I found a guy asking 5000 for an 08 Mini Cooper s with 150k miles turbo isn't rebuilt and the turbo hasn't been replaced is this a good buy or not
Thanks

 

I have an 09 with 55K that i want to sell for 8k. just waiting to assemble the engine and do the oil feed line and oil filter housing gasket. philly area

 

I have an 09 with 46K on it. I think I'd be lucky to get 6K for it. Your 08 is overpriced.

 

It isnt a pissing contest. Just trying to show the OP that 08 with 150k for 5k is too much! Also we dont know what is done on the car. Thanks

 

i dont think $5k is too much at all. It completely depends on what part of the country you are in. Here in southern california R56S go for anywhere from $5k to 10k.

 

Its all about the maintenance records that are available and the condition of the car. If there is any smoke, be wary. If there is no records of carbon cleaning, transmission service, timing chain service, water pump, thermostat, or turbo oil line replacement, then you are probably asking for trouble.


Treat it like a regular car, look for any fluid leaks, listen for odd noises, see if it feels smooth. Honestly, I think that 150k on a MINI is a good life, not sure how much it has left.


The bottom has fallen out of the market, I think that you can find something for $6-8k with 60k miles on it.


Have fun,
Mike

 

Can we assume that you will do your own repairs and maintenance?


Mike

 

I still owe the bank 16k on my 2011 MCS, and at 70k, he may be worth half of that. It's not about the money, it's about the "fun-factor". That being said, save your money, and wait for an N18 with lower mileage to come along. They are out there. And, you need to be able to do your own maintenance and/or repairs, or have a GREAT extended warranty.