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2003 Mini Cooper S Project Car By Original Owner on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:88000 Color: dark green /
 grey
Location:

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Marietta, Georgia, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:SUPERCHARGED
Fuel Type:gas
For Sale By:original owner
Transmission:stick
VIN: WMWRE33473TD67022 Year: 2003
Make: Mini
Model: Cooper S
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Trim: LOADED
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 88,000
Exterior Color: dark green
Interior Color: grey
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: front
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. ... 

A 2003 Mini Cooper S that I bought new. This car has been serviced regularly since new and driven primarily by me or my son.  This car is excellent except for the engine. In a short story, the oil sump for the supercharger developed a leak that was not detected in time. I have never heard of such a design, but here you have it. i thought ALL superchargers got their oil lubrication from the main sump, but sadly this is not so with this car. The long and short of it is that the engine has ingested some of the supercharger bits into the combustion chamber and it makes noises.  It does start and run, but I'm sure there is internal damage in the upper cylinders and will need a rebuild. If I could find a good used engine, I would keep the car, but I cannot. 

 The rest in a nutshell is that it has 88K miles on it and everything works as it should. cold A/C, good radio, good optional wheels and tires in good shape., A couple of the wheels do have some minor curb rash that is appropriate for its miles and use. A great body with only a couple of dings. the interior is good and has no cuts or tears. no rust at all and the car  has never been crashed or bent. All original books and records are included. it has been garaged for most of its life.
 The windshield does have a crack in it, and the clutch slave cylinder is missing as someone from the storage company stole it while awaiting us to pick it up. The car can be seen at my shop in Marietta Ga most anytime by calling me in advance. Bob W. 404 731 4580. I can provide free delivery between Atlanta and Indianapolis as i  have space in my trailer enroute  to the Mecum auction on May 12 or 13th.

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