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2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible Turbo Runs Drives Needs Some Work on 2040-cars

US $12,600.00
Year:2009 Mileage:34211 Color: Blue /
 Tan
Location:

Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States

Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Salvage
Engine:1.6 L Turbo 4-cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WMWMS33529TG88941 Year: 2009
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mini
Model: Cooper S
Trim: S Convertible
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 34,211
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: S
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Tan
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. ... 

Up for sale is a 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible.

Here is the story of it:

This car carries a salvage title with "flood" marking, however, this particular Mini was not flooded at all.

The previous owner slightly scratched the car from the back of the driver's door to the rear wheel and subsequently brought the car to a body shop.

The body shop removed the plastic trim on the driver's side and prepared it to be painted.

I guess then came the storm (Hurricane Sandy) and while the insurance companies were in the correct mood of writing off all those flooded vehicles, the owner also decided to claim it flooded and get paid for it.


No evidence of water intrusion has been found ANYWHERE.
 
The car starts, runs and drives fine and none of the warning lights are present.

Mechanically it is in excellent condition with just 34 211 miles on it.

You would be able to come and drive the car home, and then repair it later. Just bring your own plate.
 


The light brown heated leather interior is in perfect condition. It is a little dusty inside due to the missing driver's side window.

What needs to be done to make the car look perfect again:

1) Repair the driver's door and rear quarter panel.


2) Buy and replace approximately $400 worth of missing parts: driver door glass $80, fuel filler door $50, front wheel housing flare $80, rear wheel housing flare $60, side marker light $25
, fuse box cover ($20), plastic pistons. Given are approximate prices of NEW OEM parts ordered online.

3) Wash the car and detail the interior.

4) The radio turns on but there is no sound. Not sure why.

5) The convertible top opens half-way (to sunroof position) but it does not go all the way down. Needs to be looked at.

The driver's side door mirror and
driver's side door interior panel came from a salvage vehicle and are of a different color.

The Mini Cooper S comes with 1 (ONE) key. It has a 6-speed manual transmission and a 1.6 turbo engine.

The successful high bidder will need to submit a $500 deposit within 24 hours in order to secure the vehicle.


I can ship the vehicle worldwide, including Russia.

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