Hello all. I have been driving my wife's MCSa on and off for the last 5 years and always enjoyed it - even with the automatic. I sold my vehicle and am now in the market to buy one of my own (in manual of course).

I am ready to absorb information regarding these great cars.

 

Nice! What year are you thinking of getting?

 

I want an '05 or '06. I don't like the R56, and I like the updates the 05 has over the early years.

 

Good choice. I have an 04 R53, I love it but I wish I had the 05 headlights on it. It's all good though.

 

The 05 projector HID lights do look a bit better, but light output should be near the same and seeing the road is what is the most important thing anyway.

 

Welcome to Mini Cooper Forums !

 

Yes that's true. I'm going to drive it til the wheels fall off then i'm going to try and talk my wife into getting a GP. Only a 2 seater but we'll see. HAHA! Peace out!

 

Well I bought a 2005 R53 today. I will post photos soon. I am enjoying every minute so far!

 

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