First Gen MINI (R50/R52/R53) Buyer’s Guide. Despite being seen as a bit of a porker when it first launched, BMW’s first MINI Cooper managed to capture much of the charm of the original British motoring icon. Its styling was on point, had a surprisingly good chassis and its peppy little engine provided enough pull to make things exciting
179 posts · Joined 2014. #18 · Jan 25, 2015 (Edited) Pedro/All, My front and rear Dash cam fit, 2 x Mini 0801 cameras each with external 32GB memory cards. Some photos to show my camera locations. Did not want to hard wire so both front and rear cameras plug into the 12v sockets. Front cam from outside.
Firstly, you should know that the R53 Mini Cooper S provides a stiff and noisy ride. The clutch and throttle pedals also tend to be heavy. If you seek comfort, convenience, and quiet during long rides, the R53 may not be for you. But if you do decide to get the R53 Mini Cooper S, thoroughly check the chosen ride for rust.