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#376
Year: 2006
Make: MINI
Model: Hardtop
Price: $1
Mileage: 100
Color: red
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): Midwestern
#377
Most collectors actually pay less for a classic car with mods. The closer to stock the better, to be honest.. I guess its in the eye of the beholder, but as these things age and there are fewer and fewer clean examples, having mods is actually a negative if you're trying to get rid of a low mileage virgin.
#378
So this is not something that I would ever pay that much for as I just prefer the 2006MY cars, but also I am skeptical of ads like this one. As previously mentioned the claims are "factory original" are dubious at best. The scoop, tow hook, and wing all tell a different story. In addition, the JCW kit for the Cooper S wasn't sold until the 2004MY. Looking at the VIN it appears this car was actually a December 2003 build so at least this car could have been bought with the JCW kit vs. an actual 2002 which would have been sold, driven a couple years, then JCW kit installed (aka not "factory original") Still, $9200 for a 2004MY JCW is not what I'd call a good deal.
Also, I agree with Burley on the fact that this car is modified, which reduces the value of this car. If it didn't have obvious mods, it would be possible to advertise it to the "collectors" of the first JCWs out there, but I doubt that people looking for low mileage "untouched" JCWs probably would be turned off by the scoop, tow hook, and wing (unless that is a UK JCW challenge wing).
Stll, all of that is just my two bits....
#379
Most collectors actually pay less for a classic car with mods. The closer to stock the better, to be honest.. I guess its in the eye of the beholder, but as these things age and there are fewer and fewer clean examples, having mods is actually a negative if you're trying to get rid of a low mileage virgin.
That being said, as I'd drive the hell out of it, I'd like to see that the seller not only maintained but upgraded bits as they needed replacing. It's fine to keep all original parts if your gonna collect the car and maybe drive it on a date night every few weeks so you only put a couple k miles on it a year. If you are going to enjoy it as it was meant to be it would be nice to have a few minor upgrades like CA bushings and RSB. Maybe a pulley. Obviously the previous owner didn't drive it a lot.
The issue I see is that even while the miles are low, the age isn't. All these bits made out of rubber need replaced with time and not just use. Cool to drive the virgin car for a couple thousand miles and start to hear a creak or vibration because nothing has been replaced.
Just my .02
#380
I can’t imagine a more frustrating thing to have than an ultra-low mileage car I really love. Because cars are best appreciated by driving them, anything that’s valuable because of how little it’s been driven is going to be something that you inherently can never truly enjoy. And I think that would be a path that leads to madness.
That being said, as I'd drive the hell out of it, I'd like to see that the seller not only maintained but upgraded bits as they needed replacing. It's fine to keep all original parts if your gonna collect the car and maybe drive it on a date night every few weeks so you only put a couple k miles on it a year. If you are going to enjoy it as it was meant to be it would be nice to have a few minor upgrades like CA bushings and RSB. Maybe a pulley. Obviously the previous owner didn't drive it a lot.
The issue I see is that even while the miles are low, the age isn't. All these bits made out of rubber need replaced with time and not just use. Cool to drive the virgin car for a couple thousand miles and start to hear a creak or vibration because nothing has been replaced.
Just my .02
That being said, as I'd drive the hell out of it, I'd like to see that the seller not only maintained but upgraded bits as they needed replacing. It's fine to keep all original parts if your gonna collect the car and maybe drive it on a date night every few weeks so you only put a couple k miles on it a year. If you are going to enjoy it as it was meant to be it would be nice to have a few minor upgrades like CA bushings and RSB. Maybe a pulley. Obviously the previous owner didn't drive it a lot.
The issue I see is that even while the miles are low, the age isn't. All these bits made out of rubber need replaced with time and not just use. Cool to drive the virgin car for a couple thousand miles and start to hear a creak or vibration because nothing has been replaced.
Just my .02
I purchased an '04 JCW with ~32k miles last year, and when I searched I wanted as close to stock as possible. I daily drive it, and it now has 43k miles. I would have gone for a car with "tasteful mods" and a large collection of maintenance receipts. I've owned 6 (R53/R52/R50) in about 10 years, and the only one that gave me trouble was the one I purchased with performance mods. Never again. No one applies performance mods and drives it gently. Also, mods are very subjective. Not everyone wants a 17% pulley and cat delete with headers.
