R53 Cooper S Limited Slip Diff add value?

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Matt - PM sent.

[CarsOrBikes]

My Audi A4 Avant 1.9tdi Sport 130 is going soon if it's the sort of thing you're after, just took the plate off. It has a level 3 remap from QR Sport, and the Symphony 2 audio.

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Cheers but looking for a mini cheers

[roygarth]

mon the fish said:

I've got a Ferrari 550, but my JCW puts just as big a smile on my face on the right roads, I'm never going to sell it.

These little cars get right under your skin, in a way the newer R56/F56 don't IMO

I've just bought an R53 JCW and recently sold my 550! But I've kept my Challenge Stradale! Agree the Mini puts a massive grin on my face!

Edited by roygarth on Monday 15th January 13:57

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Dicky Knee said:

I've been browsing for a while and the pricing is all over the place. I was originally only searching private sales but then realised that they are often more expensive than traders-I guess it is because people get attached to them and think their car is the best. There are loads for sale and some hang around for months and months. The thing that consistently knocks the price down is mileage. Anything close to or over 100k miles seems to be between £500 and £1000 cheaper than a lower mileage one (50 to 60 k). Recaro seats add around £500. Auto Trader also seems to be more expensive than Ebay-not sure why.

At this age, I am focusing on a more basic spec as the cost of fixing electrical failures on accessories may be high compared to the purchase cost but maybe I'm being over cautious.

My guess would be that a 2005 MCS in good condition with around 60k miles is somewhere between £4250 and £4750 (sale price and not advertised price). I havent pulled the trigger yet but just my feeling on price.I'd say that advertised price will be between £3500 (high mileage) to £6000.

Edited by Dicky Knee on Saturday 22 August 11:48

Most of the higher spec things seem to work OK. Pano roof can cause problems and expensive to fix. Mine is quite highly specced and it all works fine. It is all the other stuff that does wrong!! How many sensors would you like?

I bought my 2005 R53 privately, in Oct 2016, locally, with 97,000 miles, in BRG as I specifically wanted that (grown up sort of colour?) with some history for £2,500.

I've spent a fair bit on power and handling improvements, but that's been by choice. And money changing all the fluids and filters. Only 'fault' things have been new discs and pads and N/S rear caliper. Now my exhaust manifold is starting to blow at the pre-cat. But I got a decent used one on the Flea for £10 collected. Goes on next week.

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I noticed the "Checkmate" has a LSD standard. Quite fancy one ;-)