Have decided to put up for sale my very special R53 Cooper SI bought the car in 2004 as an ex demo car from the local BMW dealer. Kept it for 2 years then sold it to a friend who had it for about 14 years but hardly used it. Due to health issues he decided to sell it so i bought it back in March 2021. Car has under 24k miles. Basic spec as follow:-2003 Cooper S in electric blue Factory aero kitBlack 17" OZ Superturismo wheels Pirelli P Zero Nero tyresJCW big brake kitFull Recaro leather interiorJohn Cooper Works rear wing Very expensive Paulo Uber London carbon bonnet scoopJCW carbon dash panelAlpine stereo and upgraded front speakersHayward and scott full exhaustMiltek manifoldBattery relocatedBig intercoolerFully adjustable drop linksLower front chassis braceUpper strut braceRear upper brace (currently removed as needed the boot space)Facelift xenon headlightsWhen i owned the car it had been to West Tuning to get a remap and pulley change initially then new exhaust and manifold, intercooler and air filter. In 2006 the previous owner then had what West Tuning called their "Stage 5" conversion with uprated cam, throttle body, pulley change, remap and big valve head. Had a plated LSD fitted at the time but was too aggressive for the road so later changed to a Quaife ATB helical LSDNew AST 5100 coilovers fitted in April 2022 (approx 2500 to buy)Paintwork is generally superb although there are a couple of small scratches on the roof. Was going to get it painted or wrapped in black but will leave for next owner to get it done to their preference.Car is based in Essex Blue, 4 owners, £8,500