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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 02:03 PM
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Hey everyone, I purchased my R56 Mini Cooper S three years ago. It was previously pepper white up until it was side swiped when parked. I had the car fully painted and had to buy a replacement door. As of late, I have been lacking the effort and energy to put anymore time into my car. I've been contemplating on selling. I joined this forum with hopes of finding some inspiration and rekindling my love for my Mini. Here's the most recent pictures of my car.
















 
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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 06:10 PM
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I'm sorry to hear aboutnthe accident. What is making you want to sell the car? What would you get instead?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 05:27 AM
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Great looking aesthetics but it's screaming for exhaust tips (assuming you're not looking to spend the cash on an aftermarket exhaust system).
 
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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 10:38 AM
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Great looking aesthetics but it's screaming for exhaust tips (assuming you're not looking to spend the cash on an aftermarket exhaust system).
That would be a great addition actually and might get the ball rolling on modifications I've always wanted. Any recommendations?

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I'm sorry to hear aboutnthe accident. What is making you want to sell the car? What would you get instead?
Thanks, I believe I just want a bigger car at this point. I have always had a love for Audi so I may be leaning towards that.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 10:45 AM
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I have a Borla cat-back. Not the most popular model on this forum but I absolutely love it and would buy it all over again. It's pretty quiet unless at WOT and doesn't drone one the highway.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 01:49 PM
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I like it a lot! Great looking MINI and the black jack on the roof/mirror caps go very well with the overall color scheme. If you want a bigger car, have you looked into the Countryman or maybe the new F55 5 door models? Not sure what your budget is. I really do enjoy the look of yours currently though. It's been very tastefully done. There are some good tips for mods below if you do decide to go that route. Just give me a shout and I can help. Good luck and let us know what you end up doing.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-mods-r56.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-mod-tips.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-cooper-s.html
 
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Old Feb 9, 2016 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by PelicanParts.com
I like it a lot! Great looking MINI and the black jack on the roof/mirror caps go very well with the overall color scheme. If you want a bigger car, have you looked into the Countryman or maybe the new F55 5 door models? Not sure what your budget is. I really do enjoy the look of yours currently though. It's been very tastefully done. There are some good tips for mods below if you do decide to go that route. Just give me a shout and I can help. Good luck and let us know what you end up doing.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-mods-r56.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-mod-tips.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-cooper-s.html
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you for the links I will have to update you on whether or not I keep the car. I posted a for sale ad but who knows I may end up keeping it.

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I have a Borla cat-back. Not the most popular model on this forum but I absolutely love it and would buy it all over again. It's pretty quiet unless at WOT and doesn't drone one the highway.
I have had a Borla exhaust before on a 1989 325i e30 and that thing sounded very nice. Thank you for the recommendation
 
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