Why I Love the 2005 MINI Cooper S (AND YOU MIGHT TOO)

[@breezeman120]

Dude the Mini website back in the early 2000s was the coolest website i'd ever been to. The mini flash game where you run and jump into a convertible lives in my head rent free.

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Haha. That sounds amazing. I never knew that. I’m not surprised though, their marketing and branding with these MINIs was the best. Even the little booklets and material that came with the cars were so clever.

[@skatetown100]

I just got a R55 Clubman .. and I love this thing! These cars are truly special.

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Indeed! Clubmans are cool. Enjoy!

[@RideTheLifeQc]

Fwds are really underrated, people cant admit they can be great

[@ian.turnbull]

You've done a great job summarizing what makes the R53 such a good driver's car! I had a 2004 Cooper S JCW. The smiles per dollar of that car could not be beat. I've since moved on the noticeably less fun but slightly larger and more practical Honda Fit.

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Thank you! Smiles per dollar is a great way to put it. They got a lot of things right with these. Thankfully your Honda Fit does have some pep and fun to it!

[@jeanlephunk]

Keep it the way it looks bro looks so cool!

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Thank you!

[@driftking7633]

i thought the car wizard bought a mini i was like what

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Someone said the same thing on one of my 4Runner videos 😂

[@EffsStyleEmporium]

Really enjoyed this. Thanks, Brother.

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Thanks for the nice comment! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@keiserious]

That vibration definitely coming from engine mounts, maybe previous owner installed aftermarket ones.

[@starrdogchamp1]

I had a 2003 R53. now I have a 2008 R53 JCW. quick little car and fun to drive even when driving slow. its an inexpensive car that gives you 30 to 40k dollar driving reward. I don't find mine to rattle. only when its cold and not much. now pot holes no matter how small feels like a big bump!!!! my car has 108k at the moment. its a toy for me. I bought it for 6k with 97k miles

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

That’s a good deal. Pot holes are BRUTAL though. Lol. You’re right about that 30k-40k driving reward. That’s how it feels.

[@hermesjuan]

Cool video, looking to buy one as well. Hopefully is in good condition 🙏

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Nice! Thanks man. One thing I’ve noticed is that these seem to be in great condition ($6,000+) or really beat to death (less than $3,500). There doesn’t seem to be an in between. Good luck with the search!

[@RodriguezTaylor-l9r]

Do a review on the F56 2014-2018.

[@johnpeace23]

The R53 doesn't have a French engine, the newer R56 has, it has a very temperamental and unreliable N14 peugeot turbo engine! I put a deposit on one and changed my mind about it and got a R53 instead! So the R53 has a chrysler/BMW motor made in Brazil!

[@mannyc8982]

I got a 2006 with 86k last summer. Absolutely love the car! What suspension does the car have installed? And what wheel specs is that?

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Nice! Low miles and a good year. It’s on BC Racing coilovers with Enkei RPF-1 15x8-28 with Falken 225-45-15.

[@RideTheLifeQc]

Steering feel is good ? Thanks !

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Steering seems heavy for the car, but it’s tight and responsive.