2004 Chili Red Mini Cooper Hatchback

🚗 2004 MINI Cooper Base (Manual) – Chili Red | Borla Exhaust, CarPlay, Powerflex Suspension | $2,000 OBO 📍Location: Brooklyn, NY Selling my 2004 MINI Cooper Base Model – 5-speed manual transmission, finished in Chili Red with a black roof, stock MINI rims, and a panoramic sunroof. Just over 115,000 miles, this car has been garage kept, lightly driven over the past 8 years, and regularly maintained with oil changes every 3–6 months using premium fuel (89 or 93 octane). 🆕 Recently had an oil and oil filter change — runs strong and clean. 💰 Asking $2,000 – open to reasonable offers. ⸻ 🔧 MAJOR UPGRADES & NEW PARTS INSTALLED: (All parts shown in the photos were professionally installed ~5 years ago and still have low mileage) 💥 Performance & Engine • K&N cold air intake • Borla performance exhaust (minor rattle, no drivability issues) • Valve cover gasket + spark plug gaskets + bolts • Cabin air filter replaced 🌀 Clutch System • Full Valeo clutch kit: flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc • OEM slave cylinder, guide sleeve, crankshaft rear seal • All new hardware + clutch alignment tool 🔩 Suspension & Steering • Powerflex polyurethane bushings (rear shock mounts, control arms, ball joints) • Lemfoerder sway bar end links, strut mounts, ball joints • New spring pads, bump stops, protection boots • Full refresh of suspension hardware 🛋 Interior & Comfort • Newly installed headliner fabric • Sunroof drain hoses replaced • New aftermarket radio with Apple CarPlay for music, maps, and hands-free calls 📡 Add-ons & Extras • Aftermarket projector headlights • HID kit installed – excellent visibility (flickers occasionally over bumps or during gear shifts) • Brand new short stubby antenna • Original antenna also included ⸻ 🎁 INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE: • 2 original MINI keys • Original MINI owner’s manual • Original antenna • 2 brand new 5-gallon oil containers • 2 brand new oil filters • 1 extra clutch slave cylinder • Brand new rearview backup camera (can be connected to CarPlay radio) ⸻ 🔍 KNOWN ISSUES: • ❄️ A/C not blowing cold – diagnosed as a faulty A/C compressor • 💧 Occasional coolant leak – minor and infrequent; topped off when needed • 🔓 Trunk button not working – likely due to a short; opens via emergency rear seat release • 💡 HID headlights flicker occasionally – likely grounding-related • 🔊 Exhaust rattle – minor, does not affect performance • 🪟 Driver window squeaks when rolling up/down – likely due to rusty window regulators • ☀️ Panoramic sunroof currently not working – stopped functioning after installing the new radio, most likely due to a short • 🎨 Some exterior scuffs – normal for the age ✅ Clean Title 💸 Over $1,500 in upgrades and OEM-quality parts already installed — runs strong, just needs a few small fixes. ⸻ 🌍 Why I’m Selling: I’m going overseas and can’t take the MINI with me. I’m hoping it finds a new home with someone who’ll appreciate the work put into it.

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