Have been lurking here for a few weeks trying to educate myself on the Mini and finally pulled the trigger. I flew to Albuqurque to pick up a 2005 Mini Cooper S convertible. The previous owner took immaculate care of the vehicle and I was pleasanlty suprised considering the car is 7 years old (with only 40,000 miles). A six hour drive later and I was home. A full detail, wash and wax and it looks better than ever. I am excited to have the car and look forward to learning more here on the forum.