NEW CAR PURCHASE!!!

SVTstang96 · Sep 6, 2014

So after 3 years with my trusty 2000 Ford Focus I have decided to part ways with it. I went out and purchased this to replace it!!!!

Its a 2004 Mini Cooper. It has 54200 miles and is equipped with the sport package, fog lights, panoramic sun roof, power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise control, abs, traction control, 6 airbags, and a 5 speed manual. Best part was I only paid $5000 for it! The car is super fun and sporty to drive but, not like a mustang fun way. More like an italian job/getaway driver kind of way. It only weights 2315 lbs so its very light compared to a normal car. It also gets 30+ mpg highway!

Cpotts13 · Sep 6, 2014

Ooooooooooh I like it . .

SVTstang96 · Sep 6, 2014

I may do a build thread for it. However I don't have much plans for it. I have ordered caps for the roof rack bolts, and am looking for a driver mirror and tail light to replace these ones since they have a crack on them. Otherwise the car is pretty rust free and has no noticeable dents or scratches. Im contemplating putting number on the driver door and hood but I am going to photoshop something first to see what I think.

RichV · Sep 6, 2014

Our Secretary got one and gave me the keys, I flogged it in the Office hood for a couple of miles. Fun little car, but it sure was little.

the5.ohh · Sep 6, 2014

Nice! i'm jelly. I always wanted one ever since I saw the italian job! Shit I might look for one now, wonder how they do in snow

Ferocious · Sep 6, 2014

A friend of mine has a John Cooper Works edition and I kid you not in 5th and 6th gear it kept up with my buddies 46 M3.
Cool little cars, they are.

Orange 94 · Sep 6, 2014

Sweet! Is this the year with the huge dial speedo in the middle? That's the only thing I hate.

My girlfriend badly wants one and I definitely support that! I could have fun with one of those. Especially if she could get a works mini!

I know what you mean about the small manual cars being fun to drive. They're not fast but they're snappy and you can just fire through the gears. Then you look down and it hasn't drank any gas lol. Love my focus for that. Its not super exciting or anything neck break but its fun to rip around in.

SVTstang96 · Sep 6, 2014

the5.ohh said:
Nice! i'm jelly. I always wanted one ever since I saw the italian job! Shit I might look for one now, wonder how they do in snow

They do pretty well in the snow. They are essentially a BMW but front wheel drive. Its light, front wheel drive, relatively small tires, and has traction control and abs.

Ferocious said:
A friend of mine has a John Cooper Works edition and I kid you not in 5th and 6th gear it kept up with my buddies 46 M3.
Cool little cars, they are.

Yeah I wish it was the S version or the JCW one but this is just the standard 1.6l 5 speed. Its not super quick but its pretty zippy.

Orange 94 said:
Sweet! Is this the year with the huge dial speedo in the middle? That's the only thing I hate.

My girlfriend badly wants one and I definitely support that! I could have fun with one of those. Especially if she could get a works mini!

I know what you mean about the small manual cars being fun to drive. They're not fast but they're snappy and you can just fire through the gears. Then you look down and it hasn't drank any gas lol. Love my focus for that. Its not super exciting or anything neck break but its fun to rip around in.

Yes they are, however you can select a digital readout on the one behind the steering wheel if you don't want to look over to the center. There is also a relocation kit that uses the center one for nav/glove box and installs those behind the wheel. Forget the name but i might look into it.

Orange 94 · Sep 6, 2014

SVTstang96 said:
Yes they are, however you can select a digital readout on the one behind the steering wheel if you don't want to look over to the center. There is also a relocation kit that uses the center one for nav/glove box and installs those behind the wheel. Forget the name but i might look into it.

Don't the new ones have it in the proper place? I wonder how hard it would be to fit one of those in?

SVTstang96 · Sep 6, 2014

Orange 94 said:
Don't the new ones have it in the proper place? I wonder how hard it would be to fit one of those in?

I think they do

SVTstang96 · Sep 6, 2014

So I found some cool decals for the car. I changed one up to fit the business. What do you guys think? I know.... advertising a mustang parts place on a mini cooper is a bit weird but i kinda like it.....

edumspeed · Sep 7, 2014

Cool ride. I've rode in a few that a chick I know has had (she sells them) and they're fun. Too small for my taste, but cool. Congrats

white95 · Sep 7, 2014

That's actually a smokin deal, they sell for more with over 100k here..

case in point

http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/cto/4600947912.html

DropTopPony · Sep 7, 2014

They are fun cars to drive and surprisingly have room inside good luck with it.

Turbo?

SVTstang96 · Sep 7, 2014

white95 said:
That's actually a smokin deal, they sell for more with over 100k here..

case in point

http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/cto/4600947912.html

Thats a nice looking car. Gen 2 has a few features that I wish the Gen 1 did like the opening rear sunroof, and nicer seats however the gauges suck on Gen 2's. Oh and the color, from what I have read the blue/white is actually a really desirable color and will usually fetch a few hundred more dollars.

DropTopPony said:
They are fun cars to drive and surprisingly have room inside good luck with it.

Turbo?

Its super fun to drive! Every corner feels like I am in the Italian Job.... Sadly no its just the N/A 1.6L i4 engine...

Tony · Sep 8, 2014

i wish i wasn't a giraffe...i'd be all over a mini cooper. they look so fn cool slammed with deep dish wheels. love 'em

SVTstang96 · Sep 8, 2014

Tony said:
i wish i wasn't a giraffe...i'd be all over a mini cooper. they look so fn cool slammed with deep dish wheels. love 'em

How tall are you? Im 6'2" and 220lbs and I fit just fine. I would say if your over 6'5" you may feel a bit uncomfortable.

Orange 94 · Sep 8, 2014

Tony is 6' yeti"

I think it needs a blower!

SVTstang96 · Sep 8, 2014

Orange 94 said:
Tony is 6' yeti"

I think it needs a blower!

I agree! Actually the Gen1 s-models have a blower on them. I was originally looking at one in the same blue/white exterior with black leather interior that was a S version. However it had 137k miles and was a year older (2003) and he wanted $7900. My plan is to keep the car through the winter and then next spring/summer see whats available out there for the S versions. If all goes to plan I will sell this one for a pretty good profit and then buy one of the s versions and hopefully keep a few $ in my pocket.