I think you've made some good points! I just picked one of these up myself
@TheFlyrodder683 күн бұрын
Nicely done. That car needs a full manual!
@maryannarepКүн бұрын
I agree. I've always driven a manual transmission. Mini told me they don't make them anymore.
@nelisvanwieren95085 күн бұрын
No these cars had the B18 engine as far as I know with sport suspension and a sport exhaust system. It had either 15'' Remotec Aluline or 16'' Remotec AMG Wheels. And AMG badging of course
@SpinningLocusts7 күн бұрын
the 159 is just so timeless and surprisingly reliable. my 2.2 JTS is well over a quarter million km's, and it still purrs like new!
@zwieback19887 күн бұрын
Just bought as replacement for my Audi S3. Steering wheel is exactly the same 😅 one thing though is missing: The exaust in the audi (flap exaust) was way nicer.
@pAwaN000078 күн бұрын
I love the design of this car tbh as well the modifications , what would be on road price of 2022 model in 2024 ??
@janpc9 күн бұрын
Hi, I have had an S430 for 3 years and have had some maintenance done, but that happens with every car, I do everything myself.
@LegendV1218 күн бұрын
Great video 👍🏻
@SNASH12619 күн бұрын
I have a 2000 it's gorgeous. I don't drive it much. I just love knowing I have it. My dream car for many years ❤
@Nedjones90120 күн бұрын
I hate it when car reviewers slate an older car about the infotainment system… ofcourse it’s going to be dated. Such stupid thing to slate. Obviously back in its day it was good. I have this car & in my opinion it’s pretty good despite its time. Ofcourse it won’t be as good as new cars but it’s An older car so that’s inevitable!!
@abriatus11 күн бұрын
The thing is that it was already dated in 2015 (when this car was built). It makes sense, given that it is essentially a 2007 car underneath, but it's still something that you've got to mention if you're going to review a car.
@MissionForward322 күн бұрын
I currently drive an '04 R53 S with 26K miles on it. I bought it 21 months ago with 15K months. I've put 11k flawless miles on it commuting between Chicago and Knoxville. I love the car despite, to the vlogger's chagrin, mine has a big speedo in the center dash. But if your going to look at this iteration of Mini in a historical context, the big speedometer in the middle is classical Mini. I am planning on trading my 2004 Electric Blue R53 for a 2013 R57 JCW Mini convertible unless a serious buyer emerges very quickly. The car is in excellent condition and drives like new. Yours for $7500. It could use new shoes. Thx.
@homersrevenge369127 күн бұрын
Those that say they are boring don’t own one 😉
@bk_nreynolds327828 күн бұрын
As a yank I cannot tell you how bad I want one of these. It’s genuinely one of the most attractive automotive designs I’ve ever seen.
@haramaschabrasir8662Ай бұрын
I recently bought a W211 E500 with full E63 AMG bodykit. It's the same thing, why would you create a sheep in wolf's clothing? I don't understand it either but the car was cheap and runs on LPG so I took it.
@dickiegreenleaf750Ай бұрын
How do you expect anyone to sit in the back. What is the point of having seats? I’m confused.
@rawamothoa9935Ай бұрын
…..this here is not a consumers car it takes an aficionado to appreciate this beauty….❤️❤️🔥🔥
@scottk229Ай бұрын
Love your video, I live in Canada and own a 88 c4 corvette. I'm tired of hearing about the plastic interior. These corvettes went up against the Ferrari, Porsche etc and beat them in there day. Got to the point they were not allowed on the same race track because they were making them look bad. So the reason the Corvette could beat or hold there own and cost a fraction of what the others did or do today, is because of the cheap interior. So if you cant afford a Ferrari but want the same thrill. You can get a Corvette
@Ggb129Ай бұрын
The problem is the first buyer in the US is an old fart who’s worked his ass off his whole life and wants something nice. So they get an automatic transmission and drive it to church and car meets. Then when they’re cheap I can’t find a good one with a 6 speed :D
@kingmiller1982Ай бұрын
You're right, it's not a 911 GT3, it's better.
