Trying to convince the wife that a Mini is not too small and we can fit a 1 year old in it.

 

Hey peterr, welcome to NAM!

Here's one recent discussion on the topic of kiddies 'n MINIs. Good luck!
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...light=children

 

I was in the same boat as you are. I understood that once you are able to turn the car seat to face frontward, it becomes much easier. So what we decided to do was to use our SUV for the first year or so then the MINI will step in.

good luck-

 

The MINI is plenty big to fit a baby/toddler. It may not be the easiest to get in and out of with a baby/toddler.

It is up to you to decide if it is worth the hassle.

I don't see it fitting the stroller very well?

 

Her big concern is fitting a stroller in the rear.

 

An a valid one, maybe you can fold down one of the seats..

Why don't you do this, take the wife, and the stroller to your local dealer and do a real world test....

 

That's the plan for tomorrow.

 

Then there's always the Clubman...

 

Hiya and Welcome!! LOTS and LOTS of those little MINI peeps here... Tell your wife - no problem...

Donna

 

It passed the test. Now I am trying to figure out which one to get; are there major differences between a 2003 & 2005. Anything I should look out for in a used MCS? Thanks.

 

If you're going to buy used, go for a 2006 since all the kinks have been worked out. (JMHO)

 

+1

 

I am bummed to hear that. I have found some great 05's and excellent prices. Anything I should look out for?

 

Pete-
Try the first generation MINI (R53) forums here and ask that same specific question. Someone will be able to guide you as to what to look for and what to stay away from....

 

If you can find a clean low mileage 05, you should be good. From what I have read and what people tell me the 05/06 model years are great, MC or MCS if you want the supercharger.

You will get lots of fine driving miles out of a good 05.

Good luck and let us know what you buy or if you decide to go with a new 07.

 

Got one!

05 blue MCS with every option. Hopefully picking it up today.

 

SWEET! pete, you are a man of action..