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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 03:13 PM
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Our new Dinan S2

Just bought an R53 Dinan S2. Car has lots of JCW carbon bits Hamann body kit and wheels. Thought I would share some photos. And specs

2003 R53 Mini Cooper S Dinan S2

Exterior: Black / Interior: Lapis Blue
Kilometers: 162,000kms
Manual 6 Speed Transmission
Serial Numbered Dinan S2 Package
John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Wing Spoiler, Shifter, E-Brake handle
John Cooper Works Big Brake Upgrade
Harmon Kardon Sound System
Fully Documented Service History
Hamann Motorsports Front Bumper
Hamann Motorsports HM3 17" Wheels
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 06:19 PM
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Wow, I really like that. The wheels and the grill in particular. Hope it’s as fun as it looks.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 06:22 PM
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Wow that’s a really nice R53, congratulations!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 06:30 PM
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Seeeeeeeeexy
 
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 07:10 PM
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Thank you all. Scary thing is it’s just as clean in person. Here’s the binder with the service/upgrade history. Owner was very detail oriented to say the least.


 
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 07:17 PM
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I never heard of one of those but DAMN that's my favorite mini made now . It's styling is imo just perfect ,even down to the rims ..nice nice car man
I will be researching those as I lay down to bed tonight
 
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 08:18 AM
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Nice!!!!!!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 09:05 AM
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Looks good! I like those deep dish rims!
 
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Old Feb 6, 2020 | 09:14 PM
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Cant wait for spring so I can get it out on the road and see how it performs against the JCW.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2020 | 04:58 AM
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This looks fantastic, nice pick up!

Just went hunting for that front bumper... take care of it. They seem to be very NLA.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2020 | 08:04 AM
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Yes the bumper appears to be on the Unobtainium list and according to the records it ran the original owner big money.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2020 | 08:46 AM
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Awesome car! That bumper has a very E46 M3 vibe to me, looks great!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2020 | 12:30 PM
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Thank you all for the compliments! cblock406 I think your on to something there. While driving around today I spotted a E46 M3 and I can see the resemblance.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2026 | 10:31 AM
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Is this car still in Van city? I was wondering how she is doing. Knowing how hard some of there bits are to come by, Im hoping all is well, except for the fact I want to pillage all the rare parts from it. I love that it was a driver. Definitely meant to be enjoyed.
 
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What a stunner!
 
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