Got a few things.

I had written earlier about my stereo being all staticy and crappy even when the CD was going. It was suggested that it was the amp, but it's not. It's either speaker wire from behind the stereo, or the stereo itself has gone kaput. I don't want to buy a new stereo because I like the look of the factory, but before I even consider that, I want to get behind it and look at the speaker wire. I have found the little hidden door underneath it that leads to a bunch of wires, but it doesn't help me get to the stereo.
Question 1: Can someone instruct me on how to get behind it without damage. I've looked online, but none of the stereos look like mine, exactly. I have the H/K system, if that matters.

Question 2: If I do have to replace the stereo, does anyone have any suggestions for decent stereos to go in, that don't look dopey? If you have put in an aftermarket stereo, what does it look like and how do you like it?

Question 3: Are all minis equipped with a factory alarm? My car locks and unlocks via the key, btu I don't know if I've got an alarm. My Dealer didn't have any information either. How do I find this information out without breaking my window?

Statement: To all those folks that told me my Zabimaru would suck in the snow, they can suck it. My little car kicks *** in the snow! Can't wait for summer!

Thanks in advance for all your answers. This forum is sometimes hard to navigate, and I haven't had a lot of luck with direct answers on other forums. I get a lot of nonsense.