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  1. DryMartini

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    #8 DryMartini, Jan 25, 2014
    Welcome to the fun and lots of miles of smiles!

    First thing I've done when buying any pre-owned vehicle is change the oil & of course filter. Check all fluid levels, then check them again after driving for 100 miles. Have the alignment checked, along with all belts, hoses, the battery & charging system and coolant range. Also, check with MINI or a dealer with the VIN to see if there are any open recalls.

    And make sure to drive it often and with gusto!
     
  2. cct1

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    #11 cct1, Jan 27, 2014
    We don't have swimwear in Wisconsin. We swim in Parkas.
     
  3. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Jan 24, 2014
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.

    You have an R53. That would a be 1st generation Cooper S.
     
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    #3 rum4, Jan 24, 2014
    welcome to m/a
     
  5. MCS02

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    #4 MCS02, Jan 24, 2014
    Welcome to MA.
     
  6. papa-j

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    #5 papa-j, Jan 24, 2014
    Hello and welcome. 2004 R53 is a good choice (says me!)
     
  7. Dave.0

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    #6 Dave.0, Jan 24, 2014
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site. :Thumbsup:

    Congrats on the new to you R53.
     
  8. wmwny

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    #7 wmwny, Jan 24, 2014
    Welcome to world of M/A! We are here to help. That said, your MCS is an R53, first Gen, and I'm sure you'll have many fun miles with it!:Thumbsup:
     
  9. mrntd

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    #9 mrntd, Jan 27, 2014
    Welcome Aboard!
     
  10. Metalman

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    #10 Metalman, Jan 27, 2014
    Welcome....
    Thought this thread had something to do with repairing swimwear....:D
     
  11. old81

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    #12 old81, Jan 27, 2014
    Welcome, have fun getting the 04 up to snuff. :) Pictures along the way would be fun for all of us. :)