2005 MINI Cooper S, AutoX car
For Sale2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S
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Price
$4,900
- Location Huntersville, NC, 28078, USA
- Condition Used
- VIN WMWRE33515TG97363
- Mileage 151,464
- Engine 4 cyl
- Drive Type 2WD
- Transmission Manual
- Vehicle Type Hatchback
- Exterior Color Yellow
Description:
The Pikachu is looking for a new enthusiast home!
Purchased last year from a gentleman who autocrossed it. The car needed a TON of deferred maintenance. Over the Winter, I had the engine and cooling system completely refreshed, as well as addressed anything else that made sense for the age/mileage to future-proof the car. It runs like a tank now.
Cosmetically it is what you would expect from a 16-year old car. Has some minor blemishes in the paint and two rips in the driver seat (previously repaired, can be patched easily if it bothers you). Otherwise pretty good.
Mechanically it is great. Due to the mods, it's much stiffer than a stock MINI. Works fine as a daily driver if you don't mind the "sportiness". If you're interested in autox, this would be an STX car.
Mod list:
Scorpion Cat back Stainless exhaust
H&R rear adjustable control arms
Vorshlag front camber plates
Adjustable Koni yellow shocks front/rear
TSW lowering springs
Alta rear sway bar
Aftermarket lower engine mount
Adjustable front sway bar links
EBC rotors and pads front
Cold air tube
MSD coil and wires
Supercharger Air diverter
Stainless front brake lines
Roja 17x7 wheels. These are very light compared to stock.
BFG Rival S tires 225 square, almost new (some street miles, zero events)
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Recent maintenance:
(all done in the last 6 months)
New NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs
New Oil pressure switch
New Crankshaft oil seal
New Valve cover gasket
New Timing cover gasket
New Timing chain tensioner
New Timing chain guide rail
New Oil pump seals (upper and lower)
New Oil pan gasket
New Oil filler cap
New Serpentine belt
MOTUL 8100 X-Cess Gen2 synthetic oil
An assortment of new OEM cooling hoses
New cooling bleeder valve
New Thermostat
New Coolant expansion tank
Rebuilt radiator fan to fix low-speed operation
Flushed/filled with OEM MINI coolant
New upper hydraulic engine mount
New Floor jack pads all around
2 extra keys (unprogrammed)
Installed Alpine Head unit with USB and bluetooth
Replaced Tach to address CAN BUS hiccups
Any questions, let me know.
If anyone is worried about “diminished value” - I’m dropping the price by $1,000. It’s now $4,900 and firm. Car is available to see and test drive at your convenience.
