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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 07:46 PM
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Pittsburgher here

Actually a bit west outside Aliquippa but just got a 2006 R53 and the wife has had a 2009 R57 for a few years. I’ve been a stalker here for about 2013 when my wife had a 06 vert. Also she has a MB 250GLA and I’ve got a 2016 Corvette Z51 and a 2001 Silverado Z71. I do most work all myself. Thanks for all the help over the years. Now I’ve got the R53 I’ll need more help.

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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 09:18 PM
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Welcome to the neighborhood.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 04:10 AM
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 05:02 AM
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I’m a Chevy guy too. Welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 06:00 AM
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Congrats, and welcome to the forum, Post up some pics and i don't know if you got to go the PVGP ( https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-of-minis.html ) but its great event. Also for the local club check out there Meetupgroup. https://www.meetup.com/motoringtheburgh/
 
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 08:26 AM
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Every time I see this thread I get hungry. Anyone that has been on the “Pittsburger Run” at MOTD will know what I mean.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 09:15 AM
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Welcome to NAM.

Now be truthful, is the R53 more fun than the Z51????????????
 
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 09:31 AM
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Welcome.

Loads of information here and tons of help for your R53.

Motor On!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 10:22 AM
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Welcome to the forum from the other side of the Commonwealth. I hope you share your thought about the comparison between driving the MINI and the Corvette. Completely different approaches to fun driving.

Any pictures to share?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 10:57 AM
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Hi and welcome to the NAM family!
Its great to have the pinnacle of the first gen BMW Mini. It is the perfect project car and a real road hugger!
Show us some pics, when you get a chance!
 
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Old Jul 28, 2018 | 06:08 AM
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Two totally different cars. Also the Mini is manual and I got the Vette in auto. Lemme see if I can post something. I just moved here about a year ago from Buffalo, NY so just getting to learn the area.



 
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Old Jul 28, 2018 | 08:31 AM
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Your 06 is very similar to my 06 MCS JCW. It is soooo fun to drive in the twisties!
 
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Old Jul 28, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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Welcome to the pit!

Go Steelers!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 06:28 PM
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Congrats hope we can help.
 
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