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R56 Traded in My R50 for a Brand New R56

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Traded in My R50 for a Brand New R56

So i've been lurking around NAM for over almost two years now while I had my indi blue 04 CVT R50. But sadly, about a month ago the dealer informed me that the transmission was on its last legs so it was time for an upgrade. I knew that the only route was a Mini so in memory of "Sonic" I ended up getting an 09 r56 in lightning blue. ( The closest to indi blue.)

Specs:
Lightning Blue
09 R56 S
Convinience Package
Carbon Punch Leather
Piano Black Dash
Cream Color Line
DIY Hot Air Intake
Resonator Removed
Automatic Transmission
Premium Package
R99 Wheels ( LOOKING TO TRADE THESE FOR ANYONE WITH JCW OR 17/18"WHEELS PM ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED)

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Let me know what you guys think of both cars

MY NEW BABY







Lastly in honor of Sonic even though he's a R50
just a couple pics





Thanks for Looking
Opinions would be great!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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The new R56 looks great! I also like those wheels, not sure if I would trade them unless you just want something lighter. Like the look of the exhaust tips too. Are these custom due to the removal of the resonator?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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I really like your R50, but with a CVT on it's last legs, well I understand. Your new one looks nice too. I like the wheels you have.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Oh wow! They both look absolutely fantastic Great choice!

I love the name of your old one, too, haha -- Sonic.
I don't know if you made the name on purpose, but I'm actually quite the Sonic the Hedgehog fan... hahaha. :-p
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Looks awesome. Always wondered why have auto on a mini though, but to each his own.
 
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