Found a 2006 R53 S with 32k miles on it. Coming home tomorrow.

Tips for my first weekend with it (besides drive it like Steve McQueen)?

Non-obvious maintenance items to check up on?

Seems to be in really good shape other than one item - the driver side bonnet strip is black. In the middle of it, there's about a quarter sized white spot where the black has worn off. Can't imagine what that's about - hints, tips?

 

Check out the buyers guide. A bit late, but it will tell you what to look for.

As for the stripe, likely got some crud on it and worked a *little* too hard to get it off. Might be able to mitigate with a sharpie, short of getting a new set.

Congrats, and welcome to NAM!

 

Yeah, I tried the Sharpie touch-up for some tiny road wear / rock chips in my black stripes. Was better than nothing, but didn't come close to matching. Ultimately just peeled them off.

Stripe kits are cheap (and varying degrees of quality) on the 'bay and simple to R&R. I'd opt for a new set, seeing as the car is in such fine shape otherwise.

 

congrats, you'll love it

 

Holy crap do I love it! Should've bought a mini years ago.

 

Hell yeah that's what we like to hear!!!! Happy motoring Nigel!