Oh, it's a sidewalk edition! Excellent choice...those are my favorite 1st gens. In fact, the one I almost bought was a Sidewalk Edition. I had actually started seeking them out before I gave up and just ordered my Highgate.
Hi Denzien
Thanks again for all the helpful info. This past week was a whirlwind of mini test drives (both new and old). I finally settled on the mini of my dreams today-1st gen 2008 Mini Cooper JCW convertible special edition last of the supercharged 100. I test drove it thinking I'd try it for hell of it but no way was I going to choose it over the newer models....but Wow what a surprise! This r52 gave a much larger feeling of driver engagement (better steering response and handling and oh the sound of that supercharger whine at high revs). This was the go-cart feel I was looking for (newer models nice but too civilized for my tastes). Can't wait to pick it up on Monday! Will post pic(s) soon.
Bob
How do you like your mini? Thinking of buyin one like yours myself- 15' green mini s convertible 5-spd. Do you drive it in winter? How does it handle cold/snow? Thanks -Bob