2008 Mini Cooper S 6-speed

2008 Mini Cooper S S Description

Note: This car was for sale approximately 2 weeks ago and sold here on eBay, but due to technology issues with the eBay messaging system, the buyer and I were unable to connect, hence the car is now back for sale.
This 2008 Mini Cooper S "Pepper Ann" is in great mechanical and cosmetic condition. It has always been in California and has never been in an accident or abused. Many of the miles are freeway miles spent cruising between the Bay Area and San Luis Obispo for college I loved every minute in Pepper Ann and am selling only because we now need a larger car for our new dog.
Overall:
The R56 MINI is a great looking, fun to drive, safe and economical option for new and experienced drivers alike. The incredibly stiff chassis along with the turbocharged engine and 6-speed is super fun to drive. The car feels equally at home in tight curves and cruising at 80mph on the freeway. It also has excellent safety ratings (4 or 5 stars in all NHTSA crash categories) and all the modern safety systems (stabilitycontrol, anti-lock brakes, front/side/curtain airbags). Pepper white is a fantastic exterior color, but combined with redwood red leather and 6-speed manual, this car is a truly rare configuration, and a catch for enthusiasts. It's also loaded with factory options (see list below).
Interior:The redwood red extended leather leather is in very good condition with no major tears or scratches. There are some creases on the driver seat bolster and lower. The dash has no cracks and all instruments and lights function. The rear seat is in very good condition. The door panels and other hard surfaces are in excellent shape as well, with only minor scratches. The rear seats fold flat 50/50 for a surprising amount of cargo capacity. The hatch area is in very good condition with only minor wear to the seat backs. The original factory tools are still installed under the rear carpet.
Electronics:All exterior and interior lights function. The stereo works flawlessly and features both an auxiliary headphone jack input as well as a USB input for audio and power. The stereo is surprisingly good - far better than the Harman Kardon unit we had in a BMW. The Bluetooth phone connection works great as well.
Exterior:The exterior Pepper White paint is also in very good condition, with no major scratches or dents. The car is regularly washed and received a full detail (inside, outside and engine) in April, 2016. The black hood stripes are in 50% condition and could be replaced or removed. The black trim around the wheel arches is beginning to fade. The car has a clear bra installed over the front hood and bumper as well as areas around the rear hatch.
Wheels and Tires:The wheels are in good condition with no dents or major curb rash. The tires are brand new with less than 1000 miles.
Mechanicals and Engine:Pepper Ann has 125,xxx miles and runs perfectly. There are no check engine lights or other warning lights to worry about. We are enthusiast owners who always take care of an issue. Some people will say the clutch is a weak point in these cars. In my experience, this couldn't be further from the truth. Pepper Ann is still using her original, factory clutch, which operates perfectly and without any chatter. Shifts into all gears are smooth and silent. The clutch is in great shape and should have a ton of life remaining. The engine pulls strong across the entire rev range with no stumbling at low rpm or when starting cold. The engine consumes oil at the factory rate.
Records and keys:
The sale will include all service records from July 2009 (the date I purchased the car from the original owner) to the date of sale. The car has been impeccably maintained (I purchased the extended maintenance from MINI and a Mini specialty shop has done subsequent maintenance). Both factory keys/keyfobs are also included.
Extra bonus:Less than 300 miles ago we serviced the oil and filter, main engine belt, replaced the windshield due to a rock chip, and installed 4 brand new tires. This MINI is ready to bring lots of enjoyment to the new owner.
Factory Options(totaling nearly $10k over starting price):
Extended redwood red leather interior
HID "Xenon" headlights
Bluetooth audio/phone
Sport packagePanoramic moonroof (front and rear sunroofs that both open)
Convenience package (keyless entry, multifunction sport steering wheel, push button start, rain sensing wipers)
Limited slip differentialRubber Floor Mats
Dynamic stability controlFactory rubber floor matts and rear cargo nets50/50 split folding rear seats
Anthracite Headliner
Chromeline interior
Premium audio with auxiliary input
Rear spoiler
Factory white turn signals
Black hood stripes
Black roof
Black mirrors
The following service items were done during my ownership:
Turbo oil line and associated parts (3/2012 at 70k miles)
Timing chain, tensioner/ guide rail, and thermostat (12/2012 at 82k miles)
Oil filter housing replaced (3/2014 at 100k miles)
Turbo vacuum line replaced (5/2015 at 110k miles)
Replaced water pump and associated parts (11/2015 at 115k miles)
Drive belt replacement and 125,000 mile service (9/2016 at 125k miles)
Windshield replaced due to rock chip (9/2016 at 125k miles)

Please note that shipping and other logistics fees will be the sole responsibility of the buyer.
Please let me know if you have any questions about PepperAnn. I'm sad to see her go.