@johnlundy536Ай бұрын
Good running and good looking car I have a black one
@mikeshem7665Ай бұрын
Awesome video brother, I just purchased a 04 mini Cooper s r53. Can't wait to restore it to its factory look.
@MissionForward322 күн бұрын
Ya shoulda bought mine. One very small dent and needs tires. 26016 original miles. Two tone heated leather seats. Immaculate interior. 26016 original miles. $7500.
@jonhamlerАй бұрын
Great video! It has increased my want for an E63 wagon to an incredible level
@SargentandGreenLeafАй бұрын
Get one, do it now, but save 3 grand extra to do rubber repairs. The rubber on these things is 20-25 years old, it's nearly doneski if not doneski already. The harmonic balancer has rubber, the weather stripping rubber, and the tires most likely as well, without the tires you may get off with a 2200 rubber repair for the balancer and weather stripping. If you need a windshield rubber yer fked, that's expensive and no one wants to do it because you have to drill a hole or some shit to replace
@SargentandGreenLeafАй бұрын
Buy an 02-04, they have most improvements and least problems. Don't buy if it has magnetic ride suspension Dont buy if there's any check engine light When you test drive make sure the engine gets up to operating temperature oil 160 degrees, takes 10-15 mins of driving, that will reveal any other problems
@urosvukov4948Ай бұрын
One of best cars of the modern era
@MrJunior82006Ай бұрын
This is an amazing performance bargain. I just bought my mom and step dad’s 97 C5 with only 54k miles for just $10k!! I upgraded the wheels, tires, shocks, put in a touch screen with Apple car play to make it a little more modern and I still only have about $13k in it total. And it is still FAST even after 27 years!!
@brad5150ableАй бұрын
I have a 1995 OM606 diesel. 250,000, still drives like brand new. 700 miles to a tank for the highway. Keep up with the maintenance!! It will last decades!!!
@MyLittleHecarimАй бұрын
Got picked up a r53 and have loved every minute of it
@119heathАй бұрын
The first production of the c5 was actually 1997.
@abriatusАй бұрын
1997 model year, built in 1996
@119heathАй бұрын
@@abriatus the c5 vette was produced from 1997 to 2004.
@tm555552 ай бұрын
Great video. Worth noting the Maserati engine is a cross plane crank compared to a Ferrari flat plane crank. The sounds are totally different. I prefer the Maserati noise.
@bhuvstechworld97435 күн бұрын
Plus a research in 2008 proved that the sound of this maserati engine increases seductively
@thomasrichards6462 ай бұрын
For fuck sake people buy alfas!!!!!!
@RT-mm8rq2 ай бұрын
Glad to see thst you were able to find a C5 with a manual transmission. Not dissing automatics but the manual transmission is just plain fun when rowing through the gears on curvy roads. While old for todays standards it still accounts well for itself on the track.
@domenicdesantis98472 ай бұрын
Hello, this was one of the BEST videos if not the best on Corvette i have seen on KZread, i am an older Corvette owner and people here don’t understand i was not born old , i purchased my first Vette new at 24 and there has been a Corvette in my garage for 40 years! 👍👍👍
@lawfirm741Ай бұрын
Im with you brother 1997 C5 Fairway Green over Gray in my garage
@CorkVanDenHandel2 ай бұрын
Great video of a truly brilliant automobile. 20 years from now the C5 will be legendary, but for now it's just cheap and available.
@martinhancock34092 ай бұрын
Well done! Great to hear a 'foreigner's' perspective, although anyone who loves corvettes like you do is one of us! My sister has a red 2001 C5 & it's beautiful. I had a C4 back in the '90s. Always wanted one more vette, & after a year-long search I bought a 2008 C6 with the Z51 package about 18 months ago. It is an absolute beast & a blast to drive, even, as you said, when I'm not going fast!
@ethanwernich2902 ай бұрын
I actually own one😅
@philipnottingham67552 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you! I bought a C5 Corvette in the UK where they are also rare. Never owned such a good looking car and nice to drive car that gets as much positive attention in my life.
