A 2002 Mini Cooper with a 1.6-liter OHC inline-four and a ZF-built continuously variable transmission is listed for sale in Seattle, Washington, showing 146,000 miles and reported to run and drive well.
The listing and context note that early U.S. Minis launched under BMW in 2002 had mixed reliability, and that the ZF CVT and early five-speed manual have spotty reputations; the seller’s description implies this Mini Cooper has been well maintained to reach its current mileage.
The interior shows wear and a sagging headliner, and electrical faults include a nonfunctional sunroof, dead power locks, and occasional high-beam activation when using the turn signal; the car is covered in stickers and the seller says it has traveled extensively across the U.S.
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