R53 Owners help please

[Philip M5]

Cheers lads so they're are pretty much like any other 20 year old BMW rust bucket. Is rust pretty common on them? Not sure if I could handle another rust bucket

Am I right in saying the facelift ones are the ones to go for?

Anybody familiar with this one? Looks to have alot of work done.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sal...170hp/27467805

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Pros and cons on pre vs facelift

Facelift suffer from rust issues on rear taillights for some reason. ( just under the lip starting to bubble)

Pre are 163 vs 170bhp and different gear ratios too.

LSD was standard on facelift with chilli pack.

Few different cosmetic features with clock on roof on pre and a 5 piece dash while 3 piece in a face lift. 2 piece steering wheel in pre and 3 in face.

Reverse light in bumper on pre while different tail lights in face.



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[Alanmcgrath40]

Pros and cons on pre vs facelift

Facelift suffer from rust issues on rear taillights for some reason. ( just under the lip starting to bubble)

Pre are 163 vs 170bhp and different gear ratios too.

LSD was standard on facelift with chilli pack.

Few different cosmetic features with clock on roof on pre and a 5 piece dash while 3 piece in a face lift. 2 piece steering wheel in pre and 3 in face.

Reverse light in bumper on pre while different tail lights in face.



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Funny how the facelift suffers worse from rust. So not a huge difference really, was the chilli pack a common option on the Cooper S?

Probably wouldn't be looking to buy until the end of the summer unless a nice one pops up.

What do you think the market is like for these at the moment price wise?

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