Opinions on 2005 R53 MCS options
Discussion
Hi All,
I'm looking to get a late (2005?) R53 MCS in the low to mid £4000's. It'll be a second car doing low miles in London with the odd commute to Bucks thrown in to give it a run.
I'd more likely use a dealer for a bit more peace of mind but if the right private one came up I'd go for that.
I've been reading various buyer's guides and reading various threads and now looking for a bit of feedback on various options/specs. In summary, though, I think my ideal car would have a Chilli Pack and a Winter Pack.
Anyway the options I am look for include;
- Pano roof (yes I know they go wrong but I really like glass up there)
- Xenons (I like to see where I'm going)
- Harmon Kardon (like my tunes)
I'm not that bothered by full leather but some people seem to advise it for resale - thoughts?
Do any of them have climate? Not that bothered but all the listings just mention a/c. Not a show stopper, just interested.
One or two seem to come with auto dipping mirrors, auto wipers and heated screen - is this part of the winter pack? (along with heated seats?)
If I want to ditch the run flats do they all come with a space saver?
The OH wants the bonnet stripes and spots - are these cheap to retro fit? I'm assuming you can get non-OEM equivalents for that sort of thing?
Thanks in advance
Edit; also fancy an armrest and factory nav - I know the latter will be a bit rubbish but 99% of the time I find it easier than faffing about with phones and cables and so on.
I'm looking to get a late (2005?) R53 MCS in the low to mid £4000's. It'll be a second car doing low miles in London with the odd commute to Bucks thrown in to give it a run.
I'd more likely use a dealer for a bit more peace of mind but if the right private one came up I'd go for that.
I've been reading various buyer's guides and reading various threads and now looking for a bit of feedback on various options/specs. In summary, though, I think my ideal car would have a Chilli Pack and a Winter Pack.
Anyway the options I am look for include;
- Pano roof (yes I know they go wrong but I really like glass up there)
- Xenons (I like to see where I'm going)
- Harmon Kardon (like my tunes)
I'm not that bothered by full leather but some people seem to advise it for resale - thoughts?
Do any of them have climate? Not that bothered but all the listings just mention a/c. Not a show stopper, just interested.
One or two seem to come with auto dipping mirrors, auto wipers and heated screen - is this part of the winter pack? (along with heated seats?)
If I want to ditch the run flats do they all come with a space saver?
The OH wants the bonnet stripes and spots - are these cheap to retro fit? I'm assuming you can get non-OEM equivalents for that sort of thing?
Thanks in advance
Edit; also fancy an armrest and factory nav - I know the latter will be a bit rubbish but 99% of the time I find it easier than faffing about with phones and cables and so on.
Edited by AC43 on Sunday 5th April 09:31
Update; I sat in the back of a neighbour's Cooper with a pano roof the and really liked the effect. I also found that I could easily sit behind myself which means it'll be fine for kids on the school run.
Older and/or leggy ones seem to be at the £3k mark.
£4k -£4.5k seems to get a 55 plate with reasonable miles and decent spec
I've seen one of those advertised with HK and heated screens. Will try to see it this week, work permitting.
If not I'm sure plenty more will be along shortly.
Older and/or leggy ones seem to be at the £3k mark.
£4k -£4.5k seems to get a 55 plate with reasonable miles and decent spec
I've seen one of those advertised with HK and heated screens. Will try to see it this week, work permitting.
If not I'm sure plenty more will be along shortly.
Edited by AC43 on Tuesday 14th April 11:29
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