I picked up a red R53 during lunch on Thursday. When I got back to my office I saw a R56 has popped up for 2K with clear title and 118K miles. Needless to say, I grabbed it up also. It's got a valve cover leak along with a lot of cosmetic issues, but I should have it whipped into shape in a month or two.

Here's my current Mini stable.

 

VERY nice !!!!!!

I know whats is like..we have 2........if I had more room.......I would have at least 1 or 2 more !!!

Its addicting !!!!! But....FUN !!!!!!

Congrats on great deal and collection !!!!

 

Dang man. Good deal on the r56.

I know how it goes with vehicles, there's 7 different vehicle in my driveway and another 10 at my barn....

 

Yes! You are a confirmed addict!
I myself am not

 

You've got a major problem, OP. No cabrio in the lineup. Wayne on the other hand has things well in order.
Topless motoring is, after all, motoring at it's best.

 

There is nothing better than an open top except when you are stopped at a light and there are a bunch of seagulls overhead.

 

Especially with a v8 and stick shift!

 

Hoarders don't fix and sell, so you are off the hook on that.

 

So what if all I have done iso fix and not sell??

 

It's not a problem, MINIs are like Rabbits the just multiply.

 

Thanks for all the responses, I really appreciate the support.

In the past I've only picked up Mini's to get me through the winter. I would buy one or two as project cars and drive them during the cold months. However, the wifey and I have grown to really enjoy them, especially since we've now experienced one that's decently modded.

I think I'm going to sell the grey one (it's stock and auto), and keep the modded one's (6-speeds). My wife can't drive a standard, but I guess it's time to learn if she wants to have fun.

Anyway, my red '06 MCS has a pulley, CAI, exhaust, and lowering springs, and the yellow '07 MCS has CAI, charge pipe, and hot pipe. I don't know if either are tuned.

I'm tempted to strip the R56 and make it a track car. Naah, too much work.

 

Haha...cool...I've got two myself...both Salt and Pepper, both 2006 models...one is a base with CVT the other (most recent) is a 2006 MCS with 6spd manual.

 

That's the spirit!