If you look at the market of "collectable" cars, anything with mods is usually cheaper. I found this out when searching for an air-cooled 911, Jeep CJ, and so on. Once stock examples are scarce, they shoot up in value. Anything rare is more valuable, and modded cars are a dime a dozen. Some folks just want to imagine themselves time-traveling 20 years and having that showroom car again.
Last edited by burley; 10-03-2018 at 08:12 AM.
#383
is on ebay also
This one comes with a lot of new parts
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...721968586.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...721968586.html
#384
03 Mini Cooper Clean base r53 with jcw kit....
if I’m doing a swap... can I put my 06 jcw motor in this model?
the body is clean and black...
in Volvo’s you couldn’t use a non turbo shell as a donor without a lot of unneeded work.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...721616665.html
the body is clean and black...
in Volvo’s you couldn’t use a non turbo shell as a donor without a lot of unneeded work.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...721616665.html
Last edited by koreycon; 10-14-2018 at 07:26 AM. Reason: 03 Mini Cooper base
#385
05 dsm with jcw kit ...but auto
#386
13 GP 10k free race seats
Good haul this weekend on craigslist
2013 - Mini Cooper https://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/d/2013-mini-cooper/6720449068.html
2013 - Mini Cooper https://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/d/2013-mini-cooper/6720449068.html
Last edited by koreycon; 10-14-2018 at 01:04 PM.
#387
05 mcs 10k highly modified
Whoops crazy post upload.
This kinda cool.
Mini Cooper S https://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/d/mini-cooper/6707024355.html
This kinda cool.
Mini Cooper S https://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/d/mini-cooper/6707024355.html
Last edited by koreycon; 10-14-2018 at 07:25 AM.
#388
if I’m doing a swap... can I put my 06 jcw motor in this model?
the body is clean and black...
in Volvo’s you couldn’t use a non turbo shell as a donor without a lot of unneeded work.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...721616665.html
the body is clean and black...
in Volvo’s you couldn’t use a non turbo shell as a donor without a lot of unneeded work.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...721616665.html
****edit: I wonder if it's one of the fabled R50 JCW's? I've only ever seen 1 but it still had exhaust on the right...
Last edited by Cincy_jro; 10-15-2018 at 11:20 AM.
#389
6th Gear
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^ the VIN confirms it’s an R50 Cooper.
Exhaust are interchangeable between R50/R53, I’ve seen the conversion done both ways. The bumpers are actually the same, it’s just the black trim that’s different between the center and side exhaust, a simple swap.
Exhaust are interchangeable between R50/R53, I’ve seen the conversion done both ways. The bumpers are actually the same, it’s just the black trim that’s different between the center and side exhaust, a simple swap.
Last edited by JackMac; 10-15-2018 at 06:49 PM.
#391
#395
That one is nice.
Here's a few more...
A pair of 2006 JCW's at each extreme:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...752182671.html
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...751959769.html
:
Killer deal on a parts car:
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/2...752139367.html
:
I like the color combo on this slicktop:
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...752000148.html
:
Low miles yellow 05 Dinan:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/c...751706863.html
:
Here's a few more...
A pair of 2006 JCW's at each extreme:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...752182671.html
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...751959769.html
:
Killer deal on a parts car:
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/2...752139367.html
:
I like the color combo on this slicktop:
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...752000148.html
:
Low miles yellow 05 Dinan:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/c...751706863.html
:
#396
2010 Laurel Edition in Massachusetts
never even heard of these. Kind of sexy...
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ct...743109321.html
$9000
99k miles
Automatic
The one “flag” is seller states “clubman” but there’s no extra seam on passenger side
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ct...743109321.html
$9000
99k miles
Automatic
The one “flag” is seller states “clubman” but there’s no extra seam on passenger side
Last edited by madcanvis; 11-22-2018 at 07:03 PM. Reason: Add details
#397
Great deal! Treasure Coast Florida Jensen Beach (Shameless plug)
2005 R52 32k factory Miles Alta performance kit
https://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/...760182823.html
https://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/...760182823.html
#398
Posted 17 hours ago...
GP 0717
101065 miles
$10,500
https://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/...761049815.html
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#399
never even heard of these. Kind of sexy...
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ct...743109321.html
$9000
99k miles
Automatic
The one “flag” is seller states “clubman” but there’s no extra seam on passenger side
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ct...743109321.html
$9000
99k miles
Automatic
The one “flag” is seller states “clubman” but there’s no extra seam on passenger side