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Mini Cooper S - R 53 - 2003
Folks
Now for sale my Mini Cooper S. Just back from garage with a fresh MOT.
I replaced cv joints, drive shafts and a ball joint so the car is driving really well.
Since getting it back the ABS light has come on along with the traction control and tyre pressure lights. I think they are all linked. Garage reckon its a wiring issue but thats not their specialism so recommend auto electrician.
The car is rust free and looks great. The mileage is 142,000 (not 145) and it goes like scalded cat.
Serious for sale so the first person to make me a sensible offer can drive it away.
It would be a great wee runabout or funtastic track car project. Its already had a lot of work done as per my original post, below, anybody wanting a great base to start taking it to the next level then this could be an easy lockdown project.
Drop me a pm if you want any more info or to come and see it.
Mini Cooper S - 2003
145,000miles - Still going strong
No rust
6 speed Getrag box
Metallic Blue with white bonnet stripes and Black/grey leather interior.
Panoramic Sunroof
Heated Seats
Cruise Control
That's the standard stuff - now the additions / mods:
New brake pipes with braided hoses (3 years old)
Grooved Brake Discs and High Temp track pads
Uprated Brake Fluid for track use.
Stainless Steel Coolant Tank
17% reduced KAVS SC Pulley
Airtec Intercooler
Ohlin Road and Track adjustable height and damping coilovers
Adjustable drop links
Sports St/Steel exhaust - (not loud)
on 17" standard road wheels with very good tyres
Also has a set of 15" standard mini wheels with road legal sticky track tyres - probably close to end of life - 1 or 2 track days left in them
Previous owner has had it through GTT and it has the GTT 220 tuning kit - I think thats the reduced pulley, air intake and not sure what else re tuning.
I had the car on a dyno and it made 182.2 Engine HP
The car has been used mainly for taking our dog to the park so is need of a good interior clean up. Body work all good. No mushrooming of suspension towers.
I used the car as an occasional track toy hence some of the additions.
During my ownership its had new wheel bearings and poly-bushed the main suspension arms (not sure what they are called), timing chain tensioner and battery.
It has the usual mini oil leaks but I just keep an eye on the levels and ensure I top up regularly.
New mot. No advisories
4 new tyres 3,000 miles ago.
I also changed the BMW gearbox oil for Redline which was recommended by OPIE Oils and others.
There is a wee bit of white smoke on start up from cold but that clears almost immediately and I keep an eye on coolant and oil - no coolant loss and no sign of water in the oil.
I think I've listed everything and tried to be as honest as possible - The car runs / drives really well and is quick. The interior shows its age but will clean up OK. Everything works - heated seats / sliding sunroof / cruise control / alarm / windows etc
