WTB: a Mini in the norrheast
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WTB: a Mini in the norrheast
Hi,
I'm looking for a Mini for my fiance.
S or non-S, but must have a manual tranmission.
No fruity colors; silver or black is prefered, with a solid color interior (as opposed to 2-tone), and must have a sunroof.
Please, before sending me to other cars in this forum or cars.com, read this:
a) Must be priced below kbb, I'm looking for a good, but still realistic deal... I have been looking at the Mini market for a while now, and I can see that the used ones are not selling easily (any used car priced in the mid-high teens isn't though, as most people buy new at that point.) Sorry, but I feel like I have an advantage here, and no one ever said that a car is a wise investment.
b) Condition of the car - I'm not looking for new obviously, but I do expect not to see bumper scratches (from parking), a whole lot of wheel curbing, faded/unwaxed paint, excessive rust, etc. A 2-3 year old car shouldn't have alignment or brake issues. No CEL, airbag, brake, lights, etc, and the OBC must show a positive number for a distance before the next service.
c) The car must be decently maintained, for instance: wax/polished at least once per year, all service and warranty issues conducted properly, etc... I expect to see some wear and tear, and I don't expect new spark plugs at 30k miles, but oil leaks should be out of the question.
If the above is satisfied, please post here, email me or PM me.
I'm in Boston, but I do have family in NYC area and I'm willing to travel.
I would also be paying cash.
BTW - the all of the above listed things, I have found on used Minis listed as in very good or excellent condition. The rust I'm especially surprised by, having owned several older/high mileage vehicles (mostly BMWs).
PS - do all Minis make that weird noise from power steering? So far, 2/3 did, not sure if that's a good or bad thing.
Thanks!!
I'm looking for a Mini for my fiance.
S or non-S, but must have a manual tranmission.
No fruity colors; silver or black is prefered, with a solid color interior (as opposed to 2-tone), and must have a sunroof.
Please, before sending me to other cars in this forum or cars.com, read this:
a) Must be priced below kbb, I'm looking for a good, but still realistic deal... I have been looking at the Mini market for a while now, and I can see that the used ones are not selling easily (any used car priced in the mid-high teens isn't though, as most people buy new at that point.) Sorry, but I feel like I have an advantage here, and no one ever said that a car is a wise investment.
b) Condition of the car - I'm not looking for new obviously, but I do expect not to see bumper scratches (from parking), a whole lot of wheel curbing, faded/unwaxed paint, excessive rust, etc. A 2-3 year old car shouldn't have alignment or brake issues. No CEL, airbag, brake, lights, etc, and the OBC must show a positive number for a distance before the next service.
c) The car must be decently maintained, for instance: wax/polished at least once per year, all service and warranty issues conducted properly, etc... I expect to see some wear and tear, and I don't expect new spark plugs at 30k miles, but oil leaks should be out of the question.
If the above is satisfied, please post here, email me or PM me.
I'm in Boston, but I do have family in NYC area and I'm willing to travel.
I would also be paying cash.
BTW - the all of the above listed things, I have found on used Minis listed as in very good or excellent condition. The rust I'm especially surprised by, having owned several older/high mileage vehicles (mostly BMWs).
PS - do all Minis make that weird noise from power steering? So far, 2/3 did, not sure if that's a good or bad thing.
Thanks!!
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I'll be glad to hear your offer (if you're interested)
Best,
~jachong
I'll be glad to hear your offer (if you're interested)
Best,
~jachong
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