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lathedog Apr 26, 2013 04:46 AM

They don't stay new very long
 
Lol! 540 miles.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2013-MINI-Roadster-Cooper-S-Turbo-1-6L-Manual-Convertible-Repairable-Rebuilder-/300895105601?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item460ebef241#ht_23307wt_822

alan.dg Apr 26, 2013 06:28 AM

Worst nightmare, right there. Pretty sure I'm not alone.

Mini2na Apr 26, 2013 06:34 AM

:cry:

Pure87 Apr 26, 2013 11:54 AM

I don't think that's what the MA meant about the break-in period...

SkyRideTravis Apr 26, 2013 03:57 PM

The other day a GP with about the same mileage wanted to become just like that with my MINI...

minihune Apr 26, 2013 04:19 PM

Only 544 miles and kaput.

Nice interior

pilotguy1050 Apr 26, 2013 04:41 PM

Seriously? That is totalled out? I would have thought it would take a lot more damage than that to kaputsky a brand-spanking new Mini... Arent these like $35k new?

-=gRaY rAvEn=- Apr 26, 2013 06:48 PM

parts the car will need is a hood, front bumper, left headlight, left fender, and drivers airbag....On a good note this Mini Runs & Drives lot and there is no damage to motor or drive train.....


If that was extent of the actual damage done, the insurance company would have fixed it and put it back in the owners garage....lol.

mini coop Apr 26, 2013 08:27 PM

Nice wheels. Buy a new one at that cost.

minihune Apr 26, 2013 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by -=gRay rAvEn=- (Post 3727506)
parts the car will need is a hood, front bumper, left headlight, left fender, and drivers airbag....On a good note this Mini Runs & Drives lot and there is no damage to motor or drive train.....


If that was extent of the actual damage done, the insurance company would have fixed it and put it back in the owners garage....lol.

The listing says those were the major parts needed but-

I see the other headlight is damaged- likely will need both replaced
The radiator and intercooler is pushed back and not level- could be a damaged front subframe or worse- a bent chassis. Possible damaged suspension parts. Both front fog lights, front grill, likely the wheel arches and lower front lip replaced due to damage to the fasteners.

Plus all the labor to install, prime and paint all the body parts and straighten the frame or subframe as needed.

RJKimbell Apr 26, 2013 10:17 PM

I feel sorry for the poor MINI, but the Driver is/was an IDIOT!! :eek2:

aldito2 Apr 26, 2013 11:30 PM

it is likely that the owner took the cash to fix it and is just selling the car to make a profit off of it.

So sad...

aldito2 Apr 26, 2013 11:32 PM

oo and did we see this...

Buy this vehicle, and like its original owner, you will want to treat it as a prized possession. This vehicle has been verified and sworn to having the correct mileage. Clean smell throughout, appears to have never been smoked in. There are no records of any prior collision damage. Other than some minor collision damage, this is a top-notch automobile.



minor collision that took 15k off the msrp? lol. it gets better....
they advertise "ABS BREAK SYSTEM" someone shouldve used google... and why do people advertise ABS anymore! haha :lol:

noreen99 Apr 27, 2013 09:49 AM

EEK scared the pants off of me,
thought it was my car not far from me either.

minihune Apr 28, 2013 03:55 PM

Check this, similar or worse damage
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...me-advice.html
Estimate $10,000 or $12,000 to repair


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