I love cars. I am now the owner of a ‘cherished’ 2004 Mini Cooper, and am in the process of making it my own…
My car is my sanctuary.

Style

Exterior: ‘Pure Silver’ metallic with chrome trim, black roof and mirrors, rear roof spoiler, chrome shark fin side vents, personalised registration plates in black Mini-branded holders.
Interior: ‘Kaleido’ black cloth and leather interior with anthracite trim, leather steering wheel and gear knob.
To do (maybe): Monochrome ‘Black Jack’ roof vinyls, black bonnet stripes.

Technical

Body: 3-door hatchback, R50, 3626 x 1925 x 1408mm, 1150Kg.
Engine: Petrol, 1598cc, multi-point injection, 16 valves, 115 BHP, 149Nm torque, 0-60 in 8.9 seconds, top speed 124mph, Euro III.
Transmission: 5-speed manual gearbox.
Costs: Insurance group 8, tax band G (165g/km), 42MPG.

Features

Multi-function steering wheel with audio controls and cruise control.
Rain-sensor windscreen wipers, heated front windscreen, electric windows.
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror, electric wing mirrors.
Both front seats fully adjustable, nets on seat-rears.
Manual air conditioning, on-board computer and rev counter.
Immobiliser, ABS, EBD, CBC and PAS.

Entertainment

Head unit: Kenwood W7544U with iPod Nano (8Gb).
To do: Add Kenwood Bluetooth module

Wheels & Tyres

5 spoke ‘5-star’ alloys, 195/55 R16, Goodyear Eagle & Excellence Run-Flat tyres.

Lighting & Bulbs

Exterior: Philips Blue Vision bulbs (headlights, sidelights), Osram Nightbreaker bulbs (main beams), Philips Silver Vision bulbs (front indicators), clear lenses with orange bulbs (side repeaters), front and rear fog lights.
Interior: Orange footwell lights, Blue-white LED reading lights, colour-changing plug-in cabin LED light.
To do: LED side repeater bulbs, upgrade interior light.