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2006 MINI Cooper Convertible
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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Base
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2007 Honda S2000 6-Spd MT
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2007 Mazda MX-5 MIATA Sport
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Standards and Options
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Pricing
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
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MSRP
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$22,500 |
$21,480 |
$34,250 |
$21,585 |
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Invoice Price
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$19,837 |
$20,536 |
$30,838 |
$19,943 |
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Destination Charges
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$550 |
$640 |
$635 |
$595 |
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Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
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Air Conditioning |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Automatic Climate Control |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter |
Standard |
Option |
Standard |
Not listed |
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Rear HVAC Ducts |
Standard |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
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Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning |
Standard |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
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Rear Seat HVAC Controls |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Entertainment, Communication, Navigation |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
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CD Changer |
Option |
Option |
Option |
Option |
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CD Player |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Cassette Player |
Not listed |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Navigational Aid |
Option |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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Radio |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Subwoofer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
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Telematic Systems |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Exterior |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
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Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Bumper Step Up |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Front Air Dam |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
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Metallic Paint |
Option |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Power Sliding Side Van Door |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Power Trunk Lid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Rear Spoiler |
N/A |
Option |
Standard |
Option |
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Skid Plate or Underbody Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Splash or Mud Guards |
Not listed |
Option |
N/A |
Option |
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Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
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Instrumentation |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
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Battery Gauge |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
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Clock |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Compass |
Option |
Not listed |
N/A |
N/A |
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Cruise Control |
Option |
Option |
Standard |
Option |
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Electroluminescent Instrumentation |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Gauges |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Inside Temperature Gauge |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Intelligent Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Night Vision |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Oil Gauge |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
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Outside Temperature Gauge |
Option |
Not listed |
Standard |
Not listed |
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Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
Not listed |
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Steering Wheel Mounted Controls |
Option |
N/A |
Standard |
Option |
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Tachometer |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Trip Computer |
Option |
Not listed |
N/A |
Not listed |
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Lighting |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
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Automatic Headlights |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
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Cornering Lights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Daytime Running Lights |
Option |
N/A |
Standard |
Not listed |
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Fog Lights |
Option |
Option |
N/A |
Option |
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Halogen Headlights |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Headlight Washers |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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High Intensity Discharge Headlights |
Option |
N/A |
Standard |
N/A |
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Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Roof |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
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Power Sunroof/Moonroof |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Removable/Convertible Top |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Sunroof/Moonroof |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tires and Wheels |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
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Alloy Wheels |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Chrome Wheels |
N/A |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Full Size Spare Tire |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
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Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Steel Wheels |
N/A |
Not listed |
N/A |
N/A |
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Underbody Tire Carrier |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Windows/Mirrors/Wipers |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
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Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Glass Rear Window on Convertible |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Heated Exterior Mirror |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Heated Washer System |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Heated Windshield Glass |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Interval Wipers |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Power Backlight Window |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Rain Sensing Wipers |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Rear Wiper |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tinted Glass |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Windshield Wiper De-Icer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Capacities and Dimensions
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| General |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
| Body Style |
Convertible |
Convertible |
Sports Car/Convertible |
Sports Car/Convertible |
| EPA Classification |
MINICOMP |
SUV2WD |
2SEATER |
2SEATER |
| Turbo |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| Drive Train |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
| City MPG |
27 |
21 |
20 |
25 |
| Combined MPG |
30 |
23 |
22 |
27 |
| Displacement (CC) |
1598 |
2429 |
2157 |
1999 |
| Driveline |
FWD |
FWD |
RWD |
RWD |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.35 |
3.91 |
4.10 |
4.10 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
13.2 |
15.0 |
13.2 |
12.7 |
| Fuel System |
MPFI |
SEFI |
MPFI |
MPFI |
| Fuel Type |
Gas |
Gas |
Gas |
Gas |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Highway MPG |
35 |
26 |
26 |
30 |
| Horsepower @ RPM |
115@6000 |
150@5100 |
237@7800 |
166@6700 |
| PowerToWeightRatio |
23.5 |
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12 |
15 |
| RPM @ Peak Horsepower |
6000 |
5100 |
7800 |
6700 |
| Standard Transmission |
5 Speed Manual |
4 Speed Automatic |
6 Speed Manual |
5 Speed Manual |
| Torque @ RPM |
111@4500 |
165@4000 |
162@6800 |
140@5000 |
| Transmission Speeds |
5 |
4 |
6 |
5 |
| Transmission Type |
M |
A |
M |
M |
| Type of Engine |
1.6L I4 |
2.4L I4 |
2.2L I4 |
2.0L I4 |
| Valves |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
| Exterior |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
| Crash Test Rating |
4*/4* |
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4*/4* |
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| Curb weight (lbs) |
2700 |
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2855 |
2474 |
| Overall Height (in) |
55.5 |
60.6 |
50.0 |
49.0 |
| Overall Length (in) |
143.1 |
168.9 |
162.2 |
157.3 |
| Overall Width (in) |
66.5 |
67.1 |
68.9 |
67.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
97.1 |
103.0 |
94.5 |
91.7 |
| Interior - Cargo - Carrying |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
| Trunk Volume (cu ft) |
7 |
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| Interior - Passengers |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
| Headroom front (in) |
38.4 |
38.7 |
34.6 |
37.4 |
| Headroom rear (in) |
38.1 |
36.4 |
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| Hip room front (in) |
38.0 |
49.6 |
49.8 |
50.6 |
| Hip room rear (in) |
39.0 |
41.1 |
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| Leg room front (in) |
41.3 |
40.6 |
44.3 |
43.1 |
| Leg room rear (in) |
27.5 |
40.9 |
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| Passenger Volume |
70 |
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| Seating Capacity - Maximum |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
| Seating capacity - Standard |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
| Shoulder room front (in) |
50.9 |
52.9 |
50.7 |
53.2 |
| Shoulder room rear (in) |
39.0 |
42.0 |
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| Suspension |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
| Front suspension |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
| Ground Clearance (in) |
4.5 |
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4.2 |
4.6 |
| Rear Suspension |
Ind |
Semi |
Ind |
Ind |
| Track Front |
57.4 |
58.1 |
57.9 |
58.7 |
| Track Rear |
57.7 |
58.2 |
59.4 |
58.9 |
| Towing |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
| Tow Capacity (Maximum) |
1433 |
1000 |
NR |
NR |
| Tow Capacity Standard |
1433 |
1000 |
NR |
NR |
| Turning Radius |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
| Steering Diameter Left |
34.8 |
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35.4 |
30.8 |
| Steering Diameter Right |
34.8 |
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35.4 |
30.8 |
| Warranty |
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MINI Cooper |
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible |
Honda S2000 |
Mazda MX-5 MIATA |
| Powertrain Miles |
50000 |
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60000 |
60000 |
| Powertrain Time (Months) |
48 |
0 |
60 |
60 |
| Rust Miles |
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100000 |
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| Rust Time (Months) |
144 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
| Warranty - Basic Miles |
50000 |
36000 |
36000 |
36000 |
| Warranty - Basic Time (Months) |
48 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
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