Through and through Brit car enthusiast - Picking up an 07-09 Soon!
 

Hi All!

I'm very excited, I'm going to be getting an 07-09 Cooper S soon. Wanted to say hi and see if there's anything I should know.

A bit of background on me - I'm a huge classic British car enthusiast, and I'm excited that my daily driver will now be one! I own a 1971 Jaguar E Type, a 1966 Triumph TR4A, and half of a 1967 Austin-Healey 3000, so the Mini as a DD is perfect. With that sort of auto interest/ownership, I'm definitely not afraid of working on vehicles. My cars are extremely reliable and I've never broken down, but you gotta know a few things when you own a British classic (or any classic!). :)

I've got a 2001 3 Series as a daily driver right now, and it's just getting a bit tired. It's got 88k on it, it's a 5 speed, but it's nowhere near as fun as a Mini for a daily driver.

I work with a local dealer (they actually rent space from my company) and he's going to be looking for a low mile 07 or like a 30k 2008 or 9. 6 speed of course, silver exterior, and non-nav. S model.

If anyone has any suggestions or things for me to read up on, feel free to post them. I like to know my cars well so I'd love to get started reading up before I even get it. I'm not planning on modifying the car at all, either, just looking for a fun good mpg daily driver.

Look forward to getting to know some fellow Mini enthusiasts. :)

Thanks!!!

Go for the S series, you will love it and fun to drive. Best of luck,