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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"> <channel> <title>Motoring Alliance</title> <description>The MINI Enthusiast Home</description> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:30:20 +0000</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:30:20 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>Motoring Alliance</generator> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/</link> <atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/-/index.rss"/> <item> <title>Word Association</title> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:38:09 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/word-association.10516/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/word-association.10516/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (Nathan)</author> <dc:creator>Nathan</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[The idea here is to post the first word that comes to mind. Please keep it clean. <br /><br />Being this is a MINI based site I'll start off with...<br /><br />MINI]]></content:encoded> <slash:comments>89409</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>What did you do with your MINI today?</title> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:37:24 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/what-did-you-do-with-your-mini-today.9306/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/what-did-you-do-with-your-mini-today.9306/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (KittyMini)</author> <dc:creator>KittyMini</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[(Hopefully I'm starting a trend with this thread)<br /><br />I ordered a new vanity plate for the MINI. Now just gotta wait 3-6 weeks :mad2:<br /><br />Tonight- going to a local mini, MINI gathering at DQ <img src="styles/motoring/xenforo/smilies/thumbsup.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":Thumbsup:" title="Thumbsup :Thumbsup:" />]]></content:encoded> <slash:comments>21111</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>New car</title> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:49:06 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/new-car.32277/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/new-car.32277/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (MCS02)</author> <dc:creator>MCS02</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[I got a new car. It really is <a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/members/8040/" class="username" data-user="8040, @00Mini">@00Mini</a> fault. He feeds my BAT addiction. Before anyone thinks I am spending super big money I am not. Yesterday my wife and I were at a home show, the ford dealer parks cars in the driveway of each house during the show. Anyway there was a Mustang GT there, just a plan Jain GT, it was almost the same price of what I paid. <br />So with that our of the way, I got my dream car. I have wanted one since high school. It’s a 1978 Ferrari 308GTS. I have...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/new-car.32277/" class="internalLink">New car</a>]]></content:encoded> <slash:comments>62</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>MINI’s for sale on Cars&Bids</title> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:50:34 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini%E2%80%99s-for-sale-on-cars-bids.31879/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini%E2%80%99s-for-sale-on-cars-bids.31879/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (00Mini)</author> <dc:creator>00Mini</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[A 50,300 mile Sparkling Silver Metallic 2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible Sidewalk Edition is now being offered for sale on Cars&Bids. <br /><br /><a href="https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KdZ17bbB/2008-mini-cooper-s-convertible" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KdZ17bbB/2008-mini-cooper-s-convertible</a>]]></content:encoded> <slash:comments>374</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>MINI’s for sale on BaT</title> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:53:22 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini%E2%80%99s-for-sale-on-bat.31608/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini%E2%80%99s-for-sale-on-bat.31608/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (00Mini)</author> <dc:creator>00Mini</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[2006 R53 with 38,000 miles is now for sale.<br /><a href="https://brings trailer.com/listing/2006-mini-cooper-s-51/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mini-cooper-s-51/</a>]]></content:encoded> <slash:comments>2226</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Mini Ecoboost Project</title> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:01:28 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini-ecoboost-project.27968/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini-ecoboost-project.27968/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (Minidave)</author> <dc:creator>Minidave</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been talking about this for quite a while now, looks like I'm going to get started on it at last!<br /><br />The donor car will be a late model Fiesta or Focus, the engine the 1 liter turbo charged 3 cylinder Ecoboost Ford engine, with the 6 speed automatic transmichigan. 125 hp and 145 torques...should be more than enough.<br /><br />My plan is to mount it in the rear mid-engine position, allowing me room up front for the donor car's radiator and A/C condenser (yep, it will have A/C - no more driving...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini-ecoboost-project.27968/" class="internalLink">Mini Ecoboost Project</a>]]></content:encoded> <slash:comments>206</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>CONSUMER SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY BMW GROUP IN THE U.S. REVEALS GROWING CONSUMER OPTIMISM AND...</title> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:13:03 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/consumer-survey-commissioned-by-bmw-group-in-the-u-s-reveals-growing-consumer-optimism-and.32401/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/consumer-survey-commissioned-by-bmw-group-in-the-u-s-reveals-growing-consumer-optimism-and.32401/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (M/A Team)</author> <dc:creator>M/A Team</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[M/A Team submitted a new Article:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/articles/consumer-survey-commissioned-by-bmw-group-in-the-u-s-reveals-growing-consumer-optimism-and.618/" class="internalLink">CONSUMER SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY BMW GROUP IN THE U.S. REVEALS GROWING CONSUMER OPTIMISM AND...</a> <br /><br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeQuote"> <aside> <blockquote class="quoteContainer"><div class="quote">A new nationally representative survey conducted by Big Village and commissioned by the BMW Group in the U.S. reveals that while barriers like cost and infrastructure persist, expectations around EV...</div><div class="quoteExpand">Click to expand...