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R50/53 (2) 03 r53's for $1000? Worth it?

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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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(2) 03 r53's for $1000? Worth it?

I'm considering buying two first gen 2003 Mini Cooper S's for $1000. A friend of mine is selling them and needs space.

The First Mini is in good driving condition but has frame damage to a front end accident. The frame will need to be pulled out by an autobody shop. This Mini is Pure Silver w/Lapis Blue interior. The interior is in good shape and has the Premium, Cold Weather, and Convenience Packages. The exterior is in ok shape. It will need a new hood and bumper and the paint has faded and needs work. Overall its a pretty solid mini. It runs and has a non-salvage title.

The other Mini has no engine. It is Electric Blue Metallic w/ Lapis Blue Interior as well. The interior is in great shape and has a lot of MODS. It look like a MINI enthusiast owned this car. It even has a Borla exhaust Catback still left on the car. It also sports 18" Wheels, lowered springs, clear taillights, and a few other suspension mods. This one also has a clear title. If I combine the two over the winter I think I'll have a pretty sweet Mini, but is it worth it? I'll try to post pictures tomorrow.

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James
 
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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For $1k and clear titles? Yeah. You should be able to part out the leftovers for more than you paid to buy both cars.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 08:49 PM
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Go, get em now. I see a good project coming on here.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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If you've got time and space, combine them part the rest out (there's tons of places to do so, here, Facebook groups, etc). My guess is you'll be able to put together a really nice r53 for nothing but your time.

do it and start a build thread.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 01:00 AM
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As others have said you can make money in just patting them out or build yourself a nice ride for very little money.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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Lemme get them seats!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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Buying them.. In the works so stay tuned!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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looks like you have lots of parts to put on together!, i would be interested in those camber plates and some potential other suspension stuff. very cool looking ebrake handle too!
 
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