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2011 Mini Cooper S - $1,500 (scotts valley)
2011
Mini Cooper S
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This has been my every day commute car from Santa Cruz county to the Silicon Valley and weekend backroad slot car for the last five years. Mature owner. Well cared for with records available. This lightly optioned car is a "slicktop" with no sunroof. 6-spd manual transmission. Koni Red FSD shocks on the car remove some of the harshness but maintain excellent body control. Otherwise stock. Clearcoat beginning to fail in various places, though I think the car still looks great. Some cracking in the driver's seat, though only on the top vinyl layer. Heater and air conditioner work fine. 166K miles.
There is no check engine light, but one engine monitor is not being set, so the latest required smog testing has not been completed, though the registration has been paid. Mechanic read the ECU code found a VVT 2D43 error code. There is also sometimes a puff of smoke when the car accelerates from a standstill. Car feels like it's running fine and these issues seem to eventually show up on higher mileage Minis.
It's time to move the car on. I don't have time to mess with it, so a replacement commuter has been found. $1500 OBO. Being sold as-is, with smog the responsibility of the buyer.