Help me in my quest.!!

[Scottie]

to find the right Mini

OR

if you see one that you think might be the ticket then please tell me.

Ok the first one that I have seen that seems like a good car clean with low milage and decent spec. I know the Garage (well):rolleyes: . I know the salesman (well):rolleyes:

So what do all think.??? The seats whats that colour combo all about but I could change the red bit. and what about the price.???

Anyone opinions please .
click on their stock list and it's the 2005 coopers S
http://www.hawco4x4.co.uk/

[N12 JLK]

Buy Buy Buy, Bloody Buy It Now.;)

[Scottie]

Buy Buy Buy, Bloody Buy It Now.;)

constructive comment please:rolleyes: :p :p infact you could check it out for me.;) ;)

[euan]

to find the right Mini

OR

if you see one that you think might be the ticket then please tell me.

Ok the first one that I have seen that seems like a good car clean with low milage and decent spec. I know the Garage (well):rolleyes: . I know the salesman (well):rolleyes:

So what do all think.??? The seats whats that colour combo all about but I could change the red bit. and what about the price.???

Anyone opinions please .
click on their stock list and it's the 2005 coopers S
http://www.hawco4x4.co.uk/

The convertible? I like that colour - with some gentle work could be a great looking car. Not a fan of the red seats though! Is that the chrono dials in the centre? Love those, and the coloured dash!

Nice looking car that - nice low miles too!

[The Dogfather]

Did you check out the Motorpoint MINIs that I posted?

[N12 JLK]

constructive comment please:rolleyes: :p :p infact you could check it out for me.;) ;)


do you want oatcakes as well

[The Dogfather]

The convertible? I like that colour - with some gentle work could be a great looking car. Not a fan of the red seats though! Is that the chrono dials in the centre? Love those, and the coloured dash!

Nice looking car that - nice low miles too!

That's the orange leather like the motorpoint one I posted, looks very odd on a purple(ish) car

[Scottie]

well I know Hawco well and TBH they mainly import cars but also sell UK ones they are part of the VW Garage.

So first thing first I am going to find out tomorrow if it is an import.???

[The Dogfather]

well I know Hawco well and TBH they mainly import cars but also sell UK ones they are part of the VW Garage.

So first thing first I am going to find out tomorrow if it is an import.???

Fair enough, but I've never had a problem with Motorpoint, the buying experience is very different than a normal garage though. They don't discount for starters.

[Scottie]

this one seems decent spec for the money.

http://www.bowkermini.com/used_mini/group_stock.html?gc=0149

Mileage 9,864
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Exterior Lightning Blue
Interior Clth/Lea Ray Pacific Blue
Registration PX56WHS
Reg. Date December 2006
Price £13,750

[ianking]

The Cabrio S seems pretty cheap. Surely without a trade in you could still get a bit discount.
The coloured bit on the seats will be the orange that was available as an option on hot orange and cool blue cars. I think that car looks like half leather so the orange section will be cloth.

[The Dogfather]

There's an 07 S for £14.5k on motorpoint.co.uk not chili though

[Scottie]

The Cabrio S seems pretty cheap. Surely without a trade in you could still get a bit discount.
The coloured bit on the seats will be the orange that was available as an option on hot orange and cool blue cars. I think that car looks like half leather so the orange section will be cloth.

cheers Ian. I may get my pal George or Wul to check it out for me. (So if your both reading this thread it is only round the corner from you at the Mini Garage);)

[The Dogfather]

Fi, there's nowt down this neck of the woods thats better than that cabrio

[Scottie]

I wonder what kinda discount I could get. It won't be anything great I know that but I hate it when they come away with something like £150. I want them to say £1500.:D

[Craig]

this one seems decent spec for the money.

http://www.bowkermini.com/used_mini/group_stock.html?gc=0149

Mileage 9,864
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Exterior Lightning Blue
Interior Clth/Lea Ray Pacific Blue
Registration PX56WHS
Reg. Date December 2006
Price £13,750

I know a man there that could give you a very good deal :)

let me know if you want his details. ;)

[Scottie]

I also like this one.


