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  1. Dave.0

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    #24 Dave.0, May 7, 2015
    I have not seen any 2nd or 3rd gens pass me. :ihih:
    In fact I only see them behind me as I pull away. :lol:

    As for gas mileage.... Who cares about MPG when you are having fun.
     
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    #28 coffman300, Jun 4, 2015
    It finally on the truck from Texas and should be here on Wednesday.
     
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    #6 coffman300, Apr 26, 2015
    What is the dragon? And are you calling me an old fart..
    Thats ok evey time i pass my reflection my 20 year old mind says who's that old fart.
     
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    #5 MCS02, Apr 25, 2015
    Oh yea most of us are old farts too:D
     
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    #15 Firebro17, May 6, 2015
    Coffman, I see you're in Nevada and I just thought of something that would be of great help to you during your search. The Sin City MINI Club (Las Vegas) is holding their AMVIV sometime soon (in the next few weeks sometime). I know this event is typically pretty large and folks come with all makes and models of both the Classic and BMW MINIs. AMVIV is very well attended and is well supported by vendors from all walks of the MINI family. Any question you might have will almost certainly be able to be answered via car owners, repair specialists and/or the dealer folks in attendance. It's just my opinion, but I would certainly hold off on making a purchase until after I've attended this event.

    Best of luck on your journey towards ownership and future expenditures you've yet to envision.
     
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    #29 Gramps, Jun 5, 2015
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    #17 DneprDave, May 6, 2015
    I prefer the series two "S" cars, 2007 to 2014, 'cause I have one.

    Despite what the naysayers have to say, they are reliable, mine has been completely trouble free.

    They are lighter and faster and get better mileage than the earlier series one cars. The turbocharged engine allows greater horsepower increases by simply reprogramming the Engine Control Unit. Also, Exhaust turbochargers are just a more efficient way to compress air into the cylinders than a mechanical supercharger, which consumes a lot of horsepower to do the same job as a turbocharger.
     
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    #18 Zillon, May 6, 2015
    There's nothing quite like the intoxicating whine of a supercharger, though.

    I'd love a late-production R53.
     
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    #20 coffman300, May 6, 2015
    Thanks for all the info guys.there is a red o3 s in carson city ill go look at soon.
     
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    #21 Gramps, May 7, 2015
    Nothing better than red with a black top!
     
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    #23 Jason Montague, May 7, 2015
    :cornut: Precisely but BRG adds 3hp and 2 ft/lbs of torque:wink::lol::Thumbsup:


    Jason
     
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    #3 wmwny, Apr 25, 2015
    Welcome to M/A!

    I have 3 MINIs and all are Generation 1 ['02-'06]. If you are seeking an MCS, they say that the '05 and '06 years of MCS were the best of Generation 1. I believe that, as I have 2 '06 MCSes [one bought used and the other bought new]. In my opinion, I will own a Generation 1 until I am no longer driving.
     
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    #4 MCS02, Apr 25, 2015
    Hi welcome to MA!

    I have a 02 gen one MCS. I prefer the Gen one cars 02-06. They are supercharged and are the best for modding. The later models are turbo cars and can be moded but not as much. The Gen two cars are a little more refined then the gen one cars. But thats the draw to the gen 1 cars they are more mechanical feeling.

    I am partial to the 02-06 cars but they are both good cars. Soon a gen two guy will be along to give you there opinion.

    Let me worn you we are love our cars and the gen 1 vs 2 debate can get fun but don't let it put you off we are all friends here.

    It will be a little slow here till next week. A lot of us will be at the Dragon with a 1000 other MINIs. Its the yearly pilgrimage to pay homage to mini and curvy roads. I don't get to go till Thursday.
     
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    #11 coffman300, May 6, 2015
    What is the difference between r50, r52, and r53.
     
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    #16 Zillon, May 6, 2015
    Ignore the 07-10 R56 models, too problem prone for me to recommend.

    Stick with an 05-06 R53 or 11-13 R56.
     
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    #32 Gramps, Jun 5, 2015
    I did. It's on the way to Nevada.
     
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    #35 MCS02, Jun 5, 2015
    Thank you Very much for your service. You deserve a happy retirement!
     
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    #2 Nathan, Apr 25, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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