I bought an 05 R53s black on black with sunroof. I just love this little car. She has 85k on the guages. I have found the normal problems.

The mushroomed strut towers.
Clunk from the front.
Strut tower on drivers side busted.
Rear swaybar bushings shot.

So I have all new parts comming in. Powerflex all around. Plus going to do a service on trans.
I have some work ahead. However I have all the tools required to do the repairs.
Look forward to anyones inputs.

John

 

Welcome to the NAMily, and congrats on the new mini. Post some pics when you get a chance.