http://www.oceantorbaymini.co.uk/used_mini/view_model.html?currentCh=WMWMF32070TT03996
Mileage 4,562
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Exterior Pepper White
Interior Lea Lounge Carbon Black
Registration WJ07DSV
Reg. Date March 2007
Price £13,995

[Craig]

I also like this one.


http://www.oceantorbaymini.co.uk/used_mini/view_model.html?currentCh=WMWMF32070TT03996
Mileage 4,562
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Exterior Pepper White
Interior Lea Lounge Carbon Black
Registration WJ07DSV
Reg. Date March 2007
Price £13,995

that looks nicer... I like that a lot.. :cool: :cool: :cool:

[KenL]

that looks nicer... I like that a lot.. :cool: :cool: :cool:

Me too.

Price seems really good for the spec. Those are my favourite MINI seats :cool:

[KenL]

I would double-check that price before you make a trip!

[The Dogfather]

I would double-check that price before you make a trip!

Especially as it would be a 1000 mile round trip

[jamiec]

plug for the car but it is mint. 5600 miles as of today:

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13612

[The Dogfather]

plug for the car but it is mint. 5600 miles as of today:

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13612

thats nice

Fancy a swop for a civic ;)

[Scottie]

very nice but wrong colour.

[Scottie]

I would double-check that price before you make a trip!

do you think there will be no chance of discount then,

[AndyP & Lenore]

Fi, three months ago we were where you guys are now. Doing the searching, checking the listings and looking the "right" MINI to come along.

I must have called 20 or 30 dealers about cars, always asking what discount they would do for no trade in and cash payment. On cars priced £15k to £18k they would usually give £150 off straight away. When I pointed out that was bollocks they went away, spoke to their sales manager and came back with better deals - all varying in the depth of their pockets. Some would knock £250 off, some would knock £500 off.:rolleyes:

One car we got very excited about at Specialist Cars in Stevenage was priced at £21,000! A huge chunk of change, well over our budget and seriously overpriced. They had been sitting on it for 3 months by then anyway and once I had "educated" the dealer into realising they had priced the car completely wrong, I eventually (after 6 weeks of pushing) got them down to £19,200. We paid our deposit, went down on the train to pick it up only to find it was a bag of spanners!:mad: Very badly stone-chipped, torn carpet in foot well, bald tyres (on the wear indicator!) and very poor quality paintwork - lots of swirls etc - Ian King would have had a heart attack!:eek: So we walked away from it, got a train back to Berwick and two weeks later we found and purchased our lovely Red R53.:cool:

We test drove about 5 or 6 MINI's during our search and we found a few of them were chocked to hell. Wouldn't pull the skin of the custard. Some of them had clearly been driven "properly" and were loose and pulled fine - including our red MINI.

Just thought I'd add my tuppence worth.;)

Oh aye, and Specialist Cars are STILL sitting on that same R53 Cooper S Auto with JCW Kit.:rolleyes:

The moral of the story is, dealers will discount if you push. ;) And make sure your deposit is refundable if you walk away from the car.:cool:

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

I also like this one.


http://www.oceantorbaymini.co.uk/used_mini/view_model.html?currentCh=WMWMF32070TT03996
Mileage 4,562
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Exterior Pepper White
Interior Lea Lounge Carbon Black
Registration WJ07DSV
Reg. Date March 2007
Price £13,995


Very nice Fi!

Am I right in saying the Chilli pack on a Cooper doesn't give Xenon's. You need to spec them separately? If so, that car may not have Xenon's. Not sure if that is important to you.:confused:

Oh! aye! And! In our search we often found that dealers were making complete arses of themselves in listing the spec on their cars. We often found things missing, or things listed and when we got to the dealer to look at the car, we just got a "Oh, that must be a mistake - it doesn't have a sunroof - sorry.":rolleyes:

A.:D

[euan]

Have to admit, the PW car does look great. One of my favourite mini colours!

[The Dogfather]

I love PW. However, Jamie's checkmate is a great car, its even got the really good seats.

[ianking]

Im pretty sure you would get discount on the S Cabrio as its not at a main dealer, independants tend to give better discounts as they dont have as big an overheads bill.
My mate who is a dealer always gives £250 off straight away without trade in as garages dont want trade inns. I would try and banter that fellow down to just under £13k with TAX put on it as well. It would be a hell of a cheap car then.

