Year: 2008
Make: MINI
Model: Hardtop
Price: $12000
Mileage: 75000
Color: British Racing Green
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): NorthEast

SOLD. Please remove


Finally parting ways with my baby :( Starting a family soon and this just isn't going to work for that.

Purchased new from Keeler Mini, ordered to the spec I wanted.

2008 Mini Cooper S
Factory original options:
6 speed manual
LSD
Winter Package
Premium package
Sport suspension
Factory Aerokit (NOT the JCW one)
Auto dimming mirror
Multi Function Steering wheel
Premium stereo option
All weather mats, including boot area
Leatherette
Anthracite Headliner
Brushed aluminum accents
HID lights

Added goodies:
DoS W2A intercooler setup
DoS Intake
BSH Oil catch can
Diverter valve upgrade
WMW Stainless turbo oil lines
Factory turbo ceramic coated
Factory exhaust manifold ceramic coated and wrapped
Riss Racing catless downpipe
Invidia catback
CP Forged pistons stock CR
All new bottom end bearings (didn't need them but replaced when doing pistons)
AccessPort
Megan Racing coilovers
Upper and lower H-Sport rear control arms
TSW 19mm rear swaybar
Front motor mount bushing inserts (Poly)
Drilled and slotted rotors front and rear
Fender arches smoothed and painted charcoal
Side skirts painted to match
Stripes painted on hood, front and rear bumpers
Black out beltline kit
Joey mod same charcoal color as skirts/flares
Chrome trim, scoop, and rear hatch handle painted charcoal
30% tint
LED rear turn signals
3rd brake light pulsar
Short shift adapter

The good: Car runs like a bat out of hell, even on the stage 1 alta tune. Handles like it's on rails, and the motor is bullet proof now.

The bad: The invidia flex pipe has started to leak and needs to be repaired. I drive it every day that way now but you can hear it at idle. Factory turbo seals are on their way out, I just got a JCW turbo from a member i'll include to swap on. If you really want to get the most out of it a proper tune is most certainly needed. I can run stage 2 or 3 maps on the accessport but hit fuel/boost cut and didn't want to risk damaging anything with a tune in a can. The sunroof vinyl is starting to show it's age. The Konig wheels on the car in the pictures have since been removed, one got dented and i put the stock R84 wheels with brand new yokohama tires on it. 18" Konig's including the dented repairable rim are included with TPMS installed. They need tires though. Dent is on the inside lip(stupid upstate NY potholes)

Not sure whether good or bad, but this thing just plain screams under full load at full throttle. Burbles nicely under decel, and doesn't drone bad at all cruising at highway speeds.

I have the original catback, original sport suspension setup etc. I'll throw in the JCW turbo as mentioned, I also have a proper sub enclosure with a sub in it but no amp that makes the back hatch area level with the back seats when they fold down. Hasn't seen more than 3 winters since i've had it, but i will include a set of blizzak snow tires.

I love this car, first new car I ever bought...but family first unfortunately. Price is negotiable since i'd rather not trade it in with the modifications i've done and i'd rather not spend the time putting it back to stock. Typical dings and some nicks in the front bumper from driving it. The major motor rebuild was finished just about 6,000 miles ago. Including all new timing chain components, water pump, idler pulleys, belts, hoses etc at that time.

I will entertain trades if they include cash for a mid 2000's Xterra, Forester, CR-V, Pathfinder etc. Assuming it's stick shift. Seeing that's the type of vehicle i'll be buying once I sell this.