R56 about to buy used 07 mini cooper s
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about to buy used 07 mini cooper s
I've used to drive justa R56 before and sold in 2013 with 90k miles.
it had only water pump and thermostat problem when it hits 80k miles.
I still missed driving mini cooper so this time, i am planning to buy s model instead of justa model. I've always been thinking that justa needed more horse power. anyway, i've looked up craigslist around my area and found a good deal (i guess) from private seller selling 07 mini cooper s manual with 82k miles at $6200. Carfax is provided below
https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...MF73537TL83695
I think it's been well maintained on previous owners. however, my main concern is that I've read some posts regarding problem on mini cooper s model and mostly had water pump & timing tensioners problem. Are you guys recommending me to buy it?, Please tell me your thoughts.
it had only water pump and thermostat problem when it hits 80k miles.
I still missed driving mini cooper so this time, i am planning to buy s model instead of justa model. I've always been thinking that justa needed more horse power. anyway, i've looked up craigslist around my area and found a good deal (i guess) from private seller selling 07 mini cooper s manual with 82k miles at $6200. Carfax is provided below
https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...MF73537TL83695
I think it's been well maintained on previous owners. however, my main concern is that I've read some posts regarding problem on mini cooper s model and mostly had water pump & timing tensioners problem. Are you guys recommending me to buy it?, Please tell me your thoughts.
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Yes, parts and bits fail (HPFP, valve cover, timing chain, etc) but mostly already replaced/fixed.
Good luck to OP, a properly cared for car is a joy to purchase but an improperly cared for car of any MY is a curse.
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I used this to my buying advantage to get a deal when I picked up my 07MCS a few weeks ago.
Yes, parts and bits fail (HPFP, valve cover, timing chain, etc) but mostly already replaced/fixed.
Good luck to OP, a properly cared for car is a joy to purchase but an improperly cared for car of any MY is a curse.
Yes, parts and bits fail (HPFP, valve cover, timing chain, etc) but mostly already replaced/fixed.
Good luck to OP, a properly cared for car is a joy to purchase but an improperly cared for car of any MY is a curse.
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I've used to drive justa R56 before and sold in 2013 with 90k miles.
it had only water pump and thermostat problem when it hits 80k miles.
I still missed driving mini cooper so this time, i am planning to buy s model instead of justa model. I've always been thinking that justa needed more horse power. anyway, i've looked up craigslist around my area and found a good deal (i guess) from private seller selling 07 mini cooper s manual with 82k miles at $6200. Carfax is provided below
https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...MF73537TL83695
I think it's been well maintained on previous owners. however, my main concern is that I've read some posts regarding problem on mini cooper s model and mostly had water pump & timing tensioners problem. Are you guys recommending me to buy it?, Please tell me your thoughts.
it had only water pump and thermostat problem when it hits 80k miles.
I still missed driving mini cooper so this time, i am planning to buy s model instead of justa model. I've always been thinking that justa needed more horse power. anyway, i've looked up craigslist around my area and found a good deal (i guess) from private seller selling 07 mini cooper s manual with 82k miles at $6200. Carfax is provided below
https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...MF73537TL83695
I think it's been well maintained on previous owners. however, my main concern is that I've read some posts regarding problem on mini cooper s model and mostly had water pump & timing tensioners problem. Are you guys recommending me to buy it?, Please tell me your thoughts.
Previous post's are correct --- this is a problematic vintage. As a rule, replaced parts are better, but not always --- it's a gamble. If you can, search for a model with the N18 engine --- much more reliable. Your Justa was an N12, this one is N14, the N18 came out about 2012, maybe late 2011.
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...or even a W10 or W11 and Getrag gear box. They came on all the '02 to '06 and '07 R52 models. The W series engines are near bullet proof in reliability.
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Hold out for a 2011+. The n18 is worth it.
Took me the last 6 months to track down a local 2012 MCS. Has most options and 26k miles. I was able to get it via auction through a dealer I know and the savings were substantial. I had wanted a jcw but made the compromise since I couldn't find one with a n18 motor (jcw's only got it for 2013) and the mileage/budget that I wanted to be at. Keep looking. Something will turn up.
Took me the last 6 months to track down a local 2012 MCS. Has most options and 26k miles. I was able to get it via auction through a dealer I know and the savings were substantial. I had wanted a jcw but made the compromise since I couldn't find one with a n18 motor (jcw's only got it for 2013) and the mileage/budget that I wanted to be at. Keep looking. Something will turn up.
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