R50/53 Dear MINI world..

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May 29, 2007 | 12:31 PM

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bamatt

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From: Overthemountain, AL

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Originally Posted by EDM

and which gearing is more sporty, i here that 05-06's are "better for daily drivers" and 02-04 is a more " spirited drive according to Jeremy1026. is this accurate?

Sorry but until now I have never ever heard anyone say that

You will be fine with an '04, there were just s few improvements beginning with the '05's & the reliability seemed to greatly improve starting in '05 but there are plenty of folks around here with trouble-free 02-04's too