1st Gen R50 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: Is it worth it?

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  1. MCS02

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    #42 MCS02, Jan 16, 2017
    If you want an S the you should get one because you will always wish you had one. But if that is not the case I say it is worth it. Every now and then I will go test drive another car that I may want. But I get back in my Mini and just love driving it too much. I would part with My car for a first get GP or a coupe, maybe. I just sunk around $1500 in parts on my 02 R53 and don't regret it a bit.
     
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    #43 M1N1, Jan 16, 2017
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    ^^^^^ That is where I'm at. I just love the styling of the damn thing, and the way it drives. It just took some doing to put nearly $2300 into a car that is maybe worth $5000. The work that DT did was well worth that much, no question. But it still represents half the "monetary" value of the car. I guess that it is just part of the obsession that makes us spend all kinds of money on mods, detailing, maintenance, etc, on a car that we would rather have than any other.

    My goal was/is to keep the R50 as my daily driver, and to get an R53 (in Chili Red of course).
     
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    #44 Crashton, Jan 16, 2017
    Hey Lee I know where you can get a nice Black Black Black coupe. :wink:

    FWIW the cheapest car is the one you already own. :yesnod:
     
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    #45 MCS02, Jan 16, 2017
    It has been discussed, but I am still chewing on it. I have 3 in college and another starting next year. So I just don't know...........
     
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    #46 00Mini, Jan 16, 2017
    Wowzer !! I had two in school at the same time and fortunately we had planned and saved for it and it was still an interesting time.
     
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    #47 Crashton, Jan 16, 2017
    I understand Lee. As we both know family comes first. Maybe the seller will throw in a scholarship or two. :wink:
     
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