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  1. cooperjet

    cooperjet Well-Known Member

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    Looks like I'm done with that car. I think that they have too much in it and aren't willing to take the loss yet.

    On to the next one!

    Might even start looking at the hardtops too...
     
  2. cooperjet

    cooperjet Well-Known Member

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    Well, to finish this thread off I brought home my 2006 R52 S. loved the drive home with the top down, cool breeze and the sound of that supercharger! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1335230533.663229.jpg
     
  3. cooperjet

    cooperjet Well-Known Member

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    Will do!

    I hate car shopping though. So much fun to just go out there and drive a lot of different things, but I hate the negotiating:mad5:
     
  4. cooperjet

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    I think I have talked myself out of the blue. I've really wanted BRG from the beginning. So I went searching and found the perfect one. Only problem is it is in Alexandria, VA! Not sure there enough hours in the day to make that one work out. 2006 with 39k miles.
     
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    Jim, if I end up that way you can plan on it!
     
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    BRG is a great color I have decided if I ever own another Mini it will either be BRG or Velvet Red. Either way the mirrors, roof, and wheels would be pepper white.
     
  7. Justa Jim

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    Stay away from those M3 things. You are a MINI person, so remember that. :Thumbsup:

    Chuck, Chuck and Mark, I think a club member may need some intervention. :cornut:

    Jim
     
  8. CHKMINI

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    Crashfusion say "man need 3 pedals to be truly happy man"
     
  9. cooperjet

    cooperjet Well-Known Member

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    I think I've decided to get it. Just need to work out the details. The dealer said that their aftermarket people can do the heated seats for 400. Doesn't seem too bad. Now I just need time to go back and negotiate. The wife likes it too. Hope that doesn't mean I spend more time driving the Suburban!
     
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    Ah, I see... I'm taking about convertible *cars*, not lawnmower-powered bathtubs. No wonder man... (((shakes head)))...

    ...


    :ihih:
     
  11. Crashton

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    #149 Crashton, Apr 23, 2012
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    Chris glad that you saw the light & moved toward it. You are now a member of the supercharger elite. All hail the whine! :cornut:

    Very nice MINI Chris! Now we need to get you a nice pulley. :ihih:

    Jim of course he is a trader. He tradered in his justa for a zoomie S. :smilewinkgrin:
     
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    A nice Cold Air Intake will really make that Super Charger whine louder!!!
     
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    Chris, contact Chad and have him do the pulley and CAI while you're at the Dragon. The Hellbender test drive after install will have you smiling for a year!
     
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    Congrats, R53 really is the best MINI possible.
     
  15. cooperjet

    cooperjet Well-Known Member

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    I agree. I am loving it!
     
  16. Justa Jim

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    Trader. :prrr:

    Only kidding, I remember you telling us that while you were drooling over the GP Style wing. Good luck with the hunt. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
  17. Minidave

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    Did you mean "traitor" ???

    Isn't the R52 either a Justa or a supercharged car?

    Tell me if I have this right....

    R50 = Justa 1st gen
    R52 = 1st gen convert - either Justa or supercharged
    R53 = 1st gen supercharged
    R55 = 2nd gen, Clubby, Justa or Turbo
    R56 = 2nd gen hatch, Justa or turbo
    R57 = 2nd gen convertible, Justa or turbo
    R58 = New Coupe
    R59 = New Roadster
    R60 = Countryman, all flavors
     
  18. cooperjet

    cooperjet Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Jim, I'll never forget the justa!
    I kind of liked this car. Overall it looked good. One concern is the carfax didn't start until about 22k miles. I did notice on the navigation though there were German addresses. Everything seemed to work. Will need to drive it another time though as all the salesmen were busy. Go figure on a crappy day like today.
     
  19. cooperjet

    cooperjet Well-Known Member

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    Yeah the R52 can be either. In this case it was an S.
     
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    S S S.... :D