Greetings from Southern Indiana
#1
05-17-2018, 08:30 PM
Greetings from Southern Indiana
hello everyone. I am getting ready to purchase a, new to me, MINI Cooper S. It is a 2005 with about 145,000 miles. I haven’t driven it yet, but will be on Saturday. If all goes well, I’ll be purchasing it.
I understand and these aren’t the most reliable cars in the world, but I’ve always liked them and always wanted one. I mainly need a vehicle for work commute. Just curious for anything I should look for on this 2005.
Also, just how unreliable are MINIs? Like, am I going to be flooded with constant problems, or is it just like any other vehicle where they pop up from time to time?
I understand and these aren’t the most reliable cars in the world, but I’ve always liked them and always wanted one. I mainly need a vehicle for work commute. Just curious for anything I should look for on this 2005.
Also, just how unreliable are MINIs? Like, am I going to be flooded with constant problems, or is it just like any other vehicle where they pop up from time to time?
#2
05-17-2018, 08:41 PM
6th Gear - An Official NAM Greeter
Get a 6 speed manual! The automatics in gen 1s, leave something to be desired!
When you get it, expect to do the 100K mile service, as most are not done!
When that is done, get yourself a good set of tires, good ceramic brakes and go out and drive it like you stole it!
The gen 1 2005 and 2006 are top choices!
Keep us posted and you can learn a ton in the gen 1 area here!
Welcome to NAM! Don't believe for a minute that they are unreliable, just do the maintenance.
Hi and welcome to NAM! Home of the street legal Go Cart!
When you get it, expect to do the 100K mile service, as most are not done!
When that is done, get yourself a good set of tires, good ceramic brakes and go out and drive it like you stole it!
The gen 1 2005 and 2006 are top choices!
Keep us posted and you can learn a ton in the gen 1 area here!
Welcome to NAM! Don't believe for a minute that they are unreliable, just do the maintenance.
Hi and welcome to NAM! Home of the street legal Go Cart!
#3
05-17-2018, 08:45 PM
#4
05-18-2018, 03:25 AM
OVERDRIVE
Have you checked out the thread below? Lots of information relative to the generation that the 05 falls into. The partial list of new parts is good, the supercharger at those miles if original has seen better days.
There is a good section in the thread about a PPI.
Good luck.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...gen1-mini.html
There is a good section in the thread about a PPI.
Good luck.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...gen1-mini.html
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05-18-2018, 04:36 AM
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05-18-2018, 06:14 AM
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#8
05-18-2018, 07:49 AM
So I spoke to the dealer today to get a little more information.
The guy guy bought it pretty cheap, and they replaced quite a bit. It’s been tuned, new radiator, water pump, thermostat, power steering was replaced, alternator replaced, new battery, new clutch and pressure plate since it was never done previously, and everything has been looked over really well by a mechanic who is familiar with Minis. Sounds like a pretty good deal with a lot of new parts. Most of it was just because he wanted to make sure the engine was good to go.
The guy guy bought it pretty cheap, and they replaced quite a bit. It’s been tuned, new radiator, water pump, thermostat, power steering was replaced, alternator replaced, new battery, new clutch and pressure plate since it was never done previously, and everything has been looked over really well by a mechanic who is familiar with Minis. Sounds like a pretty good deal with a lot of new parts. Most of it was just because he wanted to make sure the engine was good to go.
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