I've owned many cars but am new to Minis - although my first car was a first cousin to the original Mini - a 1967 Austin America similar to this photo. However I can say that I think my new ('06 S w/103k meticulously maintained, one owner miles) will be a keeper - meaning at least a couple of years. My first impression puts it right up with my first e36 M3 which I owned for 5 years and 39k of its 79k miles before my son totaled it. That, along with an Alfa I owned decades ago were my favorite cars. I hope the S joins those two in my affections. I've already used the forums for the last couple of months while searching for a car and in the last three weeks of ownership. My thanks to everybody for all the helpful content!
Nice looking first generation R53 and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the onlyest MINI Forum you'll ever need !!