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2008 Mini Cooper S Hatchback 2-door 1.6l 6 Speed Low Mileage 1 Owner Sport Pkg on 2040-cars

US $13,250.00
Year:2008 Mileage:31500
Location:

Santa Monica, California, United States

Santa Monica, California, United States
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Condition:
Overall car is in very good condition. The car was driven minimally, 5k a year, and garaged. It runs like a champ, it should, it was taken care of.

Imperfections: (cosmetic)
I am over disclosing every thing I can think of, so there is no confusion or misrepresentation. The car is overall really clean.
• The back interior area has some scuff marks and some wear on the carpet from my dog. 
• A few very minor door dings and a paint blemish on the hood stripe. 
• The front rubber spoiler below the front bumper needs to be replaced (ebay $50) it is not part of the painted body, just screws on. 
• The hood was replaced with a factory OEM hood (An SUV backed up at 5mph and rolled about 6 inches onto the hood. I chose to replace the hood so I would not have any bondo.
• The only other thing that comes to mind is that the driver's inside door rocker panel cover is a little buggered up from shutting the seatbelt in there occasionally. I think that can be replaced if it bothers you.

Why am I selling the car? I really enjoy this car, it's peppy, run great, handles like a go cart and easy to find parking. I am just in the market for something a little bigger, a lttle more practical.

Auction: I am reserving the right to end auction early, if I sell it first outside of ebay.

Terms
: This is a used car, sold "As Is" , "All sales are final". Before sale, you are welcome to set up an appointment with a local mechanic and get it checked out. I will drive it there. If you choose to have it checked out after sale, barring any reports that the vehicle was grossly misrepresented, all sales are final.  
  • do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers

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