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S Turbo Hampton Leather Navigation Premium Sport Suspension Hk Sound System Nr on 2040-cars

US $24,850.00

Year:2012 Mileage:13412 Color: Paint

Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

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2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman HAMPTON Package!!

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In Pristine Condition - Inside & Outside

Must See in Person to Appreciate Vehicle Quality

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1 Owner Car

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- No Accident History

- No Damage History

- No Paintwork History

- No Dents

- No Dings

- Rust Free Car

- Smoke Free Interior

MINI Manufacturer's Warranty

MINI FREE Maintenance Program

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In Service Date: 11-17-2011

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4 Years/50,000 Miles MINI Manufacturer's Warranty

Valid Until 11-17-2015 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

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No Cost $0 - FREE

3 Years/36,000 Miles MINI Maintenance Program

Valid Until 11-17-2014 or 36,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

Full Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance, as determined by the

Service Interval Indicator for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first

Full Maintenance Program includes items that need replacement due to

normal wear and tear, provided wear and tear exceeds MINI specifications

This includes items such as brake pads, brake rotors and wiper blade inserts

that are not covered by the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Any adjustments required due to normal operating conditions are also included

For exclusions and limitations, refer to the Service and Warranty Information booklet

that came with your new MINI, or see your authorized MINI center for details

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Extended Warranties up to 100,000 miles valid in any

North America MINI Dealership are Available - Please Inquire

Please View "Closely Vehicle Options" Listed Below!

This Vehicle Is Equipped With The Following Options:

Exterior Paint: Reef Blue Metallic - $500 Option

Interior: Leather Lounge Damson Red

Interior Color Line: Carbon Black

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HAMPTON Package - $4,500 (This Package Includes)

Leather Lounge Damson Red

Red Piping Interior

Damson Red Bonnet Stripes

Chrome Line Interior

Chrome Line Exterior

Black Headlight Housings

Make it moody, where everything but the bulb is black.

Black headlamp housings to give your MINI a more aggressive look on the road.

Multi-Function Steering Wheel

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, lets you keep

both hands on the wheel while adjusting controls for cruise, audio

and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones - if equipped

Xenon Headlights with Power Washers

Headlamps using Xenon gas provide exceptionally crisp illumination

and have more than twice the power of conventional halogen system.

They also feature auto-height leveling to maintain a consistent beam of light in front of you.

17" Alloy Wheels in Black

17" x 7.0" Alloy Wheels in Black

Equipped with 205/45 R17 All Season Run Flat Tires

White Turn Signal Lights

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MINI Wired Package with Navigation - $2,000 (This Package Includes)

MINI Connected with Navigation

MINI's Navigation System will tell you where you are and where you want to go.

With turn-by-turn directions so you can keep your eyes on the road.

Voice Command

Lets you verbally control numerous navigation system functions, record

up to five minutes of notes, and dial phone calls hands-free

Real Time Traffic Information

In many large cities, the navigation system can display and describe

the Real Time Traffic Information around your MINI.

If congestion is on your planned route, the system can often plan a detour around it.

Comfort Bluetooth and USB/iPod Adapter
Keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel with this Bluetooth hands-free system

that lets you control your phone or MP3 device via stereo controls.
Center Armrest

The foldable center arm rest conveniently offers extra support and storage space.

Smartphone Integration

Combox Controller

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Premium Package - $1,750 (This Package Includes)

Anti-Theft Alarm System

Ultrasonic motion sensors register any unauthorized

attempts to open the doors, bonnet, tailgate or windows.

This system even has its own power supply, helping ensure

it still works even if your MINI's battery has been removed.

Comfort Access Keyless Entry While keyless entry is standard, Comfort Access takes it to a whole

new level as it adds a transceiver to your key that MINI will recognize.

This allows you to leave the key in your pocket and still lock or unlock

the car by only pressing a button on any of the of the door handles

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

The auto-dimming rear view mirror uses light sensitive elements to

automatically help minimize glare from headlights behind you.
Rain Sensor & Auto Headlights

The rain sensor, when engaged, uses infrared sensors to detect rain and

automatically run the windshield wipers so you can concentrate on driving.

Mini auto headlamps can turn themselves on as it becomes darker outside.

Automatic Climate Control

While the standard air conditioning still gets those icicles forming, this option adds

fully-electronic control to automatically maintain the temperature you desire.

Meanwhile, the active cabin filtration system helps ensure that malodorous

scents and polluted air have a difficult time entering the cockpit.

