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Last year of the R53 generation. This was a Crooked River Garage car. They sell the most pristine R53s in the states. Willing to work with a serious buyer on price.
British racing green metallic w/ black top
Space gray/panther black cloth interior
Cold weather package, Sport package, Premium package
Harmon Kardon sound system
6-speed manual
Factory Limited slip differential
Sunroof
No rust / clean underbody: car is kept in a heated parking garage for winter on it’s winter wheel setup
Mini R98 wheels 17x7 (et-48) Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 tires (only one summer on these tires) will include winter set of wheels/tires for extra cost
2 sets of keys, original owners manuals and case
Modifications
15% supercharger pulley
AFE Cold air intake
Short throw shifter
Bilstein shocks and Koni springs, Front and rear sway bars
Strut bar brace
False floor from JC Clubsport (shipped over from UK) INCLUDES stock rear seats
LED side markers & turn signals
JCW engine cover (however this is not a JCW car, also includes stock engine cover)
Maintenance (all OEM parts)
Clutch at 73k miles
Clutch slave cylinder at 82.5k miles at Milwaukee Motorwerks
Vibration dampener (Harmonic balancer) and Drive belt at 84.6k miles at Milwaukee Motorwerks
Replace Heater core at 85.9k at Milwaukee Motorwerks
Thermostat, flush coolant and Blend door actuator (controls cabin temp) at 85.9k miles at Milwaukee Motorwerks
Issues
Small chip in front windshield
Key remote stopped working, have to manually lock car
Last edited by DylanA; Jun 13, 2023 at 03:15 PM.
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Crooked River Garage do not sell the most pristine R53s in the states: they've got a certain 'reputation' in the Mini owning community (and no, I don't have to spell out what that reputation is).
Crooked River Garage do not sell the most pristine R53s in the states: they've got a certain 'reputation' in the Mini owning community (and no, I don't have to spell out what that reputation is).
Buying up the cheap ones and selling them for 10k more😉 or telling you that you would never find one for under 5k that doesn’t need 5k in maintenance. Don’t ask how I know.
Nice unit. Worth 12k? Probably not. To be worth that it would need to be a factory JCW and have a spotless undercarriage, which you did not add photos of. No chrono package, no leather inside...
I am sorry you bought an overpriced car from Crooked River. Specially now that the car market is finally cooling down.
Nice unit. Worth 12k? Probably not. To be worth that it would need to be a factory JCW and have a spotless undercarriage, which you did not add photos of. No chrono package, no leather inside...
I am sorry you bought an overpriced car from Crooked River. Specially now that the car market is finally cooling down.
Ok bud, whatever you say. Also, previous owner bought it from Crooked River.
Ok bud, whatever you say. Also, previous owner bought it from Crooked River.
hes just trying to help... it's like you came here hoping to just make a dollar and we arnt very fond of that approach.
no offense but your asking 2x of the cars true market value and even at a time when the market is crazy high.
you should go check the market and see what these cooper's have been selling for NOT what you see listed. What you see listed is still listed because its a silly price.
no offense because you got a nice looking ride there but for 12k you can get an almost fully built rmw car built at rmw by rmw. That's our point. I mean cmon
so we're not here trying to flame you.. just trying to help..
Last edited by MiniManAdam; Jun 19, 2023 at 05:45 AM.
Adam you might be a little off with a fully built RMW car for 12k but I do have to agree with everyone else. 12k is 150% of what it should be. I have a low mileage R52 S and If I would want to sell it, 10-11k is the max I would get for it. I was talking with a buddy of mine and I was asking him how do you increase the value of the first gen mini's. 1. Buy a clean decently low mile JCW . 2. Convert it to as oem as possible and if you have oem jcw carbon or leather parts, that will make the value sky rocket. 3. List it on BAT to get the most of your money because those bidders are crazy.
hes just trying to help... it's like you came here hoping to just make a dollar and we arnt very fond of that approach.
no offense but your asking 2x of the cars true market value and even at a time when the market is crazy high.
you should go check the market and see what these cooper's have been selling for NOT what you see listed. What you see listed is still listed because its a silly price.
no offense because you got a nice looking ride there but for 12k you can get an almost fully built rmw car built at rmw by rmw. That's our point. I mean cmon , i just got a very nice , not as nice as yours condition but still not 1spec of rust or anything a 2004 AERO mini for 2900$. IT had 2x yours mileage but I even got it at a dealer and we know they love their markup..
so we're not here trying to flame you.. just trying to help..
unfortunately it's not a factor jcw or gp or even an aero and it's got no rare dealer options.. and not having backseat isn't helping the price , sorry but that drops the price of a vehicle unless you selling it as a track car. Imo put the seats back in and it will help the sale..( btw , I have the same seat delete, u suggest installing hinges so your too can swing open for storage underneath if you don't have the seats any longer )
read my entire post. I have the original back seats. It also comes with two sets of wheels with brand new tires. Not to mention it does have a factory limited slip differential (rare option).
I am not “just trying to make a dollar.” I am merely just posting my car up for sale at top dollar but I’m obviously willing to accept offers.
note: I have no harsh feelings to any of you at all. Everyone has opinions. Just want to see the car go to an enthusiast. I understand the market and that’s why I’m willing to take offers.
In a nutshell, little bit of a crazy asking price for what it is. You’d likely do some realistic negotiation to get it sold, so OBO is in effect. The high starting price just throws most enthusiasts off, but no harm in that. It might just take longer to sell here, so I’m sure you have it listed in multiple places. GLWTS.