</div></blockquote> </aside></div><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/consumer-survey-commissioned-by-bmw-group-in-the-u-s-reveals-growing-consumer-optimism-and.32401/" class="internalLink">CONSUMER SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY BMW GROUP IN THE U.S. REVEALS GROWING CONSUMER OPTIMISM AND...</a>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>My ride for the day..</title> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:58:02 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/my-ride-for-the-day.32209/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/my-ride-for-the-day.32209/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (Ernesto)</author> <dc:creator>Ernesto</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[It was warm in Chicagoland today..<br /><br />I got a chance to drive a friends 1962 Ford Anglia Super 123E this morning.. A right-hand drive rally car.<br />It's loud and buzzy but a ton of fun to drive.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53418823544_6e3f289566_b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage" alt="[​IMG]" data-url="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53418823544_6e3f289566_b.jpg" /> <br /><br /><br /><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53418823514_ee24bb4863_b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage LbImage" alt="[​IMG]" data-url="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53418823514_ee24bb4863_b.jpg" />]]></content:encoded> <slash:comments>115</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Customs Duty on Parts</title> <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:10:57 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/customs-duty-on-parts.32400/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/customs-duty-on-parts.32400/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (Minidave)</author> <dc:creator>Minidave</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[A local Classic Mini owner ordered a disc brake kit and some other bits from Mini Spares in England (where I get most of my parts too), total came to $2200 plus shipping. DHL just informed him that he owes $525 customs duty on his shipment! <img src="https://www.restorationmini.com/forum/Smileys/fantasticsmileys//undecided.gif" class="bbCodeImage LbImage" alt="[​IMG]" data-url="https://www.restorationmini.com/forum/Smileys/fantasticsmileys//undecided.gif" /><br /><br />I don't know yet if they sent paper work on what all it was for or if he hit a $$ threshold or if something went into effect June 1st or what, but I have never been...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/customs-duty-on-parts.32400/" class="internalLink">Customs Duty on Parts</a>]]></content:encoded> <slash:comments>7</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>MODEL YEAR 2026 MINI LINEUP PRICING AND EQUIPMENT UPDATES</title> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:52:36 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/model-year-2026-mini-lineup-pricing-and-equipment-updates.32399/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/model-year-2026-mini-lineup-pricing-and-equipment-updates.32399/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (M/A Team)</author> <dc:creator>M/A Team</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[M/A Team submitted a new Article:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/articles/model-year-2026-mini-lineup-pricing-and-equipment-updates.617/" class="internalLink">MODEL YEAR 2026 MINI LINEUP PRICING AND EQUIPMENT UPDATES</a> <br /><br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeQuote"> <aside> <blockquote class="quoteContainer"><div class="quote">MINI USA presents its Model Year 2026 (MY 2026) vehicle lineup with updates and additions to trim packages, equipment and pricing.<br /><br /><a href="https://miniusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1477&mid=1" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Continue reading...</a></div><div class="quoteExpand">Click to expand...</div></blockquote> </aside></div>...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/model-year-2026-mini-lineup-pricing-and-equipment-updates.32399/" class="internalLink">MODEL YEAR 2026 MINI LINEUP PRICING AND EQUIPMENT UPDATES</a>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Refreshing Rufus - 2005 MCS JCW</title> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:01:36 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/refreshing-rufus-2005-mcs-jcw.29878/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/refreshing-rufus-2005-mcs-jcw.29878/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (agranger)</author> <dc:creator>agranger</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Howdy all!<br /><br />It has been a while since I've really posted here at Motoring Alliance. I was first obsessed with MINIs way back in 2004 when I first took one for a test drive. I was picking out options and making my final decision when I got laid off and the new car plan got put on hold for a year or so. In Dec 2005 I picked up a PW MCS (Jango) and spent 6+ years on a modding journey, being active in MetroplexMINI (Dallas, TX) and going to MOTD several times (I think I'm up to 4-5 times...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/refreshing-rufus-2005-mcs-jcw.29878/" class="internalLink">Refreshing Rufus - 2005 MCS JCW</a>]]></content:encoded> <slash:comments>597</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>MINI USA CELEBRATES BRAND SPIRIT AND NEW CONVERTIBLE MODEL AT MIAMI SWIM WEEK</title> <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 19:52:43 +0000</pubDate> <link>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini-usa-celebrates-brand-spirit-and-new-convertible-model-at-miami-swim-week.32381/</link> <guid>https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini-usa-celebrates-brand-spirit-and-new-convertible-model-at-miami-swim-week.32381/</guid> <author>invalid@example.com (M/A Team)</author> <dc:creator>M/A Team</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[M/A Team submitted a new Article:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/articles/mini-usa-celebrates-brand-spirit-and-new-convertible-model-at-miami-swim-week.616/" class="internalLink">MINI USA CELEBRATES BRAND SPIRIT AND NEW CONVERTIBLE MODEL AT MIAMI SWIM WEEK</a> <br /><br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeQuote"> <aside> <blockquote class="quoteContainer"><div class="quote">MINI USA is diving into Miami Swim Week, celebrating the iconic brand spirit and the launch of its new models including the MINI Convertible.<br /><br /><a href="https://miniusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1475&mid=1" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Continue reading...</a></div><div class="quoteExpand">Click to expand...</div></blockquote> </aside></div>...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.motoringalliance.com/threads/mini-usa-celebrates-brand-spirit-and-new-convertible-model-at-miami-swim-week.32381/" class="internalLink">MINI USA CELEBRATES BRAND SPIRIT AND NEW CONVERTIBLE MODEL AT MIAMI SWIM WEEK</a>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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