Chrome Line Interior

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harman/kardon Sound System - $750 Option

Turn Your MINI into a mobile concert hall with this premium harman/kardon sound system

featuring an immersive Digital Sound Processor for a concert like experience

delivered by 10 speakers on eight channels with 480 watts of dynamic power.

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6-Speed Getrag Manual Transmission - $0 (This Option Includes)
The 6-Speed Getrag manual transmission with dual-cone synchronizers features an
especially short trow for quick, precise and fluid shifting.

All to help deliver on MINI worls-famous reputation for an extremelly fun ride
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio - (Included)

Enjoy digital entertainment wherever you drive, coast-to-coast

SIRIUS delivers 60 commercial-free music streams and over 40 news, sports and entertainment streams

from the best names in the business, including CNN, ESPN, CNBC, NPR and Radio Disney

SIRIUS Satellite Radio integrates seamlessly into your vehicle with the controls of your BMW's radio

Service Subscription Required

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High Definition Radio (HD) - (Included)

HD Radio broadcasting is the new, digital standard for AM and FM radio stations.

Across the United States, over 1300 AM/FM stations have upgraded to HD Radio technology,

with over 600 of the FM stations also offering new,

HD Radio-only "multicast" channels, vastly increasing programming choice

HD Radio stations are broadcast in crystal-clear digital sound and offer innovative data services,

such as song artist and title scrolling across the screen

HD Radio is totally subscription free from your local AM and FM radio stations,
once your car is equipped with an HD Radio receiver

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Sport Button

When you're looking for even more motoring fun, just press the Sport Button

This standard feature will adjust various electronic settings in your MINI

to provide more rapid acceleration response and tighter steering

If paired with an automatic transmission, it will even adjust your shift points for quicker gear changes

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

A tire pressure monitoring system or TPMS is an electronic system
for monitoring the air pressure in a vehicle tire
and automatically transmitting a warning to the driver in the event
of an under and, in some cases, over inflated tire
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Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lights enhance visibility during inclement driving
conditions and help add to a MINI's sporty appearance
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On Board Computer
Dynamic Traction Control
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MSRP Sticker when New: $34,600 + Sales Tax & Fees
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This is the Best Deal Anywhere - Don't Delay
First Come, First Serve !!

Note: This 2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman HAMPTON Package, was reacquired by MINI North America after the last retail owner or lessee requested its repurchase.

Concern reported by original owner: "When depressing the clutch pedal it squeaks."

MINI graciously repurchased the car from the owner and corrected the concern under the manufacturer's warranty. MINI simply: "Replaced inner/outer pedal bearing sleeves. MINI will very commonly repurchase vehicles to ensure a 100% customer satisfaction.

The vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and the non-conformity listed above have been corrected - Repairs made by MINI!

This 2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman HAMPTON Package has remaining balance of MINI Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 11-17-2015 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. Further, this car have also NO COST $0 - FREE MINI Maintenance Program for 3 Years/36,000 miles valid until 11-17-2014 or 36,000 miles whichever comes first.

We offer Extended Warranties up to 100,000 miles valid in any US & Canada MINI Dealership - Please see below:

Supreme Coverage Term - 6 years / 100,000 miles with $0 Deductible - Your Cost $2,081

Supreme Coverage Term - 6 years / 75,000 miles with $0 Deductible - Your Cost $1,727

Supreme Coverage Term - 5 years / 100,000 miles with $0 Deductible - Your Cost $1,903

Supreme Coverage Term - 5 years / 75,000 miles with $0 Deductible - Your Cost $1,624

Please look closely at the many detailed photos we have provided. Needless to say, this is a stunning color combination for this world-class Clubman, and certainly the one that was front and center on the showroom floor at any of the leading MINI dealerships. I hope the pictures do this beauty justice! Just throw yourself in the driver's seat and cruise. It's mechanically sound, and looks forward to pleasing it's next owner. This breathtaking MINI is in outstanding condition, free of any dents or unsightly parking lot door dings, and the sparkling finish is just beautiful. The sumptuous interior is in superb condition as well. VERY CLEAN is the best way to describe this car.

Friends, I am here to tell you that this car is one you don't want to pass up!! If you have always dreamed of owning a top of the line MINI, "Buy it Now"!! You will impress your friends and neighbors with this gorgeous car. We can arrange vehicle transportation or airport pick up upon your request. We can arrange world wide shipping at the buyers expense!

