R50/53 Ex-Red Bull MINI for sale

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Mar 1, 2010 | 08:18 AM

DaveVT02S

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Ex-Red Bull MINI for sale

Spotted on Cars.com, $8k, Michigan - make an interesting project, no?

http://www.groesbecktruck.net/detail...newandusedcars

Mar 1, 2010 | 08:40 AM

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8K is a steal. Especially since it's the ultra rare 5 cyclinder motor.

Mar 1, 2010 | 08:52 AM

DaveVT02S

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Get used to things like that: NADA.com lists a MINI as a 5 passenger car

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Back to our regularly scheduled program, already in progress...

Mar 1, 2010 | 09:08 AM

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lol i expected this to be the forum member, Red Bull's car, cept im in the 1st gen section

Mar 1, 2010 | 11:47 AM

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AutoTrannyJustacoopah!
Nah!

Mar 1, 2010 | 01:29 PM

Capt_bj

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what would you put on top

I'm thinking of buying this, keeping in its current form but developing an assortment of bottles and cans to put on depending on my mood . . .

Old GrandDad
Pepto'
GERITOL
Rebel Yell
Tobasco
Golden Eagle
SOY VAY

any suggestions?

Mar 1, 2010 | 01:40 PM

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hahaha... gettign paid while driving

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Mar 1, 2010 | 01:50 PM

VMCMDN

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oh man, talk about special edition, that thing looks awesome!

a lot of miles though

Mar 1, 2010 | 02:09 PM

j-gregs

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With all the modders on here, it would be interesting to see what type of items could be affixed to the top of the car. I wouldn't mind a Wile E Coyote type Acme rocket. I'd show that road runner!!!

Mar 1, 2010 | 02:37 PM

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A golf course could buy it and use it for a beer cart! Inside behind the seats looks ROUGH.

Mar 1, 2010 | 05:11 PM

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Looks like a fun project, sleeper material.

Mar 1, 2010 | 05:54 PM

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2nd powertrain in the back: double the horsepower, AWD, easy to hook-up transmission selector (cable); more weight but better balance...

(Car & Driver did a double motor CRX about the time they came out)

Mar 1, 2010 | 06:12 PM

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Just keep it as is. Drop a fresh Cooper S engine in it (R53) and the 6 speed Getrag gearbox. You'd have a sweet MINI pickup. I wish MINI would put one out anyway.

Mar 2, 2010 | 04:58 AM

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Except for the dreaded CVT, this would be interesting.

Mar 2, 2010 | 05:03 AM

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I would love to buy this and install a flip back rumble seat for the kids

or make an area to motor with our English Bulldogs.

This roof could be easily rectified with the installation of a JCW Wing. Even has two locations for mounting. Or could add two
off road style Driving lights in there

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Mar 2, 2010 | 09:33 AM

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Wow! A CVT made it to 115k miles! Call MINI!

Jun 26, 2010 | 09:25 PM

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here is a pic of one that was put back together after a tree injury. It's headed with me to its new home if Fla next week. Wifes play thing and mine also.Its a 2006.

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Jun 26, 2010 | 09:59 PM

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Needs a Chrome roll cage in the bed with 4 Hellas on it, and an alta light bar. Everyone needs 14 forward facing headlights. (Hi's, Lo's, Fogs, 4 on the top, 4 on the alta bar)

Then again, i think you could attach 2 more as factory driving lights. 16!

Oh god, oncoming traffic would think the sun was crashing into the earth or something.

Jun 30, 2010 | 09:14 PM

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Totally just passed it!

Jul 1, 2010 | 08:58 AM

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DaveVT02S

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gasser

here is a pic of one that was put back together after a tree injury. It's headed with me to its new home if Fla next week. Wifes play thing and mine also.Its a 2006.

LIKE !

Jul 1, 2010 | 12:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gasser

here is a pic of one that was put back together after a tree injury. It's headed with me to its new home if Fla next week. Wifes play thing and mine also.Its a 2006.

Love it !!