Here's some stuff I posted a while back on NAM. Maybe it will be helpful:
KenCooper was talking about somthing like this in an earlier thread on NAM:
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=91476
...and here on
www.mini2.com: http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-f...sted-here.html
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http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-f...st-2007-a.html
I don't know if there was an official pick-up checklist printed anywhere, though. So I tried to make somthing up.
Me, personally... at the dealership/parked... I would look for:
-All options present? Go down your build sheet line-by-line.
-Dealer programmed accessories. Are the windoes, turn signals, radio, and other programmable features working the way you want? Check now, it's free. The dealer may charge a service fee later for re-programming.
-Uneven panel gaps? Run your finger along the different panel seams. hood, doors, boot and bonnet. If you feel (or see) the gap "pinch" together, ask them to fix it.
-Windows, trim and seals. No cracks or dings in the glass. All seals appear smooth and even? No budges or gaps that might suggest a future leak?
-All panels securely attached? Everything appear solid at the edges? Blank fenders, too? Grab 'em. Give 'em a wiggle. Rear spoiler, too?
-Bonet, boot and doors. Do they all open and close in a uniform manner? Latchs secure? Levers and handles feel solid? No notcheyness, snags or starngeness? Everything appear to seal up tight? Listen for wind-noise during your test-drive, too.
-Is the bonnet making contact with the line running near the turbo? See here for pics:
http://motoringfile.com/2007/02/22/p...nnet/#comments
If so, ask for it to be relocated, or a rubber "bumper" strip to be attached for some additional protection in that area.
-Even paint coverage and color? Make sure to look in a well lit area. Outside, if possible.
-Dents, dings, scratches or scrapes in the surface suffered during shipping (rare, but happens)?
-Fit and finish of interor. Look for stitching issues in the seats. Even/uniform carpeting coverage. Headliner, too. Scrapes or scratches on the side panels, dash or color line.
-Steering wheel & Column. Doest it tilt and telescope as designed? No strange noises going lock-to-lock?
-Windows go up & down? Smooth consistant motor speed?
-Full sunroof operation (if applicable)? Tips both panes and fully retracts.
-Check the fit and function of all the control nobs and switches. Check 'em one-by-one. Stereo, too. Don't be afraid to play it LOUD at the dealer. Use the radio. Used the CD player. AUX-in port, too. Make sure it all works. As well as the fit of the speakers in the doors and dash. This includes your remote key, too.
-Interior lighting. Changing colors as designed. All other door sill, footwell and reading lights working (wherever they may be)?
-Air conditioning blowing cold and all climate controls working as intended? Check it if you've got it.
-All lighting equipment operational? Lights, blinkers, etc... headlights aimed properly.
-All fluids present and topped off? Sounds silly, but... I never assume.
-Tires. Check tire pressure and double-check they are mounted in the proper direction. There are little arrows on the side that show which way they should be rotating. Improperly mounted and inflated tires can effect somthing as simple as gas milage... or cause somthing as bad as a firey crash (a mild exaggeration if you look at the big Firestone/Bridgestone fiasco a few years back). This is particularly important with runflat tires, since it is not likely that you will notice the feel of an underinflated tire.
-Paint & Finish - go over the entire exterior paint with your hand to identify the smoothness of the finish, there have apparently been damaged/repaired areas during transport that are not the same as manufactured quality.
-Rear headliner - is it firmly attached to the interior roof above the rear passenger windows.
- Car jack and wrench - they should be identified as 5DD on the Vehicle Inquiry Report.
- Clear plastic paint-rub circles for the bonnet and hood intact? They are located where the rubber "stand-offs" meet the painted bodywork, to eliminate paint damage.
Then go for a test drive:
-Rattles or squeeks? all cars have 'em... but any that concern you, bring up to the dealer.
-Transmission noise and function. Upshifts and downshifts well? Any noises out of the ordinary tranny whine?
-Engine noise and function. Does it sound smooth? No misses, pops, surges or stumbles?
-All gauges appear to be working as intended? No bouncing speedo or burnt out LEDs in the display screens (very rare, but it happens)?
- Cruise control - Operate as normal, not inadvertently cut-off during operation.
