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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 01:54 PM
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First time Mini owner

Hi all,

I've just picked me up an 07 MCS with 80,000 miles. I gotta say this thing is a lot of fun!

Just wanted to introduce myself and offer a comment section for anyone who has advice they'd like to share for an early gen 2 model. Thankfully, the previous owner kept a detailed service log of everything that has been worked on (which is quite a lot). It pulls to the right quite a bit which I'm hoping will be fixed with an alignment tomorrow. Other than that it's in great condition.

Only thing I've done so far is cleaned/oiled the stock K & N filter and remove the front scoop grill. The only mods I plan on doing are adding a new IC and CAI. Maybe some exhaust and a Manic tune down the road.

Let me know if you have any recommendations of any kind!

Hopefully I get it out and take more pictures soon.

-SGM
 
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 07:20 PM
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ItsmeWayne
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Hi and welcome to NAM!
Congrats!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 04:37 AM
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colinmini
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Welcome and congrats!

Check out the R56 forums, especially the N14 sections to make sure all the proper preventative engine maintenance has been done. Many posts on these.

Enjoy the drive!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 08:45 AM
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Fairtrade87
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From: New York
Welcome to the Community!

Glad you decided to be part of this wonderful forum

Aside from my F56 Cooper S, I also have an R56 Cooper S which is a great car! I feel the road more with my R56, it has a more zippy feel to it.

Cheers
 
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