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  1. Dave.0

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    You can still find damn good R53's and Original Gen 1 GP's. :aureola:
     
  2. DneprDave

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    It should be red with a black top, they are the prettiest.

    Black with a red top is just weird.:lol:
     
  3. Dave.0

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    Like this? :ihih:

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  4. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    ^^^ That is a good looking R53. ^^^
     
  5. Crashton

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    Wow that is going to be a tough one, MINI has sooo many models now. I'll sit back & wait for the answer to be revealed. :beer
     
  6. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    Tomorrow is the day I go down and order it. I'll post up the build afterwards.
     
  7. Dave.0

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    I did not know they were still taking orders / builds for R53's. :ihih::lol::ihih::lol::ihih::lol::devil:
     
  8. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    Oh they are. They just call them F56s now. ;)
     
  9. Dave.0

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    Soooo Sad :nonod::nonod::nonod::nonod:
     
  10. Crashton

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    Redbeard seems happy about it. :smilewinkgrin:
     
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    Nope. There cannot be another MINI (of any iteration) that looks as good as that.
     
  12. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    Here it is. it will be a 2018 MY. JCW Hardtop.

    Sports Suspension
    Manual
    Black Wheels
    Red line interior
    JCW Bonnet Stripes
    HK Stereo/SiriusXM
    Comfort Access System
    Storage Package

    Then all the features JCWs have regularly. Ordered today. ETA unknown. Now, the wait begins....:crazy:
     

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  13. Metalman

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    Congratz....:Thumbsup:
     
  14. DneprDave

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    I'll look forward to reading your driving impressions.
     
  15. old81

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    Congratulations, I would drive that one. I understand they are pretty stellar with all the JCW bits, nice colors.

    Don
     
  16. ColinGreene

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    could be worse.
     
  17. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    Anyone know how long it takes for the US system (ol.miniusa.com) to get updated for production orders?
     
  18. MCS02

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    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa35_mOg"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa35_mOg[/ame]The waiting is the hardest part!:D
     
  19. Crashton

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    Do you have a VIN yet? If you do I'd call Ask-MINI & ask. When I ordered my MINI over 10 years ago I was able to follow it from the docks all the way across the pond & to the dealer. In fact I saw my MINI on a Sunday. The Next day I called & asked when I could pick it up. They assured me my MINI was not there. Go out back & look guys. Called me back & was astonished I knew when it got there. Sorry for the long story.

    Short story, that was over 10 years ago & I don't remember how I pulled that off. Being that your car is coming from the Netherlands it may be different. If you can get the ships name you can follow it across the pond.

    It's tough waiting, but it will be worth it.:Thumbsup:
     
  20. Redbeard

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    I have the production number. Which, on the ol.miniusa.com site I should be able to use to track the vehicle. I know I have to wait but at least I can see where it is. Hopefully something will show Monday.
     

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