Mini Cooper R50
Sale price: $13,500.00
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Technical specifications
| Manufacturer: | Mini |
| Model: | Cooper |
| Mileage: | 85,000 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Got questions? | Ask the Seller |
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Description
2002 Mini Cooper R5085,000 kms
Full Service History
Non smokers car. Owner is over 40.
Rare opportunity to purchase a low km first generation Mini Cooper R50.
When purchasing a used vehicle, if you don't do your research, your purchase will come with a free heart attack. More so with European models as they often challenge the boundaries of innovation/technology(as against Japanese/Korean models which utilize proven and tested technology). You therefore must make sure all issues/problems have been rectified.
Issues with the 1st generation MINI are transmission(both CVT and Manual) and power steering failures. The internet magnifies these issues as customers are more likely to go on discussion boards with their car problems rather than their experience of having "no problems" with a car. Needless to say happy customers tell 3 friends and angry customers tell 3,000! :) And when you sell a high volume of cars, that problem is magnified.
An excerpt from:
CHECK POINTS
>> CVT Transmissions sold in the United States market failed so frequently that a class action won compensation and a warranty extension. The main issue is that even an apparently healthy transmission can suddenly fail, with disintegrating internals distributing slivers of metal throughout the tranny and making it completely unserviceable. Avoid pre-2006 CVT Minis unless you are confident the transmission has been declared sound.
>> Manual cars suffer premature clutch failures – often due to owners attempting to overcome the traction control – and can also damage the flywheel and generate a big bill. If you need to replace the clutch a stronger JCW unit is a worthwhile investment.
>> Problems occur when the electrically-operated power steering system overheats, generating warranty claims and dissatisfied owners. Like the CVT problem, these issues affect pre-2006 models. Although most should by now have been repaired, any stickiness or inconsistency of movement is a warning to find another car or cop a big bill.
>> BMW Australia issued a recall during 2003 to rectify a suspension mounting problem that could allow a strut to work loose.
>> Look for leaks around the coolant tank or tank repairs. The tank can suffer heat stress and crack leading to sudden loss of coolant.
>> Listen when test-driving for rumbling noises indicating worn rear wheel bearings. The bearing and hub are sold as a unit and quite expensive but replacement is simple.
>> Examine the roof material on Cabrios for signs of the frame rubbing against fabric. If too advanced, a worn top may need to be replaced. The mechanism may also be incorrectly aligned and liable to jam.
The transmission(CVT) of this car was replaced under warranty in 2006 when the car was around 40,000 kms. The power steering was replaced(latest design - silent) a couple of years ago. I included the feed and return hoses as I planned to keep the car "forever". We can check the paperwork for exact dates when you inspect.
CVT is now the accepted standard of most cars being released(with the exception of VW who are using the more complicated DSG)
The car has full service history from Col Crawford MINI and the best BMW specialist in the North Shore. This includes the often neglected coolant changes.
It has LED/LCD front park lights and internal bulbs, smoked side indicators and xenon look headlights(easily reversible, all old bulbs given to new owner). At 70,000 kms I installed a K&N filter(see photos) and upgraded the MINI key into a newer "flip key." Other than that, the car is stock standard.
The car sits on John Cooper Works Challenge Rims(more than $3,000), it has a Carbon Fiber John Cooper Works Wing($1,500), Carbon Fiber JCW tailgate($400) and JCW side mirrors($400) and comes with another set of wheels(twin spoke with Michelins $2,000), JCW R50 muffler($500) and JCW muffler tip(under $100). Both muffler and muffler tip have not yet been installed.
Bidding starts at $13,500. Having looked around, that is just the cost of a low km MINI. Considering everything you'll get, including the CVT and power steering replacement and JCW accessories, that is a bargain.
This is a rare opportunity to own a great car with all the hard work already done don't miss out.
If there's anything else you'd like to know about the car, send a message or you can call me at 0412 717193
Also published at eBay.com.au
Full Service History
Non smokers car. Owner is over 40.
Rare opportunity to purchase a low km first generation Mini Cooper R50.
When purchasing a used vehicle, if you don't do your research, your purchase will come with a free heart attack. More so with European models as they often challenge the boundaries of innovation/technology(as against Japanese/Korean models which utilize proven and tested technology). You therefore must make sure all issues/problems have been rectified.
Issues with the 1st generation MINI are transmission(both CVT and Manual) and power steering failures. The internet magnifies these issues as customers are more likely to go on discussion boards with their car problems rather than their experience of having "no problems" with a car. Needless to say happy customers tell 3 friends and angry customers tell 3,000! :) And when you sell a high volume of cars, that problem is magnified.
An excerpt from:
CHECK POINTS
>> CVT Transmissions sold in the United States market failed so frequently that a class action won compensation and a warranty extension. The main issue is that even an apparently healthy transmission can suddenly fail, with disintegrating internals distributing slivers of metal throughout the tranny and making it completely unserviceable. Avoid pre-2006 CVT Minis unless you are confident the transmission has been declared sound.
>> Manual cars suffer premature clutch failures – often due to owners attempting to overcome the traction control – and can also damage the flywheel and generate a big bill. If you need to replace the clutch a stronger JCW unit is a worthwhile investment.
>> Problems occur when the electrically-operated power steering system overheats, generating warranty claims and dissatisfied owners. Like the CVT problem, these issues affect pre-2006 models. Although most should by now have been repaired, any stickiness or inconsistency of movement is a warning to find another car or cop a big bill.
>> BMW Australia issued a recall during 2003 to rectify a suspension mounting problem that could allow a strut to work loose.
>> Look for leaks around the coolant tank or tank repairs. The tank can suffer heat stress and crack leading to sudden loss of coolant.
>> Listen when test-driving for rumbling noises indicating worn rear wheel bearings. The bearing and hub are sold as a unit and quite expensive but replacement is simple.
>> Examine the roof material on Cabrios for signs of the frame rubbing against fabric. If too advanced, a worn top may need to be replaced. The mechanism may also be incorrectly aligned and liable to jam.
The transmission(CVT) of this car was replaced under warranty in 2006 when the car was around 40,000 kms. The power steering was replaced(latest design - silent) a couple of years ago. I included the feed and return hoses as I planned to keep the car "forever". We can check the paperwork for exact dates when you inspect.
CVT is now the accepted standard of most cars being released(with the exception of VW who are using the more complicated DSG)
The car has full service history from Col Crawford MINI and the best BMW specialist in the North Shore. This includes the often neglected coolant changes.
It has LED/LCD front park lights and internal bulbs, smoked side indicators and xenon look headlights(easily reversible, all old bulbs given to new owner). At 70,000 kms I installed a K&N filter(see photos) and upgraded the MINI key into a newer "flip key." Other than that, the car is stock standard.
The car sits on John Cooper Works Challenge Rims(more than $3,000), it has a Carbon Fiber John Cooper Works Wing($1,500), Carbon Fiber JCW tailgate($400) and JCW side mirrors($400) and comes with another set of wheels(twin spoke with Michelins $2,000), JCW R50 muffler($500) and JCW muffler tip(under $100). Both muffler and muffler tip have not yet been installed.
Bidding starts at $13,500. Having looked around, that is just the cost of a low km MINI. Considering everything you'll get, including the CVT and power steering replacement and JCW accessories, that is a bargain.
This is a rare opportunity to own a great car with all the hard work already done don't miss out.
If there's anything else you'd like to know about the car, send a message or you can call me at 0412 717193
Also published at eBay.com.au
