FlaFFy_91 
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Registered: 30th Sep 08
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So after getting rid of the corsa i needed a new car, wanted something abit newer, something with a nice interior and that i can drive and not worry about really 
so i bought this beauty 
 
  
  
 
Gave her a clean today and took a couple of other picture 
  
  
  
  
 
First mod was to replace that bloody massive arial for a bee sting one 
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Got a load of bulbs and that on order to detango the lights and sort out the side light and full beams being yellow 
 
    
 
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BeetleGav 
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Bloody sexual colour. I'm starting to like these a lot lately. Too many horror stories though 
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Steve 
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What horror stories about the r53s have you heard? 
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Norcy91 
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Don't think I've heard any horror stories, mines been fine and it's on 77,500 miles!
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BeetleGav 
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Oh is it the newer shape? Shows howmuch I pay attention to minis   
The few I've seen have been rusty aswel which is shocking  
I'd love a red one, what's tax etc on them? 
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Ben G 
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That colour is lovely. 
 
Also, girlfriend washing the car? Lucky man  
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FlaFFy_91 
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quote: Originally posted by Ben G 
That colour is lovely. 
 
Also, girlfriend washing the car? Lucky man   
   
 
Cheers buddy 
Haha yes she's well trained in the art of detailing now.   
 
 
quote: Originally posted by BeetleGav 
Oh is it the newer shape? Shows howmuch I pay attention to minis   
The few I've seen have been rusty aswel which is shocking  
I'd love a red one, what's tax etc on them?  
   
 
Insurance for some reason is dirty cheap. Adrien flux gave me the best quote tbh 
 
Tax is quite high at £150 for 6 months. But the money I saved on my insurance pays for that with some left over haha 
Not a single spot of rust on this one. Not even underneath. That's why I jumped on it when I came for sale!  
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ArdenblueDan 
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Car looks great dude wouldn't mind one of these myself 
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Ojc 
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Mine was this colour with white roof and mirrors. Had to be polished everytime you washed it.
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BeetleGav 
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quote: Originally posted by BeetleGav 
Oh is it the newer shape? Shows howmuch I pay attention to minis   
The few I've seen have been rusty aswel which is shocking  
I'd love a red one, what's tax etc on them?  
   
 
Insurance for some reason is dirty cheap. Adrien flux gave me the best quote tbh 
 
Tax is quite high at £150 for 6 months. But the money I saved on my insurance pays for that with some left over haha 
Not a single spot of rust on this one. Not even underneath. That's why I jumped on it when I came for sale!  
 
  
 
 
Ahh same price as mine for tax then, was thinking this could be the sensible cheaper sidestep but maybe not.  
Still tempting though as they look so good 
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FlaFFy_91 
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Insurance will be chaper haha. I've saved 800 on mine this year just by swooping from the corsa to this.  
 
As for polishing it ojc it will be properly detailed and sealed in a few weeks when I get time and its not too bloody hot. Hahaha 
 
Thanks dan   
 
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Steve 
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quote: Originally posted by Ojc 
Mine was this colour with white roof and mirrors. Had to be polished everytime you washed it. 
   
 
Same with space blue tbh
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bigron1988 
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Bot keen on minis but love the colour of this 
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Ian W 
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Looks nice but seems like it's missing something? Should it have the stripes?
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BeetleGav 
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My insurance on z4 is only 800 anyways and I'm 22 so still pretty cheap. Bet mini would be more for me actually   
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FlaFFy_91 
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quote: Originally posted by BeetleGav 
My insurance on z4 is only 800 anyways and I'm 22 so still pretty cheap. Bet mini would be more for me actually    
   
 
Bloody hell that is cheap mate.  
I've got 2 right offs and 1 years no claims at 22 and its £1300 fully comp 
 
 
quote: Originally posted by Ian W 
Looks nice but seems like it's missing something? Should it have the stripes? 
   
 
I personally really really dislike the stripes on a mini. Much prefer them without. Did want a black roof to be honest but it's rare as rocking horse shit to find so I might just get the roof painted instead 
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Simon_16v 
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Insurance comes out similar to the Clio, wouldn't mind having a go in one.  
 
Road tax is similar to the Clio too, £260 for 12months
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FlaFFy_91 
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Should test drive one mate  there a awesome little drive 
 
To go with my "free or dirt cheap" mod theme im doing atm i painted my calipers today  
  
 
Wire Brushed 
  
 
Painted 
  
 
Rears Painted 
  
 
Bulbs arrive next week and im going to take my lights apart so i can get the chrome surrounds painted black along with the insides of them  
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Steve 
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Be interested to see pics of that
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FlaFFy_91 
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Saw a new shape cooper in blue with the chrome bits painted black 
Looked really nice.  
Think ill be doing the rear ones aswell  
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Seany 
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Watch when taking the chrome off as the clips are rubbish. You will burst some so be prepared to glue them back down. Same goes for the scoop aswell. You can buy a belt line black out kit for the chrome that runs under the windows but I just used black sparky tape as it's the perfect size and doesnt come off. Also cheap as chips and looks better.  
Colour is great btw. Front bumper looks great but never been a fan of the aero rear.
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Seany 
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Also the chrome gills just pop out so are easy to spray  
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Ojc 
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quote: Originally posted by Steve 
Be interested to see pics of that 
   
 
Dont
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FlaFFy_91 
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quote: Originally posted by Ojc 
quote: Originally posted by Steve 
Be interested to see pics of that 
   
 
Dont 
   
 
Why?
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