I bought this car in 2008 with 93,500 miles on the odometer, it currently reads 103,000 miles. We recently had our first child and mini is the least practical vehicle to drive for many reasons.

What you need to know:
1. The engine/transmission had been replaced and upgraded to the MG Metro A+ Turbo engine by the previous owner at a significant cost. Mileage on the engine is unknown.
2. Inspections and test drives are available and encouraged to avoid any surprises.
3. I am a hobbyist and enthusiast. This car has been carefully maintained and used very sparingly and infrequently.
4. I am 5'8", 150lbs and fit in the car with plenty of room to spare. I have met 6'1" mini owners that are able to fit as well. I would say the general guideline is if you are above the 220lb range, you're may not be comfortable in this car.
5. You don't need to have any mechanical interest or ability. New parts are cheap and easily available from the many online retailers in the US and the UK.
6. Insurance will be ridiculously cheap. My classic car insurance is approximately $400 per year with full coverage.

The good:
1. Starts every time, has never left me on the side of the road.
2. Surprisingly fast, quirky and a great conversation starter.
3. Carefully maintained with pride over the past 6 years. Strong engine, no grinds or surprises with the transmission.

The bad:
1. Drips oil from the transmission seal due to the synthetic oil. I use synthetic oil for the superior engine protection.
2. There is an exhaust leak at the turbo down pipe.
3. Rust is starting to come up through the paint in the rear bumper/valence. No holes in the floors or rust in the trunk though!
4. 2 noticeable dents. One on the driver's door, the other on the roof.
5. Sagging driver's door. Will need a new door hinge.

Key specs:
1275cc T3 turbo, 10psi with water/meth injection.
93whp and 115 ft-lb tq at 3900rpm. 4 speed transmission.
The car weighs approximately 1300lbs
Right hand drive, 2 door, can seat 5

Mechanics (Performance):
1275cc A+ series MG Metro Turbo engine swapped into the mini.
Stock metro T3 turbo, .25 AR.
Mallory Hyfire 6AL - Multiple spark unit with rev limiter
MSD Boost Timing Master (BTM) - More precise ignition control under boost with in-cabin adjustment
AEM water/meth progressive water/meth injection kit. 50/50 methanol water mix.
2" turbo downpipe, 2" mid-pipe, 2" cherry bomb resonator and stainless dual tip center DTM (Down The Middle) exhaust.
Turbo blanket, ceramic coated turbo "elbow" and ceramic coated downpipe
Electric fan conversion and 4 core radiator for hot climates
Oil pressure adjuster
Short shifter
Modified intake plenum with Forge blow off valve

Suspension & Brakes:
Recently rebuilt Metro turbo 4 piston brake calipers
Upgraded KYB sport shocks
S-racer adjustable rear sway bar
13" minilite wheels with polished lip

Electronics:
AEM wideband O2 sensor
Sunpro boost, oil pressure and tachometer
Turbo timer
Polk 8" subwoofer, rockford 6x9 rear deck and 6.5" door speakers
Alpine 4channel amplifier and dedicated Rockford 2 channel amplifier for subwoofer
Clarion bluetooth receiver with USB and Aux input
Custom converted generator to alternator

Exterior/interior:
Repainted in the last 15 years.
De-seamed body (no roof, trunk or front end body seams)
Fiberglass front end (deletes front fenders, bumpers, hood and sub-structure)
Deleted bumpers
Molded wheel arches and sideskirts
HID projector headlights
Custom tinted LED rear lights (turn signal, running light and brake light)
Upgraded leakproof front and rear windshield rubber moldings
Recently (in the last 15 years) refinished interior with matching front and rear seats.
12" steering wheel with a drop down bracket.

Major Maintenance:
4,000 miles ago:
Head, Intake and exhaust manifold gaskets replaced
brake master and slave cylinders replaced
Clutch (along with main seal) replaced
Heater core fixed (this car does not have AC)

8,000 miles ago:
Radiator, shocks, brake pistons, door locks, battery.

Contact Info:
leonardtlwong AT yahoo.com
text or call!
Five 16-522-zero 2 zero 8

 

Bump for a fellow mini owner......i dont see how id fit 5 pepple in mone lol

 

Didn't realize these little ******** went for so much lol clean car glws

 

I managed to get 4 of us around town a few years ago. I don't think my buddies could tolerate being in that car for more than 20 minutes at a time, lol.

Yep, the price range is really wide on these. They made these cars for over 30 years, so they come in all different conditions and trims. the $4,000-$6,000 range are the "poor running" ones, the $10,000 -$15,000 range are the good runners, the $17,000 - $24,000 are for the vtec conversions (B series < H series < K series).

I think there is a JRSC supercharged K series mini floating around here somewhere. Also a AWD H series based on the CRV drivetrain as well. Those are the true crazies.

 

Very nice car! Very unique as well. GLWS sir!

 

Those wirez doe

Glws .nice mini

 

Thanks for the interest and bumps!

Probably should've took the photo after the work was done...
The heater unit under the dash was removed for maintenance, so it was spaghetti everywhere. How it looks right now:


Wire next to the shifter is for the boost timing retard ****.
Other wires peeking out from under the dash is the OEM configuration and connectors to the steering column.... sloppy british wiring:

tldr: You can steal a Vauxhaull by flipping the hazard light switch upside down.