SOLD!!!!!! Second time around

Well folks, here's my ad for my MINI. I posted it on Craigslist for $15,500, but I'm offering it here on NAM to any enthusiast for (**$13,500**). I'm really looking for a good home for my MINI. to sweeten the deal, I'll include a years worth of free detailing--just bring it to me, and I'll wash and polish the paint. I'd say it would be reasonable to visit me once every 2 to 3 months--so figure the value on that--sorry there is no cash value--so if you don't want it, I won't lower the price.

Here are the specifics:

2003 Indi Blue/White 5 Speed MC with 65,000 miles
with factory leather, DVD nav, and all packages (Sorry no HK audio or cold weather).

Bonuses: Added MCS side skirts, chrome gas cap, and rear bumper to make it more sporty.

Owned by meticulous non smoking MINI enthusiast that is a professional detailer. Accident free, and I've done my best to keep it ding free. Any dings were immediately removed by PDR. Car sounds great, drives fast, but fuel efficient if desired.

New Clutch and tranny installed at 43,000 miles by South Bay MINI.
All vinyl except bonnet stripe has been removed and professionally buffed out and waxed. Will do again before delivery. Always garaged, so paint is in excellent condition. I'm a professional detailer, so a swirl free finish was always mandatory. Maintained with PC polisher and Meguiar's polishes. Paint looks wet and is free of any bonded above surface contaminants. Wheels were cleaned several times a day. Smoke free interior (non smoker).

Car is up to date with all service bulletins. Just purchased and installed new MINI battery on 10/11/06. Registration tags was just renewed for the next year. I fully own the MINI and have the pink slip in hand.

Originally purchased from Roadshow MINI in Memphis, TN in Sept. 2003, and driven cross country back to LA. Purchased out of state because I was on waiting lists for over a year and wanted to avoid high markups. Car is fully registered in California. This is a July build 2003 model.

Full account of trip and mileage can be found here
http://www.hiplogs.com/hiplog/read/4/686

***DETAILS/SPECS***
2003 INDI BLUE MC
White Roof and Mirrors
Chrome Bumper Inserts

***Combo #1: ***
Premium Package
Automatic AC
Dual-Pane Panorama Sunroof
Leather w/Cruise & MFSW
On-Board Computer

***Combo #2: ***
Sport Package
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
16" 5 Star (run flats were replaced at 19,000 miles)
Rear Spoiler (Upgraded to Aero Spoiler)
Front Fog Lamps
Sport Seats with factory lumbar controls

***Performance***
Sport Suspension
Xenon Headlights
with Power/Wash
5- Speed Manual
White 5 Star Wheels

***Cockpit***
Panther Black Profile (Dimples) Leather w/Panther Black Interior Door Casing
Computer
Navigation System(DVD-Current)
6 Speakers with AM/FM & CD
Anthracite Dash

***AFTERMARKET MODS***
Alpine 6-CD Changer with Blitzsafe adaptor with aux in
MINI Rubber Floor Mats (front and boot)
MossMINI Rally Lights
Garage Remote --Triggers left in place
Diode Fog Light Mod
Custom Vinyl Uni Stripe
MossMINI HAI Intake
MTH ECU Mod
British Female Voice Mod and latest firmware updates
Stoptech SS Brake Lines
Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid
Mintex Red Box pads
Falken Ziex 512 Tires (2) brand new tires, front 80% left.
MCS Chrome Gas Door
MCS Side Skirts
MCS rear bumper
Aerokit rear Spoiler
Anodized blue valve stem covers

I have some original OEM parts removed for aftermarket upgrades

MINI was fully maintained under warranty by dealer, first Nick Alexander, then South Bay MINI after they opened. Then by myself for brake pad changes, fluid changes, brake bleeding, intermediate oil changes, etc.. Last full service was about 48,500 miles. After that have been oil changes using Mobile 1 synthetic. Just changed oil and filter last night at 65,088.

***Scratches or Defects??***
Usual interior scuffs on plastic in rear seat area and plastic on rear hatch.

Sale would include free training on how to maintain finish, unless you declined so. Vehicle will be sold as is. Only vinyl that remains is Uni stripe, helps hide rock chips!!

So why am I selling my MINI? I had the chance of a lifetime to buy a broken 2005 MINI Cooper S and fix it up. So I can't afford to have both, though I wish I could. I'm the founder and president of a MINI club, so I can introduce you to many other great MINI owners!

Contact: Richard
Serious Buyers PM ME please.









MCS Side Skirt Mod


MCS Rear Bumper Mod


MCS Chrome Gas Cap Mod


Dead Pedal and clutch/brake pedals upgraded.


