R50/53 Eyeballing a 06 with 145k
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Eyeballing a 06 with 145k
I am looking for a 2nd car used for track events like autox and hpde. No shocker why I would look at Mini's.
Right now I am eyeballing a 2006 non S manual with 145k. Seems pretty solid but the mileage scares me a little.
Any signs I should look for? Also am I crazy for looking at this for 3k with such high mileage?
Right now I am eyeballing a 2006 non S manual with 145k. Seems pretty solid but the mileage scares me a little.
Any signs I should look for? Also am I crazy for looking at this for 3k with such high mileage?
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You should be able to get a good idea from it's general condition. I have an '06 non-S with 138000 miles on it, yet it looks like it is not more than 4 or 5 years old. That's because I am totally **** about keeping it clean, and keeping up on the maintenance.
Check the lower control arm bushings because if they haven't been changed already, they will need to be. Pull the the dipstick and check the oil. Does it look/smell like it's been changed regularly, or been in there for 50000 miles? Are all 4 tires the same brand? Can you check for stored codes? You know, just the general indicators of whether or not the previous owners gave a crap about the cars condition.
Check the lower control arm bushings because if they haven't been changed already, they will need to be. Pull the the dipstick and check the oil. Does it look/smell like it's been changed regularly, or been in there for 50000 miles? Are all 4 tires the same brand? Can you check for stored codes? You know, just the general indicators of whether or not the previous owners gave a crap about the cars condition.
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A few months ago, I got my '06S with 151K miles on the clock and it feels and drives like brand new.
Look out for leaks, check for discoloration on the coolant overflow tank (if its not white, its time to change it), and look out for any cracked gaskets.
Find a good S, don't bother getting a regular Cooper and upgrading parts. It's much cheaper on the long-run.
Look out for leaks, check for discoloration on the coolant overflow tank (if its not white, its time to change it), and look out for any cracked gaskets.
Find a good S, don't bother getting a regular Cooper and upgrading parts. It's much cheaper on the long-run.
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