possible new car

[marky]

been looking about seen this but not really sure, coming from a fiesta,

what have i too look for with this age of S.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mini-cooper-s-66k-miles-full-service-history/1073787873


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[Gismo]

If it's a true 66k miles then that's a good start, the blue interior wouldn't be my choice and can't remember if that was an option in 2002, but, potential to change to suit.
Check for steering pump repalcement, engine mounts, worn door seals, coolant leak from the fill up bottle (plastic), rocker cover leak, suspension bushes and supercharger pulley play.

Good luck with the search :thumbs up:

[ianking]

That interior is correct for the car. Blue half leather or blue full lapis leather were both options

[Mon the fish]

Decent spec considering it was one of the first R53s. Price is too high IMO, you can get a newer one for that.

The early ones had most of the issues, a Google will tell you but check for rust under the door sill rubber, around the tailgate handle as well.

Check for hunting on idle, and a 'yo-yo' throttle (MAP sensor and bypass valve)

Charger should be good for more miles, check for oil leaks at rocker cover and sump gasket, excess whining from PAS pump, can't think of much else.

Brilliant cars, just don't expect it to be cheap to run (fuel, tax, insurance, general maintenance)

I wouldn't sell mine for the world :)

[EcosseGP]

Good looking car with decent spec but like others have said blue interior for me is too much.
I think it's a little OTT price wise but room for negotiations ..


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[jonnie]

Blue interior will grow on you, mine has. Not cheap but as above maybe you can get it down some. You wont regret buying a MINI though, im on my 3rd (second r53)

[badwolf340]

does not look a bad wee car ,blue interior is ok ,price wise if your happy buy it ,but always worth a little haggle

[MINI William]

Looks like a nice little car.

[Crombers]

Still to this day ......... a head turner :yes nod:

A bit £steap£ mind but I agree, more than worth a haggle

[marky]

went back down this afternoon and its been sold:sad: oh wel never mind ill keep looking..

[Mon the fish]

Plenty R53s out there now, you can afford to be choosy to get a good one. Keep an eye on the for sale sections across the forums, an enthusiast tends to keep the car in better condition IMO

[marky]

theres a few i have seen around what do u guys think of these? dont know if there members cars or not.

sorry for all the links just looking for some advise
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2004-bmw-mini-cooper-s-hyper-blue-rota-rb-wheels-ss-exhaust-17-pulley-px-swap-subaru/1073120495

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mini-cooper-s-04-plate-65000miles/1073184689
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mini-cooper-s-pristine-condition-low-miles-fsh-or-swap-for-4x4-with-tow-bar-x5-defender-shogun/1062228469
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mini-cooper-s-2003-r53-low-milage-reduced-price/1072462011

[Mon the fish]

First one and grey one are facelifts, which IMO are worth getting.

First one has a few decent mods, obviously owned by an enthusiast, which you would need to declare to your insurance. The pulley alone will give over 200bhp, and a wicked whine. Wheels are worth an easy £4-500

Grey one looks a minter, MFSW as well, if you could get that for £4.5k (and it's in as good condition as it looks) I'd go for that probably

[marky]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mini-cooper-s-12-month-mot-long-tax-low-mileage/1074331837

Last post I hope lol
Wot do I need to look out for.on this?
Hopefully view tomorrow evening.

[Craig]

Leaking from expansion tank
Excessive noise from power steering pump
Rust on exhaust
Sticking rear calipers
Leaking engine mount
Wheel bearings

Prob more that others will mention ... :)


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