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Apr 18, 2016 | 09:23 PM

MxChase

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Just purchased a 2006 mini cooper s - weird interior

So I just bought my wife a 2006 Mini Cooper S today. I got it from a guy in Las Vegas. The car has some transmission problems so I got the car for a decent price. The one thing about it is, I have never seen an interior like this. What do you guys know about it?? Is it custom?

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Apr 18, 2016 | 10:56 PM

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No idea, but it is awesome! Hopefully someone has an answer.

Apr 19, 2016 | 05:44 AM

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They look like the stock seats, just reupholstered.

Apr 19, 2016 | 05:55 AM

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So I just bought my wife a 2006 Mini Cooper S today. I got it from a guy in Las Vegas.

Definitely custom...

Was he an exterminator by chance? Hope you like ants!

Apr 19, 2016 | 05:57 AM

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Double-post Sorry...

Apr 19, 2016 | 05:58 AM

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Diamond Stitched Customs... Looks weird for sure buuuuuttt I kinda like it...

Apr 19, 2016 | 06:43 AM

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To my knowledge, Mini never offered that upholstery as an option so it's a custom job. No idea from where but it does look very cool.

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Apr 19, 2016 | 06:46 AM

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Back in the olden days, like 10 years ago, it was called 'You-A-Fication'. People actually bought stock MINI Coopers and immediately started to 'Mod' them. That is one fine example of extreme upholstery work. I imagine the original owner had an ant like pet name for it. Overall, the car looks to be in excellent condition, well maintained.
Good luck with the automatic gear box.

Apr 19, 2016 | 06:50 AM

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Custom for sure... That would have been a turn off for me, UNLESS I got it at a steal and then good seat covers would cover that up in a hurry. Only way to kinda make it work is to add some of that color else where. On the stripes, mirror covers, beltline or somewhere.. but in the end, if you like it that is all that matters..

Apr 19, 2016 | 07:35 AM

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I'm thinking it reminds me of Ant Man?

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Apr 19, 2016 | 09:54 AM

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I'm thinking it reminds me of Ant Man?

Ya kinda! I'm just going to find some stock black headrests. I honestly really like the seats other than that. It looks to be very well done. All stitches look perfectly even. And my wife likes it. For $5500 I don't think we did too bad.

Apr 19, 2016 | 10:04 AM

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I get the idea. The MINI is small, but has a big "bite." Like Ant Man, small but strong!

I agree though, I'd just remove that on the headrest. It's definitely unique and looks to be well done.

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Apr 19, 2016 | 10:22 AM

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Maybe they were fans of the band Alien Ant Farm

https://www.google.com/search?q=alie...+ant+farm+logo

Apr 19, 2016 | 03:33 PM

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Maybe they were fans of the band Alien Ant Farm

https://www.google.com/search?q=alie...+ant+farm+logo

That's the first thing that came to my mind.

Apr 20, 2016 | 11:45 AM

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Wow thats crazy, never seen anything like that and i go to vegas every years and search for MINI while on and off the strip.

Maybe someone form the Sin City MINI club knows , I know they are a very close group :

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-club-scmc-84/

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