XXXZ-YMjtxzkA4ef5Gr1kUiGg7cKxhPdYi0fj_lhEA2o_aem__ZGMcxy2hTMkKvrCbmJc0A>,
which covers the various years and known problems with post 2002 MINIs.
Crooked River is owned and operated by Jonathan & Jennifer Dresser, the
shop is in (north) Akron and they have a great reputation for servicing
Minis in the Cleveland area.  They are also enthusiasts and very involved
in the northeast Ohio MINI Facebook Group.  I bought a new 2023 MINI
Clubman JCW ALL4 as my daily driver and love it.  The Clubman is roomy, by
MINI standards, and a blast to drive.  I bought a second set of wheels so
that I can easily swap winter and summer tires.  I've been thinking about
adding a second, newer gen MINI convertible to the fleet but not ready to
commit to a fourth and final vehicle which will max out my available
space.

For what it's worth, I'm not a fan of the newer MINI Countryman after
driving one as a loaner for a couple of weeks earlier this year.  The size
is right there with smaller American SUVs and has you wondering how the MNI
badge still applies.  The user interface is all touch screen driven and not
to my liking.

I hope this helps.

Randy Dunn

NCTA President
WPTA Member

On Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM Gerald Van Vlack via Wpta <
wpta at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Great comma drawing. And in that instance a proper use of the comma is
> important. I was never taught to use commas like Bud does. My opinion only
> is it makes reading the sentence difficult and jerky. I understand Chuck is
> the new comma king.
>
> But new subject.
>
> I'm giving consideration to selling the 4A after all of these years. and
> buying a new style Mini. Maybe even for the "Family" car to stay with a
> British car but one I'm comfortable to drive back north whenever I want.
> I've been reading about and talking to folks about Mini's and now getting
> concerned about some critical maintenance things necessary. Like
> Supercharger service on F53's (I think that's the model number) which is
> expensive but if not done can be even more expense if it fails.
>
> What does Tom have and what's been his experience with his Mini's.
>
> JVV
>
>
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> *From:* EDWARD WOODS <fogbro1 at comcast.net>
> *Sent:* Friday, December 19, 2025 9:15 AM
> *To:* Gerald Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a at gmail.com>; WPTA List <
> Wpta at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [WPTA] Comma's and where they go
>
>
>
> On 12/16/2025 10:50 AM EST Gerald Van Vlack via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> https://youtu.be/sxfxy-3dGz0
>
> I hope this makes it to our list and to poke a bit of Holiday fun Bud's
> way. He's our comma guy after all.
>
> Merry Christmas from NC where it's currently 54 degrees and sunny.
>
> Please find a way to visit the NC mountains around my new home this
> summer. I've found many great twisty roads that have made driving the 4A
> enjoyable again. And the 2 local all British Car clubs I've joined are very
> active in the NC and SC mountains. Lots of interesting members cars too.
>
> JVV
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