Hi all, Newebomb here. Bought the wife a 2006 purple base car to replace a Saturn she had been commuting to work in. She was skeptical because the Saturn was automatic and she hadn't driven a manual in years. Car sat in garage for 3 months before she decided to drive it. A week went by and I asked her how she liked the Mini. She loved it! Thought it was a blast to drive. Thinking about stepping up to a few year newer turbo model. Thanks for the add. :cornut:
Welcome to M/A! The Generation 1 '05 and '06 MINIs are said to be the best ones ever built...especially the R53 [MCS]. they are the last models of the first generation. After those years all the new MCS models are turbos. Some people like them and some don't. I am in that latter category as my 2 '06 MCS models are supercharged.
Pictures dammit, pictures!! If you're seriously looking, an '05 or 06 S is your best bet, plus the supercharger whine is intoxicating.
Keep what you have...it's the best. If you want to step up, avoid the n14 engine. AND, welcome to M/A...the bestest MINI site out there.
Welcome to Motoring Alliance the bestest MINI forum on the interweb. Enjoy your first generation Cooper and if'n you feel the need for more power a well maintained first generation S can provide a very satisfying adrenaline rush.
Welcome! And take it from someone who has had both a first gen and a 2nd gen. Either find a '05-'06 first gen Supercharged MINI , or get a late model 2nd gen (like a '13).