R50/53 Getting ready to pull the trigger... need some help
#1
Getting ready to pull the trigger... need some help
Hi Everyone!!!
THis is my first post in this forum, and I have been surfing around secretly for the pass month. I want to get some advise on this 2005 MC auto.
Let me know if this is a Go or a No
57423 miles
Automatic
Green
Premium package
Cold weather package
total..14800
I'm going to look at it today from the dealer and test drive it. And I'm planning to get a extended warranty for possible transmission problem
Let me know what you all think...!!! Thank you
THis is my first post in this forum, and I have been surfing around secretly for the pass month. I want to get some advise on this 2005 MC auto.
Let me know if this is a Go or a No
57423 miles
Automatic
Green
Premium package
Cold weather package
total..14800
I'm going to look at it today from the dealer and test drive it. And I'm planning to get a extended warranty for possible transmission problem
Let me know what you all think...!!! Thank you
#2
Is this a Cooper or Cooper S?
If it is a Cooper, then you are talking about the infamous ZF CVT. BE CAREFUL with this transmission. Unless the previous owner changed the transmission fluid every 25K miles, I personally would steer clear of it.
Spend $2K or $3K more and get a Cooper S automatic. The R53 S automatic has a Japanese (Toyota sourced) AISIN 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters that is simply ROCK SOLID. Do a search on the AISIN 6-speed in the S models and you won't find any complaints about them.
The CVT costs upwards of $6K to repair. Factor that into the final price of the car $14,800 + $6,000 = $20,800
For that much money you can either buy a brand new 2009 R56 Cooper automatic or an used 2005-2007 Cooper S auto.
Let me know if you need any help as I have owned 4 MINIs in the past 7 years.
If it is a Cooper, then you are talking about the infamous ZF CVT. BE CAREFUL with this transmission. Unless the previous owner changed the transmission fluid every 25K miles, I personally would steer clear of it.
Spend $2K or $3K more and get a Cooper S automatic. The R53 S automatic has a Japanese (Toyota sourced) AISIN 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters that is simply ROCK SOLID. Do a search on the AISIN 6-speed in the S models and you won't find any complaints about them.
The CVT costs upwards of $6K to repair. Factor that into the final price of the car $14,800 + $6,000 = $20,800
For that much money you can either buy a brand new 2009 R56 Cooper automatic or an used 2005-2007 Cooper S auto.
Let me know if you need any help as I have owned 4 MINIs in the past 7 years.
#3
Some extended warranties do not cover for normal wear and tear. BUYER BE AWARE!!
Some of these companies only cover for parts and labor if the part is DEFECTIVE. If your CVT is not deemed to be defective, they won't cover for replacement and you'll be stuck with a very expensive turkey!
Go to a REPUTABLE aftermarket warranty company Warranty Direct covers for both, part failure due to normal wear and tear and for defect as well. The problem is that their warranties can run you upwards $3K but again they are the most reputable in the business.
Some of these companies only cover for parts and labor if the part is DEFECTIVE. If your CVT is not deemed to be defective, they won't cover for replacement and you'll be stuck with a very expensive turkey!
Go to a REPUTABLE aftermarket warranty company Warranty Direct covers for both, part failure due to normal wear and tear and for defect as well. The problem is that their warranties can run you upwards $3K but again they are the most reputable in the business.
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#5
Any MINI dealer in the country can do this for you and no extra charge.
Also get a detailed Carfax report.
Again, I would wait to find the perfect MCSa. The AISIN transmission is much more reliable than the CVT. The CVT can be a nightmare if it fails.
Best of luck.
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