Alright, I'll announce myself.

Howdy, Fellas. Newbie here. First post. 1 week into (2003 BRG non-S) ownership and FULL of questions.

First question: a 2003 MINI glovebox doesn't lock, does it?

-Eff

 

The convertible has a locking glovebox. You can source one from a junkyard (no key though) or buy one from MINI.

My turn for questions, why?

 

Sorry, I should have explained. Three letters: N, Y, C.

Sometimes it nice to leave the windows down when you leave your car briefly to photograph someone being mugged. Ya know, without having to worry about your sunglasses getting lifted.

-Eff

PS I have to say it is a bit odd. I've never owned a car that had a glovebox I couldn't lock.

 

Next question: what's the deal with the button that clicks when you "floor" the throttle (on a CVT).

It appears to kickdown a gear. Maybe? Do I need to keep it "clicked down" or just click and release and modulate with throttle. Can't find much reference to it in the owner's manual.

Oh, car of confusion...

-Eff