1st Gen R50 Cooper Easily swappable OEM seats from other models into an R50?

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by Different Computers, Apr 17, 2014.

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    #1 Different Computers, Apr 17, 2014
    I have just about zero experience with my new-to-me 2003 R50.

    But one of the first things that calls out to me to replace are the front seats. They are the faux leather, and not particularly stylish or comfortable.

    I'm looking at seat covers, but nice ones are $300. That puts me in reach range of some salvage seats out of a wrecked mini. So I wonder: what models besides the '02-06 R50 have seats that can be put into my R50 without adapters/trouble?

    R53? JCW? Dare I wonder if post 2006 seats are compatible?

    Thanks!
     
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    #2 rkw, Apr 17, 2014
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    #3 M1N1, Apr 17, 2014
    I have been thinking of buying a replacement front drivers seat for my '06 R50. It has a leather interior, and when I bought the car last year, one of the main reasons to buy (apart from it being a Chili Red MINI:cool:) was the immaculate condition of the whole car. One owner, low miles, traded against a Lexus. I am the only regular user of the car, and want to maintain the condition of the seats.
     
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    #4 Different Computers, Apr 17, 2014
    Thanks for the answers!
     
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    #5 ZippyNH, Apr 17, 2014
    Gen2 seats fit fine....
    There are a couple threads on the "other" site.... Airbag connectors, etc are all fine.....one might have needed an "adjustment" but the poster, a mechanic reported he did both in an hour....
     
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    #6 Different Computers, Apr 17, 2014
    Gen2= post-2006, right?
     
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    #7 Nathan, Apr 17, 2014
    Mostly, the convertible went to 2008 as a 1st gen.
     

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