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Old 02-27-2016, 04:48 AM
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Hello all, Some of you have been following my search for my first car, and first R53 (i'm 17) I have found another MINI, and I think it is the one (assuming it looks good when I have it inspected before I buy...) Anyway, I would like to know your thoughts...would you buy it? Are there any problems in specific for 2003 MINIs that I should be aware of? The VIN is: WMWRE33443TD64272
61,000 miles on the dot.
It has a clean CARFAX as well. Thanks in advance!!
 
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Old 02-27-2016, 05:11 AM
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Looks nice. The exhaust has been switched, look for other mods to the motor. Good luck! Oh, I have 177,000 on my '03 Indi Blue s, no mods.
 
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Old 02-27-2016, 11:29 AM
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The VIN is: WMWRE33443TD64272
You should use this VIN Decoder as it will give you build date and original build spec.
 
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Old 02-27-2016, 04:13 PM
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Possibly the exhaust just has the optional exhaust tips on it. My car has similar ones on it and they were an OEM item.
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Old 02-28-2016, 02:52 AM
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Those tips look nice Nitro. Wish I could find a set. Like the Nurburgring bracket.
 
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Old 02-28-2016, 05:06 AM
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http://www.camincstore.com/racetrack...es-nurburgring
that is for the frames but I also opted for the locking covers over the screws as well
I got the la Sarthe front plate.
I will try to see if I have the part number from Mini for the tips later today.
 
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442rick, those look like the sport tips. ECS carries them here https://www.ecstuning.com/ES196120/

I'm waiting for them to go on sale some day myself.
 
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Just remember condition, condition, condition and everything should work out well for you.
 
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442rick, those look like the sport tips. ECS carries them here https://www.ecstuning.com/ES196120/

I'm waiting for them to go on sale some day myself.
Yea, those do look like them. Save to your wish list and the price may go down in the future( you will get an email ). I don't see any sales on these as of now.
 
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442rick, those look like the sport tips. ECS carries them here https://www.ecstuning.com/ES196120/

I'm waiting for them to go on sale some day myself.
Thanks for the tip studio47. Will take a look.
 
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Yea, those do look like them. Save to your wish list and the price may go down in the future( you will get an email ). I don't see any sales on these as of now.
Thanks, will sign up.
 
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