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#951
Year: 2006
Make: MINI
Model: Hardtop
Price: $1
Mileage: 100
Color: red
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): Midwestern
That's actually a great price and I wish I was more flush with cash right now!
The neat thing about the GP's is that due to the unique number you can usually find some background on the specific cars.
First delivered from the factory to Colorado:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...delivered.html
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Eventually made its way to Maine:
https://forums.fourtitude.com/showth...e-for-s4-avant
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Then Portland:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-in-pdx.html
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Now in Utah!
The dealers site seems to have a better gallery than the Carsdotcom listing:
https://www.guchonimports.com/2006-M...jVsBI9xcjf4%3d
The timing seems to never be right for me as I always seem to be skint broke when such opportunities pop up.
- Hey Jonny - that car is Vulkandino’s car. The GP for sale on another thread. Such an amazing car that is definitely fast and well/properly taken care of... I wish I was in the hunt for a GP. But I just don’t want to sink that much into a fun weekend car for spirited driving. That’s nearly a race car inside of a mini. Atleast, that’s how I interpret what all the car has! Lol. I need rear seats for my fun car. So a JCW would be the limit for my budget and wants. Maybe an “S” with the right stuff gets my money. But I’d love to find that JCW that’s just right.
#953
Recent pop up on FB marketplace... Cali Car
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5248849945228/
144k miles... lots of work done to it. I’ll message the OP; but... what does it mean in the Mini world when someone says “lots of work done to it”?
Lots of repairs?? Lots of mods??? Lots of both????
144k miles... lots of work done to it. I’ll message the OP; but... what does it mean in the Mini world when someone says “lots of work done to it”?
Lots of repairs?? Lots of mods??? Lots of both????
Last edited by SydeShowJoe; 09-02-2020 at 07:31 PM.
#954
Purple 2005 JCW with aero kit (not advertised as a JCW) in San Fran
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd...181231537.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd...181231537.html
#955
Purple 2005 JCW with aero kit (not advertised as a JCW) in San Fran
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd...181231537.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd...181231537.html
Looks pretty clean too although 150k+ mileage may be somewhat of a concern, regardless I think it's a great deal given that it's an ultra rare BEP JCW w/ full aerokit.
Always love to see an engine shot and this one looks great compared to many of the northern cars I've seen where there's that ugly corrosion on the aluminium, and it appears to have coilovers too although I'm not certain?
Will say that those are the most ill fitting plug wires I've ever seen tho, LOL
#959
2003 Mini Cooper S JCW
2003 Cooper S 140k $3800
Great interior. No mechanical issues. Runs and drives smooth.
It has JCW badge on the rear hatch, but no other JCW indicators No engine pics.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...184195174.html
Great interior. No mechanical issues. Runs and drives smooth.
It has JCW badge on the rear hatch, but no other JCW indicators No engine pics.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...184195174.html
Last edited by mondy; 09-03-2020 at 07:00 PM. Reason: Add details
#960
2005 Mini Cooper S
Nice color.
2005 Cooper S 140k $5k custom wheels and custom exhaust.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto...189148334.html
2005 Cooper S 140k $5k custom wheels and custom exhaust.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto...189148334.html
Last edited by mondy; 09-03-2020 at 07:12 PM. Reason: Add details
#961
#963
Just a friendly reminder to post some key facts with your links so that we have some info once the listings get removed.
for example
2004 Cooper S MC40 205k miles $5500 seats replaced with normal black and gray Cooper S seats. Supposedly has JCW suspension and Brake kit and has its Paddy Hopkirk Plaque
https://charlottesville.craigslist.o...189286426.html
for example
2004 Cooper S MC40 205k miles $5500 seats replaced with normal black and gray Cooper S seats. Supposedly has JCW suspension and Brake kit and has its Paddy Hopkirk Plaque
https://charlottesville.craigslist.o...189286426.html
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#965
I found this on FB: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6091151051749/
2004 Mini Cooper S (BRG)
Clean Title, New PCV valve, New timing chain tensioner, New plugs and wires, New battery, oil change 129k miles - All original features of the vehicle operational. (AC blows but not cold and won’t take a charge) *undiagnosed engine noise near super charger or timing chain assembly*
The last part is my fear... this could be 1,000’s in repair to get this car “proper”. ;(
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Another one I found: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8813570211750/
2004 Cooper S - Pretty Blue! Looks pretty clean inside and out. Not a lot of details...
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Annnnd another BRG Cooper S: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5303174748679/
2005 BRG Cooper S. Says clutch replaced at 90K. Car has ~118k. Looks fairly nice. I like this one a lot. Just gotta get more details.
2004 Mini Cooper S (BRG)
Clean Title, New PCV valve, New timing chain tensioner, New plugs and wires, New battery, oil change 129k miles - All original features of the vehicle operational. (AC blows but not cold and won’t take a charge) *undiagnosed engine noise near super charger or timing chain assembly*
The last part is my fear... this could be 1,000’s in repair to get this car “proper”. ;(
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Another one I found: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8813570211750/
2004 Cooper S - Pretty Blue! Looks pretty clean inside and out. Not a lot of details...
———————
Annnnd another BRG Cooper S: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5303174748679/
2005 BRG Cooper S. Says clutch replaced at 90K. Car has ~118k. Looks fairly nice. I like this one a lot. Just gotta get more details.
