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Old 07-21-2017, 03:01 PM
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Just scooped this gem - '13 R55 S

Pepper white with plenty of black options, and rather a stripper: 6spd, leatherette, the basics really. The first owner seems to have sprung more for the aesthetic stuff though I have no idea if it was a cost-free option for things like the black roof and stripes.

In any case, I bought it at a local dealership for $14k with 55k miles and 0 service history. It drove so well I figured it'd be fine. Come to find out today, at East Bay Mini, it has been Mini-serviced its whole life and has the ext maintenance plan til next October! Score!! Monday she has an appointment at the doctor for a brake fluid flush.

In any case, I love it and it drives so well, so nice to have a small/light/nimble car again. Taking her to my local detailer next week for a proper paint correction and protection "spa" day. Also doing trans fluid and coolant flush next week just to give her a lil more pampering.





Can't wait to get my mod hands busy with this thing... :D
 
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Old 07-21-2017, 03:06 PM
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Welcome to NAM.

The other women in your life know you have a new girlfriend?
They don't need to know, or need to get on board. :P

edit: I'm single btw, except for the cars, they get all my attention.
 

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Old 07-24-2017, 04:48 AM
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pst.... the car is better...


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Old 07-24-2017, 08:59 AM
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pst.... the car is better...


Motor On!
Thanks I absolutely love this thing!
 
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Old 07-29-2017, 06:08 PM
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Great! Keep us posted on the mods!
 
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Old 07-29-2017, 06:32 PM
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Will do!

Post-detail shots:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/g/album/7721271

(also replaced the pass-side A-pillar cover and 3rd brake light)
 
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Wow congrats, it has the MINI hampton edition wheels. nice find.
 
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Old 08-03-2017, 02:44 PM
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Thanks guys!

I just de-striped her (the orig stripes were goners, perm water spots and swirl city).





I'm not a HUGE fan of the wheels, and they have a ton of curb rash. But they'll do for now. I'd really like to get her some 18x8 OZ Superturismos in black.
 
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Old 08-03-2017, 07:22 PM
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Congrats, looks great and I love the no sunroof. Wish my R55 didn't have the sunroof.
 
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