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ZZTOP · May 24th, 2007, 03:49 PM

Hi

Find out whether the power steering pump has been replaced (Service history?). This is a weakness, and expensive to fix.
Try to find out whether it has LSD (Much better)
Middle of dashboard rattle can be expensive to fix out of warrantee
Electric windows can be troublesome (mine work / dont work eratically)
Standard brakes are hopeless for trackdays, fine for regular use. Check if its got the JCW brakes (Red callipers)
Check to see if its got the JCW suspension as well.
Check for a clutch "squeak" on pull away, part. when car is cold.
Check if it has the latest JCW i.e. 147 vs 154 kW...

Thats all I can think of, and what I would look for if I bought a used one.

Schweet...

May 24th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#4
ZZTOP MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kuwait Local Time: 08:15 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Hi Find out whether the power steering pump has been replaced (Service history?). This is a weakness, and expensive to fix. Try to find out whether it has LSD (Much better) Middle of dashboard rattle can be expensive to fix out of warrantee Electric windows can be troublesome (mine work / dont work eratically) Standard brakes are hopeless for trackdays, fine for regular use. Check if its got the JCW brakes (Red callipers) Check to see if its got the JCW suspension as well. Check for a clutch "squeak" on pull away, part. when car is cold. Check if it has the latest JCW i.e. 147 vs 154 kW... Thats all I can think of, and what I would look for if I bought a used one. Schweet...