I'm selling our beloved MINI Cooper S R56. It has been with us for 4 years and was owned and driven mainly by my wife. We're selling because we're buying a newer car. It is in good technical condition and ready to give its next owner a lot of fun behind the wheel.
Cyprus car
It was built in the UK on 6 October 2008 and registered in Cyprus in December 2008.
Driving
It handles like a go-kart: tight steering, great grip and a very direct connection to the road. The turbo wakes up from around 1,500 rpm, and from there the car takes off like a fighter jet. It is equally good on the motorway and on mountain roads.
Space
It is more spacious than it looks. The body is squared off, so two large adults sit comfortably in the front, and the back has two more seats that suit smaller passengers.
Recent work (all replaced)
Engine and turbo
- Spark plugs and injectors
- Vacuum pump
- Turbocharger impeller
- Boost pressure sensor
Suspension and steering
- Tie rod ends
- Front control arms and bushings
- Front anti-roll bar bushings
- Rear control arms
- ABS unit
Brakes
- ATE brake kit (pads and discs)
Also replaced
- Catalytic converter
- A/C compressor (A/C regassed)
- Battery
- Automatic transmission: fluid and filter, valve body, axle (half-shaft) seals and drive seal
- New tires
- Washer fluid reservoir
Service history
Serviced regularly every 5–7,000 km with all consumables replaced, at Afentoulides Autoservices (service history available), Taipan (service history available) and Mom's Garage.
Equipment
This MINI is very well equipped, and its specification is richer than many comparable cars currently on the market.
- MINI Hi-Fi audio system: 8 speakers in total (6 speakers and 2 tweeters), and it sounds really good
- Xenon headlights
- Rear parking sensors
- Sport leather seats with perforated stitching and steering wheel ("Lounge" interior package)
- Automatic climate control
- Cruise control
- Rain sensor
- Comfort Access (keyless entry)
- Chrome Line exterior and interior
- Electric sliding glass roof
- Multimedia display
- Bluetooth and hands-free calling
- Brake energy regeneration (the alternator charges the battery mainly when braking, which saves fuel)
Any inspection is welcome. Ready for reasonable negotiation at the car.
