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Robbo

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12th Jun 15 at 07:43

Seeing a super clean 38k miler on Sunday, full leather interior, 17" bullets, aftermarket Bluetooth player, smart as you like; £5k. Sound reasonable? Also, anyone who's had one or knows about them, is there anything I should look out for ir specifically ask about?

What are parts/servicing costs like? Any issues with runflats? Grazie CS x

DaveyLC

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12th Jun 15 at 09:00

£5k is top money.

My personal opinion on the mini is they look quirky and the interior is quite a nice place to be but they are fucking horrendous to drive, its like they have deliberately tried to make them drive like the classic version i.e. hard as a rock and really skittish.

DaveyLC

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12th Jun 15 at 09:02

..As for what to check for, its a 2005 so the gearbox should be ok.

* check that the supercharger isn't making any horrible noises
* check coolant and oil levels
* Look for oil leaks.

Steve

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12th Jun 15 at 10:26

Rattely chain, but is an easy fix to replace the hydraulic tensioner.

Powersteering fan noise, or if it sounds like a hoover when going lock to lock

Fairly solid cars though overall, and I loved the way they drove and the seating position/interior feel.

Robbo

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12th Jun 15 at 11:19

Davey - top as in good or as in top of the price range?

Both - how do I check the s/c?

Will check lock to lock, ta

[Edited on 12-06-2015 by Robbo]

DaveyLC

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12th Jun 15 at 11:35

quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
Daley - top as in good or as in top of the price range?

Top as in high and it better be f**king amazing for the money.

Robbo

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12th Jun 15 at 11:49

Ha, ok cheers. It does look super clear and is <40k miles with the added leather and 17"s but plannign to barter him down to £4,750 cash there and then

Steve

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12th Jun 15 at 11:52

They do hold their value

I bought my 05 about 2.5 years ago, 38k, for about 6k

Robbo

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12th Jun 15 at 12:00

cheers b

DaveyLC

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12th Jun 15 at 12:31

quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
Ha, ok cheers. It does look super clear and is <40k miles with the added leather and 17"s but plannign to barter him down to £4,750 cash there and then

Just remember a car is only worth what the insurance company will give you for it

Steve

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12th Jun 15 at 12:44

Any decent insurance company will match local equivalent prices, I have just shown them a selection on Autotrader before.

Robbo

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12th Jun 15 at 12:46

CTM suggested 3,745 for age, mileage and model ha

DaveyLC

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12th Jun 15 at 13:53

quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
CTM suggested 3,745 for age, mileage and model ha

Sounds about right to me..

MikeF86

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12th Jun 15 at 18:55

Could probably lease a new one for less than £5k

FlaFFy_91

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12th Jun 15 at 23:06

That's about the right price to pay for one with that low mileage and that spec
As for common faults

As Dave said. Gearbox should be alright
Check for leaks underneath.
Oil leaks are common. Sump, rear main, crank sensor
Water leaks from the water pump (see my build thread for that pain in the arse job)
Charger will be solid for that mileage.
Chain rattle, ususally just the tensioner. Shouldn't have to worry for that mileage.
Power steering pumps go noisey and commonly fail. Again. Shouldn't be a problem for that year I'm sure they actually modified it to stop it from happening on the facelift.
Bin the run flats straigh away. Handle, drive and feel like shite on them.
If you want power out of it. Pulley, exhaust, intake. Instant 200 odd hp

Robbo

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14th Jun 15 at 06:34

(Y)

FlaFFy_91

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15th Jun 15 at 20:43

You bought it yet then?

DaveyLC

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16th Jun 15 at 07:08

quote:
Originally posted by FlaFFy_91
Check for leaks underneath.
Oil leaks are common. Sump, rear main, crank sensor
Water leaks from the water pump (see my build thread for that pain in the arse job)
Charger will be solid for that mileage.
Chain rattle, ususally just the tensioner. Shouldn't have to worry for that mileage.
Power steering pumps go noisey and commonly fail. Again. Shouldn't be a problem for that year I'm sure they actually modified it to stop it from happening on the facelift.
Bin the run flats straigh away. Handle, drive and feel like shite on them.
If you want power out of it. Pulley, exhaust, intake. Instant 200 odd hp

Other than that, they are amazingly reliable!

FlaFFy_91

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16th Jun 15 at 08:11

quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC

quote:
Originally posted by FlaFFy_91
Check for leaks underneath.
Oil leaks are common. Sump, rear main, crank sensor
Water leaks from the water pump (see my build thread for that pain in the arse job)
Charger will be solid for that mileage.
Chain rattle, ususally just the tensioner. Shouldn't have to worry for that mileage.
Power steering pumps go noisey and commonly fail. Again. Shouldn't be a problem for that year I'm sure they actually modified it to stop it from happening on the facelift.
Bin the run flats straigh away. Handle, drive and feel like shite on them.
If you want power out of it. Pulley, exhaust, intake. Instant 200 odd hp

Other than that, they are amazingly reliable!

Yer but most of that won't be a problem at that mileage. Plus it's a facelift so most of it will be sorted already. They changed a lot on the facelift stuff.

Robbo

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19th Jun 15 at 09:07