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Andy Member Since: 23 Feb 2009 Location: Shropshire Posts: 2938 |
We're looking for a Mini John Cooper Works. Mainly for my wife but I do confess, after test driving one, I like the speed this little thing produces so that's the model we're after!
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28th Feb 2016 7:29pm |
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MartSim73 Member Since: 12 Oct 2015 Location: Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 53 |
We've just picked up our JCW (Countryman) for the wife of course... Love it but so far it only has just over 200 miles on the clock. I think from past experience though 140,000 MPs in so few years would lead to caution.... You may have to budget for a range of work to be done and several replacement parts. It might not end up being the bargain it first looked... Just my thoughts |
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28th Feb 2016 7:50pm |
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RR2008HSE Member Since: 06 Jan 2013 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2932 |
No it wouldn't put me off.
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28th Feb 2016 7:54pm |
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Andy Member Since: 23 Feb 2009 Location: Shropshire Posts: 2938 |
The suspension has been replaced with JCW upgraded parts, the clutch and turbo also replaced. I don't think there's a lot left of the original mini to be honest! |
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28th Feb 2016 8:22pm |
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Andy Member Since: 23 Feb 2009 Location: Shropshire Posts: 2938 |
Plus, we tend to keep cars for a few years and as its a second car, won't do any more than 3k a year mileage anyway. My RR is on 131k now and that's still running well |
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28th Feb 2016 8:23pm |
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Andy S Member Since: 16 Jun 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 1013 |
I bought a 56 reg R56 JCW in 2009 as a second car, driven mainly by Mrs S. It has everything on it (cost £29k for the first owner) had 8k when we bought it and now has 53k miles. In that time its had 3 chain tensioners, a dual mass flywheel, two lambda sensors, a new sun roof cassette (common problem on all Minis) and recently a new battery. Other than that, just normal servicing. Goes like a stabbed rat and puts a silly smile on my face when I drive it.
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28th Feb 2016 8:28pm |
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Andy Member Since: 23 Feb 2009 Location: Shropshire Posts: 2938 |
It's a 2012 which would normally go for £12k based on what I've seen. It's up for 8995 ono |
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28th Feb 2016 8:32pm |
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Andy Member Since: 23 Feb 2009 Location: Shropshire Posts: 2938 |
It's also been breathed on. Remapped to 250bhp and larger intercooler |
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28th Feb 2016 8:55pm |
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Robert Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Perigueux Posts: 2288 |
It sounds like you want it, so buy it. I would never buy a car with 140k mls on it, not for my wife, not for my son and not for my self.....and that is coming from a vintage and classiccar freak |
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29th Feb 2016 2:43pm |
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Mr Tee Member Since: 13 Dec 2010 Location: Near Wackyjim Posts: 2634 |
I'm with Robert, you are honestly already sold on the car, just do it. |
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29th Feb 2016 2:48pm |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7921 |
How did that not invalidate the engine warranty ? |
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29th Feb 2016 2:59pm |
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lighthouse Member Since: 22 Feb 2016 Location: Great Notley Posts: 513 |
Thought you wanted a mini not a BMW????????????????? |
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29th Feb 2016 4:25pm |
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Andy S Member Since: 16 Jun 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 1013 |
They also drink a lot of oil. Ours gets through a litre every 1000 miles, which is normal! The FFRR uses hardly any.
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29th Feb 2016 8:50pm |
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Andy Member Since: 23 Feb 2009 Location: Shropshire Posts: 2938 |
I asked about the engine replacement and that was down to using oil. The dealer inspected the bores and found the tolerances too high so they ordered a new engine under warranty at 98k miles- just within the 100k warranty limit! They also fitted a new turbo and clutch.
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29th Feb 2016 10:27pm |
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