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burpworm · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:02 AM

Hi

Would just like to say hi to you all and that this is looking to be a great forum

I am just about to buy a New Mini Cooper 1.6 chilli 2002 MY with 62k on the clock for my wife but have just been told a few shock horrors !

Please can advise on what i should look for, faults probs ect !

Would really appriciate any help as am looking at a lovely car today !

Thanx guys

Ben

Tracie · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:12 AM

Check the obvious like FSH and the TLC tickets were stamped.
It will have the Midlands gearbox in which were replaced with the Getreg boxes in July 04 builds.
My gearbox was replaced at 8k miles on my March 04 build Cooper and still whined afterwards!.
If your buying from a BMW Dealer ask that they print out any warranty work done in the past.
Have a look through the Faults and Fixes for the R50- R53, that will give you an idea of the problems that can occur for the year and model.
If your buyer from a dealer you will no doubt get some sort of warranty anyway.

Have you had a *Good* look round for Cherished MINI's?

HTH, they are great cars to drive

burpworm · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:24 AM

does that mean theres no need to worry about the gear box then ?

KPKalle · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:31 AM

Hi and welcome Ben

Best check the service history. Gearboxes can be faulty but I never had any trouble with my old '04 Cooper.

Matt FT · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:33 AM

I have a 2002 MCS and had no problems with the gearbox. To be honest, at that age.mileage, a problem should have been sorted by now.

burpworm · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:50 AM

That all sounds good was getting a little worried that i might not be able to treat my wife to the car she wanted !

Anything in the electric department i should check for ?

OzzyMini · Feb 9th, 2008, 09:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by burpworm (original)

Anything in the electric department i should check for ?

Anything with batteries in her top draw. She wont be needing them anymore after she straps herself in an Mini

Sorry couldn't resist.

ONED · Feb 9th, 2008, 10:09 AM

was funny tho!

burpworm · Feb 9th, 2008, 05:56 PM

hahah thanx folks

Tracie · Feb 9th, 2008, 06:11 PM

Did you buy it ?

burpworm · Feb 10th, 2008, 06:34 PM

Yes we sure did !!

Feb 9th, 2008, 09:02 AM	#1
burpworm Its a MINI thing ! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beds Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 36 Offline	Hi folks I am after some needed advise Hi Would just like to say hi to you all and that this is looking to be a great forum I am just about to buy a New Mini Cooper 1.6 chilli 2002 MY with 62k on the clock for my wife but have just been told a few shock horrors ! Please can advise on what i should look for, faults probs ect ! Would really appriciate any help as am looking at a lovely car today ! Thanx guys Ben

Feb 9th, 2008, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tracie MINI less. My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 2,508 Offline	Check the obvious like FSH and the TLC tickets were stamped. It will have the Midlands gearbox in which were replaced with the Getreg boxes in July 04 builds. My gearbox was replaced at 8k miles on my March 04 build Cooper and still whined afterwards!. If your buying from a BMW Dealer ask that they print out any warranty work done in the past. Have a look through the Faults and Fixes for the R50- R53, that will give you an idea of the problems that can occur for the year and model. If your buyer from a dealer you will no doubt get some sort of warranty anyway. Have you had a Good look round for Cherished MINI's? HTH, they are great cars to drive Need to Order Very Soon......

Feb 9th, 2008, 09:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 21,492 Offline	Hi and welcome Ben Best check the service history. Gearboxes can be faulty but I never had any trouble with my old '04 Cooper. Global Moderator

Feb 9th, 2008, 09:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
OzzyMini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dapto Australia Local Time: 12:50 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by burpworm (original) Anything in the electric department i should check for ? Anything with batteries in her top draw. She wont be needing them anymore after she straps herself in an Mini Sorry couldn't resist. When I was young I spent 75% of my money on fast cars, women and alcohol. I guess I wasted the rest.

Feb 9th, 2008, 06:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tracie MINI less. My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 2,508 Offline	Did you buy it ? Need to Order Very Soon......

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Feb 9th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
burpworm Its a MINI thing ! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beds Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 36 Offline	does that mean theres no need to worry about the gear box then ?

Feb 9th, 2008, 09:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Matt FT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 160 Offline	I have a 2002 MCS and had no problems with the gearbox. To be honest, at that age.mileage, a problem should have been sorted by now.

Feb 9th, 2008, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
burpworm Its a MINI thing ! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beds Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 36 Offline	That all sounds good was getting a little worried that i might not be able to treat my wife to the car she wanted ! Anything in the electric department i should check for ?

Feb 9th, 2008, 10:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 7,577 Offline	was funny tho!

Feb 9th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
burpworm Its a MINI thing ! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beds Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 36 Offline	hahah thanx folks

Feb 10th, 2008, 06:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
burpworm Its a MINI thing ! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beds Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 36 Offline	Yes we sure did !!

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