[Scottie]

Im pretty sure you would get discount on the S Cabrio as its not at a main dealer, independants tend to give better discounts as they dont have as big an overheads bill.
My mate who is a dealer always gives £250 off straight away without trade in as garages dont want trade inns. I would try and banter that fellow down to just under £13k with TAX put on it as well. It would be a hell of a cheap car then.

Ian, Allan is phoning the garage the now. Going to find out a bit more of the history of the car

and if it is not an import we are going to see if we can get it under the 13K mark.

[Scottie]

Ok then the Cooper S Cabrio @ Hawco. It is a UK car trade in to their Audi Garage.

We could get the car at 13.2K???

What do you reckon good price or not.???

[Gismo]

Fi, i'm surprised you're contemplating a convertible Mini, given the history of the damage and wear to the roof section and you're quest for perfection.
I reckon you'll never be away from a dealer

PS, please read your PM's

[Scottie]

Fi, i'm surprised you're contemplating a convertible Mini, given the history of the damage and wear to the roof section and you're quest for perfection.
I reckon you'll never be away from a dealer

PS, please read your PM's


I don't have any PM's:confused: :confused: Oh wait I do and yes that's fine by me.

I had my cabrio before the Chilli Red one didn't have any roof problems that bothered me to much.

[Gismo]

I don't have any PM's:confused: :confused: Oh wait I do and yes that's fine by me.

I had my cabrio before the Chilli Red one didn't have any roof problems that bothered me to much.
Oh yes, you did din't you :o

And thanks for the help ;) keep ya posted

[Craig]

Ok then the Cooper S Cabrio @ Hawco. It is a UK car trade in to their Audi Garage.

We could get the car at 13.2K???

What do you reckon good price or not.???

For the spec and the age of the car, I would bite their hand off... :) :)

for me tho, i'm not a fan of primer blue... :eek: :rolleyes: ;)

[ianking]

It is a good price but they will still have a profit margin in it. I would ask for TAX to be put on it. You just need to be a bit cheecky and ask for it at £13k. Say you will put a deposit over the phone if you get for £13k and if it is all good upon viewing/test drive then you will go for it.
Granted garages need to make money and dont sell cars for fun but if you dont ask then you wont get. I love the negotiating part. Its the best bit about buying a car in my opinion.

[jamiec]

I love PW. However, Jamie's checkmate is a great car, its even got the really good seats.

Went down to London for this car. Looks like it'l be staying till May time now so if the civic goes let me know ;)

I phoned dealers all over the country looking for the right car. Some were offering to deliver from London up here! I'd always want to see the car first though. One I eventually purchased from picked us up from gatwick twice then an hours drive after to dealers. top service

[AeroJonny]

I phoned dealers all over the country looking for the right car. Some were offering to deliver from London up here! I'd always want to see the car first though. One I eventually purchased from picked us up from gatwick twice then an hours drive after to dealers. top service

I had a similar kind of thing, I got mine at Barons of Hindhead. Where did you buy from?

[Scottie]

For the spec and the age of the car, I would bite their hand off... :) :)

for me tho, i'm not a fan of primer blue... :eek: :rolleyes: ;)

primer blue honestly what are you like.;)

Checking out details on the PW Mini this afternoon.

[AeroJonny]

Checking out details on the PW Mini this afternoon.

PW looks amazing with the aero kit...as pictured on the current mini accessories brochure!

Any special plans for this one Fi?

[jamiec]

I had a similar kind of thing, I got mine at Barons of Hindhead. Where did you buy from?

Stephen James in Ruxley. Took a wrong turn and ended up 3 miles from the millenium dome :eek:

[Gismo]

I would consider PW next, if only to show the muck more ;)

[Scottie]

PW looks amazing with the aero kit...as pictured on the current mini accessories brochure!

Any special plans for this one Fi?


nope it's sold:(

[Scottie]

I keep looking at this car


http://www.minicherished.co.uk/miniuk/mini_cherished/chosen_mini/0,,___,00.html?mcid=
Mileage 4,686
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Exterior Chili Red
Interior Lea Lounge Carbon Black
Registration PJ56WCR
Reg. Date December 2006
Price £13,940

Decent spec but what's with the Oak trim could that be changed.??