Leather in excellent condition. Rear seat held child seat but always used seat protector




Clean Boot


Painted calipers


Paint is in excellent condition


Aerokit Spoiler & Shark Fin for GPS


Early interior photo but still looks same. No funky cup holder as pictured.


Paint looks wet and glossy




Want to see the pictures at the dealer??
http://www.littlemini.us/gallery/index.asp

 

wow i wish i had 13.5 around becaue this would be my daily driver in a heartbeat... im sure this car is in immaculate shape and has just the right amount of mods to make it a dream ride for a first mini.

gl on the sale and thanks for offering nam such a great price.

 

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Added new pix

Also bought a brand new MINI battery $125 from dealer and installed last night.

 

what a fantastic looking car. definitely looks well kept. best wishes on yoru sale.

 

Someone will get a great deal on a beautiful MINI!

 

I just want to say......THIS is how you advertise a MINI, Very nice.....applause

Good luck with the sale....no doubt this will sell fast because it is listed well and a good deal

 

Thanks for the nice comments. Seems I've got an interested buyer coming later tonight. She's a night and day difference from my last one.

 

So not a psycho?? THAT'S good to hear!

 

Though she admits she doesn't know much about cars, she and her bf test drove one at some event in Europe. She's a photographer, and he works over at Sony--they just moved here.

Definitely night and day difference--she actually read my post and called me the MINI guy. LOL. Though she did say she's looking at a few MINI's--but that's cool. I told her I'd offer her a free year of detailing as well as introduce her to c3ers and she seemed happy. LOL.

Richard

 

This alone makes yours the best deal out there! Imagine if we all got this when we bought a MINI... instant immersion in the MINI lifestyle! If she doesn't know much though, she might not appreciate how great your offer is.

 

Bump...

I made a change to the specs. The Remus exhaust has been removed and replaced with a stock Cooper exhaust. I had the opportunity to brighten the life of someone who has a very difficult life and has very little opportunity to buy anything fun for his MINI.

 

Hey, Richard! Good luck on the sale! What a deal for someone!!! This is a great price you are offering lil octane for NAMmers. I can vouch for how well you have cared for him!

 

Good luck on your sale, Richard. If my son had his license I would seriously think about this car... Have fun with your new MCS!!!!

 

Given all the great write ups you've done while you owned your MC, I think it belongs in a MINI museum someplace. It looks like it is in excellent condition, and your price is very reasonable given all the mods. If you weren't across the country I'd consider for my 16 year old son.

 

MINIclo, cinnaMINI2, ProfessorDave

LOL, you guys are too nice. Thanks! I've got a couple serious inquiries today including one of my neighbors! I've got a feelig it'll be gone by the weekend.

If anyone else is thinking about it, please let me know ASAP!

Thanks!

Richard

 

Bump......

 

MINI bump!

Don't forget, buy my MINI, and I'll include a years worth of free professional detailing! Yep, that's worth atleast $200 right there (my MINI rate)--and I figure a visit once every 2 to 3 months--will work out to around 4 to 6 visits or nearly $1,000 in free detailing for the first year! Of course there is no cash value, so if you're out of state, I won't reduce the price.

It's just my way to make sure you properly maintain the finish I've worked so hard for atleast the first year!

 

Daily Bump!

Owning a piece of MINI history??
Well I never really considered that my MINI was thaaat special, but along with the many writeups I've done for this MINI, it was also one of Dave's first photo experiments!

Captured here in the best possible light.

http://www.motoringphotography.com/archive/





And then it was immortalized as the back of the MINI playing cards by Earl Kinsel.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...+playing+cards

 

SOLD!!!!

To a MINI enthusiast.

Richard

 

Congrats on the sale !

And a huge congrats to the buyer for getting an outstanding car and an incredible deal.

Champagne all around !

 

Thanks!! The new owner reads NAM, so hopefully he will post something eventually. He seems like a great guy that can really appreciate this MINI. I've invited him to join c3 so I will get to see my old baby once in a while.

Richard

 

WOW! I totally missed this thread. I'm sorry to see you sell the MC, but I'm glad it went to a good home. That guy got a great deal on a great car.

Good luck with the S and I can't wait to see it.

 

Great News

 

Great news Richard! I know you are happy that it went to a person who will appreciate it...

Donna

 

Ok, I really hate to have to do this, but I'm going to put this back for sale as a backup.

The last buyer gave me a bad check, and I believed his story of having to leave town for a bit for a sick family member. I don't know if he was genuine or not, he sure seemed that way, but considering, I still have my car in the garage, and he hasn't left me anything worthy of a deposit, I'm going to relist my car.

So if anyone is still interested in my car, let me know.

**sigh**

Richard