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    Been looking at a convertible but upon close examination the roof appears to have a hole at each of the rear window about four inches each side , which must be caused by wear , is this a new roof job and is this a common problem ? Thanks


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    Not something I’ve encountered before
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    Mark Johnston
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    We had a few minis traded into the dealers I worked at some at 100k miles some with low miles none of them had roof wear. I would say unless you can find a roof fitter I would find another mini

  5. #5
    I would expect some minor roof wear (dependant on mileage) where the roof folds but no actual tears. Walk away IMO


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    Never had that problem on any of our convertibles....defo a walk away....unless at a gift of a price!

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    Upon viewing it yesterday it wasn't holes beleive it not just wear marks , but I noticed water in battery area is this common and an easy fix ? Thanks


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    Water in battery area? Not good. Here's my 2p, you can take it or not -

    These cars are not rare, there's hundreds of them out there. This means you can afford to be choosy. Roof wear, and especially water around the battery, are not signs of a diligent previous owner. You have to take the clues the car offers, and build a picture of the type of owner and the care they lavished on the car. These facts do not point to a well-loved car, I don't think anyone on here would let that happen to their car.

    Also, be prepared to travel for the perfect car - it's worth it if it's the spec and condition you want. I travelled from Aberdeen to Manchester to collect a Z4 for example


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    totally agree

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    Cheers, I know what you mean about travelling went to kings Lynn for a cougar 2 before and way down to Nottingham for an s70-r , the problem is the one I would like is a black convertible with sat nav heated front screen leather climate with xenon lights ,like my last Cooper , this one has all bar the sat nav , I'm probably being too fussy , but hey ho l


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