1st Gen R52 Cooper Convertible Most liked posts in thread: Video: 1st Gen Convertible a Modern Collectible?

  1. Dave.0

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    #8 Dave.0, Jun 2, 2013
    Hummm a Gen 1 now a classic. :Thumbsup:
     
  2. Jason Montague

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    #9 Jason Montague, Jun 2, 2013
    :lol::lol: HEY! EVERYBODY!!! DaveO. is driving an antique!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol::lol::lol:

    Jason
     
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    #10 jiminni, Jun 2, 2013
    Collectible.....that would be nice......it seems the one we just picked up is already kinda rare....full JCW :Thumbsup:
     
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    #2 BlimeyCabrio, May 31, 2013
    Well of course it is, silly goose.
     
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    #3 ke4sfq, May 31, 2013
    Awesome!! Glad I bought an '08 R52 now more than ever!!
     
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    #5 Friskie, May 31, 2013
    Reason #13 for keeping my li'l guy in top condition -a few rock chips notwithstanding.
     
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    #6 MCS02, Jun 1, 2013
    It almost makes me want to go topless. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #4 Motoring Magic, May 31, 2013
    we have one for sale

    As usual, Motoring Magic has the right stuff-I do not have the photos ready for an ad yet, NEXT WEEK FOR SURE-- but we have an 06 MCSC Chili Red, Black leatherette, pretty well loaded, AUTOMATIC, 10,940 YES TEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY GARAGE KEPT MILES-not one stone chip!

    GONNA BE HIGH KBB ABOUT 18,250 OR SO
     
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    #7 davavd, Jun 2, 2013
    Mine is an '06, but otherwise, looks just like that :D. After 7 years, I'm still as happy as he thinks I should be.
     
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    #11 David_T, Jun 30, 2013
    We've only had "the minion" ('08 S ragtop) for about a week, but I have to agree with the review above.

    Pardon the hijack, but the front license plate assembly on the car in the video is the tastiest solution I've seen yet. Anyone know where I could get one?

    TIA
     
  11. Dave.0

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    #12 Dave.0, Jun 30, 2013

    It came with every car for those states that require a silly front plate.

    Try asking a dealership.
     
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    #13 Nathan, Jun 30, 2013
    Thats the OEM bit with a frame added.

    I have 2 of them here. you are welcome to one if desired. Warning, it does require holes to be drilled in the bumper cover. There are better solutions out there that require holes.
     
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    #14 David_T, Jun 30, 2013
    Thanks for the offer, Nathan. I'm open to suggestion. My car doesn't have any kind of hatch cover over the tow hook (if there is one under there).
     
  14. Dave.0

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    #15 Dave.0, Jun 30, 2013
    All 2nd Gen owners should watch that video and see why 1st gen owners are so loyal to the SC MINI.
     
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    #16 Firebro17, Jun 30, 2013
    Aaahh, no.