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Mar 28, 2026 | 10:17 AM

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What models to avoid

I’ve got about $20k to spend. The ones I see are 2016-2020 S models.

I had an 07 hatch best car I ever had. An 08 that lasted a weekend. And a POS Countryman.

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Apr 2, 2026 | 10:02 AM

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I have a 2005 R53 for sale that is practically brand new. Odometer reading is right at 161K, but the motor and clutch have less than 25K miles. I'd make you a helluva deal!

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Apr 6, 2026 | 10:58 AM

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I would really need a great deal for a 20 year old British car. My high school car was a 71 MGB in 1981.

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Apr 6, 2026 | 11:12 AM

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Check out my listing on this site - 2005 Mini Cooper S R53 Arizona Car 2nd Owner - North American Motoring. Let me know if you think it's a good deal or not.

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