Okay, a few years late but I bought my first mini the other day. Been wanting one for years - cost was / is kinda scary for an ol redneck. Praying the car fits my comfort needs for driving. Bad knees from being jumping to many planes while in the army 30+ years ago. Its a pain to crawn down into my fiance's car (Mitz Eclpise) and a of effort to climb into the old farm PU (f-150 4x4). So far seems like a great fit. Decided to buy a used 2013 base hardtop for now. Figure if I like it enough trade it in a new one in a few years or sell it and not lose to much at this point in its life. Not my favorite color (red) as this one is ice blue, But the price was right at this point in my life.

Any suggestions of any kind would be a great help.

 

Welcome to MINI Cooper Forums! Congratulations on your purcahse. Post up some pictures of your R56 for us when you can. Just be sure to keep up on the maintenance and fix things when they need to be fixed.

 

Hello and welcome to the forum! Thanks for joining us and congrats on your Mini. Share with us few pictures when you can. There are lots of great choices for parts, service and many owners willing to help you. If you ever have any questions, there's definitely a great team of owners and vendors that are happy to help.