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2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S

Jul 18, 2021, 08:58 AM | Replies: 8 | Views: 1069
  • 2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2003 Cooper S JCW needs head gasket - Used - VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444 - 103,000 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Hatchback - Blue - Milford, CT 06460, United States
    Sold
  • 2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2003 Cooper S JCW needs head gasket - Used - VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444 - 103,000 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Hatchback - Blue - Milford, CT 06460, United States
    Sold
  • 2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2003 Cooper S JCW needs head gasket - Used - VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444 - 103,000 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Hatchback - Blue - Milford, CT 06460, United States
    Sold
  • 2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2003 Cooper S JCW needs head gasket - Used - VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444 - 103,000 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Hatchback - Blue - Milford, CT 06460, United States
    Sold
  • 2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2003 Cooper S JCW needs head gasket - Used - VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444 - 103,000 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Hatchback - Blue - Milford, CT 06460, United States
    Sold
  • 2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2003 Cooper S JCW needs head gasket - Used - VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444 - 103,000 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Hatchback - Blue - Milford, CT 06460, United States
    Sold
  • 2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2003 Cooper S JCW needs head gasket - Used - VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444 - 103,000 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Hatchback - Blue - Milford, CT 06460, United States
    Sold
  • 2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2003 Cooper S JCW needs head gasket - Used - VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444 - 103,000 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Hatchback - Blue - Milford, CT 06460, United States
    Sold
  • 2003 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2003 Cooper S JCW needs head gasket - Used - VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444 - 103,000 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Hatchback - Blue - Milford, CT 06460, United States
    Sold
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  • Price
    $2,750
    • OBO
  • Location Milford, CT, 06460, USA
  • Condition Used
  • VIN WMWRE334X3TD58444
  • Mileage 103,000
  • Engine 4 cyl
  • Drive Type 2WD
  • Transmission Manual
  • Vehicle Type Hatchback
  • Exterior Color Blue
Description:

2003 Mini Cooper S with John Cooper Works (JCW) package. 6 speed manual. 18” factory alloys. 103,000 miles, 2nd owner since 2005. Always garaged, serviced regularly. Original paintwork and leather seats are in excellent condition. Plenty of meat on tires. Completely stock, the JCW kit is complete as it was when new. Nothing modified. Driven as 3rd car over past 18 years, never in snow. 

The good
Body and interior are in exceptional condition for an 18 year old car. Paintwork shines up beautifully. Car had clear film applied to the front of car and rear bumper and although the film is now spider-webbed, it is easily removed and the paint beneath is perfect. Can has one small damage area to the front bumper but otherwise the paint is awesome. Interior equally nice, no seat rips. 
 
The bad PLEASE READ:
Car is losing coolant into the crankcase. Two mechanics diagnosed it as head gasket and that is why the price is so low. Car presently runs, drives and stops very well.  Extended driving will result in loss of coolant and eventually water temp climbing. Car has not overheated. 

A/C not blowing cold

Headliner beginning to sag behind drivers seat roof

 

Last edited by vwand911nut; Jul 18, 2021 at 09:19 AM. Reply
Old Jul 19, 2021 | 09:54 AM
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Only if u were local to me in the west coast would definitely jump on this
 
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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 06:41 PM
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Hi - I have a few questions.

1. Has the car overheated as a result of the blown gasket? Did either mechanic mention the possibility of a warped head?

2. Has the supercharger service been performed?

3. Can you post a photo of the window sticker?

Thanks.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 06:35 AM
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Interested. Same questions as above.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 05:40 PM
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Get it delivered to 53154 , I got 3k cash....can we make it happen ? This is exactly what I want and project I'm looking for
 
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 07:52 PM
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I think Elvis has left the building…
 
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 10:33 PM
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Elvis might be out in back of the building, smoking a cigarette behind the dumpster. Thank you very much.

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/...352575114.html

7d29cd3ff96436a787b22c836ea48ced@sale.craigslist.o rg
 
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Old Jul 24, 2021 | 04:11 PM
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Car has sold, Elvis has reappeared, not smoking behind a dumpster, and not getting notifications that people were replying to this thread. Most forums I belong to do that automatically. Sorry guys, Car is on it's way to David in Wisconsin.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2021 | 07:06 AM
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Thanks vwand911nut. I appreciate all of your help. Sorry about the "Elvis" post. Until Jonny posted the craigslist link, I assumed the car had been sold. Really looking forward to receiving the car and getting it back to full health.
 
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