#966
I found this on FB: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6091151051749/
2004 Mini Cooper S (BRG)
Clean Title, New PCV valve, New timing chain tensioner, New plugs and wires, New battery, oil change 129k miles - All original features of the vehicle operational. (AC blows but not cold and won’t take a charge) *undiagnosed engine noise near super charger or timing chain assembly*
The last part is my fear... this could be 1,000’s in repair to get this car “proper”. ;(
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Another one I found: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8813570211750/
2004 Cooper S - Pretty Blue! Looks pretty clean inside and out. Not a lot of details...
———————
Annnnd another BRG Cooper S: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5303174748679/
2005 BRG Cooper S. Says clutch replaced at 90K. Car has ~118k. Looks fairly nice. I like this one a lot. Just gotta get more details.
2004 Mini Cooper S (BRG)
Clean Title, New PCV valve, New timing chain tensioner, New plugs and wires, New battery, oil change 129k miles - All original features of the vehicle operational. (AC blows but not cold and won’t take a charge) *undiagnosed engine noise near super charger or timing chain assembly*
The last part is my fear... this could be 1,000’s in repair to get this car “proper”. ;(
———————
Another one I found: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8813570211750/
2004 Cooper S - Pretty Blue! Looks pretty clean inside and out. Not a lot of details...
———————
Annnnd another BRG Cooper S: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5303174748679/
2005 BRG Cooper S. Says clutch replaced at 90K. Car has ~118k. Looks fairly nice. I like this one a lot. Just gotta get more details.
#967
5th Gear
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I’ve recently been hitting FB more often hoping to find the particular JCW I’m looking for. I’ve been at this for like two years and prepared to buy out of state. I agree that FB sellers seem to list their cars there as an afterthought, as with the preparation and information of the vehicles. I’d say 98% is a no go for me. I’m really trying to get this thread active hoping someone will post something I haven’t found yet.
05/06 JCW Full aero kit, blue grey black 80k miles or less/ 8-$9000...Over 80k miles 5-$8000
05/06 JCW Full aero kit, blue grey black 80k miles or less/ 8-$9000...Over 80k miles 5-$8000
Last edited by Jonny; 09-04-2020 at 01:24 PM.
#968
I bought my 03 MCS recently on FB marketplace. Electric blue, clean blue/black factory leather, JCW kit, tein coilovers, 84k miles. I mostly was attracted to it for the mileage and JCW aspect. And clean carfax, no accidents. He asked for $5500. I paid $4400. I needed to find someone really close or willing to drive to my area with my lack of car and the current pandemic.
FB had way more R53s for sale close to me, compared to autotrader, cars.com, etc..
I even found a few on OfferUp in my search.
There are a ton of “modified” cars on FB compared to something like autotrader. There were some really nice older Honda Preludes in my area on FB With tasteful modifications. but tons of terrible Hondas and other random trash. Cars not running, etc.
FB had way more R53s for sale close to me, compared to autotrader, cars.com, etc..
I even found a few on OfferUp in my search.
There are a ton of “modified” cars on FB compared to something like autotrader. There were some really nice older Honda Preludes in my area on FB With tasteful modifications. but tons of terrible Hondas and other random trash. Cars not running, etc.
#970
You can use keywords on FB search and type jcw. Should give you decent results.
I also recommend searching without a transmission type, because some people post manuals as automatics by accident.
I also recommend searching without a transmission type, because some people post manuals as automatics by accident.
#972
5th Gear
iTrader: (1)
11.5 for a GP? Even with 100k miles and an accident that seems really low...
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WMWSU...?partner=CFB_5
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WMWSU...?partner=CFB_5
#973
I’ve recently been hitting FB more often hoping to find the particular JCW I’m looking for. I’ve been at this for like two years and prepared to buy out of state. I agree that FB sellers seem to list their cars there as an afterthought, as with the preparation and information of the vehicles. I’d say 98% is a no go for me. I’m really trying to get this thread active hoping someone will post something I haven’t found yet.
05/06 JCW Full aero kit, blue grey black 80k miles or less/ 8-$9000...Over 80k miles 5-$8000
05/06 JCW Full aero kit, blue grey black 80k miles or less/ 8-$9000...Over 80k miles 5-$8000
Side note, I have been using FB more recently too. There's a lot of overlap from websites I typically search separately.
#974
#975
Wow two years....I've been at it for 4-6 months and it feels hopeless lol. Any advice for someone getting weary on their journey? Or from someone who found their dream MINI after a lot of searching? I'm not sure how much to compromise on what I really want.
Side note, I have been using FB more recently too. There's a lot of overlap from websites I typically search separately.
Side note, I have been using FB more recently too. There's a lot of overlap from websites I typically search separately.
of course I was lucky to only take about 3 months to find almost my dream build, it just cost a pretty premium. I guess my other advice is to either widen your “wants and needs” or be prepared to pay that premium.