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| Author: | junior [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 2003 Cooper S Help Needed |
looking at a 2003 Cooper S Compliance plate reads MINI R50 Vin WMWRE32030TC...... 05/03 (compliance date) not sure where to look for the build date I thought a 2003 MCS was a R53? Does this sound right? |
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| Author: | Harley [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:02 pm ] |
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They all have R50 on the compliance plate. Don't worry about it. How many KMs on the one you're looking at? |
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| Author: | junior [ Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:24 am ] |
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it's got 95000km, what is concerning is that it had very little oil in it. Do they have a history oil consumption? The more I think about the more I am wary of it, it is being sold by the guys father as his son is O/S, read here, young guy modified car ( ie hitech exhaust, pod filter, not sure the ECU has been remapped etc etc) I think it might have had a hard life & is showing signs of age, a few rattles & squeeks etc. I will follow up with the dealer who has serviced it & look into it's history |
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| Author: | Harley [ Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:17 am ] |
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I'd leave it alone, there are plenty of MINIs out there. You don't want one that's had a hard life, and at 95000 I'll bet my left nut it needs a new clutch: which is a $3000 bill from BMW, and $2000 from a BMW mechanic that knows what they're doing. Low on oil: not good in general. Could have a rocker gasket leak, mine had one at a similar age. Superchargers can give problems too, but if the guys slapped an aftermarket pulley on there for more power find out what size. Up to 15% probably okay for normal use but if the cars been thrashed and done it tough I'd steer clear. My top tip for poeple looking to buy a MINI: Don't be tight and buy the cheapest one on the internet! It's cheap for a reason and it'll more than likely cost you in the long run! |
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| Author: | junior [ Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:33 am ] |
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thanks for the tip cheers |
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