R52 Uh-oh! Newbie bought an '05 convertible!
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Uh-oh! Newbie bought an '05 convertible!
Just got back from completing the sale on a 2005 Mini Cooper (base) convertible. Manual transmission, Chilli Red body, black top and interior.
Has 73140 miles on the odometer. Clean Carfax! Sure enjoyed the test drive.
My first Mini!!!
Glenn
P.S.- am bringing it home tomorrrow. will make an effort to post pictures soon!
Has 73140 miles on the odometer. Clean Carfax! Sure enjoyed the test drive.
My first Mini!!!
Glenn
P.S.- am bringing it home tomorrrow. will make an effort to post pictures soon!
Last edited by 53ryder; 04-11-2016 at 05:02 PM.
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One strong suggestion: If it doesn't have one, start a strong search for a wind deflector. Another little item you'll be glad to have is a 'LightInSight' from -
http://www.lightinsight.com/ Way Motor Works also has them in stock.
Welcome to the indescribable world of topless motoring! Truly motoring at its best.
http://www.lightinsight.com/ Way Motor Works also has them in stock.
Welcome to the indescribable world of topless motoring! Truly motoring at its best.
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It was, we learned, featured in an episode of Diners, Drive-ins & Dives and well worth the hunt.
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Congrats, fellow R52 MCC owner myself. Top down motoring is the best.
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Tip: The top it prone to wear when it's folded. The main wear spots are just above the rear of the drivers and passengers windows and on the seam at the back corners where the back fabric and side fabric overlaps and is sewn together. If you use the top a lot, that'll be the first place it wears. What I do is I have some black felt that is folded over and makes a rectangle roughly 4" x 5". Just before the top goes full down, I slip these pieces of felt in on both sides to keep the two described areas from rubbing directly. Through the years it's made a huge difference in keeping the wear to a minimum.
Also, the very best cleaner and protectant is made by RaggTopp. Accept no others. The top fabric producer for the vast majority of convertibles made in the world recommends RaggTopp. Buy from Amazon for the best deal and clean and treat twice a year.
Enjoy!
Also, the very best cleaner and protectant is made by RaggTopp. Accept no others. The top fabric producer for the vast majority of convertibles made in the world recommends RaggTopp. Buy from Amazon for the best deal and clean and treat twice a year.
Enjoy!
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