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PLZ help me get my R52 JCW Cool Blue BABY back. Last seen FORDYCE, ARKANSAS.

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2005 Mini R52: "Mk I" Mini Convertible

Sep 1, 2022, 04:58 PM | Replies: 13 | Views: 2567
  • 2005 Mini R52: "Mk I" Mini Convertible - PLZ help me get my R52 JCW Cool Blue BABY back. Last seen FORDYCE, ARKANSAS. - Used - 101,777 Miles - 4 cyl - 2WD - Manual - Convertible - Blue - Austin, TX 78717, United States
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  • Location Austin, TX, 78717, USA
  • Condition Used
  • Mileage 101,777
  • Engine 4 cyl
  • Drive Type 2WD
  • Transmission Manual
  • Vehicle Type Convertible
  • Exterior Color Blue
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Rolling the dice that this forum might be able to help locate and give me a chance to:
Get my baby back... my '05 mini cooper S vert JCW in striking metallic periwinkle cool blue that I greatly regret selling due to moving from San Diego to Austin back in late 2018.
The initial ad I posted was HERE on NMM:  https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nd-9000-a.html

Have you seen me?


Anyone own this car now and might be in market to sell? or let me stay in contact with you to be on-deck if you consider doing so in the future?

Since moving to Austin, my family has very fond memories of time in this car and now that I work from home I can have a car like this where this beauty could be babied with limited miles per year.

I sold the mini to Dan and my only lead when finding his number was a txt msg response "sold the Mini in Tennessee a few years ago".

An Autocheck Report for this VIN shows it was titled again w/ the latest owner in FORDYCE, AR in March 2020 and most recently renewed registration August 2022.

I may give up on this pipe dream of getting her back and start the search for another mini, but the heart wants what the heart wants...
Though I don't know the pain she may have suffered the past few years, I do know all the care, bionic mods and even the blemishes and battle scars that make her special.

TIA to anyone who might have info on "my baby", where she was last seen, any leads or method to track here down...

VIN:  WMWRH33415TF81109

Last edited by nostradomus; Sep 1, 2022 at 05:31 PM.
Old Sep 2, 2022 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by nostradomus
Rolling the dice that this forum might be able to help locate and give me a chance to:
Get my baby back... my '05 mini cooper S vert JCW in striking metallic periwinkle cool blue that I greatly regret selling due to moving from San Diego to Austin back in late 2018.
The initial ad I posted was HERE on NMM: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nd-9000-a.html

Have you seen me?


Anyone own this car now and might be in market to sell? or let me stay in contact with you to be on-deck if you consider doing so in the future?

Since moving to Austin, my family has very fond memories of time in this car and now that I work from home I can have a car like this where this beauty could be babied with limited miles per year.

I sold the mini to Dan and my only lead when finding his number was a txt msg response "sold the Mini in Tennessee a few years ago".

An Autocheck Report for this VIN shows it was titled again w/ the latest owner in FORDYCE, AR in March 2020 and most recently renewed registration August 2022.

I may give up on this pipe dream of getting her back and start the search for another mini, but the heart wants what the heart wants...
Though I don't know the pain she may have suffered the past few years, I do know all the care, bionic mods and even the blemishes and battle scars that make her special.

TIA to anyone who might have info on "my baby", where she was last seen, any leads or method to track here down...

VIN: WMWRH33415TF81109
sometimes contacting the dmv they can give out some info.
they might be able to tell you atleast if it's still registered atleast but maybe not to who for privacy concerns ect..
then if it hasn't been registered for awhile you arnt hunting a bigfoot.

 
Old Sep 6, 2022 | 11:35 PM
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Since you've got it tracked down to a really very small town, just start contacting automotive related shops in the area. Any place that works on foreign cars, tire shops, etc. Heck, get on Facebook and find random people who live there.
 
Old Sep 7, 2022 | 05:59 AM
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Run a Carfax. It can show when/where it was last serviced. That may give you some leads.

Also - check out the Way Motor Works Facebook cover photo this month. It’s a Cool Blue R52 JCW.
 
Old Sep 25, 2022 | 06:50 AM
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Exactly what was next on my list to do! Great suggestion to check those small town or nearby foreign repair shops.

Carfax only showed where last registration was renewed, but even us DIY mechanics for most things often end up taking it in for "special" service needs.

Very Cool (blue) to see Way Motor Works feature a Cool Blue JCW R52 this month! what a beauty.
 
Old Sep 25, 2022 | 07:12 AM
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Also to share some of the fun search details from the Autocheck report:
6/25/209: Last Odometer Reported as 108,129 w/ smog check in San Diego, CA
7/30/2019: Tires or Wheels Service Performed in San Diego, CA
3/05/2020: New TITLE issued and New Registration done in Fordyce, AR (last known / Current Owner)
8/04/2022: "REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL EXCLUDED/EXEMPT"
8/09/2022: "REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL EXCLUDED/EXEMPT"

Fordyce, AR only has a handful of foreign car repair service shops, so might get lucky going that route!
One Way Automotive
Donnie's Foreign Car Services
Clark's Foreign Car
Smith's Import Service Center
Jai's European Auto Repair
Stephens Automotive Repair
 
Old Sep 26, 2022 | 01:19 PM
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At least it still exists - that’s a good start
 
Old Jan 16, 2023 | 08:49 AM
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Bumping this thread just in case.

I'm about to start throwing emails and phone calls out to the local repair shops for BMW/Mini.

* Fingers Crossed *
 
Old Jan 17, 2023 | 03:42 PM
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Good luck. Keep us posted!
 
Old Jan 18, 2023 | 06:29 AM
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Post your request on Fordyce Facebook page. It's a small town and a mini is very unusual in a land of pick up trucks .

https://m.facebook.com/groups/569260606512022/
 

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Old Feb 2, 2023 | 03:16 PM
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Happy to report this idea of posting my search in a FB community group worked and am now in contact with the new owner!

Thanks for everyone's input and help.
 
Old Feb 2, 2023 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nostradomus
Happy to report this idea of posting my search in a FB community group worked and am now in contact with the new owner!

Thanks for everyone's input and help.

That's so awesome!!! Pls post a report !
 
Old Feb 2, 2023 | 03:40 PM
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Awesome!
 
Old Feb 2, 2023 | 07:11 PM
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Well done. So maybe FB serves a purpose after all...
 




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