2005 MINI Cooper S R53
For Sale2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S
Dec 10, 2025, 05:56 PM | Replies: 7 | Views: 1115
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Price
$8,500• OBO • Trade
- Location New Milford, NJ, 07646, USA
- Condition Used
- VIN wmwre33485td95429
- Mileage 105,769
- Engine 4 cyl
- Drive Type 2WD
- Transmission Manual
- Vehicle Type Hatchback
- Exterior Color White
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Many of you may have been following my thread which is here: R50/53 1 Owner 80k mile R53!!!
Unfortunately, my finances hold me from continuing ownership of this beautifully maintained and modded car. I never wished this day would come but unfortunately it has.
2005 R53 Mini Cooper S. Runs perfect and handles beautifully. High end quality performance parts. Extensive maintenance with service records. Clutch job, supercharger, etc serviced all within the last 15k miles and more. $10,000 in parts and labor in the last 2 years. Highly optioned r53 with navigation. Dealer serviced. Listening to offers. Not in a rush to sell.
PM for more info. Test drives welcome.
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Thomas T
Last edited by ttawfik3; Jan 6, 2026 at 04:47 AM.
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Hey Native Texan,
In all honesty, I genuinely don't know what to price the car at given all the work that was done and all the mods and it having the aero kit while acknowledging the mileage its at. I feel it's worth a lot, but I don't know what to price it at. I'm willing to hear what you guys think it's worth and I am of course accepting offers.
I purchased from a dealer in philly and it was a 1 owner car got it at 80k miles. put 25k miles on it and its been a blast! I wish I don't have to sell it.
In all honesty, I genuinely don't know what to price the car at given all the work that was done and all the mods and it having the aero kit while acknowledging the mileage its at. I feel it's worth a lot, but I don't know what to price it at. I'm willing to hear what you guys think it's worth and I am of course accepting offers.
I purchased from a dealer in philly and it was a 1 owner car got it at 80k miles. put 25k miles on it and its been a blast! I wish I don't have to sell it.
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To be clear your maintenance/mod records with the Aero kit are positives.
Regrettably expenses spent on our R53s are no indication of an asking price. We have all been down that rabbit hole. Also mods can be a matter of personal opinion.
In my humble opinion, you would be better served to add additional pictures of the interior and engine compartment with a “don’t want to sell” asking price. That will produce quick and definitive responses.
Regrettably expenses spent on our R53s are no indication of an asking price. We have all been down that rabbit hole. Also mods can be a matter of personal opinion.
In my humble opinion, you would be better served to add additional pictures of the interior and engine compartment with a “don’t want to sell” asking price. That will produce quick and definitive responses.
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To be clear your maintenance/mod records with the Aero kit are positives.
Regrettably expenses spent on our R53s are no indication of an asking price. We have all been down that rabbit hole. Also mods can be a matter of personal opinion.
In my humble opinion, you would be better served to add additional pictures of the interior and engine compartment with a “don’t want to sell” asking price. That will produce quick and definitive responses.
Regrettably expenses spent on our R53s are no indication of an asking price. We have all been down that rabbit hole. Also mods can be a matter of personal opinion.
In my humble opinion, you would be better served to add additional pictures of the interior and engine compartment with a “don’t want to sell” asking price. That will produce quick and definitive responses.
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BUMP.
There are very minor things this car needs as far as interior attention (pass mirror is loose, headliner sag, interior rattles) of which I will address if I don't end up selling before this coming summer of '26. I will list this car at no reserve either on BAT or Cars and Bids. I am open to hearing offers at my $8,500 asking price so feel free to contact me!
There are very minor things this car needs as far as interior attention (pass mirror is loose, headliner sag, interior rattles) of which I will address if I don't end up selling before this coming summer of '26. I will list this car at no reserve either on BAT or Cars and Bids. I am open to hearing offers at my $8,500 asking price so feel free to contact me!
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A couple of the pictures show what appear to be driver side door damage just behind the front edge. Is this a photo illusion or is there actual damage?
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Door
Yes that is damage. I can provide closer photos but yes there are dents on the door. I purchased it like that.