2005 Mini Cooper S

Hatchback

4 - Cyl.

Automatic

WMWRE33565TG99285

Gasoline

June 4th... ***BUY IT NOW PRICE REDUCED!!!*** Note: Updated on June 4th... I had originally listed this MINI with quite a number of modifications that I had purchased for it but had not yet installed. I mentioned on here that I was willing to let it go without the uninstalled modifications, and the response was fantastic! So, I will list it up by itself and will list the modifications separately. Should the winning buyer want the extra items, they can have first refusal on them for a fraction of their original prices. If not, they'll be listed on here and northamericanmotoring.com separately. Thanks for reading...now for the auction! Up for auction is my personal, absolutely babied, head-turning 2005 "and a half" (mfd date Aug 2005) MINI Cooper “S” with RARE AUTOMATIC transmission! PRICED $3000 BELOW BLUE BOOK! And that's not counting the thousands of dollars in factory and aftermarket modifications! I hate to sell it - my loss is your gain!!! This beauty “REDNBLK” as the license plate says, is chili red with black trim, and a rare red roof! It has the factory-installed Aero Kit, Cold Weather kit (heated seats! Nice!) Sport kit, Xenon lights, Premium Package, automatic transmission with shifting paddles on the steering wheel, red and black contrasting leather on all seats, John Cooper Works cat-back exhaust, and fog lights! Since buying this beautiful MINI, I have installed a MINI Madness 15% pulley, Craven Speed 2% overdrive pulley, Craven lightweight alternator pulley (all professionally installed by Abacus Racing of Virginia Beach http://www.abacusracing.com) M7 Strut Tower Brace, RedLine Goods black and red leather (with red stitching) shift boot and armrests! I have additionally installed an MSD Ignition coil and spark plug cables, Craven Speed GPS holder with Garmin NUVI GPS (included) and gage holder, John Cooper Works Cold Air Intake, full MINI chrome kit for the interior, high-end speakers, and a brand new (one month old) Pioneer Prestige DEH-P610BT CD/iPod/MP3/USB head unit with remote, XM receiver, and Bluetooth phone connectivity (microphone located above the driver’s door!) The car is fully equipped with MINI carbon fiber "S" logo floormats for the front seats, rear seats, and "boot" - back storage area. The MINI includes all original manuals with leatherette manual holder and maintenance receipts. It also has TWO functional entry/ignition keys. Note that in the photos the MINI is shown with a Autometer boost gage to the left of the tachometer/onboard computer. It was never actually installed (it was just posing for the original photos!) and will be removed unless the new owner would like to include it! This MINI was purchased from Dreyer Reinbold MINI in Indianapolis, Indiana. The original owner drove it about 5K miles. I then bought it and have driven it 22K miles since – a VERY low mileage car! Since I’ve owned it, all maintenance has been done at Checkered Flag MINI in Virginia Beach. I just had the thermostat replaced and that is the only issue that I have had in the two years I’ve owned it. With the previous owner, all maintenance was done at Dreyer Reinbold MINI. It has never been serviced (even oil changes!) by anyone other than a MINI dealership! Overall condition is very good to excellent. There is some curb rash (not from me) on a couple of the rims and a few nicks on the front normal highway driving from using this as my daily driver. There are two very small (approx 3” long) surface scratches right below the driver door on the aero kit that it’s had since I’ve bought it. They are both visible in the auction photos. Easily touched up, if desired. Nothing really out of the ordinary though, and nothing that couldn’t be easily taken care of by a competent detailer if you so desired. Tires still have plenty of tread and the MINI has never been in an accident. No body work, no paint work, no rust...NICE! This is the car I drive daily – you can have 100% confidence that it drives perfectly! This car really turns heads and is a BLAST to drive! I get nothing but compliments on it wherever I go. Having been a member of our local MINI club, I haven't seen a nicer, better modified, automatic MINI! I have 100% confidence that it will be a GREAT car for thousands of more enjoyable MINI miles to the new owner. I would jump in it and drive cross-country (and back!) in a heartbeat! Can't go wrong! I know how tough it is to find a decent car on eBay with all the "hype" that comes from some sellers...trust me, I have bought and sold several cars here on eBay and there's always the fear that the car could be "overhyped" and have hidden defects that the seller didn't tell you. However, you can be fully confident with my MINI that it is exactly as described! This is my car that I drive every day and it runs like a dream! When I say that you can pick it up and drive it cross-country, I really, truly mean that! Buy with confidence!!! I expect a $1000 down payment via PayPal or by overnight mail within 24 hours of auction close. Full payment is expected within 7 days of auction close. Final payment will either be by cash, wire transfer or bank or cashier’s check from a US bank. NO PERSONAL CHECKS and no credit cards, please! I do not have any special shipping contacts, but I will happily work with anyone you arrange for shipping the MINI anywhere in the world. I have the title in hand so we can make this as quick and painless a transaction as possible! Pick it up tomorrow and drive it ANYWHERE! Please note that there is a "streak" on the headrest on the driver's seat. That is not a permanent mark, it is simply a leftover from detailing the car and has already dried. No worries! The small yellow wire on the passenger side goes to the magnetic-mounted XM antenna (located above the windshield). I also own the website (under construction) http://www.minienvy.com that will be for sale shortly as well! I MUST sell my MINI to fund other financial obligations...I believe I have priced this very, very fairly UNDER BLUE BOOK VALUE to make it a good deal for everyone involved. It's a quality no-excuses car. No "ghosts in the closet" here! Look at the CARFAX report! Can't get much better! I will work with you if you're interested in this beauty...if you're a serious buyer, give me a call or drop me a question...let's talk! THANKS FOR VIEWING AND GOOD LUCK!