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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 01:59 PM
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Got my first mini!

Its an 2004 mini cooper hard top R53.
Color is BRG/BC.
Its also my first car too!
I've always wanted a mini as well.
This will be the third Mini that we have at our house!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 05:16 PM
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Welcome to NAM.

Got any pictures?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by zachattack1423
Its an 2004 mini cooper hard top R53.
Color is BRG/BC.
Its also my first car too!
I've always wanted a mini as well.
This will be the third Mini that we have at our house!
we have 3 her at my hous also, 2015 F55, 2007 R56 and mine 2006 R53. We love all of them.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 06:16 AM
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Hi and welcome to the NAM family! Lots to learn about your first Mini can be found on this site.
Post some pics of your Mini, when you get a chance.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 05:51 PM
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Congrats

Very jealous as I wish my first car would have been as nice as a MINI
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 10:34 PM
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Welcome, my first car was a Ford 62 Econoline van that weaved all over the road. Cost a few hundred dollars.

Painted it with a brush and black Rustoleum paint. The exhaust fumes were brutal, had the engine inside with the cover over it. It was fun while it lasted, which wasn't long.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 11:11 AM
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Welcome to the family, and to NAM


Motor On!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2019 | 11:02 AM
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Old Jun 17, 2019 | 11:23 AM
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Beautiful!

What front grille is that?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2019 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Marc08EX
Beautiful!

What front grille is that?
I believe its a JCW grill. I got it off of a 2005 JCW convertible. same with the rear bumper, side skirts, fender arches, hood, and hood scoop.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2019 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by zachattack1423
I believe its a JCW grill. I got it off of a 2005 JCW convertible. same with the rear bumper, side skirts, fender arches, hood, and hood scoop.
Mind if I ask how much did all those parts cost? Man it looks good.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2019 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Marc08EX
Mind if I ask how much did all those parts cost? Man it looks good.
About $2000. They were from a totaled(engine related) 2005 Mini Cooper s convertible jcw. It was from Florida in a junkyard. The parking lamps have been replaced with aftermarket leds. It does had some damage here and there like scratches and nicks and such but over all It was in pretty good condition.
 
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