If you have any unanswered questions, comments, or concerns,

please call us at 214-358-3400. Thank you!

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Vehicle Inspection

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and

are happy to assist with them in any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local MINI Dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the client.

Please contact us with any questions.

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Vehicle Condition

You will also have a piece of mind as this pre-owned 2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman HAMPTON Package

has the remainder of a MINI Manufacturer's warranty for 4 years / 50,000 miles

and Free MINI Factory Maintenance Program for 3 years / 36,000 miles.

You are worry-free when you're making offer on this beautiful 2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman HAMPTON Package.

Look at the pictures below and judge for yourself how nice it looks.

This is your chance, to own in Pristine condition 2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman HAMPTON Package

at a price you have always heard about through the Internet.

We hope you are our next satisfied online buyer.

Good luck and happy bidding.

Vehicle VIN # WMWZG3C53CTY31620

Vehicle Title - Ready for Export

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Recall Document Ready for Canadian Buyers - FREE!

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We can help you to TRANSPORT - EXPORT

this vehicle Anywhere in the US, Canada or Worldwide!

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned, and in Excellent Condition
2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned, and in Excellent Condition
2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman

Low, Low, Low Miles!!
Only 13,412 Miles - in Excellent Condition!!

Low, Low, Low Miles!!
Only 13,412 Miles - in Excellent Condition!!

Engine

Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Alloy Engine,

16 Valves - 4 per cylinder, 172 Horsepower @5500 RPM

If the Car in Your Dreams is Not the Car in Your Garage,

Let's Talk!

We can make your MINI Cooper S Clubman Dream Come True!

Be a "Smart Buyer" and call us 214-358-3400 before the Auction ends to make a deal.

We can end the auction at anytime and Sell To You!

All it takes is your sincerity with a phone call and a $500 deposit.

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Terms and Conditions of Sale

Before you continue, you should print or save a copy of the Terms & Conditions for your records.

We are committed to showing you honesty and integrity.

We ask that you show us the same courtesy by abiding to all Westwood Motorcars terms and conditions.

You are entering a legal binding contract. Please read the following carefully.

Your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase constitutes your acceptance

of all the terms and conditions in this Terms of Sale agreement.

You acknowledge and agree that your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase has the

same effect as manually signing a contract and creates a valid, binding agreement between you and Westwood Motorcars.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY

At Westwood Motorcars, the complete satisfaction with your new vehicle purchase is our top priority.

For that reason, we guarantee that the vehicle you purchase from us meets or exceeds your expectations,

or we will refund your deposit in full, less a $150 processing fee.

Here is how it works:

After securing the new vehicle purchase by a deposit, buyer has 7 days to complete the transaction.

Within that 7 day period, buyer may view, inspect, and test drive the vehicle personally or using a

3rd party services, to insure that the vehicle meets their expectations, and

that they are completely satisfied with the vehicle.

If for any reason, the buyer is not completely satisfied with the outcome of the inspection,

Westwood Motorcars will cancel the deal and refund deposit paid by buyer to Westwood Motorcars,

less $150 processing fee. Buyer must complete inspection before completing purchase and/or the

vehicle leaves our facility. Buyer is also responsible for any inspection cost or expenses.

Once again we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase and we will have it no other way!

We welcome you to come visit our facility as well as view our vehicles during business hours.

To better assist all guest, test drives and vehicle showing are by appointment only.

Please call 214-358-3400 at least one hour in advance to make an appointment.

FUNDS

Bidders should seek pre-approval and commitment from a lender before making a bid/purchase or contact us

before bidding/purchasing for information on available financing options. The full payment for this sale must

take place within 7 calendar days of the auction close. Full payment can be made by certified check, or bank

wire-transfer. We can also accept and honor Online Bank Checks from Pentagon Federal Credit Union,

USAA and other lenders. However, buyer must first contact us before buying, initiating a purchase,

placing bids or clicking the "Buy It Now" for more information and qualification details.

DEPOSITS - PAYMENT TERMS

To secure this vehicle we require immediate $500 deposit.

Remaining balance to be paid in full and buyer to take delivery of vehicle no later than 7 days after auction's - listing close.

If payment terms are not followed as above, all contracts, eBay and Westwood Motorcars are void.

Due to the fact that we often have multiple prospective buyers for the same vehicle,

we will not hold a vehicle without $500 deposit - No Exceptions.

Without this deposit, all vehicles will remain advertised, listed, and available for sale.

