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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Yep, that's fair. The car was also sitting in the CO sun (street parked) for almost a year before I got it..not going anywhere..so I'm sure that...
    Post by: jchmini, May 28, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Thanks @BlimeyCabrio, I totally agree. Especially out in CO with the dust, dirt, snow and sand...and the dryness factor, it would be expected that...
    Post by: jchmini, May 28, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Just wanted to share an update on this R52! Took it back to Mini and got them to replace the Power Steering pump and fan under the extended...
    Post by: jchmini, May 28, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Thanks @ColinGreene! There's not an issue with transmission that I'm aware of at this point; other than the left front axle seal leaking...
    Post by: jchmini, May 7, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Thanks again for all the replies and information, you've really helped me gain some perspective on my Mini project..at this point, even though I...
    Post by: jchmini, May 7, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Thanks, @N2MINI. The reason for the low mileage is that it's my second car, and I work from home. Thinking about ditching the new Mercedes and...
    Post by: jchmini, May 5, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate the warm welcome and advice on the Mini. @N2MINI, I definitely agree that it's important to keep in...
    Post by: jchmini, May 5, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    So it's the general consensus that the OEM axle is worth 5x as much as a non-OEM replacement. If I'm going to do the work, I want to make sure and...
    Post by: jchmini, May 4, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Thanks, Nathan. I agree to go with OEM. Would this not be the correct OEM part?...
    Post by: jchmini, May 4, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Hi All, Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. I too agree that the Mini dealer is wanting the make the car "as new". I would also like...
    Post by: jchmini, May 4, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    First Mini: 2005 R52 Convertible - Thoughts, Opinions, and Advice Appreciated

    Hi All! First, let me say "Thank you!", the motoring alliance and other mini forums have gotten me a great start on my new project. Not sure why...
    Thread by: jchmini, May 1, 2015, 33 replies, in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions