2005 R52 S in Hyper Blue - 2 owner < 86k miles - 6 spd manual
For Sale2005 Mini R52: "Mk I" Mini Convertible
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Price
$8,000
- Location Broomall, Pa, PA, 19008, USA
- Condition Used
- VIN On Request
- Mileage 85,719
- Engine 4 cyl
- Drive Type 2WD
- Transmission Manual
- Vehicle Type Convertible
- Exterior Color Blue
Description:
I've decided to upgrade to a slightly larger convertible with a lot more power and sadly I need to let go of my beloved R52s.
I bought the car in 2017 and put close to $7k in since, including replacing the internals of the convertible top to fix the broken retractor cables. Good condition R52s are getting harder to find and these prices are moving north, which makes it a great time to buy this car (not to mention, the Spring driving season is here!)
The car has aftermarket OZ Racing wheels in black, and I ditched the run flats in exchange for serious grip with new BFG Sport Comp2s that currently have less than 3000 miles on them. The car runs strong, handles great, and is a blast to drive. PA inspected until 9/21, currently under 86k miles but will go up as I love driving this car on sunny days.
The car has a few minor paint imperfections, and at one point the top was misaligned slightly prior to my ownership. This resulted in some wear marks on the top, but it has no patches/leaks/or structural issues and works exactly as designed in sunroof or fully retracted modes. Some of the rear weather stripping is cracking. It's a DIY job to replace I never got around to, since I park in a garage and don't drive in the rain.
The car will need front brakes soon, but not at wear indicators yet. Interior is clean and scent free. Car has the sport chrono package, H&K sound upgrade, and cold weather (heated seats). CD player works perfectly if you still use discs.
My R52 has a clean carfax, and is 2 owner. I've addressed a lot of the common issues that crop up, and have maintenance records at request. Car was stock when I got it, and other than some suspension work (polyurethane bushings, etc) and the wheels this car has never had any power adder or other mods. The car should have a long life ahead of itself as long as you continue caring for it as I did.
Sale price is a starting point, but I'm not interested in hearing offers unless they are reasonably close to my ask, so please, spare me if you only wish to lowball because I'll pass. Feel free to contact with any questions - thanks!
04-05-2021 | 06:45 PM
04-07-2021 | 03:24 PM
04-07-2021 | 03:37 PM
04-07-2021 | 05:08 PM
Sure there are some people that pickup some bargains here and there.... I'm one of those with a few in the stable that I got for way less than value of the car.
There are other cars that are going to sell for what they are ACTUALLY worth.
Fair to seller, fair to buyer.
EG... In KB's example above... If he were to sell the car, I'm sure he'd ask for more than he paid.
As an example... Imissed on a garage-kept, one owner, 2007 JCW R52 for with 41K miles in primo shape last year with all the CF JCW bits, R95's and loaded with factory options, new Michelins to boot... for $3800 advertised as a "Mini Copper for sale or trade".... Go figure.
The occasional ‘rare finds’ are out there ... but not common ... and certainly does not diminish the value of fairly priced car like yours ... for both the seller and the buyer.
As is common in the car world.... buying and selling of the same car by the same person often has different numbers attached to those 2 scenarios.
Your car looks solid and has a lot of stuff taken care of on it that most R52’s need.
Yours is a good price IMO that is worth holding out for.
GLWTS !!
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Last edited by mountainhorse; 04-09-2021 at 10:25 AM.
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04-10-2021 | 08:41 AM
Sure there are some people that pickup some bargains here and there.... I'm one of those with a few in the stable that I got for way less than value of the car.
There are other cars that are going to sell for what they are ACTUALLY worth.
Fair to seller, fair to buyer.
EG... In KB's example above... If he were to sell the car, I'm sure he'd ask for more than he paid.
As an example... Imissed on a garage-kept, one owner, 2007 JCW R52 for with 41K miles in primo shape last year with all the CF JCW bits, R95's and loaded with factory options, new Michelins to boot... for $3800 advertised as a "Mini Copper for sale or trade".... Go figure.
The occasional ‘rare finds’ are out there ... but not common ... and certainly does not diminish the value of fairly priced car like yours ... for both the seller and the buyer.
As is common in the car world.... buying and selling of the same car by the same person often has different numbers attached to those 2 scenarios.
Your car looks solid and has a lot of stuff taken care of on it that most R52’s need.
Yours is a good price IMO that is worth holding out for.
GLWTS !!
.
Mike