High mileage Cooper S - Opinions please!

[Step_7]

I've been lookin at changing from my 02 MC to an 03 MCS and I've seen one at a good price but with 57000 miles on the clock.

So I'm just wondering what experiences or opinions there are from any S owners who have racked up the miles regarding reliability and running costs. I'd be most worried about having to replace a clutch.

The car has a Mini2.com sticker in the back window! I reckon I know who the owner was and I've PM'd him to see if he is willing to talk about the car's history and his driving style which might give me more confidence in making the switch.

TIA for any replies.

[ALD0]

Depending on how much more money if any you have to pay, also how many miles has your Cooper got on it?

[Rakey]

who's car is it?

Come on, tell us, if we might know more history than he will tell you

[Banana Panceyette]

You only just bought your Cooper!!

[Step_7]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

who's car is it?

Come on, tell us, if we might know more history than he will tell you

I'm waiting to see if he replies to my PM first - I'd understand if he didn't want to discuss it. Of course if he doesn't reply then I might start digging a bit further.

Don't think ot will sit around for long at the asking price.

[MarkW19]

I had to replace my clutch after 34000 miles, BMW charged my £800 to replace/fit it.

Paranoid now that the clutch in my new S is going to go even sooner.

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Step_7 (original)

I'm waiting to see if he replies to my PM first - I'd understand if he didn't want to discuss it. Of course if he doesn't reply then I might start digging a bit further.

Don't think ot will sit around for long at the asking price.

could be worth reading his post history

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 (original)

I had to replace my clutch after 34000 miles, BMW charged my £800 to replace/fit it.

Paranoid now that the clutch in my new S is going to go even sooner.

my last MCS did 43000 miles and the clutch was fine when she went, this current MCSC has 31000 on her and still feels like new

[MarkW19]

Probably my driving then

[Step_7]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

could be worth reading his post history

Already did that! Not many posts but no cause for alarm in them either!

[Parc77]

Mini replaced my clutch at 35,000miles under warranty now on 49,000miles and no probs

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Quote: Originally Posted by Banana Pancakes (original)

You only just bought your Cooper!!

And....



I know it isn't a sensible decision and I haven't really fully decided to do it yet. If this one hadn't showed up at the price its at then I wouldn't have considered a change. We'll see how I feel in the morning..........

[Banana Panceyette]

Quote: Originally Posted by Step_7 (original)

And....



I know it isn't a sensible decision and I haven't really fully decided to do it yet. If this one hadn't showed up at the price its at then I wouldn't have considered a change. We'll see how I feel in the morning..........

Pah! Who cares about sense - just buy it and be happy

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Quote: Originally Posted by Banana Pancakes (original)

Pah! Who cares about sense - just buy it and be happy

I'm happy with the Cooper to be honest - have just been exploring options on tuning it up a bit. Then I saw a bargain on Autotrader and had to have a wee look........and a drive......

I'm slowly but surely talking myself out of it though. Maybe next year....

[DarkSilverBullet]

I have a '52 plate MCS, with about 46K on it, 13K when I bought it about 18months ago, no mileage related problems yet, not clutch failures (crossed fingers)

The only possible issues I can see is the servicing costs, I just got the TCL XL, so dont have to worry for a little while yet, and the way its been driven, but you get that on any car