My new Ride

Posted by Steve on October 28, 2011 Leave a comment (1) Go to comments

We have been toying with the idea of buying a new car, but not a car of necessity, a fun car to take on quick trips.

Well after much research and hemming and hawing, here is the new toy:

It’s super nice and fully loaded. We got a great price on it and I am very happy.

Here are the stats on the internals:

Exterior

Fully automatic electro-hydraulic black convertible softtop-inc: stepless sliding-roof function, remote open/close feature, easy-load function
Front apron w/enlarged cooling air inlet
Body-color air inlet integrated into engine compartment lid
Body-color sport bumpers
Chrome-plated side air inlets
Black exterior trim-inc: side sills, bumper edges, wheel housing
Integrated mudguards
Chrome bezels-inc: rear lights, headlights
Chrome-plated window trim
Body-color grille
Integrated low/high beam auto-leveling headlights w/follow-me-home function
Rear center fog light
Body-color pwr mirrors
Heat insulated green glass
Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers
Tailgate w/low loading sill
Chrome-plated door handles
Anti-corrosion protection system-inc: partial galvanization, phosphate treatment & cathodic dip bath, cavity sealing underfloor protection
The features and options listed are for the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible 2dr Convertible S and may not apply to this specific vehicle.

Interior

Leatherette front sport bucket seats-inc: manual seat adjustment, fore/aft adjustment, driver seat height adjustment, backrest rake, seatback easy-entry, manually adjustable headrests
50/50 split-folding rear seat w/fixed headrests integrated into roll-over bar
Center console-inc: (2) front & (1) rear cupholders, central locking switch, switches for pwr windows
Driver-side storage compartment underneath steering column
Brushed stainless-steel door sills
Sports leather-wrapped steering wheel w/column height adjustment
Aluminum alloy driver footrest & pedals
Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, outside temp gauge, speedometer, LCD odometer/tripmeter, fuel/engine temp gauge, warning lights
Service interval indicator
Check control vehicle monitor with pictogram display
Bezels around instrumentation
Flat tire monitor
Pwr front windows-inc: open/close feature, automatic window lowering when door is opened
Remote keyless entry-inc: central locking open/close, tailgate unlock feature, open softtop
Central locking system-inc: open/close feature, softtop open, convenient open, tailgate/fuel filler cap release
Pre-wiring for alarm system
Engine immobilizer
Air conditioning-inc: pollen micro-filter, air recirculation button
Rear window defogger
AM/FM stereo w/CD player
Pre-wiring for CD changer
Digital clock
Lockable climate controlled glove box
Smokers pkg
Storage compartments in front door trim panels
Alloy patina interior surface
Mechanical anti-dazzle rearview mirror
Front sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
Side sun visor
Lighting-inc: map/reading, front footwell, theater dimming, luggage compartmen
Leather-wrapped shift knob
12V auxiliary pwr outlet in luggage compartment
The features and options listed are for the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible 2dr Convertible S and may not apply to this specific vehicle.

Mechanical

1.6L supercharged SOHC 16-valve 4-cyl engine
6-speed manual Getrag transmission
Drive-by-wire electronic throttle control
Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC)
Front wheel drive
55 amp/hr battery in luggage compartment w/safety terminal clamp
105-amp alternator
MacPherson front sport suspension w/single-joint spring-strut front axle
Multi-link rear sport suspension w/multiple-control-arm rear axle
Front/rear anti-roll bars
P195/55VR16 all-season run-flat tires
16” x 6.5” 7-fin spoke alloy wheels
Electro-hydraulic pwr steering
Ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) control
Rear park distance control
Corner brake control (CBC)
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
13.2 gallon fuel tank
Body-color fuel filler cap
Twin-pipe exhaust system-inc: intermediate silencer, (2) rear silencers, chrome covers
Steel car jack
The features and options listed are for the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible 2dr Convertible S and may not apply to this specific vehicle.

Safety

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Corner brake control (CBC)
Driver/front passenger airbags w/sensor to prevent unnecessary deployment of passenger airbag
Driver/front passenger side-curtain airbags
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
Front/rear automatic seatbelts w/front pyrotechnic belt buckle tensioners
Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC)
Side-impact door beams
ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages
Crash sensor (fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights, interior lights-on, doors unlock)
Front/rear crumple zones
Roll-over protection system
Twin horns