Computadorka, you won't be disappointed if you end up with a MINI...I DID buy a used 02 with 13K miles, and yep, it had a "stumble" problem, but recent software upgrades fixed it--it is a sweet car.
I live in California. My favorite things?
Sunroof (I find the cloth sunshield does a great job keeping the heat out, and being able to remotely open the sun roof and windows with the key fob as I approach the car really cools it down before I get in!),
Tinted windows--gotta have with over 100 degree days here in summer
Auto A/C --same as above
Multi function steering wheel also a must--this is too cool! Just love it...
16inch wheels for comfort, as a daily driver, and if I were buying one new I would NOT get runflats--they're not that great, they're heavy and they are REALLY an uncomfortable ride....but depends on if you're buying it to race, or to commute and sometimes rip it up a little (I'm the latter).
I have the
stock radio and ?boost CD, and its good enough for me....I don't know if I'd spring for the HK system--all I know about it is, its a little complicated to operate....
Xenons --WISH I did, and they're impossibly expensive to retro fit (forget it)....
If you get any fog, get
front and rear fogs--we get fog in Sacramento and I had to retrofit mine....
I really wish I could get the
OEM alarm system, ask how it works it sounds really cool to me, but my car is too old to retrofit it, and I'm not interested in the aftermarket irritating systems....
Don't have
Navigation, I didn't want it....
Cruise Control, I have it, and I'm surprised but I don't use it--loved it on other cars, but in this car I just haven't ever used it--I just tend to DRIVE this car more actively...
DSC--personally I'd NOT get it--thought I wanted it, but my car didn't come equipped, and after driving this car, and reading alot of posts, I've come to realize many people leave it OFF most of the time, and I'm glad I don't have it...read more on this....
Still, I LOVE my car, and plan to keep it--I wouldn't trade it for another...it suits me..
Hope you get yours and happy motoring! Jenni