My new Mini
Here it is, my shiny new Mini. Well, it’s not exactly new - it’s a June 2004 model, but it’s done just 15,000 miles (and just 5,000 of those with the Works kit) and is absolutely immaculate and drives like a brand new car
It’s just pre-facelift, so it’s got (in my view) the best combination of the pre- and post-facelift specification - it’s still got a roof clock, but has the updated onboard computer, etc.
Specification:
- Mini Cooper S with John Cooper Works Tuning Kit, 210 bhp
- Liquid Yellow, black roof and mirrors
- Chili Pack - usual Cooper S goodies of air con, half leather, three spoke steering wheel, Xenon headlights, etc
- 17″ S-spoke alloys - to be replaced by my R99s, probably refurbished in black or anthracite
- Works front brakes
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
- BOOST Mini Disc player - to be replaced by 2005 BOOST CD Player
- 6 CD Changer - to be replaced by ice>Link Plus iPod kit
- Harman Kardon upgraded stereo system
- Clear rear light clusters - to be replaced by original red/orange clusters
Apart from the bits I’ve said will be replaced in the list above, I’ll probably also fit a facelift smooth chrome grille surround, and the under-dash storage tray. Longer term I might look at painting the dash in piano black (perhaps with yellow uprights) and acquiring a set of facelift xenon headlights.
But for now, I’m happy to drive it and enjoy the wailing supercharger






Monday, July 9th 2007 at 10:18am
okay it is beautiful but its still not a Landie!!!
Monday, November 26th 2007 at 9:15pm
<p>Hi martin, I am the proud owner of a liquid yellow cooper convertible. I took possession on Sat pm & love him to bits. I have been looking at you site & thanks for the paint codes as I want to keep some by in case of the odd scratch. Could you tell me whether my 2005 mini is 1st or 2nd generation??? Thanks</p>
Monday, November 26th 2007 at 11:38pm
Hi Jacki - your Mini will be a 1st Generation as the 2nd Generation convertible is not due out until next year at the earliest.
The paint code for your LY Cooper is 902
Tuesday, November 25th 2008 at 5:58pm
I’m a yank living in California. I have had 2 MINIs both “S’”. ‘02 PS/BLK and ‘04 CR/BLK. So what is a “Landie”?