@caseymoore47592 ай бұрын
Love my electron blue 03 coupe! I personally love the look of the interior 🤷♂️ it’s not the best but people act like it’s the worse ever lol
@dooli2 ай бұрын
great vid, hows the car holding up, thinking about buying a 250 or 350 same model year or 2014😊
@jblovell90652 ай бұрын
Europeans always talk out the bad interior plastics but the air conditioning is much better than the European competitors
@abriatus2 ай бұрын
That’s absolutely true. Didn’t really get to try out in this C5 as we’re in winter
@Darren-su2gm2 ай бұрын
Yo got alot of stuff right but the last year of the C4 Corvette was 1996.The C5 Corvette was built from 1997 to 2004.I love the C5 and C7 Corvettes.I like the C2 Corvettes and C3 Corvettes.The C6 is alright but that front end would have to be something I would have to get used to.I'm claustrophobic so I dont like any C8's.I believe the C2 1963 to1967, the 1980 to 1982 C 3's;the 1997 to 2004 C5 fastback;and All the C7 Corvettes were the most beautiful Corvettes.
@abriatus2 ай бұрын
I thought it started production in 1996 as a 97 model year 🤔
@wootuser2 ай бұрын
C5 ❤❤ murica C6 ❤❤ more murica C7 ❤❤ fk yay C8 - WTF? Stop being an import. Didn't need the mid engine.
@danielstewart77322 ай бұрын
I've got a r53 for sale, runs, 2K OBO. Please come take it.
@vassallo492 ай бұрын
No, l'emblema BMW sullo scudetto, sacrilegio, eresia. No, the BMW emblem on the shield, sacrilege, heresy.😒😒
@ghostie59232 ай бұрын
This put a smile on my face as an American who doesn’t care about the stereotypes as I view them similar to Harley Davidsons, they’re about American power, loud exhausts and raw feeling rather than comfort, numbers or stats. My dream car is a corvette and I own a mustang currently and you bring up a lot of good points. And that sound is only even better here in the us where we didn’t have as many regulations at the time 😉
@rizwanalvi50042 ай бұрын
you MUST BE JOKING, THERE IS NO WAY ANY GROWN ADULT CAN SIT IN THOSE BACK SEATS! GIMME A BREAK, DUDE! WHAT ARE YOU BANANAS!?!? EYEROLL ;)
@EJleon962 ай бұрын
Tbh the 996 interior is not much better than the C5s. It also looks a little cheap and plasticy
@KA-te7xk2 ай бұрын
C5 BEST TIMELESS BODY LINES IN THE GAME 💯
@Basement_crusader2 ай бұрын
This guy is basically Spanish-accent edition of RCR
@abriatus2 ай бұрын
Hahaha, I don't know if it was meant as such but I'll definitely take it as a compliment! Feel free to check out my other videos :)
@EJleon962 ай бұрын
Didn’t pick up much on a typical Spanish accent but he is Argentinean
@Atlas.X9X2 ай бұрын
I agree! C5's are an awesome value for the performance you get. I own a 2003 C5, all black with Z51 suspension and manual transmission. It's extremely fun to own and drive.
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I think you've made some good points! I just picked one of these up myself
Nicely done. That car needs a full manual!
I agree. I've always driven a manual transmission. Mini told me they don't make them anymore.
No these cars had the B18 engine as far as I know with sport suspension and a sport exhaust system. It had either 15'' Remotec Aluline or 16'' Remotec AMG Wheels. And AMG badging of course
the 159 is just so timeless and surprisingly reliable. my 2.2 JTS is well over a quarter million km's, and it still purrs like new!
Just bought as replacement for my Audi S3. Steering wheel is exactly the same 😅 one thing though is missing: The exaust in the audi (flap exaust) was way nicer.
I love the design of this car tbh as well the modifications , what would be on road price of 2022 model in 2024 ??
Hi, I have had an S430 for 3 years and have had some maintenance done, but that happens with every car, I do everything myself.
