Wizzer's World

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

Featured Equipment

• Power convertible roof
• 6 Speakers
• AM/FM radio
• AM/FM Stereo w/CD Player
• CD player
• MP3 decoder
• Radio data system
• Air conditioning
• Automatic Air Conditioning
• Rear window defroster
• Power steering
• Power windows
• Remote keyless entry
• Four wheel independent suspension
• Speed-sensing steering
• Traction control
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• ABS brakes
• Dual front impact airbags
• Dual front side impact airbags
• Front anti-roll bar
• Integrated roll-over protection
• Low tire pressure warning
• Occupant sensing airbag
• Rear anti-roll bar
• Reverse sensing system
• Auto Headlights
• Delay-off headlights
• Driving Lamps
• Front Fog Lamps
• Cruise Control
• Black Bonnet Stripes
• Bumpers: body-color
• Power door mirrors
• Driver door bin
• Driver vanity mirror
• Front Cupholders
• Front reading lights
• Illuminated entry
• Leather Shift Knob
• Multifunction Steering Wheel Controls
• On-Board Computer
• Outside temperature display
• Passenger vanity mirror
• Sport steering wheel
• Tachometer
• Tilt steering wheel
• Center Arm Rest
• Front Bucket Seats
• Leather Seat Upholstery
• Split folding rear seat
• Sport Seats
• Passenger door bin
• Alloy wheels
• Glass rear window
• Speed-Sensitive Wipers
• Variably intermittent wipers