TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 Now I have a friend looking for an R53, this is what he sent me I would like to have an R53 hatch (’05 or preferably an ’06). Color doesn’t matter and we could go with a paddle shift auto or manual. Other than A/C, options don’t matter. I would like to keep the cost at $10K or less, but I don’t want anything with over 100K miles. He also wants to know if all automatics have paddle shifters. Anyone know about the paddle shifters and or know about a MINI for sale? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Edge Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 He also wants to know if all automatics have paddle shifters. Anyone know about the paddle shifters and or know about a MINI for sale? I am almost certain that all automatic R53s have the paddle shifters, but all automatic R50s do not. Early R53s (pre-refresh) were only available in manual anyway. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Posted January 31, 2015 I am almost certain that all automatic R53s have the paddle shifters, but all automatic R50s do not. Early R53s (pre-refresh) were only available in manual anyway. He wants a post refresh so I guess if he finds an auto it will have paddle shifters. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
unstable Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 For whats its worth, there are a few on craigslist in the price range. Not sure about mileage and paddle shifters etc. Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
H8PAVMT Posted January 31, 2015 Report Posted January 31, 2015 Having just spent a whirlwind week searching for my Mini, I can tell you there are a few out there that will me those requirements. The biggest problem I found was keeping the mileage under 100k at the $10k limit. Here's one http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=carGurusHomePage_false_0&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c2842&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c5734&zip=22193&distance=MILES_50&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=false&filtersModified=true#listing=100893862 And another. They have it listed as an Auto but it's a manual. http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=carGurusHomePage_false_0&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c2842&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c5734&zip=22193&distance=MILES_50&searchChanged=true&modelChanged=false&filtersModified=true#listing=100893862 2007 Cooper S - Chili Red - White Roof
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks everyone I'll pass this on. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
MINIvette Posted July 1, 2015 Report Posted July 1, 2015 It took a long time for the stars to finally align with our bank account, but we did find what we were looking for and it is now in our garage. "It" (no, that's not his/her name, we haven't named it yet) is a one-owner, no-accident 2006 S, Pepper White with a black top, with only 44,700 miles. The car lived all of its past life outside in DC so it has a few nicks, and needs a thorough detailing, but it will look good when we get it done. While we didn't meet our goal of $10k or less, we weren't too far off - we paid $11K. It has an automatic with paddle shifters and a Panther Black interior. And while I can be tempted with mods, they are not in the cards (or in our bank account) right now. Thanks for everyone's suggestions and thoughts, especially Ali, for all the help. We live in Spotsylvania near Fredericksburg, so if you come down out of the big city and see a Pepper White S, wave - we'll wave back. :itsme:
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Posted July 1, 2015 Congratulations!!! Great to hear you got a MINI and it sounds like a nice one Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
unstable Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 GREAT!!!! Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
CarlB Posted July 4, 2015 Report Posted July 4, 2015 Automatics became a option on 2005 R-53s in January of 2005. All 05 &06 R-53 automatics have paddle shifters.
