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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Just bought an 03 Mini S. I have had it less than a week, so we are still getting to know each other. I have discovered a few bugs but I look forward to deeming this a good purchase.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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congrats on the new ride!!

we love pictures!!!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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Welcome and Congrats!

In exchange for pics, we'll help you with those bugs.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Been around cars since I was a kid. Everything from mustangs to toyotas. These days, its all about fuel economy. This is my first Mini










 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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Appears to be in nice shape for an 03. Very nice !
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Looks real good, good luck with it.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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Thanks. Up close it has a few dings and scratches from every day use, no biggie. Some broken clips here and there on the trim around the fenders. Apparently, one of the p/o had a luggage rack that hooked on the trim around the bottom of the back windows and they are kind of worn. Im getting ready to start tightening her up, lord help me when I discover some mods!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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welcome! and i agree...looks great for a 2003!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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paint the roof rak bolts black, then they won't stand out.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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That is a sweet '03. How many miles are on her?
I've had my MINI for just two weeks-tightening up around all black trim. A couple of other things. Right now she's in the shop for a new u-joint and a general spa day.

Happy motoring!
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:06 AM
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114k. Was able to get under the car Sunday. Found a busted radiator support, saueaking rear wheel, and a very noisy strut tower. All fixable though.
 
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