[Craig]

your link is not working, I would think it could be changed, but at usual MINI prices :rolleyes:

if it is like the older MINI dash, it just unclips... Mikey might be able to tell you.. :confused:

[ianking]

Ive had the Pianno black dash off my R56 when I was doing the Hi-Fi. Piece of Pi*s. Just unclips. If its got the storage unit then it screws off from the hinges when its open.

[Craig]

what about this

Williamsrochdalemini.co.uk

Mileage 19,267
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Exterior Black-Eye Purple
Interior Leather GRAVITY Black
Registration PN55BHW
Reg. Date September 2005
Price £13,490


could be your first BEP MINI :D

[The Dogfather]

what about this

Williamsrochdalemini.co.uk

Mileage 19,267
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Exterior Black-Eye Purple
Interior Leather GRAVITY Black
Registration PN55BHW
Reg. Date September 2005
Price £13,490


could be your first BEP MINI :D

I can't believe they didn't clean it before taking the photos

[Craig]

I know, but seems very good value for money to me... and it's my fav colour.. :D :D

[The Dogfather]

It is a good colour and that car is good value, it seems MINI prices are dropping :eek:

[euan]

Do people not drive these cars? I can't believe the number of them under 20K, considering that car is three years old in 6 months.

[AndyP & Lenore]

What about this

www.bowkerblackburnmini.co.uk

Mileage 5,000
Transmission Manual
Fuel Petrol
Exterior Chili Red
Interior Clth/Lea Ray Cream White
Registration SP07GGU
Reg. Date March 2007
Price £14,490

Looks quite a nice car.

[Big Gordy]

Do people not drive these cars? I can't believe the number of them under 20K, considering that car is three years old in 6 months.

:o Better not tell you the mileage on our 03 One then:cool:

[illegalhunter]

Well what did Fi get then?

[Scottie]

got a free days holiday tomorrow because of the strike. So I have arranged to look at a Mini September 2006 Cooper in Hyper Blue White Roof and Mirrors
15" 7-Hole Alloy Wheels, Chili Pack,Chrome Line Interior, Chrono Pack, MF Steering Wheel white bonnet stripes. However I could come home with anything.:rolleyes:

[duncan]

Do people not drive these cars? I can't believe the number of them under 20K, considering that car is three years old in 6 months.

15K on my 3 year old Cooper - and 2.5k was going to Switzerland with it. :o

[ianking]

Fi

How come its got a Chilli Pack and 15 inch alloys. Surely it should have 16 inch or above??????

[Scottie]

I've bought one.:D :D :D Not what I went to look at.

[Mini Ecosse]

Great news, but what did you buy?:)
Stephen

[The Dogfather]

Great news, but what did you buy?:)
Stephen

She won't tell, she never does. Not until the photos have been taken.

[AndyP & Lenore]

I've bought one.:D :D :D Not what I went to look at.

Good news Fi.

Ye cannae leave it at that lassie!!!! Come on, spill!!!!

Oh, eye, and now that you're eback in the MINI fold, you'll be wanting to sign up for some of these eh (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4)?

A.:D :D

[ny152]

I have an idea what it is....






but not saying :p


p.s. Fiat500 looks really smart though :D.

[The Dogfather]

No, she hasn't, now that would be funny :D

[Scottie]

Here you go. Chili Pack 17" Crown Spoke and MFSW.

Not over loving the orange indicators but I hear they are making a come back and everyone will be wanting the "Orange" look soon ;) ;) Really difficult to get your exact spec on a used model.

The to do list

chequered indicators, Mirrors, rear View Mirrors, Door Handles. Black Spots, rear Tints, Checked stripes with a difference.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Dooper3.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Dooper4.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Dooper.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Dooper2.jpg

[Craig]

Very nice Fi... you getting tight in your old age... :eek: :rolleyes: ;)

I knew there would be a mod list already..:rolleyes: we would expect nothing less... Now get round to the Runs list and get your name down!! :cool:

[Scottie]

Very nice Fi... you getting tight in your old age... :eek: :rolleyes: ;)

I knew there would be a mod list already..:rolleyes: we would expect nothing less... Now get round to the Runs list and get your name down!! :cool:

runs not so easy these days I'm afraid to say.:( My dog sitters are all grown up and have their own lifes nowadays.:( or so they tell me.

