Bought my first Mini last weekend, and wanted to say hi! Thank you all for creating the great knowledge base on NAM. It was crucial in finding just the right car for me - from what year I wanted to what problem spots to look for. Looking forward to joining the conversation.

Year: 2006
Type: S
Color: BRG
Mileage: 97k

Already done:
Mushrooming fixed by Way Motor Works. Great shop.

On the to-do list this weekend:
Oil Change
Transmission fluid change
Wash
Wax and interior detail if I'm feeling particularly ambitious.

Here's the first pic taken of her in the day time on the way back from buying her in VA. So please ignore how dirty she is.

 

Very nice.

 

Was nice meeting you last week. Glad we could help out, let us know what else you need when you're ready.

 

Congrats! Btw the photo doesn't show it to be very dirty, now mine looks like it went mud wrestling.

 

Thanks all!

After changing the oil yesterday, I'm now getting a strange noise when starting the car - a squeal. I found a video on youtube of someone having the same issue. Any ideas on what it is?

 

Welcome to NAM and congratulations! It's really hard to distinguish from that video where the sound is coming from. Does it sound internal or external? Might also try posting up a separate thread in the vehicle specific section for a better response as well.

 

It's coming from the engine bay. Almost like a belt is slipping. I may post my own video in the 1st gen section then.