Hi Everyone, I'm an avid jeep (lifted 2000 WJ) owner that just got a mini for DD. I purchased an 05 S Manual, I am loving the sporty handling and gas mileage. Any tips and tricks are most welcome, and please if you have a "look out for..." I'd love to know those too. I'm very mechanically inclined and do almost all of my own maintenance and repairs. Once I clear the bill of health... its essential upgrades time!
Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community. Congrats on your new to you MINI. Those seats are great. I see lots of red accents in your future.
Welcome to MA. thats a fine R53. The main thing to "look out for" is getting the MINI addiction. Mods are a must!
definitely wouldn't take it to any of the dealerships or shops around the valley because they are of absolutely no help! i've had my 04 mcs for a few years now and i've done all my work. made the mistake of going to the dealership in tempe once and they knew less than i did haha. but it looks clean! look into a new 15% pulley or something to give you a little more power, that's my favorite upgrade i've done so far.