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  1. 29th January 2018, 11:00 AM #1
    Wul100
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    Did you miss me?

    On the cusp of returning to MINI ownership, sort of.....my good lady is in the throws of getting a 55 plate Cooper CVT - I had the bad luck of having to test drive it yesterday Shame!

    As wee aside - what's to look out for on 2nd hand R50 (Facelift) models these days? Its only done 39k miles.

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  2. 29th January 2018, 02:11 PM #2
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  3. 29th January 2018, 03:26 PM #3
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    Welcome back Wul & tbh forgot all about you

    I'm sure the R50 will be 'sound' with only 39k on the clock. I've still got my 04 Cooper & apart from earlier steering issues I've had no other major problems (& that's with the old Midland gearbox still pulling it along )


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  4. 29th January 2018, 03:27 PM #4
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  5. 29th January 2018, 04:30 PM #5
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  6. 29th January 2018, 07:14 PM #6
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    Welcome back Wul - long time no see


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  7. 29th January 2018, 09:14 PM #7
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  8. 29th January 2018, 10:02 PM #8
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    Thanks guys - had a wee nose in the members list earlier and saw a few familiar names :)

    Saw my old detailing tips thread was still lurking there too lol - back when I had no kids and plenty time to wash cars haha!
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  9. 29th January 2018, 10:46 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wul100 View Post
    As wee aside - what's to look out for on 2nd hand R50 (Facelift) models these days? Its only done 39k miles.
    39K....that's nearly as low as mine....lol
    Just the usual things Wul.....selecting reverse is still a giant pain in the ass (takes forever when doing a 3 point turn..!!) watch out for sticky rear off side calipers (don't ask me why..!!) and electric steering pump issues.
    "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison

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  10. 30th January 2018, 08:18 AM #10
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    Ha, I made the return over a year ago, welcome back Wul!! Still think of you every now and again when getting the polishing paraphernalia out!!
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