PAYMENT METHODS

- Cash - US currency and in person only.

- Certified Cashier's Checks (US Financial Institutions only) - that can be verified during normal business hours

- Bank Wire Transfer - preferred for faster transaction and required for all International Transactions

- No Escrows

- Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No Exceptions.

TAXES & FEES FOR TEXAS BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee.

Texas residents must pay 6.25% sales tax and all other applicable Texas taxes and fees.

FEE FOR OUT OF THE STATE BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee.

All taxes and license, title fees will need to be paid by the buyer when the vehicle is registered in their home state.

All state taxes and motor vehicle-related fees are administered by each state individually,

are not included in the price of the vehicle, and are non-negotiable.

Vehicle may be picked up locally or shipped at buyer's expense.

TRANSPORTATION

We are willing to help with any reasonable vehicle shipping

or delivery arrangement that the buyer may wish to arrange.

Please understand that we will arrange shipping for you as a value added service only.

Westwood Motorcars does not have affiliation with any shipper or transporter.

TITLES

Westwood Motorcars guarantees lien free titles on all our vehicles.

Absolutely NO Salvage titles or Reconditioned titles.

All mileage stated is actual and accurate unless otherwise noted in the listing.

An Odometer Disclosure Statement will be furnished to buyer and lender (if vehicle is financed).

Please understand that the mileage may be slightly higher at time of delivery due to demos, test drives and transportation.

In the state of Texas dealer title work can take up to 20 business days.

Titles will be sent via FedEx for proper tracking.

Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No exceptions.

VEHICLE INSPECTION

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local MINI dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the buyer.

Please understand, we do our very professional best to describe in detail the condition of our vehicles as we see it, however,

we are only human and these are pre-owned vehicles, therefore, Westwood Motorcars, and their employees will not be held accountable

for errors or omissions in the description of the above vehicle or typographical errors in any of our vehicles listings and

descriptions. All vehicle options, specs, features, color descriptions, history, paint history, maintenance records

and manufacturer's warranty information must be researched and confirmed by buyer or a 3rd party inspection

service before completing purchase.

Please call your local franchise dealership and confirm vehicle equipment, vehicle options and warranty expiration dates.

VEHICLE

This vehicle is being sold "As Is" and "Where Is" with no warranty, expressed written or implied.

The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,

or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.

Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage.

Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.

It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied

himself or herself as to the condition and value and to make offer based upon that judgement solely.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

As we rely on information's from numerous sources we are not responsible for mistakes in the listing.

If you are unsure of anything, please ask. Do not assume anything.

Although we make every attempt to accurately describe our automobiles,

it is nearly impossible to go into detail about every mark on a car.

Our vehicles are hand-picked and we stand behind the quality of each car.

That said, most of our vehicles are pre-owned and driven and therefore have been subject to normal wear and tear.

All vehicles are professionally detailed and reconditioned (if needed) prior to delivery.

BOOKS & KEYS

We make every effort to deliver our vehicles to our clients with two keys, manuals/books, floor mats

navigation CDs (if applicable), wheel locks, tool kits, etc..., however, from time-to-time, a vehicle may be missing

one or more of these items and we cannot guarantee that they will be included in the vehicle at the time of sale.

In this case, we are more than happy to provide these items to our customers at our cost we pay!

In the interest of full disclosure all Westwood Motorcars vehicle listing

include one photograph showing all attached accessories available with the vehicle.

PROPER VENUE

All obligations pursuant to this contract shall be performable in Dallas County, in the state of Texas.

All obligations of purchaser to pay for the vehicle shall be payable in U.S. dollars in Dallas County, Texas.

Buyer and Westwood Motorcars agree that in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle that

the proper venue for any legal proceedings will be in conducted in Dallas County, Texas.

AUCTIONS - LISTING

We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

There are no bid retractions accepted within the final 24 hours of the auction - listing.

If you have only negative feedback or bid retractions, DO NOT BID without pre approval from Westwood Motorcars.

Unqualified Bidding, Auction Interference, Shill Bidding, or any form of harassment can be subject to legal prosecution.

UPDATES

Westwood Motorcars reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of sale at any time.

Customers are encouraged to review the Terms of Sale on a periodic basis for modifications.

This Westwood Motorcars Terms and Conditions of Sale is a revision/update.

This Policy super cedes any previous terms and conditions.

Any terms and conditions that contradict this revision or update will be invalid.

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

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