2006 R53 "slicktop" - Performance modified (less than 10k total miles)
For Sale2006 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S
Mar 15, 2026, 03:48 PM | Replies: 5 | Views: 968
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Price
$22,500
- Location Eagar, AZ, 85925, USA
- Condition Used
- VIN WMWRE33556TL18783
- Mileage 9,737
- Engine 4 cyl
- Drive Type 2WD
- Transmission Manual
- Vehicle Type Hatchback
- Exterior Color Purple
Description:
- 2006 S-spec in "Black Eye Purple" / "Purple Haze" monochrome
- Minimally factory-optioned "slicktop" example with just Chrono Pkg and LSD
- Total mileage as of today: 9,737
- 2nd owner (purchased at ~ 4k miles from original Phoenix Arizona owner in May 2021)
- Kept in Arizona dry-climate garages since new
- Window sticker, Owners Manuals, sales brochures & Bentley Manual
- Accident-free example - CarFax report available upon request
- Performance modifications beyond factory S-spec as follows;
> 4-into-1 tubular headers with flex pipe & hi-flow cat (unsure of manufacturer)
> Milltek complete resonated cat-back exhaust system - UK
> Supercharger reduction pulley (~ 15% / 60mm OD - unsure of manufacturer)
> OEM JCW airbox (de-flapped) with OEM-spec JCW filter
> Nology Hotwire ignition wires
> SFS silicone coolant hoses (UK)
> MiniMotors.com carbon fiber hood scoop (unsure of actual manufacturer)
> OEM JCW 380cc injectors, JCW-spec spark plugs plus custom tune for peak efficiency by Adrian Nastase
> Cravenspeed shifter box bushing kit and Raceseng shift ****
> M7 Strut Tower Plates & OEM R52 Cabrio braces
> Racing Dynamics real carbon fiber rear (boot) bar brace
> Koni Sport "Yellow" shocks with OEM JCW Sport "red" springs
> Helix front strut adjustable camber plates
> Eibach adjustable aluminum rear lower control arms (Germany)
> Eibach front (25mm) sway bar and rear (19mm) sway bar (Germany)
> Polyurethane bushings throughout
> AP Racing front big brake kit with drilled rotors (UK)
> OEM BMW rear brakes with drilled rotors
> Goodrich stainless braided brake lines (UK)
> Team Dynamics 7x17 ET45 wheels (UK) with Michelin PS4S 215/45R17 tires
> Wheel stud conversion kit
Notations:
1) Arizona MVD title is held in my name and is clear of liens.
2) No service records nor documentation of modifications performed on behalf of the previous original owner were furnished upon my purchase. Interested prospective buyers should review my (sig) thread topic which outlines discoveries and project updates to bring this R53 to its current modification specification. It became clear that the original owner already had selling regrets by the time I paid his full asking price, with subsequent requests for details on what work was done unsuccessful. The majority of the 4,026 miles on the car when I bought it was from the original owner driving it roundtrip from Phoenix AZ to the Santa Rosa CA area where modifications were performed. A phone discussion with the MINI dealer service manager claimed to have performed that work determined no records of modifications on this VIN were retained - quite likely not to void the new car warranty in effect at that time.
3) The OEM shifter **** will be included along with the RaceSeng installed now. Shown is a Garmin GPS on vehicle-specific ProClip mount which could be included, depending.
4) Not shown is a small 12v compressor kept in the boot if needed for non-runflat tires, which could be included, depending.
5) Not shown are custom USA-made charcoal grey sheepskin covers I bought soon after purchase, which protect the bottom and backrest cushion portions. The OEM cloth seats are not stained nor damaged. Pics of the sheepskin covers installed are available upon request.
6) Multiple additional pictures showing condition details of the engine and chassis available upon request.
Last edited by MCS4FUN; Mar 15, 2026 at 07:20 PM.
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6th Gear
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From: "The Other Arizona"
UPDATE:
I listed this R53 today on Bring a Trailer on Reserve price basis, obviously not being disclosed.
I'll leave this ad open until the listing goes live, in case of any questions by prospective bidders.
Per BaT rules, a subsequent sale near term would be on that venue vs private party basis here.
I listed this R53 today on Bring a Trailer on Reserve price basis, obviously not being disclosed.
I'll leave this ad open until the listing goes live, in case of any questions by prospective bidders.
Per BaT rules, a subsequent sale near term would be on that venue vs private party basis here.
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6th Gear
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From: "The Other Arizona"
Update 15April: sold pending funds on above BaT listing
My BaT listing went live this morning:
Modified, 10k-Mile 2006 Mini Cooper S 6-Speed
Update 24April: sold on the above BaT listing - end of a very fun car ownership chapter
Modified, 10k-Mile 2006 Mini Cooper S 6-Speed
Update 24April: sold on the above BaT listing - end of a very fun car ownership chapter
Last edited by MCS4FUN; Apr 24, 2026 at 07:05 PM. Reason: Final status Update 24April2026
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6th Gear
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From: "The Other Arizona"
@hozier - Sorry, I can't PM you at this point with you being a new NAM forum member. OTOH, my BaT listing linked above has two days remaining before end of auction, with ability for prospective bidders to contact me there by clicking the "Contact Seller" button near the top of the page.
Update 24April: sold on the above BaT listing - end of a very fun car ownership chapterFina
Update 24April: sold on the above BaT listing - end of a very fun car ownership chapterFina
Last edited by MCS4FUN; Apr 24, 2026 at 07:06 PM. Reason: Final status Update 24April2026