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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 12:05 PM
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Got me a Mini

I have been looking for a Mini for a while now. Low and behold someone traded this little gem in at my store so I grabbed it.
I have been a VW guy for years, currently own five and work for a VW dealer. I just felt the need for something different.
Its a 2006 Cooper S with about 61k. Previous owner took very good care of it.

Have some plans for her. Already completed a few.

Day I got her
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 12:25 PM
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Welcome to NAM. Good looking ride!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 12:39 PM
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Welcome to NAM.

Great looking example of the last year for the R53.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 12:41 PM
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Amazing ride!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 11:48 PM
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Welcome to the forum
 
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 12:36 PM
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Congrats and welcome.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Good find!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 07:31 PM
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Nice MINI, welcome to NAM!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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Congrats it looks great and good low mileage.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 03:55 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
Looking forward to having some fun with the Mini.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2017 | 09:23 AM
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Welcome to NAM! Great find! I just found an original owner vehicle for another mule in the garage. I love when gems like this come around. If you ever need any help with your MINI be sure to check out the "DIY help" link in my signature and please don't hesitate to reach out and ask me any questions you may have. Enjoy!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2017 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by PelicanParts.com
Welcome to NAM! Great find! I just found an original owner vehicle for another mule in the garage. I love when gems like this come around. If you ever need any help with your MINI be sure to check out the "DIY help" link in my signature and please don't hesitate to reach out and ask me any questions you may have. Enjoy!
Thanks! I already ordered and installed my tune-up parts from you and heave been all over your site looking at the DIY's.
I usually do all my own work and so far everything from the wheel bearing replacement to the exhaust upgrade to the short shifter and the tune up have gone smooth as silk. Hardly any swearing like I do with my Volkswagens.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 12:22 PM
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Hi and welcome to NAM! Nice looking Mini. How does it run and what are your plans for it?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ItsmeWayne
Hi and welcome to NAM! Nice looking Mini. How does it run and what are your plans for it?
Thanks!
It runs fantastic. The previous owner took really good care of it.
Did an oil change, plugs, filters and wheel bearing. Modifications so far are Megan exhaust, CravenSpeed short shifter, Flossy shift ****, 50% tint.
Future plans....H&R springs, summer wheels (haven't decided on a set yet), 16% pulley, EBC brakes and a few other things I haven't thought of yet.
Enjoying the heck out of my Mini!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 04:32 PM
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The perks of working at a dealership, grabbing the good ones before the public gets to them.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 04:42 PM
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You sure have all the soundings of a confirmed Mini Maniac! Keep up the good work!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Minnie.the.Moocher
The perks of working at a dealership, grabbing the good ones before the public gets to them.
Ain't that the truth. I have bought my last 5 or 6 or 7 cars that way.
We just had 2006 blue Cooper S traded in 2 days ago with 51k on it in perfect condition. I already have five cars or I may have bought another
 
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 04:37 AM
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Love Pure Silver/Black, that was the colour combo of my first MINI. Shame they still don't offer a proper silver.
 
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