FS:: MINI Cooper S Convertible (R52) 6-Speed in DC
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MINI Cooper S Convertible (R52) 6-Speed in DC
Year: 2007
Make: MINI
Model: Convertible
Price: $7500
Mileage: 81755
Color: British Racing Green
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): NorthEast
Aside from a couple warranty items (detailed below) done at the dealership and the couple times I replaced the brake pads, all mechanical work has been performed by Grant Randall and his team at Alexandria Bavarian Service. His shop works exclusively on BMWs and MINIs.
The Good:
- Supercharged 4-cylinder engine -- 168 horsepower
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Cold Weather Package (heated seats, mirrors and washer jets)
- Premium Package (steering wheel radio controls, chrome trim, a/c)
- Sport Package (17" wheels, Xenon headlights, dynamic stability control)
- Limited Slip Differential
- Harmon Kardon stereo and speakers
- White mirror caps (this wasn't an option at the time for cabrios -- OEM parts installed post purchase)
- Non-smoking owners
- Up-to-date on all preventative maintenance (receipts for all work)
- Tires with low miles (under 3,500)
- Oil and brake fluid just changed this week, along with new safety inspection
- Wired for PIAA fog lamps with switch on the steering column.
The Bad:
- A few dents and dings -- photos above
- Tear in driver's seat fabric -- photo above
- Weather stripping around fabric top cracking -- photo above -- No leaks caused
- One accident: HS student (my wife was a teacher) clipped the front end in a parking lot. I replaced the front bumper cover, but hood is slightly misaligned, and there is still a chip in the chrome grill. Photos above.
- Wheels are all curbed to some degree
- Back-up sensor no longer goes off (honestly, I consider this a plus)
History of Major Service:
- Replace clutch throw-out bearing -- done under warranty at dealership -- 40,000 miles
- Replace passenger airbag deactivation sensor (for children) -- done under warranty at dealership -- 40,000 miles
- Replace thermostat and housing, engine cooling fan, and crankshaft sensor o-ring -- 53,000 miles
- Replace power steering cooling fan and valve cover gasket -- 67,300 miles
- New tires -- 78,100 miles
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