2005 Mini Cooper S

Coupe

4 - Cyl.

Manual

WMWRE33505TL10945

Clear

Gasoline

NO RESERVE!! 2005 Mini Cooper Type S - 57k Miles 6Spd Manual Transmission. 168HP Supercharged 1.6L Inline 4-Cylinder Buyers with a zero rating should contact seller prior to bidding. Pay Pal account is required. Please contact the seller to end this auction now with a Buy it Now option Adult Owned in Texas with all highway miles. Clean Title. No liens. Never wrecked - Never flooded. Non smoker, no kids, no pets, no rust, fully maintained, no issues, and never driven aggressively. Garage kept at the home and office. Texas State Inspection expires in 2012. It will pass the state emission inspection in any state. There are no O2 Sensor issues, and there are NO check engine lights or maintenance required lights that are on. The engine sounds great at idle, at high speeds, or while simply starting it. The condition of this vehicle can validate the meticulous ownership which this vehicle has been under. Not only does it look great, but it drives in a superior manner, with plenty of power from the Supercharged engine. Powertrain: Super Charged 168-hp, 1.6-Liter Inline 4 Cylinder, 6-speed, dual exhaust. Mechanically it is in great condition. The clutch and all 6 gears engage and disengage properly. There is no hesitation or rough idling. It starts up right away. All oil changes have been done on time with regular bulk weight oil. No synthetic fluids have been used. There are no leaks of any sort under the vehicle. Oil changes and fluid flushes were done on time. Standard weight oil was used as recommended. There are no leaks, or valve cover leaks on this vehicle - the engine bay is in immaculate condition and free of any blow by or leaks. All glow plugs and wires filters belts hoses and battery have been replaced at least once. All belts, hoses, and filters show no signs of wear/tear. The vehicle starts right up on the first attempt and stays running without any issues. There are no warning lights on in the dash. Acceleration is outstanding and very responsive. As soon as the throttle is engaged the car instantly responds. It truly has plenty of power and torque as it did when it was new. There are no doubts that this could easily accrue an additional 100k miles under the right ownership. While accelerating, or driving, the car continues to sound terrific with no exhaust leaks, no rattling, and no squeaking. The exhaust system on this is a dual pipe system which was installed from the factory. The under hood area is as clean if not cleaner. Front End/Suspension/Tires/Brakes The suspension is very solid - there is no indication of issues with the suspension parts. Steering response is crisp and clean. There is no slack or free play in the steering wheel. The entire front end has been inspected. There is no looseness in the tie rods or ball joints. All bearings and hub assemblies are tight with no evidence of slack. All shocks/struts are in firm condition thus there is no body sway or brake dive when the brakes are applied. All 4 tires are relatively new with over 10/32nds of an inch of tread. There are no choppy wear patterns, or feathering on the contact path of the tires to indicate lack of rotations or suspension problems. All four tires are very smooth with even tread depth all around the tires. Hub bearings and Hub assembly are both in great condition. This car seems like it was used in a very conservative manner from the condition of the interior and exterior. This was not used for stop/go type driving based on the visual and mechanical analysis. There are no signs of rust or excess mud or dirt near the under carriage or wheel wells. With even tread wear, and no patchy wear patterns indicative of suspension issues - the handling and over all ride comfort is exceptional. The Brakes are in impeccable condition all around - there is plenty of padding on the front/rear - there are no ABS lights on, and no Brake warning lights that are on. Brake fluid has also been flushed out. Brakes are very responsive and firm. There is no sinking of the pedal, there is no pulsation when the brakes are applied, and there is no shuddering or pulling sensation when the brakes are applied. There is no shuddering or shaking sensation in the vehicle while the brakes are applied. Calipers and emergency brakes are in excellent working condition. It was never taken into a hilly area thus all steering linkage and components are very tight and firm. All miles were accumulated from highway commutes at approx. 20 miles a day. Exterior: The Beautiful Red Chili exterior is in showroom condition and is accented with two White Rally stripes from the factory, these cover the hood, bonnet, and bumper. Folding side-view door mirrors and equipped with front Fog Lights. There are many other amenities and options which continue to work. All odometer lights/gauges work - all interior dome lights and exterior lamps work. All headlights, fog lamps, and high beams work. All brake lamps, reverse lights all work. There are no signs of heat damage to the dash board or anywhere else near the interior. The windshield is free of any cracks, rock chips, or streaks from old wipers. The entire body, from bumper to bumper has not come in contact with anything. There are no scratches or scrapes or faded paint anywhere on the Bright Red exterior. It is truly show room perfect with plenty of shine. Interior/Options: The Black Cloth interior is second to none, showing very little wear. Manual air conditioning, Cruise control with steering wheel controls, Sport steering wheel with manual tilting, AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player. Rear passenger seats have never been used. They have no signs of wear or tear. All seat belts retract as they should. Front passenger seat has very min. The head rests on all seats are clean and in unused condition as seen in the pictures. The driver side front seat is the only seat is also in perfect condition. The trunk area is very clean and odor free. Headliner is in tact There is no patch work or upholstery work done anywhere in the car. Dual Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Side rear view mirrors, AMFM Stereo with a great sound system. The speakers are premum grade and provide a full sound system with no distortion. Speakers provide plenty of clarity and a robust sound system. Tilt steering, with Cruise Control. Clean cup holders in the center console, with an undamaged arm rest. Glove box and center console areas are clean and clear of any left over dirt/grime between or under the seats. Dual sun visors with lighted vanity mirrors. Dome lights with switches for both the driver and passenger side work. All accessories like the heater, defrost, wipers, fog lams , high beams, and revers lights all work. The AC is very cold and with adjustable setting to recirculate the air. All vents work. There are no odors or stains left over between the seats or in the trunk. No pets or kids have ever been in this vehicle. Keyless entry and trunk unlock options all work. All owners manuals and service guides will come with the vehicle. All vanity mirrors, wipers, and turn signals all work. All dash board lights and instrument cluster panel lights work and have an intensity/brightness adjustment. Administrative Information Bidders with a rating of below 1 will need to post a "Refundable Deposit" prior to bidding, please contact seller before bidding otherwise the bid will be cancelled. this is to avoid erroneous bidders and false leads. Instate Buyers: Pay 6.25% Sales Tax, $128 Texas Regustration Fee, Title Transfer Fee, Sticker & Plate Fee A deposit of $250.00 will be required immediately after the auction expires on Paypal, The PayPal Member ID will be provided once the auction ends. For the full payment I require a certified cashier's check, bank check, loan check, cash or money order, or wire transfers - wire instructions will be provided. The vehicle will be released once funds are settled. This is being sold AS-IS with no warranty unless purchased. All 3rd party inspectors are welcome. Shipping: Out of state buyers can fly into Hobby Airport for pick up and delivery. Please let us know if you would need us to coordinate with shippers to arrange for a subsidized shipping rate. Buyers will be responsible for transit fees and any other related taxes/fees related to the title transfer and shipping.