ok 210 not bad..


ok I took some pics I might be able to get the number off the number plate..

73,900 miles he's asking $4,800, I'm guessing he just bought it for 3,300 a few days ago when it was listed for $3,600

I told hime I would think about an offer. other buyer didn't show up! I'm thinking of walking away from this one... its just a little too rough for me, without the top opening and rear windows plus damage.. he started to open the sunroof part and only one side started moving so it started to open on an angle.

 

For somebody that can turn wrenches this is not a bad car. It sure looks like a duck with all those engine stickers. Have you done a carfax review? The major issue on a vert is the hooks braking where the top connects to the front windshield. As the top starts to track back, it would appear the hooks are still good. I am thinking the guides are dirty causing the roof to crab to one side.

Does the tail gate open ok?

 

Decoding the VIN will tell you if it's a factory JCW ... it will have options 3AL (JCW Package) and 2TA (LSD). The JCW Tuning Kit will be the 210 bhp version as the exhaust on the early kit will not fit a Convertible.

1st Gen MCS JCW Tuning Kits and Factory Models - The MINI Wiki

 

I forgot I took this one too!

I got the vin! and build date. Ill look it up now... wait! wtf I cant see all the numbers... the seat belt must of hit the door scratched a number or a letter off!! grrrrr what could it be??

 

It is NOT going to be a factory JCW

 

Bloody hell. It'll be a T

 

ok It must be rare to see an 2005 factory JCW?

any idea whats that scratched number?

ahh a T thanks lets check it out!

Why do people sling there seat belt off! JEASUS look at all those marks!

 

ok got it thanks! I tried the 7 digit look up first

 

Then you're doing it wrong

 

Looks like it was pretty well optioned!

Vehicle information

VIN
WMWRH33425TF82978
Type code
RH33
Type
COOPER S (USA)
E series
R52 ()
Series
M
Type
CABRIO
Steering
LL
Doors
2
Engine
W11
Displacement
1.60
Power
125
Drive
FRONT
Transmission
MECH
Colour
DARK SILVER METALLIC (871)
Upholstery
LEDER GRAVITY/PANTHER SCHWARZ (T6PN)
Prod.date
2004-12-16


Vehicle options
S1CA
Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S210
Dynamic stability control
S249
Multifunction f steering wheel
S2CM
MINI LM Rad 5 Star Bullet m. Notlauf
S314
Door mirror / driver's lock, heated
S345
Chrome Line Interieur
S429
Interior surface, anthracite
S441
Smoker package
S450
Height adjustment, passenger seat
S493
Storage compartment package
S494
Seat heating driver/passenger
S508
Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520
Fog lights
S522
Xenon Light
S534
Automatic air conditioning

Vehicle options
S547
Cockpit chrono package
S550
On-board computer
S563
Light package
S645
BMW US Radio
S650
CD player
S657
Radio, BMW Business/MINI Boost
S674
Hi-Fi System Harman Kardon
S692
Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S736
2nd radio remote control key
S895
Additional fan
S8SP
Control unit COP
S925
Dummy-SALAPA

Vehicle options
S226
Sports suspension settings
S255
Sports leather steering wheel
S3AB
Mirror cap in vehicle color
S470
Isofix-System
S481
Sports seat
S546
Revolution counter
S823
Hot-climate version
S845
Acoustic belt warning
S853
Language version English
S876
Radio frequency 315 MHz
S992
Control of number-plate attachment

 

Friday the 13th! glad we figured this all out! thanks noonzio!

its worth around $3500 for me,, that's all... I can make the offer, unless someone on here really wants it more than me..

 

I had thought that some 2005's were factory, but it appears you were right that those are 2006MY even though the announcement was in '05. I am in Destin so if you get that car be sure to look up Panhandle MINIs on FB! Also, there are a couple of FB based MINI parts for sale groups that have some good parts as well as a couple of salvage yards that frequently get MINIs. That may be your cheapest route to getting some replacement rear fenders and bumper. I just had my rear window regulator replaced and just that part is ~$300 and required to put the top down, so you may want to plan to get those rear windows fixed before addressing the top.....assuming you got this car

 

I didn't bother with an offer... I will look for a cleaner example. We are in the same area, Thanks for everyone's help... I'm glad I had an opportunity to buy it. I actually feel better now that I saw it and passed. Everyone here @ NAM helped me with my decision. I just didn't feel like I had enough time to learn everything in about 48 hours. Luckily was able to find this forum, and start this thread.

Update: I bought a "16 JCW