2005 R53 for sale $10k OBO

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  1. jerryb2005mcs

    jerryb2005mcs New Member

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    Hi there, I know I haven't been on here long...but I've had a great time with this MINI but I have to get a different car.

    Many of you are familiar with this car. But please let me know if you have any questions about it.

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    What's been added to the MINI since I've owned it, is the 4 point roll cage, rear seat delete and carbon fiber hood with hood pins.

    It now has 54k miles on it and has been very well maintained.
    There is some wear on the drivers door side lumbar. Other than that the car is in great shape!

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  2. MCS02

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    Nice mini, good luck with the sale
     
  3. ColinGreene

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    A spec sheet would probably be best if you are trying to get top dollar.
     
  4. jerryb2005mcs

    jerryb2005mcs New Member

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    Here is all of the history of the car, plus latest specs.

    Haven't autocross all year. :(
    I drive it to the airport on Monday morning and from the airport on Fridays.
    On the weekends I usually drive the wifes car. So the MINI hardly gets driven anymore.

    I change the oil with Royal Purple 0w30 every 3 months or 3k miles. But I hardly get 1200 in 3 months!
    Current miles is 54,803.
    So, since I bought it, I've only put about 12,000 miles on it or about 6000 a year.


    1/9/2015
    replaced front windshield because of cracks suffered from winter driving
    installer broke the driver side windsheield trim piece. Got a replacement.

    12/2014
    made a carbon fiber hood based on the OEM hood. needs adjustment.
    not bad for first attempt
    will make an other one
    weighs just 8 lbs without the lights, OEM hood weighs 35.

    6/29/2014
    performed Inspection 2
    changed oil Royal Purple 4 qts 0w30 @ 51,217 miles
    no material on magnetic drain plug
    changed air filter with K&N 3" cone
    changed spark plugs with NGK IridiumIX plugs gapped @ .8 mm and torqued to 27Nm
    previous plugs were Brisk premium.
    plug 1 - normal
    plug 2 - normal
    plug 3 - slight corrosion on plug wire and at coil. cleaned up and applied dialetric grease. plug had some corrosion as well but no on electrode
    plug 4 - normal
    changed plug wires with Import Direct OE. applied dielectric grease at plug and coil pack

    replaced v belt

    12/2013
    purchased bluetooth OBD2 dongle and TorquePRO app for my Android phone.
    also purchased RacingMeter plug-in for TorquePro
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sensadigit.racingmeterfortorque
    found I have codes for bad oxygen sensor(s). Replaced both but still throwing code.

    8/9/2013
    oil change with Royal Purple 5w30 @ 48,390 miles
    bought clay bar for detailing

    7/17/2013
    Ferguson Iron Works welded in a 4 point roll cage $600
    painted it red

    6/2013
    Broke motor mount during autocross.
    Took to C&H to diagnose rattle on acceleration, they found broken mount.
    Noise was actually coming from O2 sensor bung rubbing against exhaust tunnel under car
    I fabricated a replacement bracket for the mount and fixed the problem

    4/4/2013
    registered for test & tune then autocross event #1with ASNW. $35

    3/29/2013
    Bought and installed new shorty antenna and rear hatch badge. Mini of Seattle, for way too much. $107

    3/2/2013
    Took 17" wheels and Toyo tires to Les Schwab for installation and balancing $95

    2/27/2013
    Bought a set of 4 Toyo Proxes R1R in 215/45/17
    delivered on 2/31.

    2/17/2013
    bought a set of used Enkei 5 spoke wheels $300

    2/15/2013
    Oil changed @ 43,959 miles royal purple 5w30
    bought 1 5 quart jug and 1 single quart $60.63
    earlier bought 'first oil change' kit from Way Motor Sports
    kit included oil filter with gasket, magnetic oil drain plug, and 36mm oil filter socket
    also purchased Craven dip stick (installed 2/8/13) and rear wiper motor installed (2/9/13} all for $181.95
    replaced the blown hatch struts with the used VW hatch struts, same model and works great.

    2/9/2013
    Installed the rear wiper motor and wiper arm
    Turns out the 2006 wiper motor has a connector that is not the same as for the harness of the 2005. So I had to improvise to make it fit.
    Works great.
    Had a problem with the squirter though and had to repair a broken plastic tab. Works though.
    Learned that the rear hatch struts are blown. Replaced them.

