JupiterBMW
01-02-2020, 11:54 PM
The Story
Its time for me to sell the Mini. I haven’t had the car for very long (purchased 10/20/18, 121,6xx miles), but I bought it with a very specific goal in mind, and the car has served me well. Initially purchased with intentions of making it a “work car” that I could load my tools into (general handyman work when I'm home from my real job), and then use the roof rack to haul a ladder, some wood, etc. Not the normal use for the Mini, I know, however it has served me VERY well and always impresses others! I had intentions of keeping it as a run around car (so my M3 can stay garage queen status), however, the reality is that its just a little too small for my wife to feel comfortable with putting our kids in it. That being said, I’m on the hunt for a wagon to replace the Mini.
The Car
VIN last 7 (for decoding): TL19835
2006 Mini Cooper S
6 speed manual
British Racing Green Metallic
English Panther Schwarz Leather
Chrono Package
Chome Package
Light Package (Xenon lights, front fog lights, rear fog light)
No sunroof
Non-heated manual seats
Manual climate control
The GOOD
**Maintenance**
-Refurbished cylinder head
-New head gasket
-New valve cover gasket
-New intake/exhaust manifold gaskets
-New timing chain tensioner
-New plugs/wires
-New serpentine belt
-New belt tensioner/dampener strut
-New water pump/thermostat
-Coolant flush
-oil/filter change (Mobil 1 0W-40)
-New axles
-New front wheel bearing assemblies
-New front lower control arm bushings (Powerflex)
-New front inner/outer ball joints (Lemforder)
-New oil pan gasket (another oil change at this point, about 300 miles ago)
-New crank position sensor o-ring
-New oil pressure switch
-New brakes
-Brembo rotors
-Posi Quiet Semi Metallic pads
-New sensors/clips/etc.
-Fluid flush
-New tires- Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 (205/40-17)
-AC compressor clutch coil replaced (AC blows COLD!)
-New hood & hatch struts
-New wipers front/rear
**Upgrades**
-OEM Roof Rack (installed by me, tested MANY times, works perfectly)
-Recovered headliner with matching green alcantara like material (see pic)
-FULLY tinted- Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle 15% windows, Llumar AirBlue 80 on windshield
-Cravenspeed dipstick
-OEM outdoor car cover (included with sale)
The BAD
-The body is not perfect. The lower front lip is creased from parking curbs (previous owner), and there are a few ripples in the roof.
-The paint is failing as well. Overall the car looks good and has a nice shine, but it must’ve been a cheap/poorly applied respray because in the year I’ve had the car, it has started peeling. A few areas on the hood, one spot on the passenger quarter panel, and a few small spots on the rear bumper.
-The front strut mounts need replacing (they squeak/creak when you turn the steering wheel)
-The low speed fan resistor has failed. Fan works fine for normal use, but when AC is on, fan is on high all the time
-The AC compressor makes some noise when running at higher revs, like a dull humming noise. Still works just fine.
I understand the car is not perfect, however, given the list of maintenance, I can promise the car runs well and is plenty fun to drive! I have put just about 4K miles on it since I bought it, so all of the maintenance items are VERY recent. The car needs to be cleaned up and a few small things sorted, but even still, I promise it to be a very reliable and fairly well sorted car. It is ready for someone that wants to put the finishing touches on it!
I’m asking $4700 for the car considering the work that’s been done. I am a completely open book and will provide any more info/pics/videos as requested for out of town buyers. I have bought and sold many vehicles either sight unseen or from a distance and can work with you on that if needed.
Looking forward to passing this one on to the next owner!
Jon
561-758-2532 (text or call, leave message!)
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Its time for me to sell the Mini. I haven’t had the car for very long (purchased 10/20/18, 121,6xx miles), but I bought it with a very specific goal in mind, and the car has served me well. Initially purchased with intentions of making it a “work car” that I could load my tools into (general handyman work when I'm home from my real job), and then use the roof rack to haul a ladder, some wood, etc. Not the normal use for the Mini, I know, however it has served me VERY well and always impresses others! I had intentions of keeping it as a run around car (so my M3 can stay garage queen status), however, the reality is that its just a little too small for my wife to feel comfortable with putting our kids in it. That being said, I’m on the hunt for a wagon to replace the Mini.
The Car
VIN last 7 (for decoding): TL19835
2006 Mini Cooper S
6 speed manual
British Racing Green Metallic
English Panther Schwarz Leather
Chrono Package
Chome Package
Light Package (Xenon lights, front fog lights, rear fog light)
No sunroof
Non-heated manual seats
Manual climate control
The GOOD
**Maintenance**
-Refurbished cylinder head
-New head gasket
-New valve cover gasket
-New intake/exhaust manifold gaskets
-New timing chain tensioner
-New plugs/wires
-New serpentine belt
-New belt tensioner/dampener strut
-New water pump/thermostat
-Coolant flush
-oil/filter change (Mobil 1 0W-40)
-New axles
-New front wheel bearing assemblies
-New front lower control arm bushings (Powerflex)
-New front inner/outer ball joints (Lemforder)
-New oil pan gasket (another oil change at this point, about 300 miles ago)
-New crank position sensor o-ring
-New oil pressure switch
-New brakes
-Brembo rotors
-Posi Quiet Semi Metallic pads
-New sensors/clips/etc.
-Fluid flush
-New tires- Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 (205/40-17)
-AC compressor clutch coil replaced (AC blows COLD!)
-New hood & hatch struts
-New wipers front/rear
**Upgrades**
-OEM Roof Rack (installed by me, tested MANY times, works perfectly)
-Recovered headliner with matching green alcantara like material (see pic)
-FULLY tinted- Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle 15% windows, Llumar AirBlue 80 on windshield
-Cravenspeed dipstick
-OEM outdoor car cover (included with sale)
The BAD
-The body is not perfect. The lower front lip is creased from parking curbs (previous owner), and there are a few ripples in the roof.
-The paint is failing as well. Overall the car looks good and has a nice shine, but it must’ve been a cheap/poorly applied respray because in the year I’ve had the car, it has started peeling. A few areas on the hood, one spot on the passenger quarter panel, and a few small spots on the rear bumper.
-The front strut mounts need replacing (they squeak/creak when you turn the steering wheel)
-The low speed fan resistor has failed. Fan works fine for normal use, but when AC is on, fan is on high all the time
-The AC compressor makes some noise when running at higher revs, like a dull humming noise. Still works just fine.
I understand the car is not perfect, however, given the list of maintenance, I can promise the car runs well and is plenty fun to drive! I have put just about 4K miles on it since I bought it, so all of the maintenance items are VERY recent. The car needs to be cleaned up and a few small things sorted, but even still, I promise it to be a very reliable and fairly well sorted car. It is ready for someone that wants to put the finishing touches on it!
I’m asking $4700 for the car considering the work that’s been done. I am a completely open book and will provide any more info/pics/videos as requested for out of town buyers. I have bought and sold many vehicles either sight unseen or from a distance and can work with you on that if needed.
Looking forward to passing this one on to the next owner!
Jon
561-758-2532 (text or call, leave message!)
36061
36062
36063
36064
36065
36066
36067
36068