Mileage

[Ade1986]

Would i be foolish to by a mini with 75k miles on the clock. Im not a high mileage driver probably around 6000 per year. Is there anything that has been discovered about higher mileage mins. It seems to have most options and is up for £8500 thats a 52 plater.

I WANT A MINI
Went to a dealer today but they sold the one i was after this morning dam, but got to drive mums back, yeah, then discovered this one.

[ALD0]

Shouldn't have too many problems-I guess it will have a few rattles!
Check for a good service history and whilst test driving all electrics work-then you shouldn't have any problems with it

[Cooperpot]

dont get it, way too many miles for its age. I have to say aswell that for a car with 75k miles, the price is ridiculously high. It's an unwise buy, don't worry though, there are tonnes of minis on the second hand market, you'll definitely find a better deal

[mph999]

Price seems a bit high, but, probably motorway miles as opposed to round town, which are much much less harmful.

You'll get a much better deal if you look around, with a normal mileage on it.

Martin

[Ade1986]

I think the price is high because it seems to have every extra in the book, auto aircon, cruise control, leather seats etc..

[DJC]

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[Ade1986]

Ok heres the spec...
MINI Cooper 1.6 , 3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2003 52 Reg , Indi Blue.Air Conditioning Climate Control, Electric Panoramic Glass Roof, Alloy wheels, Power assisted steering, Mini Messenger - Traffic Master Built In, Bluetooth Handsfree Mobile phone kit, Radio/CD, Trip Computer in Rev Counter, Heated Washer Jets and Mirrors, Additional Head Airbags Front and Rear, Dynamic Stability Control, Cruise control, Chili Pack, ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Lumbar support, Passenger airbag, Remote locking, Side airbags, Rear headrests, Brilliant Silver interior trim, Chrome Line Exterior, Cloth and Leather Interior trim, Front Fog Lamps, Interior Light Pack, On Board Computer, Passenger seat height adjustment, Sports Leather Steering Wheel, Sports Suspension Plus, Storage Compartment pack, Spoiler, Sports seats, Multi function steering wheel. 78000 miles

Whats should i pay?

I wouldn`t by that the millage is way to high

Lee

[Rayman]

By one private if your are on a lowish budget, you can get one 40,000 miles for 8500 im sure!

[matt21]

at the end of the day tho its only 2 and a bit years old so probably mainly motorway miles. it probably will be in no worse mechanical nic than a 30-40k round town one.

however theres no escaping that it is very expensive for such a mileage and there are tonnes of used one out there at the moment

[Ade1986]

No worries people. Ive found another indi blue £8750 with only 23k miles..picking it up this weekend.

[danb]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ade1986

No worries people. Ive found another indi blue £8750 with only 23k miles..picking it up this weekend.

Don't hang about do ya Make sure u post pics when you've picked it up

[Adrian_T]

When picking up a 52 plate

ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS

Try getting in and out of the back a few times from both sides.

Make sure that you run the seats forwards and backwards at all adjustments and then, when the airbag light comes on - which it will!!!, ask for the wiring to be checked out and sorted if it hasn't already been done.

Good luck with your purchase!