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  1. TheModFather

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    #16 TheModFather, Mar 7, 2015
    Welcome to the only MINI forum that still allows FUN! :)

    Minus the torn seat, the pic of the car looks good. If you where only 4 years earlier, I had seats exactly like those for sale! Unfortunately they now live in a minivan in Tennessee.
    :(

    The R53's are aging, and things like that are becoming common. You can have them reupholstered or change the seats out completely to newer MINI seats or something else if you like. Just remember to leave the key out when you have the seats unplugged, your airbag light will come on and need reset if you dont. ;)

    Poke around the board, there is information about R53's EVERYWHERE! :D
     
  2. Roundeie

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    #20 Roundeie, Mar 8, 2015
    Made a switch at the last minute to this one... ImageUploadedByTapatalk1425857834.684813.jpg
    Headed home now
     
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    #5 Roundeie, Mar 7, 2015

    We still have our X3 3.0i and I'm restoring this too... ImageUploadedByTapatalk1425754580.066632.jpg
     
  5. CHKMINI

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    #6 CHKMINI, Mar 7, 2015

    2005 is a Gen 1. R53..
     
  6. Savvy

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    #8 Savvy, Mar 7, 2015
    Welcome aboard. And 05 & 06 R53s are the way to go. Provided you don't mind taking care of some maintenance needs.
     
  7. Nathan

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    #10 Nathan, Mar 7, 2015
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    #11 00Mini, Mar 7, 2015
    First generation R53's are rock solid and welcome to Motoring Alliance the only MINI forum you'll ever need !!
     
  9. Dave.0

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    #17 Dave.0, Mar 7, 2015
    Welcome to M\A the FUN MINI site! :Thumbsup:

    Like others have said the 05-06 1st Gen R53 Supercharged is the way to go.
     
  10. Roundeie

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    #22 Roundeie, Mar 8, 2015
    2008 Laser Blue MCS
     
  11. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Mar 7, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.

    That is quite a change. The MINI sure will drive differently.

    Fixed title for you too.
     
  12. minintrigue

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    #3 minintrigue, Mar 7, 2015
    Welcome. There's lots to look out for especially with the earlier gen 2s. And I'm pretty sure that pic is a gen 1
     
  13. Roundeie

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    #4 Roundeie, Mar 7, 2015
    So where is the cutoff? It's a 2005
     
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    #7 Roundeie, Mar 7, 2015
    Thanks
     
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    #9 Roundeie, Mar 7, 2015
    Thanks. Which thread can get me started?
     
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    #12 Roundeie, Mar 7, 2015
    Noted cloth seat has a driver side tear. Are these inexpensive to repair / replace? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1425764081.912082.jpg
     
  17. wmwny

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    #13 wmwny, Mar 7, 2015
    Welcome to M/A! The Generation I series ended with the 2006 supercharged MCS engines. Generation 2 began with the 2007 and the turbo engines with the MCS. The 2005 and the 2006 MCSes are said to be the best MINIs ever made.
     
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    #15 MCS02, Mar 7, 2015
    Welcome to MA!
     
  20. Firebro17

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    #18 Firebro17, Mar 7, 2015
    Hey, great go see another new member join in here! I'm a longtime BMW owner and have acquired a couple different Minis in the last few years. I love my '05 R53 as well as my Classic. After having had seven or eight different Beemers over the past 40 years, my favorite still remains the old '71 2002 I drove for 14 of those years. I'd love to see some pictures of your restoration project! Welcome and enjoy M/A.
     
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