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Hey gang, have a buddy that Unstable and I have converted to a potential MINI owner :rock:

 

Only thing is, we have to find him one!!! Looking for a Manual transmission R53, lower mileage... Doesn't want green if he can help it, but that wouldn't be a deal breaker...

Posted
Hey gang, have a buddy that Unstable and I have converted to a potential MINI owner :rock:

 

Only thing is, we have to find him one!!! Looking for a Manual transmission R53, lower mileage... Doesn't want green if he can help it, but that wouldn't be a deal breaker...

Awesome, nicely done! :top:

 

I highly recommend steering him to a 2005 or 2006 model (especially 01/05 or newer build), because the post-refresh models have shown to have fewer problems over the long term.

 

Also, he's more likely to find a lower mileage R53 with the later model years anyway.

"Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR.

License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129

Posted
Stop looking, he bought an 07....

 

Just saw this thread , and wow, that was quick. But, an '07 is an R56, not R53, so they are very different. Either way, glad for them!

2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A."

  • Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator
  • Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators
  • Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover
  • Wheels: Enkei PF01 17"
  • Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B

Alan @ opensource.com

Posted
Just saw this thread , and wow, that was quick. But, an '07 is an R56, not R53, so they are very different. Either way, glad for them!

 

Yeah he came across a deal that was too good to pass up

Posted
So is he joining the club?

 

He is aware of the club, and will be signing up for the forums...as for becoming an actual club member; i don't know (i would guess yes).

Brian

2006 British racing green with black roof.

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QUOTE=unstable;48865]He is aware of the club, and will be signing up for the forums...as for becoming an actual club member; i don't know (i would guess yes).

 

:rock: :top:

Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman

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Yes, he is joining!

 

I'll do a proper intro in a bit but thank you for the help looking for a Mini. I found an R56 that I fell in love with - so I bought it!

2007 Cooper S - Chili Red - White Roof

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