Greeting everyone. I am a new Mini owner from Amarillo, TX. I went to a dealership this past weekend to buy a good used car for work. I actually went to look at a Honda Civic but the salesman showed me a 2008 Mini Cooper S. I thought , what the heck, I'll just test it to be nice... Wow, what a test drive. These cars handle incredible!

I am a vintage VW guy. I own a 65 split window pickup and a couple of buses. I always liked the look of the Mini but never saw myself as an owner.

This mini has 80K on the odometer with a clean CarFax and all the documented service records. Are there any potential things I should look for with this mileage?

There are three buttons on my rear view mirror that I can not figure out what they do. I thought someone here might be able to point me in the right direction.

Thanks for the great forum and I will see you around!

 

Welcome to NAM! You've come to the right place for info on all things MINI. I'm a first-gen owner, so I can't offer many specifics on what to look for in the MINI you're considering. You might browse the Second Gen section for threads on common issues such as carbon build up, etc.

As for the buttons on your mirror, that's most likely part of the Convenience package. The buttons you mention can be programmed to open your garage door and used instead of a separate remote.

The last piece of advice I can offer is to get a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) done by a MINI dealer or experienced independent mechanic. Especially if this car is at a non-MINI lot the PPI, while costing $100-$175 upfront, it may save you some shock & surprise at bigger repairs required after you buy.

Good luck!

 

Hello and welcome to the NAMily sharpstick... congrats on getting a MINI which is a way better choice than driving around in an appliance like the Civic.

So now that you're NAMily how about sharing with your brothers & sisters here on the forum by posting up some pics of your MCS, cause we love pics... yes we do!

You will find that your MINI is ready to deliver many miles and smiles and when you're out motoring and grinning from ear to ear and you pass us by, don't forget to wave cause nothing says MINI/Mini camaraderie like the Wave! Btw, you can help to Save the Wave by taking the oath and joining the rest of us MINIacs at The League of Extraordinary MINIacs.

You can become a League member at:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/general-mini-talk/256292-want-to-join-the-league-of-extraordinary-miniacs.html

OR you can join up on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1404...group_activity


Take the oath and Save the Wave!


As to your query concerning those buttons... well I think that fridayxiii has got that covered and in reference to the 80K and what to check... well browse the threads here on NAM and you will certainly find the answer to your question. You will find that NAMer's are very knowledgeable folk and are always ready to aid a fellow MINI/Mini enthusiast!

Enjoy your MINI and Motor On!