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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 11:43 AM
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Looking to buy a Mini

Aloha,
I'm looking to buy a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman S is there anything that I should look for and is it reliable?
Also looking at a 2015 model. Need help in choosing is maintenance costly?
Thanks Tap 8252
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tap8252
Aloha,
I'm looking to buy a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman S is there anything that I should look for and is it reliable?
Also looking at a 2015 model. Need help in choosing is maintenance costly?
Thanks Tap 8252
Are you handy with a wrench? If not, repair bills can be quite expensive. See timing chain, walnut blasting, wastegate,etc. If these are not serviced well and you are not mechanically inclined, a used mini may not be the car for you. Of course, if you don't mind getting your hands dirty, or have infinitely deep pockets, these are extremely fun little pocket rockets!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 02:50 PM
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Go for the 2015.

The 2010 will be a money pit, JMO
 
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 07:36 PM
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I agree with Minidogger. the 2010 model year (all gen 2s, except 2007 and 2008 verts) have issues that can crop up!
Go to gen 2 area in stock problems area and look at what can happen to them!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 03:38 PM
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Welcome to the forum
 
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 09:07 PM
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Aloha Tap 8252. Good luck on your hunt for a Clubman
 
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