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2009 Mini Cooper R56

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2009 Mini Cooper R56 - photo 1
$1,500
95,254 mi

AI Value Analysis

Legendarydeal98
Asking
$1,500
Est. market
$5,963
You save
$4,463(74.8%)
$1,500
$3.6k$6k$7k

“$4,463 below market · Legendary”

Low miles for ageSingle-owner history

Asking $1,500 vs estimated $5,963 for 2009 Mini Cooper R56 at 95.3K mi (Legendary).

Seller's description

BAD TRANSMISSION!!! 2009 Mini Cooper, 2-door, hatchback, Chili Red in color, 95254 miles. Engine runs great, and its in overall good condition except for the transmission. I was driving it to work every day until the transmission went out. I own this car and have a clean title. The problem with the transmission is that I'm an idiot - the transmission and oil drain plugs look exactly the same. I changed the oil (or so I thought) and drained the transmission instead. It actually still ran great for a few weeks, but then the transmission started slipping. By the time I realized what had happened, it was too late. I have added transmission fluid again, and it does not help. The last time I tried to drive the car, the transmission overheated and spewed a bunch of fluid out on the ground. I do not have the ability or money to change the transmission, so I'm selling it as is.<br>

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One previous owner.
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Suspiciously low miles for the age.
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Car is 10+ years old — budget for age-related maintenance.
Expect to replace within 2 years: tires, battery, hoses, possibly timing belt, water pump, suspension bushings.

Cost to own

5-yr estimate · 2009 Mini Cooper R56
Monthly cash out
$612
5-yr running
$35,043
Per mile
$0.47

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Summary: Seller reports mechanical problems (may not run) and sold as-is. Seller claims no accidents and one owner (unverified).
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  • via Craigslist (private seller)Private seller59m ago
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    $1,500
    95,254 mi
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