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  1. Gizmo

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    #40 Gizmo, Apr 24, 2013
    I think that 06 is a good choice. The 1st gens and 2nd gens do have slightly different feels but I think you will be very happy with a 2006 JCW.
     
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    #41 Scavenger, Apr 24, 2013
    1st Gen has DIN sized easily replaceable stereo head unit, 2nd Gen doesn't
    1st Gen has hood latch release on passenger side (not sure about 2nd Gen)
     
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    #42 itsmewutup, Apr 24, 2013
    It is drivers side on 2nd Gen.
     
  4. MCS02

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    #43 MCS02, Apr 25, 2013
    Not to hijack the thread, but to answer your question. Both 1st or 2nd gen cars are a lot of fun. The 06 sounds good and you will have loads of fun. I'm a 1st gen guy(well kind of there is still a 1st gen in the family). You may want to start a new thread with this question. If you do it will be fun. Some of us are opinionated. Not me of course.
    Welcome to MA where we are one big happy family.(just some of us drive good looking cars)
     
  5. silky

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    #44 silky, Apr 25, 2013
    Gen1 cars have large screw holes in the interior door panels. I think they were different in Gen2.
     
  6. Crashton

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    #45 Crashton, Apr 25, 2013
    Having both gen's of MINIs in our household I'd say the second gen has had the rough edges of the 1st gen polished off. They both are MINIs, but I like the rough edges a bit more. I do enjoy driving Babs justa clubster. More of a smooth old fart drive. :wink:
     
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    #46 Crashton, Apr 25, 2013
    I think the second gen cars just snap together.....
     
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    #47 buttonbag, Apr 25, 2013
    People often overlook the position of the side mirror controls it's on the driver's side door, not in the lower center console anymore, right?
     
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    #48 buttonbag, Apr 25, 2013
    Front cup holders have more space for taller cups.

    I dislike the wonky cup holder that swivels around whenever someone hits it.
     
  10. DneprDave

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    #50 DneprDave, Apr 25, 2013
    One major difference is that 1st generation MINIs are older.:lol:

    Dave
     
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