[Mk1Capri]

I have a MK1 Fiesta, but not road worthy yet. I owned a 2003 Mini Cooper S from November 25, 2002 to September 8, 2005. Great car, fun car, but they did have quirks. The dash layout was fun when new, but at some point you want a proper (modern) dash layout. Seats-fantastic! I had the two tone leather blue and black, plus seats accomodate someone up to 6'7" so I had an inch to spare. All that molding around the wheel wells rocker panels, too much. Would have preferred molding to be painted. Only 1 dealer in Michigan and it was 35 miles away and no loaner cars given, makes things difficult when it's a daily driver. The Mini made me spend money. I had to have a clear bra, different tail lights, stubby antenna, Union Jack mirror covers and valve stem caps, gear shift boot and shifter to match seats, 2 sets of floor mats, glove box organizer, package tray saddle bag, 3 sets of wheels, steel skid plate, changed the grill twice. Ford needed Mini to pave the way for quality small cars, for that, thank you Mini. Even if I were interested in a new Mini I couldn't get it (same model and equipment that I had), they priced me out of the market.