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"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel) 03/25/2019 at 13:15 • Filed to: None

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2006 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works GP, better known as the GP1. One of only 415 imported to the states. $17.5k seems a tad high to me but when only a handful come up for sale each year it’s hard to really value these. It’s right near my Aunt too!

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It’s the ultimate iteration of the R53 Mini. 215HP, limited slip differential, 100 lbs saved compared to the standard R53 by means of a rear seat delete, standard AC delete (it was a no cost option to add the AC back), and aluminum suspension arms unique to the GP.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/25/2019 at 13:13

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In case of Kinja, break glass: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/759273547/overview/

Cash Rewards > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/25/2019 at 13:19

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GPs are so damn awesome

Future next gen S2000 owner > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/25/2019 at 13:20

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That’s a funny looking Mustang.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Cash Rewards 03/25/2019 at 13:32

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I love the GPs, especially the GP1. 

Tripper > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/25/2019 at 13:39

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A bunch of these have sold on BaT recently. I actually used to park next to one in the garage at my old apartment building.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Tripper 03/25/2019 at 13:44

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BaT had a nice flurry of 1st generation MINIs recently. On BaT they tend to go for $15-18k which is why $17.5 for a private sale seems a tad high to me. BaT tends to bring a premium a lot of the time but the GP1 might not have the status to drive that premium yet.  

One of the guys at the shop I take my Mini to has a GP1. I believe he has owned it from new.

ranwhenparked > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/25/2019 at 13:56

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The R53 in general is my favorite new MINI, I just wish they weren't getting so old - would like to have one as a commuter, but really don't think the reliability would measure up to the job.

Under_Score > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/25/2019 at 14:09

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A/C > Heat. If they’re getting rid of A/C, get rid of all the vents, too.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Under_Score 03/25/2019 at 14:25

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Heat has a minimal weight penalty and no power penalty. AC weighs almost 40lbs and eats a bunch of power. 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Under_Score 03/25/2019 at 16:18

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I almost never use AC, except for defrost . But use heat for 6 months of the year. Heat is much more important.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/25/2019 at 16:19

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Sweet! R53's are great!

Under_Score > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 03/25/2019 at 17:08

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I’m the opposite. I only use heat to defrost the car. Even in 20 degree weather, defrost is on 72 or so to keep the windows from fogging.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Under_Score 03/25/2019 at 17:15

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Defrost automatically engages AC in order to dry the air out. It rains a lot where I live so dry air is important, but I still don't use it that much.

feather-throttle-not-hair > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/25/2019 at 18:39

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I’ve never been a fan (i’m irrationally angry at the idea of a hatchback with the rear seats deleted)  but they are cool looking and fantastically rare.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > feather-throttle-not-hair 03/25/2019 at 18:51

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You can’t put humans in the back seat of a Mini to begin with.

feather-throttle-not-hair > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/25/2019 at 18:55

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Its an irrational anger. I hate any rear seat delete, just bugs me to see so much practicality thrown out the window for honestly, not THAT much weight savings.

Back when i had rear seats (1988 celica) I used them constantly in order to punish my friends who had displeased me but still needed a ride.

But like i said, its irrational and likely stems largely from DDing a 2-seater for the past 14 years or so.