R53 Cooper S

[Chr1sch]

Hi All,

We are downgrading from our R56 to an R53 Cooper S

Can anyone give me advise on what to look for? We are spending around 9-9.5k and as lower milage as physically possible......

Finally, do you have any thoughts on Stolen Recovered? There are some very tempting bargains out there but logic and principals in my head tell me no way due to value and resale issues more than anything.

P.S anyone want an 08 R56 with all extras except Heated Seats and Nav?

Thanks

Chris

[RKDE]

Its not a down grade its a different car and IMHO a much better car!

As for what to look out for, there isn't much just check for a full service history, the engines are strong and keep going, though they do say the blower should be changed around 100K. There are no cam belts so a good service history will sort you out. The bushes may need replacing as they don't last long but most people don't even know they are worn.

Main issues, the clutch and flywheel can need changing at low miles, a squeel/squeek will let you know. The steering can knock this is a worn bearing on the column. Power steering can fail but is normally noisy so don't worry about that if its loud. The top engine mount can fail but that's a consumable

As for stolen and recovered, I have a JCW mini cooper S which was not stolen or damage but I have a car which was a cat C and that works out quite good for money vs spec and age. The cars are expensive to fix if you don't have contacts of people who can sort you out.

If you plan to drive and not mod the car then consider a JCW, there are many good cars around which have been looked after. Some good basic spec cars too.

[M3crab]

riwiho said:

Chr1sch said:

We are downgrading from our R56 to an R53 Cooper S

Downgrading?

I think the word you're looking for is upgrading. R53 wins hands down IMHO.

I'm with you on that.

[jcwuk]

M3crab said:

riwiho said:

Chr1sch said:

We are downgrading from our R56 to an R53 Cooper S

Downgrading?

I think the word you're looking for is upgrading. R53 wins hands down IMHO.

I'm with you on that.

Totally
Brilliant Cars.

[Chr1sch]

Haha sorry I didnt mean to create a debate ;-)

I love our R56 so this is sounding promising - thanks for all of the advise.

We had a ONE covertible before this so I am aware of the issues around the top engine mount, however the clutch is the one that worries me.

We have found a lovely JCW and I am certainly game for this, now just a case of convinving the good lady :-)

Thanks again

Chris

[Chr1sch]

HAHA amazing, its like you know her ;-) Mulberry though, thats more than a nice set of coilovers......love vs. cars, tough one eh

[Eviltad]

• googles Mulberry outlet*

[Chr1sch]

Right then, i'm there!

[RKDE]

The clutch if required will only be £400 all in. Most cooper S clutches last for 60k or more just worth considering

I will have my lovely JCW up for sale in the next weeks with new brakes all round, service history, new clutch been fitted now. loved and in excellent condition

Edited by RKDE on Thursday 14th January 20:49

[bananapieface]

I have a very good facelifted R53 in a subtle silver / black paint, it would be at the top end of your budget though, let me know if you want any details.

[RKDE]

I will send you an email of the details to you. Reason for selling is I already have 3 cars and two cooper S cars. I will contact you today

[997c2scab]

Chr1sch said:

Haha sorry I didnt mean to create a debate ;-)

I love our R56 so this is sounding promising - thanks for all of the advise.

We had a ONE covertible before this so I am aware of the issues around the top engine mount, however the clutch is the one that worries me.

We have found a lovely JCW and I am certainly game for this, now just a case of convinving the good lady :-)

Thanks again

Chris

I might have just the car that you and the good lady are after. Its not on the market at present but if interested then message me and I will send you some more info

[nottyash]

Actually I am selling my Wifes Black eye purple 54 plate John Cooper Works next week when I get home.
Only about 46k on it,Just Mini serviced and absoloutly mint condition.

[bananapieface]

Just a thing to note, they say that JCWs are about 210bhp? I've never seen one dyno over 190.

[hyperblue]

bananapieface said:

Just a thing to note, they say that JCWs are about 210bhp? I've never seen one dyno over 190.

Yeah it's pretty well established that the JCW's don't make their claimed power, for whatever reason.

[997c2scab]

Chr1sch said:

Hi All,

We are downgrading from our R56 to an R53 Cooper S

Can anyone give me advise on what to look for? We are spending around 9-9.5k and as lower milage as physically possible......


P.S anyone want an 08 R56 with all extras except Heated Seats and Nav?

Thanks

Chris

If anyone is in the market for a very high spec R53 Mini Cooper S JCW with just 12K miles the please see the below link.

Feel free to give me a call with any questions.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1442019.htm

[Steve UK]

997c2scab said:

Chr1sch said:

Hi All,

We are downgrading from our R56 to an R53 Cooper S

Can anyone give me advise on what to look for? We are spending around 9-9.5k and as lower milage as physically possible......


P.S anyone want an 08 R56 with all extras except Heated Seats and Nav?

Thanks

Chris

If anyone is in the market for a very high spec R53 Mini Cooper S JCW with just 12K miles the please see the below link.

Feel free to give me a call with any questions.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1442019.htm

so if simon cowell hadn't owned this car it would be worth at least 20k

[Chr1sch]

Hi All,

Could you please email me with details of your potential JCW's, we are very serious in terms of buying one, however this is on the proviso that we can sell ours fairly quickly.

if you could email [e-mail]..uk that would be great.

Look forward to seeing them!

Chris