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  1. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    #2 wmwny, Mar 1, 2016
    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.
     
  2. Friskie

    Friskie Well-Known Member

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    #3 Friskie, Mar 1, 2016
    Pictures dammit, pictures!!
    If you're seriously looking, an '05 or 06 S is your best bet, plus the supercharger whine is intoxicating.
     
  3. Goldsmithy

    Goldsmithy MINI Alliance Ambassador
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    #4 Goldsmithy, Mar 1, 2016
    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.
     
  4. 00Mini

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    #5 00Mini, Mar 1, 2016
    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.
     
  5. whaap

    whaap New Member

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    #6 whaap, Mar 1, 2016
    Hello and welcome to the addiction.
     
  6. MCS02

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    #7 MCS02, Mar 1, 2016
    Welcome to MA!


    So your this guy!:devil:


    [ame="http://youtu.be/cXRby61yER0"]Volare! - YouTube[/ame]
     
  7. Grizld700

    Grizld700 Well-Known Member

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    #8 Grizld700, Mar 2, 2016
    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).
     
  8. Nathan

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    #9 Nathan, Mar 2, 2016
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.