Year: 2006
Make: MINI
Model: Hardtop
Price: $12500
Mileage: 103000
Color: Thunder Blue
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): SoCAl

SOLD.

It is finally time for me to sell my 2006 Mini Cooper S JCW GP #1405. It is a one owner car and I am the original owner. After 14 years of R53 ownership (2003 R53 and 2006 GP) it is time to move on to a different car. I wish I could keep the GP but it would have to stay outside, which I just cannot stand doing to the GP, so to a new home it must go. My GP is in excellent condition, no dings, dents, or scratches; just a few minor rock chips on the front. No wheel rash. Engine is clean with no leaks. Interior is in great shape, very clean with no stains. Driver seat has slight wear on side bolster. The car has never been in an accident. The car has always been garaged so the paint and various GP emblems are in excellent condition. When at dealership a few months ago, the service reps said the car looked great, better than some of their 2016s. The car has its share of miles but the clutch/flywheel and front lower control arm bushings only have 57,000 miles on them (replaced under good will warranty). The car has been Auto-Xed about 10 times but no track days. Normal Mini wear-out items or common problem items have been replaced. All original manuals, receipts, and detailed vehicle history are available.

Many Mini Cooper enthusiasts consider the 2006 GP the best Mini ever made due to its unique character and performance. Car & Driver rated the GP as one of the top five best handling cars in 2006. As you probably know there were only 2000 Supercharged GPs built for the world, with only 415 sent to the USA. The GP included all the JCW parts (engine, brakes, and suspension) plus a few unique GP items such as larger intercooler, specific GP tuned ECU, GP unique 18” wheels, GP Aero package with full undertray panels and carbon fiber rear wing, rear window, thunder blue paint, no rear seat, rear interior panels, rear bar, and rear aluminum trailing arms.

The great capabilities of this GP have been enhanced with a few upgrades.
The original parts are boxed and available to the buyer.

Suspension:
- Bilstein HD Sport Shocks
- Swift Spec-R Springs
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires (215/40-18)
- 19mm Adj Rear Sway Bar
- IE Fixed Front Camber Plates
- Front Lower Stress Brace
- Cabrio Cross Braces
- 15mm Wheel Spacers
- Lug Bolt to Stud Conversion with Black Nuts
- New In Box: Hotchkis (H-Sport) Comp 25mm Hollow Rear Adj Sway Bar
- New in Box: Hotchkis (H-Sport) Rear Adj Control Arms (all 4, upper & lower)
- Not currently installed: Hotchkis Front Adj Camber Plates

Engine:
- Milltek Resonated Cat-Back Exhaust
- Milltek Header with Cat
- ATI Super Damper Crank Pulley (2%)
- TSW Motor Mount
- Screamin Demon Coil Pack and Red Plug Wires
- Craven Dipstick
- High Flow Air Cleaner
- JCW Motorsports Airbox Mod (no flap)

Brakes:
- Wilwood 13” Front Rotors
- Wilwood Front FSL Calipers
- Willwood 11.75” Rear Rotors
- Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- Hawk HPS Brake Pads (plus various additional Wilwood brake pads)

Interior:
- Oil Pressure & Boost Gauge Pod
- Short Shifter
- Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 Stereo
- Polk Audio db6501 Speakers
- Ian’s Auto-Up Window Module with Track Mode DCS & Garage Door Opener
- JCW Alcantara Steering Wheel

Exterior:
- Tinted Windows (70% and 20%)
- Black Beltline
- Tinted Side Markers
- 65W Osram Rallye Headlight Bulbs
- Osram Silver Turn Signal & Parking Bulbs

Also available are repair manual, diagnostic software/cables, code reader, and spare wheels (GP and space-saver). Plus all kinds parts/accessories.

Please PM or email me at mikedirkes@gmail.com with any questions or for more details on this car.

 

I'm tempted...but SoCAL is a bit too far...Nicely maintained Mini GP!

 

We can always put it on a transporter to LA. Or better yet, you can fly out to CA and have a great drive back to LA.

 

Beautiful car, nicely maintained!
Any issues getting it smogged legitimately in CA?

 

Not at all. Just passed CA smog in Nov 2016.
The header is the only thing that could be considered not smog legal in CA but it is so similar to OEM header that there is no visual issue. The Cat on the header passes just fine without any error codes.


I do have the stock header available for the buyer.
The stock header had cracked (common problem) so I needed a new header right away so I went with Milltek instead to OEM. I did eventually get the OEM header welded (beautiful job by the welder) but never put it back on the car.

 

Sad to see it go, hope it goes to a good home. Good luck with the sale.

 

If I don't already have my lovely R53, and yes a Porsche GT4, I would seriously consider this. I do like the unadulterated, sensible and well chosen enhancements. Hope it goes to someone who would maintain the original integrity.

 

I live in SoCal! Ahhhh!! I would buy it in a heart beat if there was a way to finance it. Haha.

 

There are companies that provide loans for Used Cars bought from private parties. The loan rates are usually a little higher and depend on the amount of the loan and the loan term. You probably can get a loan in the 4-6% range. Check online for places such as lightstream.

 

This car is a complete steal at this price...even with the higher mileage

I've toyed with the idea of selling mine, but I'd want a heck of a lot more than that

Good luck with the sale!!

 

I sent you an email. I'm definitely interested... I got the itch to get back into a mini!!!!

 

Sold today. On it's way to Salt Lake City.