Hey guys, im new the mini cooper world, I am currently looking to buy my first mini and wondering what i should look for. I currently drive a 2002 honda civic ep3. Ant Advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community. 1st Generation MINIs are the best, I'm not biased....much The best of the lot are the 05-06 Hardtops. By then pretty much all the weird stuff had been sorted. If you can find one that's not been modded that would be your best bet.
I am partial to the 05 hardtops - never a dull moment in the garage, always the need for more special tools and definitely a great platform to spend endless money on modifications and then, when you think you got it all sorted, you get a second one... Minis in grayscake
I'll go along with the 05/06 5 series. EXCEPT get a R52 convertible...twice the fun. Oh, and the fastest color is Chili Red. AND welcome to the modness...
Any pics of your EP3? They seem to be available at prices that make them interesting as a dedicated auto-x toy.
Condition, condition, condition !! Make sure you are aware of the differences between years what maintenance might be needed and then go look, sit in, and test drive. I'm partial to first generation cars but you may enjoy some other model. Good luck in your adventure and watch out for mod bug. :biggrin5:
I have had a 2003 and a 2006. As others have said, if possible, go with 2005 or 2006. Here is a buyers guide link: MINI R5 /R53 Buyers Guide - MotoringFile Mini's have their share of common minor problems.
Thank you guys so much I'm excited to be part of the mini group and I'll prolly be asking more question in the future! And I will get some pictures of my ep3 up here soon! She is my first car and recently got into an accident but she's quick!
Not on the track...Unless you fully cage it and stroke it, add BVH, buy a donor car, rebuild it, wreck it and rebuild it again.
Well ok I too like the first Gen Minis. Remember if you get a chile red one it has 5 more HP than the rest. I am sure some gen two & three guys will be along to give you their two cents worth. Their all good, just some are gooder.