Year: 2003
Make: MINI
Model: Cooper
Price: $19500
Mileage: 16198
Color: Indi Blue/White
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): NorthEast

For those who've been around NAM since back in the days when it was MCO, you'll probably recognize this car and remember it's owner, Manny (cycleguru). Sadly, Manny passed away earlier this year after losing a battle with cancer. I am selling this car on behalf of Manny's girlfriend, who didn't feel that she'd be able to adequately answer questions about the modifications that have been done to the car. So without further adieu, please read on...

The car for sale here is a highly customized, extremely low mileage MINI, nicknamed "DaWorks" that was the passion of one man, named Manny. To say this car has been pampered would be an understatement. You've heard about cars that haven't been driven in snow, but DaWorks was almost never driven in rain. If the sky did dare to open up while DaWorks was out, Manny would then put it up on jackstands in his garage and wipe down the entire undercarriage. You'll see in the pictures just how immaculate the underside of the car is. In fact, he was so meticulous that he didn't even drive this car with shoes on. Whatever shoes he was wearing were removed before his feet entered the car.

This car was purchased new in August 2003. DaWorks began life as a standard 2003 MINI Cooper S. After getting through the engine break-in period, a JCW kit was installed by Prestige MINI. From that point on, the "you-ifications" just never stopped. While the car has the JCW kit, and a long list of performance modifications, it was not abused as you might expect with a car this modified. Manny installed the parts purely for the "bling factor". DaWorks rapidly became a show car and was actually featured in Issue #5 of MC2 Magazine, a copy of which is included with the car. Performance parts were constantly being added and replaced as he found new parts that gave him the look he was going for. The same process took place cosmetically and he was constantly tweaking the look of the car. About two years ago, he took the big plunge of getting a completely custom in-car entertainment system installed in the car. The backseats were removed from the car and custom front and rear speaker enclosures were fabricated. The rear of the car also features an enclosure for the stereo amplifiers. The original Lapis Blue back seats are available and will go with the car if the buyer wants them.

You will not find a car anywhere that has been more well-loved and cared for than this one. DaWorks has a current New Jersey inspection, good until June 2014, and a clear title.

There are some pictures at the bottom of this post and many, many more here: http://njbaglady.com/jcw.html

Please note: Out of respect for the care that this car has always received, and to ensure that the new owner receives the car as clean as Manny left it, no test drives will be permitted in rainy weather.

While I am handling the sale of the car, Manny's girlfriend and current owner of the car will be present at the time of sale to sign over the title.

The car can can be viewed weeknights after 5pm, or on most weekends. Please PM me with any questions or to schedule a time to come see the car.

Asking $19,500 (reasonable offers will be considered)
16,198 miles
VIN: WMWRE33463TD71739

Standard Features and Options:

1.6 L supercharged 4-cylinder engine
Indi Blue / White
6-speed Getrag manual transmission
Lapis Blue Leather (seats have been removed, but blue carpet remains)
Anthracite Interior

Premium Package:

• Automatic Air Conditioning
• Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
• Multi-function Steering Wheel with Cruise Control
• On-Board Computer

Sport Package:

• Dynamic Stability Control
• 17" S-Lite with all-season run-flats (no longer with the car)
• Front Fog Lamps
• Xenon Headlights with Power Wash (Xenon lights were replaced with halogen Joey mod headlights)

Cold weather Package:

• Heated seats (wiring is intact but Sparco replacement seats are not heated)
• Heated mirrors
• Heated washer nozzles

Rain Sensing Wipers
Harmon Kardon Stereo
Aero Kit (painted Indi Blue)
JCW Package

Performance Modifications:
H-Sport Springs
Koni Yellow Shocks/Struts
H-Sport Adjustable Rear Camber Links
H-Sport Rear Control Arms
Ireland Engineering Fixed Camber Plates
Alta Front and Rear Endlinks
M7 Black Chrome Strut Tower Brace - Anniversary Edition
M7 Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser (believed to be a discontinued M7 part)
M7 Air Plate Diverter
Helix Stage 2 Brake Kit (Stop-Tech)
Stop-Tech Rear Big Brake Kit with Drilled Rotors
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Forge Motorsport High-Flow Intercooler
K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake
M7 Aerogel EX Heat Shield (not currently installed but will go with the car)
Stainless Coolant Recovery Tank
MSD Ignition Coil
Jackson Racing Red Spark Plug Wires
Invidia 60mm Titanium Tip Cat-back Exhaust with 80mm Exhaust Tips
Madness Engine Oil Cooler
Mini Mania Short Shift Kit
ProMINI Instrument Console Kit
Stainless Steel Skid Plate
Passport GT2 G-Timer

Cosmetic Modifications:
Carbon Fiber:

• Headlight trim rings
• Mirror caps
• Door handles
• Boot handle
• M7 Rear license plate backing
• Gas cap
• Beltline trim (covers original chrome trim)
• M7 Hood Scoop - Vortex 1
• Side Markers
• Side Scoops
• Dashboard (Genuine MINI JCW carbon fiber parts, not an overlay)
• Shift ****
• Parking brake handle (Genuine MINI JCW carbon fiber part)
• Shifter and cupholder trim rings
• Stubby Antenna

Painted white:

• Dashboard top
• Down tubes
• Sun visors
• Dashboard trim rings
• Door pulls
• Tachometer trim ring

Clear Bra:

• Bonnet
• Front bumper
• Door edges
• Lower leading edge of rear wheel arches

Custom black and white leather steering wheel cover
Custom white door panels and front speaker enclosures
Sparco Monza Seats Blue/Black
Blue LED Interior Accent Lighting: Front speakers, rear speakers, amplifiers, and door pockets
LED Dome Light
Blue LED Puddle lights under doors
Blue Tachometer and Speedometer Gauge Faces
Glovebox Organizer
Angel Eye Parking Lights
Joey Mod Headlights
Blue-tinted Headlight Film
Smoked LED Taillights
M7 Ultimate Aero Grille
Satin Black Cowl Vents
Annodized Red Tow Hook
"Cooper S" Windshield Decal
Tinted windows: 50% Front windows, 35% Rear windows
Blacked out MINI emblems
Stubby Antenna
GoMINIGo Third Brake Light Pulsar
18"x7.5" SSR wheels (Silver with machined lip) with Yokohama Parada 215/35/18 tires
JCW Roof Spoiler
Alloy Windshield Washer, and Headlamp Washer Resevoir Caps
Alloy Oil Cap Cover
Chrome Bonnet Strut Covers
Blue Silicone Radiator Hoses
Chromed MINI Logo Oil Dipstick
Car Cover

In-car Entertainment System:
Clarion AM/FM/CD/DVD Head Unit with 7-Inch Wide Screen, iPod ready, Sirius ready
Custom fabricated Front and Rear Speaker Enclosures with Blue LED Lighting and Black Upholstery
Front door speakers are by Alpine
Rear system components:
Diamond Audio D9 800.2 Sub-woofer amplifier
Diamond Audio D9 800.4 Multi-channel amplifier
Diamond Audio speakers and sub-woofers

 

You could win a Pulitzer Prize for that ad, Jersey Girl.

IMO, this MINI is under-priced.

 

Fabulous mini.

Bill

 

Thanks. Manny was a very good friend and the last thing he asked of us was to help his girlfriend sell the car after he was gone. I spent a lot of time writing and re-writing the ad. The list of cosmetic modifications really only covers the big stuff. The car has to be seen to appreciate all the little things he did. The details have details!

 

The car has been sold and headed off to it's new home this afternoon.

 

congrats to both past & present owners!