I have an R53 that was manufactured in July of '04. I know that the latter version of the R53 had some facelifts and upgrades. Is there anything I should particularly keep an eye on in my MINI? I purchased it used at 81K miles.

 

this give great detail to the changes in the 1st Gen MINIs:

http://www.motoringfile.com/mini-r50r53-buyers-guide/

 

I remember reading this before I bought the car but forgot the bookmark the link, thanks for sending me it!

 

no worries. It's chalk full of great info!