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Mini Cooper Gp The Ultimate Factory Version Of The Supercharged Cooper S on 2040-cars

US $21,000.00
Year:2006 Mileage:34700 Color: Thunder Blue/Silver roof /
 Gray
Location:

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:supercharged 1.6 liter SOHC
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WMWRE93596YB72378 Year: 2006
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mini
Model: Cooper S
Trim: GP
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: front wheel drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 34,700
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Thunder Blue/Silver roof
Interior Color: Gray
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 ordered this GP and have owned it since new.  I have a performance and racing shop north of Chicago (www.perfectpowerinc.com) and have done all the maintenance on the GP since new.  I've used the same Royal Purple synthetic oil, that we use in our customer's Porsches, in the GP since new.  Most recently, this fall, I flushed the brake fluid, changed oil and filter, changed coolant while replacing the thermostat and housing as well as the overflow bottle.  I also put a set of Michelin Pilot Supersports on about 1200 miles ago.  I love this car but can't justify it, since I planned to use it year-around, but have come to love it too much to trash it in the Chicago salt and snow.  If you look at my website you'll see the variety of cars I have at my disposal.  This GP is one of my favorite driving cars ever.  It is the most fun front-wheel-drive car ever built and handles like a slot car.  Slick shifting, razor-sharp steering and that bulldog stance!  I put the carbon fiber mirror covers on, but have the OE red ones in a box.  I believe its fairly priced with a reserve just over $20,000.   Good luck bidding!

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