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Love the challenge more then a slicktop JCW or a GP1. Does it have a factory rollbar and rear seat delete? Definitely has aero package and looks like every JCW carbon fiber addon . If I already didnt have 3 of them I would be biting on this one
I’ve seen the “challenge” mini for sale many times over the passed few years. It’s obviously not a real challenge mini. I found the link for the last time it was listed for sale on NAM which should help anyone who is interested in it.
I have known about that “challenge” car since it was new and in NorCal
Its not a real challenge car. The guy just had the badge made.
I was going to buy it a few years ago in Texas but ultimately passed, I know a bit about that car. If anyone is seriously considering buying it feel free to PM me.
Well I am not that interested in it. Just wondering about rear seat delete? and rollbar?. Also were the challenge cars for the Canadian market? Guess I will google it :P. It is a nicely equipped JCW but NOT a 15K car
Clean CARFAX & runs great. Had the thermostat housing replaced at Herb Chambers Mini of Boston just before the 70k miles emissions warranty cutoff, the coolant system serviced at about 50k, and a gasket oil leak fixed when I purchased it ~40K. It hasn't burned a drop of oil since I purchased it as far as I can tell.
On Autocheck:
Accident Number: 1
Date of Accident: 1/26/2015
Location: BOSTON, MA
Accident Number: 1
Date of Accident: 1/26/2015
Location: BOSTON, MA
I just saw that on car gurus as well... the CARFAX is clean so I’m looking into this. It was sold to me as having no accident history and has no apparent evidence of an accident, and has been fine for 30k miles. I’ve contacted the BPO to get the incident report.
I came very close to buying it and was planning on flying out to SLC and driving it back home,
but I ended up going with an '06 JCW slicktop down in Florida...
..yet there are times when I still regret not getting that SLC car because the miles were so low and the performance spec was pretty great.
Good luck with your search ---
I know how frustrating it can be as it took me around 6 months to find the right car:
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S249A Multifunction f steering wheel
S255A Sports leather steering wheel
S262A ITS - Head airbag
S314A Door mirror / driver's lock, heated
S383A Roof and mirror shrouds, black
S403A Glass roof, electrical
S429A Interior surface, anthracite
S441A Smoker package
S450A Height adjustment, passenger seat
S470A Isofix-System
S481A Sports seat
S493A Storage compartment package
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S520A Fog lights
S522A Xenon Light
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S546A Revolution counter
S550A On-board computer
S563A Light package
S586A BMW LA wheel S-spoke
S645A BMW US Radio
S650A Radio BMW Reverse
S657A Radio Bavaria C Reverse III
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S736A 2nd radio remote control key
S823A Hot-climate version
S845A Acoustic belt warning
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S8SPA Control unit CO2
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Hartge VIP package Mini Cooper S, one of only 5 built by Birds Garage under license from Hartge in Germany
Hartge 18" Wheels, NEW 4 exit Hartge exhaust this week( £560), Hartge 210 bhp engine tune , Hartge reduced supercharger pulley. This conversion cost £7000 in 2004 I have the bill.
Added since Hartge interior pack which includes pedal covers, gear **** and handbrake package. €300
Hartge Logos on speedo and rev counter faces which are finished in stainless steel effect.
Other options fitted
JCW 4 pot 315mm brake kit, OE mini units with new grooved EBC discs and yellow stuff pads
JCW R56 big brake kit rear with new grooved EBC discs and pads
JCW strut brace
JCW twin auxiliary gauges
JCW Sparco bucket seats
JCW matching rear seats, VERY rare
JCW carbon dashboard
JCW carbon mirror caps,
JCW carbon boot handle,
JCW carbon bonnet air intake,
JCW carbon aero rear hatch spoiler. VERY RARE in carbon
JCW checkered mat set.
Aero front bumper and sills colour matched gloss black along with arches.
GP1 reflectors in front and rear bumpers, can be wired to light up with side lights
Total cost in excess of £4000
Upgrades
Rebuilt engine just fitted with JCW cylinder head with JCW blue injectors, ARP conrod bolts, new shells, piston rings, new clutch, timing chain and guides, running approximately 220 - 230 BHP now, cost over £2000 only done 2000 miles.
Hartge teflon coated supercharger just serviced
Bilstein B7 Damper and spring kit cost £700 new
Garmin Sat Nav unit retro fitted to replace original Mini Unit with Ecoroute bluetooth unit to give multi gauges on the screen and hands free telephone
Royal re trimmed wheel with matching leather centre console trims
Airtek intercooler ( plus original unit )
Aftermarket exhaust manifold with no precat, but full main cat so road legal.
High flow K&N filter conversion in original airbox.
Facelift upgrades on door cards and
front and rear lights
Come with number plate HA51TGA as Hartge is pronounced as Hartga in English, its a bit of fun and a good talking point..
Service pack and big folder of bills & 2 keys.
View in Tonbridge in Kent, not cheap but have you seen the price of Hartge BMW's lately.
Hartge have now ceased trading in Germany, so I have been told.
. If I already didnt have 3 of them I would be biting on this one 