    2/8/2013
    installed Craven oil dip stick
    bought 'first oil change' kit with magnetic oil drain bolt & oil filter wrench.
    Rear wiper motor and arm came in. Will install tomorrow.
    go my new tabs, expires Jan 2014

    1/26/2013
    Installed the IE camber plates and fixed windshield wiper squirter issue

    1/23/2013
    Ireland Engineering camber plates delivered!

    1/19/2013
    Removed the Tiberon shift boot. Didn't like it and it was torn.
    Replaced it with a faux leather boot with silver stitching that I made myself. It turned out great!

    1/17/2013
    Placed order for replacement Ireland Engineering camber plates
    got a 20% discount from Jeff Ireland himself!
    Price $289.12

    1/14/2013
    emailed Ireland Engineering about broken camber plate
    got response from Jeff Ireland who gave me 20% discount on a replacement plate
    need to order new one

    1/12/2013
    joined north american motoring forum as jerryb2005mcs
    joined autoalliance forum as jerryb2005mcs

    1/5/2013
    bought 2005 mini from Dodge dealership in Puyallup and drove it home
    starting miles: ~43000
    asking price:17995
    purchase price: 13500
    VIN: wmwre33595tl10670

    When home, did some research on the car and discovered the following:

    camshaft, 550cc injectors, 15% pulley, Mines tune, M7 intercooler, CAI, custom header, full cat back etc
    found this on northamericanmotors.com here: Time for a new clutch - North American Motoring

    username was mininuke
    pic of car from his image shack account: [​IMG]

    Current mods.
    Engine/Drivetrain
    15% pulley
    Alta CAI with double-walls, + insulation
    Really Big Hole-Fresh Air Diverter (RBH-FAD) scoop
    M7 DFIC with entry and exit foils, modified diverter
    Intake Manifold Diverter (IMD)
    380cc injectors
    Detroit Tuned BPV
    RMW cam (install 02/09)
    Brisk plugs
    OEM wires
    CMC header, ceramic interior and exterior coating, race cat
    CMC mid-pipe with Hushpower II resonator
    CMC tail-pipe (being fabricated as this is written) 6x2†black oval tip
    NR-G engine damper, Ireland Engineering lower engine mount
    M7 oil catch can

    Handling/Brakes
    M7 Coilovers, lowered
    Ireland Engineering adjustable camber plates
    M7 strut tower plates
    SRP rear control arms, upper and lower
    H-Sport rear sway bar
    TSW X-Brace
    TCE/Wilwood 13†BBK front and rear
    8mm custom concentric spacers all round
    WayMotorWorks brake ducts
    TMS wheel stud kit

    Interior/Exterior
    Aero grilles, M7 lower grille
    Halo projector joey-mod headlamps
    dark tint on all indicators, license plate
    dark window tint
    black out including side markers, belt line, gas cap, CF door handles
    Sparco Evo2 race seats driver and passenger (working weight sensor)
    rear seat delete
    de-amplifer sound deadening in boot area
    Alta short shifter, custom Whalen shift knob with wood insert, Tiburon shift boot
    Euro shelves driver and passenger
    Auto-up windows, XM Direct radio
     
  5. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    Nice looking R53! Good luck with your sale...the miles are very appealing!
     
  6. blackie

    blackie New Member

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    I don't think we know enough about this Mini yet. Please tell us more. :smile5:

    Joking, of course. That is certainly a detailed history. Really nice and thorough. Good luck with the offers. I hope you do well. You should. it is a very nice looking and obviously well-cared for car. :Thumbsup:



     
  7. fishmonger

    fishmonger Well-Known Member

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    Very nice. If my big truck sells before this car is sold, I may just have to take a road trip across the Northern Rockies and check it out.
     
  8. serega12

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    Definitely a unique ride!

    Nice ride! Surprised it's still for sale, seen it at local craigslist. A free Monday morning bump!
     
  9. jirsty

    jirsty New Member

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    Is this still for sale? on VW vortex it looked like it sold. Can you link the Craiglist ad?
     

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