Only real local runs lasting 4 hours max for me these days.

[ny152]

Very nice Fiona :).

Guess whit - the one I mentioned already had chequered mirrors and rear view
cover. Plus those cool orange indicators :D. Bet the price would have been less as well ;).

Where did you eventually get it from? It's a good feeling knowing you should get over 60mpg. On your past history, you might not even have to fill this one up before you trade it in for something else!!

Best of luck with it, looking forward to seeing the mods.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Very nice Fi. And no doubt it will look even better with some graphics splashed on the car.

Where did you buy from in the end?

A.

[Scottie]

Very nice Fiona :).

Guess whit - the one I mentioned already had chequered mirrors and rear view
cover. Plus those cool orange indicators :D. Bet the price would have been less as well ;).

Where did you eventually get it from? It's a good feeling knowing you should get over 60mpg. On your past history, you might not even have to fill this one up before you trade it in for something else!!

Best of luck with it, looking forward to seeing the mods.


you could be right on my current mileage I reckon one fill will last me 2 months.:D :D

[Scottie]

Very nice Fi. And no doubt it will look even better with some graphics splashed on the car.

Where did you buy from in the end?

A.

Thanks Andyp. Wait till you see my Graphics;) I've had a year to think about themLOL

They will for sure be a talking point;) ;)

[illegalhunter]

Very nice Fi

[KenL]

Very nice. Where did you buy it?

[Crombers]

Good stuff, excellent, job done (she's back in a MINI ;) )

'Right' the next task is to KEEP THE DAMN THING :eek: :p

Once you get 'yer heid roun this' , get yer name down for all sub 4 hour runs & enjoy being back in the fold :D

[eddie 44]

looks very nice fi.... like the colour :D

[zimbo]

Very nice Fi :D The Cooper Ds are growing from strength to strength here on NMS... :rolleyes::D

[N12 JLK]

yippee, back in a decent car:)

[ajamesj]

Another good buy lol we will soon have that many Cooper d on here that we can start our own site :) Iam currently averaging 70.1 mpg today running from Arbroath to Dundee just topped up after a week and half of Diesel powered motoring ENJOY!!

[Scottie]

Another good buy lol we will soon have that many Cooper d on here that we can start our own site :) Iam currently averaging 70.1 mpg today running from Arbroath to Dundee just topped up after a week and half of Diesel powered motoring ENJOY!!


on my current miles one tank will last me 2 months.:D :D

Insurance under £179

Road Tax £35.

It feels good.

[AndyP & Lenore]

yippee, back in a decent car:)

Post from N12JLK in Fi's other thread regarding getting back into a MINI (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=161537&postcount=35).

Time for you to make good on your word Jason. A small hint for a venue would be..

DEER PARK

A.:D ;)

[Duncan Stewart]

Very nice :D Glad too see you back in a Mini :cool:

[ianking]

Very good Fi. :D
Good that you are back in a Mini.
Did you go down to Carlisle for that deal?

[Scottie]

Very good Fi. :D
Good that you are back in a Mini.
Did you go down to Carlisle for that deal?

I sure did. Nice bunch of folks;)

[drb5374]

Nice PW. Get a black grille on your mod list too and it'll set it off.

:cool:

[The Dogfather]

Fi, good to see that you're reducing your carbon footprint :D

[weefossy]

Nice colour FI, hope you have no probs this time round. So

gives' a hint on the graphic?

what's the proposed mods then?

[Scottie]

Nice colour FI, hope you have no probs this time round. So

gives' a hint on the graphic?

what's the proposed mods then?

I didn't actually have that many problems last time round.:D

Chose to go with standard style graphics and just added my weird touch to them;) will certainly not be everyones taste that's for sure.

My Mods are:

Spot Lights:
Arm Rest:
Mudflaps (if they are a mod)
Chequered package (but not all the bits)
Graphics

Would like the 5 Spoke 17" wheels but will just need to wait and see on those

[Sheilz]

Lovely wee car. Superb mileage. Something I really need to think about.