Great video 👍🏻
I have a 2000 it's gorgeous. I don't drive it much. I just love knowing I have it. My dream car for many years ❤
I hate it when car reviewers slate an older car about the infotainment system… ofcourse it’s going to be dated. Such stupid thing to slate. Obviously back in its day it was good. I have this car & in my opinion it’s pretty good despite its time. Ofcourse it won’t be as good as new cars but it’s An older car so that’s inevitable!!
The thing is that it was already dated in 2015 (when this car was built). It makes sense, given that it is essentially a 2007 car underneath, but it's still something that you've got to mention if you're going to review a car.
I currently drive an '04 R53 S with 26K miles on it. I bought it 21 months ago with 15K months. I've put 11k flawless miles on it commuting between Chicago and Knoxville. I love the car despite, to the vlogger's chagrin, mine has a big speedo in the center dash. But if your going to look at this iteration of Mini in a historical context, the big speedometer in the middle is classical Mini. I am planning on trading my 2004 Electric Blue R53 for a 2013 R57 JCW Mini convertible unless a serious buyer emerges very quickly. The car is in excellent condition and drives like new. Yours for $7500. It could use new shoes. Thx.
Those that say they are boring don’t own one 😉
As a yank I cannot tell you how bad I want one of these. It’s genuinely one of the most attractive automotive designs I’ve ever seen.
I recently bought a W211 E500 with full E63 AMG bodykit. It's the same thing, why would you create a sheep in wolf's clothing? I don't understand it either but the car was cheap and runs on LPG so I took it.
How do you expect anyone to sit in the back. What is the point of having seats? I’m confused.
…..this here is not a consumers car it takes an aficionado to appreciate this beauty….❤️❤️🔥🔥
Love your video, I live in Canada and own a 88 c4 corvette. I'm tired of hearing about the plastic interior. These corvettes went up against the Ferrari, Porsche etc and beat them in there day. Got to the point they were not allowed on the same race track because they were making them look bad. So the reason the Corvette could beat or hold there own and cost a fraction of what the others did or do today, is because of the cheap interior. So if you cant afford a Ferrari but want the same thrill. You can get a Corvette
The problem is the first buyer in the US is an old fart who’s worked his ass off his whole life and wants something nice. So they get an automatic transmission and drive it to church and car meets. Then when they’re cheap I can’t find a good one with a 6 speed :D
You're right, it's not a 911 GT3, it's better.
Good running and good looking car I have a black one
Awesome video brother, I just purchased a 04 mini Cooper s r53. Can't wait to restore it to its factory look.
Ya shoulda bought mine. One very small dent and needs tires. 26016 original miles. Two tone heated leather seats. Immaculate interior. 26016 original miles. $7500.
Great video! It has increased my want for an E63 wagon to an incredible level
Get one, do it now, but save 3 grand extra to do rubber repairs. The rubber on these things is 20-25 years old, it's nearly doneski if not doneski already. The harmonic balancer has rubber, the weather stripping rubber, and the tires most likely as well, without the tires you may get off with a 2200 rubber repair for the balancer and weather stripping. If you need a windshield rubber yer fked, that's expensive and no one wants to do it because you have to drill a hole or some shit to replace
Buy an 02-04, they have most improvements and least problems. Don't buy if it has magnetic ride suspension Dont buy if there's any check engine light When you test drive make sure the engine gets up to operating temperature oil 160 degrees, takes 10-15 mins of driving, that will reveal any other problems
One of best cars of the modern era
This is an amazing performance bargain. I just bought my mom and step dad’s 97 C5 with only 54k miles for just $10k!! I upgraded the wheels, tires, shocks, put in a touch screen with Apple car play to make it a little more modern and I still only have about $13k in it total. And it is still FAST even after 27 years!!
I have a 1995 OM606 diesel. 250,000, still drives like brand new. 700 miles to a tank for the highway. Keep up with the maintenance!! It will last decades!!!
Got picked up a r53 and have loved every minute of it
The first production of the c5 was actually 1997.
