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Manual 1.6l 1.6 Liter Turbo, 172 Hp Horsepower, Under 14,000 Miles With Warranty on 2040-cars

US $21,000.00
Year:2009 Mileage:13700 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Santa Monica, California, United States

Santa Monica, California, United States
Advertising:
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:1.6 ltr Turbo
Vehicle Title:Clear
VIN: WMWMS33559TY50378 Year: 2009
Options: bluetooth cell phone interface, iPod Stereo Interface, Upgraded Stereo, CD Player, Convertible
Make: Mini
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Model: Cooper S
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 13,700
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Trim: Cooper S Convertable
Drive Type: Manual Front Wheel Drive
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I am the original owner of this 2009 Mini Cooper S convertible. I purchase the car for my wife as a second car and it has been garage kept since we purchased it new in November 2009.  The California Registration is paid for and good through November 2013.  The 4 Year/50,000 Mini warranty will expire November 20th 2013 or at 40,000 miles whichever occurs first.  The car has been driven less then 3,000 miles per year and is primarily a weekend car to go up and down PCH.  It has never been smoked in, eaten in or drank in.  The interior is spotless 10 out of 10 .....as if it was off the showroom floor. It shows no signs of wear at all.  The exterior is a 9 out of 10.  The rear driver wheel has a 1 inch curb rash noted in picture and the hood has a minor pits and scratches that are normal for a car that has been driven.  The car has been maintained by South Bay Mini and has received all of its scheduled services.  The clutch throwout bearing went bad at 13,000 miles and I had them replace the entire clutch since they had to disassemble it.  Mini covered all of the expenses with all new factory parts because a defective part caused the problem.  The brakes and tires are in good condition according to the Mini Dealer as of 600 miles ago.  It is not schedule for another service until November 2013 or 9,000 miles which ever occurs first.


The car has many options including Bluetooth Cell phone link, iPod/iPad/iPhone interface and cable, heater seats, cruise control, power windows and locks.

We had two complaints about the car. first, the road noise on the car was fairly excessive with the top up and second, the factory stereo system wasn't adequate when the top was down. I brought the car to our local stereo shop and spent $1,000 adding insulation and sound deadening material to the car which quoted the noise down by at least 50%.  Secondly, I had them install an Amplifier, new speakers and a small subwoofer.  All of the work was professionally done with top of the line equipment and materials. Everything is completely hidden and looks factory stock.

The Amplifier is an Alpine PDX- 5 - $599
The Front Speakers are Boston Acoustics SPZ60 - $1,195 
The Sub Woofer is a Kicker 10" Solo Baric L7 - $329
Installation and fabrication - $1,500
Total - 3,623 + tax

The stereo is now just right...not too loud, crisp, clean and loud enough to enjoy when you have the top down.

I have the title in hand and am looking for an easy buyer for a quick and smooth transaction. Kelly Blue Book on this car in Good to Very Good (Not Excellent) condition is $21,400, my reserve price is considerably lower.

Good luck bidding.




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