1997 model year, built in 1996
@@abriatus the c5 vette was produced from 1997 to 2004.
Great video. Worth noting the Maserati engine is a cross plane crank compared to a Ferrari flat plane crank. The sounds are totally different. I prefer the Maserati noise.
Plus a research in 2008 proved that the sound of this maserati engine increases seductively
For fuck sake people buy alfas!!!!!!
Glad to see thst you were able to find a C5 with a manual transmission. Not dissing automatics but the manual transmission is just plain fun when rowing through the gears on curvy roads. While old for todays standards it still accounts well for itself on the track.
Hello, this was one of the BEST videos if not the best on Corvette i have seen on KZread, i am an older Corvette owner and people here don’t understand i was not born old , i purchased my first Vette new at 24 and there has been a Corvette in my garage for 40 years! 👍👍👍
Im with you brother 1997 C5 Fairway Green over Gray in my garage
Great video of a truly brilliant automobile. 20 years from now the C5 will be legendary, but for now it's just cheap and available.
Well done! Great to hear a 'foreigner's' perspective, although anyone who loves corvettes like you do is one of us! My sister has a red 2001 C5 & it's beautiful. I had a C4 back in the '90s. Always wanted one more vette, & after a year-long search I bought a 2008 C6 with the Z51 package about 18 months ago. It is an absolute beast & a blast to drive, even, as you said, when I'm not going fast!
I actually own one😅
Totally agree with you! I bought a C5 Corvette in the UK where they are also rare. Never owned such a good looking car and nice to drive car that gets as much positive attention in my life.
Love my electron blue 03 coupe! I personally love the look of the interior 🤷♂️ it’s not the best but people act like it’s the worse ever lol
great vid, hows the car holding up, thinking about buying a 250 or 350 same model year or 2014😊
Europeans always talk out the bad interior plastics but the air conditioning is much better than the European competitors
That’s absolutely true. Didn’t really get to try out in this C5 as we’re in winter
Yo got alot of stuff right but the last year of the C4 Corvette was 1996.The C5 Corvette was built from 1997 to 2004.I love the C5 and C7 Corvettes.I like the C2 Corvettes and C3 Corvettes.The C6 is alright but that front end would have to be something I would have to get used to.I'm claustrophobic so I dont like any C8's.I believe the C2 1963 to1967, the 1980 to 1982 C 3's;the 1997 to 2004 C5 fastback;and All the C7 Corvettes were the most beautiful Corvettes.
I thought it started production in 1996 as a 97 model year 🤔
C5 ❤❤ murica C6 ❤❤ more murica C7 ❤❤ fk yay C8 - WTF? Stop being an import. Didn't need the mid engine.
I've got a r53 for sale, runs, 2K OBO. Please come take it.
No, l'emblema BMW sullo scudetto, sacrilegio, eresia. No, the BMW emblem on the shield, sacrilege, heresy.😒😒
This put a smile on my face as an American who doesn’t care about the stereotypes as I view them similar to Harley Davidsons, they’re about American power, loud exhausts and raw feeling rather than comfort, numbers or stats. My dream car is a corvette and I own a mustang currently and you bring up a lot of good points. And that sound is only even better here in the us where we didn’t have as many regulations at the time 😉
you MUST BE JOKING, THERE IS NO WAY ANY GROWN ADULT CAN SIT IN THOSE BACK SEATS! GIMME A BREAK, DUDE! WHAT ARE YOU BANANAS!?!? EYEROLL ;)
Tbh the 996 interior is not much better than the C5s. It also looks a little cheap and plasticy
C5 BEST TIMELESS BODY LINES IN THE GAME 💯
This guy is basically Spanish-accent edition of RCR
Hahaha, I don't know if it was meant as such but I'll definitely take it as a compliment! Feel free to check out my other videos :)
Didn’t pick up much on a typical Spanish accent but he is Argentinean
I agree! C5's are an awesome value for the performance you get. I own a 2003 C5, all black with Z51 suspension and manual transmission. It's extremely fun to own and drive.