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ander · Apr 27th, 2008, 10:40 AM

I currently drive a Bora TDi which is really beginning to bore me. I do the odd 400 mile round trip to see my girlfriend and the car is great for that but around town it is no fun what so ever to drive.
I'm starting to look at mini's and was wondering what sort of spec'd cooper could i get for around £6,000?

Any help appreciated

Thanks

M111 CGC · Apr 27th, 2008, 12:11 PM

Welcome to Mini2!

I'd expect that with some careful hunting you should be able to find an early (Y-52 reg) Cooper with Chili pack and around 70000 miles for your budget. Be aware that air conditioning was not a standard part of the chili pack so most of the cheaper Coopers you find will not have it.

You will probably also find some really tired and tatty examples as well but take your time with the search and a good example should come up before too long. The Mini2 classifieds are a good place to start to find a cherished car, as is Pistonheads.

You'll probably miss the MPG of your Bora but at least the journey will be more fun with a Mini.

Good luck with the search!

Chris

minicabrio · Apr 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM

Take a look at our little project here.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...i-project.html

We picked up a nice little Cooper for £6k, and she's currently undergoing some fun but inexpensive mods before going to her new owner

ander · Apr 27th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

We picked up a nice little Cooper for £6k, and she's currently undergoing some fun but inexpensive mods before going to her new owner

What sort of mileage did your car have for £6k. Tbh i would like something with a bit less mileage than 70k as thats more than my bora has and a 51 plate is older than my bora.

minicabrio · Apr 27th, 2008, 02:18 PM

I think it was around 45k miles, I haven't got the car here though, so I can't check!

Scarlet x · May 11th, 2008, 09:02 AM

I bought my MC 4 months ago- its a 51 plate with 23500 Miles and it cost me £7000.

The fuel comsumption is more than my previous car (1.4Fiesta) but its so much fun I dont think I'll ever go back to driving anything else!

Maybe look at an MO Diesel?

-deano- · Jun 5th, 2008, 12:38 AM

hey

i purchased my 2002 pure silver n black mini cooper in January with 85000 miles for 5995 from a local dealer, at the time i purchased it i owned a 2006 suzuki swift and got offered 5500 for it, and because of that he never budged on the price! my MINI has everything, climate control chilli pack chrome line interior, 17" S spokes the lot!, and TBH i think it was a great price for the money! at first when i got it i was a bit worried with getting a car with such high mileage, but ive got a warranty direct policy and a recent service and the mechanic said its in great shape and been well looked after!!!

so basically keep looking cos they are out there!!!!

good luck!

wossy · Jun 20th, 2008, 08:09 PM

i just bought my mini copper 52 ( first car ) for 6,100 it has 52000 miles. good price considering some of the prices i had seen minis for sale for. just keep looking around like i did and something will come up.

Apr 27th, 2008, 10:40 AM	#1
ander MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 4 Offline	What can i get for £6,000? I currently drive a Bora TDi which is really beginning to bore me. I do the odd 400 mile round trip to see my girlfriend and the car is great for that but around town it is no fun what so ever to drive. I'm starting to look at mini's and was wondering what sort of spec'd cooper could i get for around £6,000? Any help appreciated Thanks

Apr 27th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
M111 CGC Mini Madness My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Berkshire Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 374 Offline	Welcome to Mini2! I'd expect that with some careful hunting you should be able to find an early (Y-52 reg) Cooper with Chili pack and around 70000 miles for your budget. Be aware that air conditioning was not a standard part of the chili pack so most of the cheaper Coopers you find will not have it. You will probably also find some really tired and tatty examples as well but take your time with the search and a good example should come up before too long. The Mini2 classifieds are a good place to start to find a cherished car, as is Pistonheads. You'll probably miss the MPG of your Bora but at least the journey will be more fun with a Mini. Good luck with the search! Chris 2007 Clubman Cooper D ~ 2004 Cooper S JCW Last edited by M111 CGC : Apr 27th, 2008 at 12:12 PM. Reason: additional comments added

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Apr 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 14,767 Online	Take a look at our little project here.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...i-project.html We picked up a nice little Cooper for £6k, and she's currently undergoing some fun but inexpensive mods before going to her new owner

Apr 27th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
ander MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) We picked up a nice little Cooper for £6k, and she's currently undergoing some fun but inexpensive mods before going to her new owner What sort of mileage did your car have for £6k. Tbh i would like something with a bit less mileage than 70k as thats more than my bora has and a 51 plate is older than my bora.

Apr 27th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 14,767 Online	I think it was around 45k miles, I haven't got the car here though, so I can't check!

May 11th, 2008, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scarlet x MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 5 Offline	I bought my MC 4 months ago- its a 51 plate with 23500 Miles and it cost me £7000. The fuel comsumption is more than my previous car (1.4Fiesta) but its so much fun I dont think I'll ever go back to driving anything else! Maybe look at an MO Diesel?

Jun 5th, 2008, 12:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
-deano- Just press and go! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Town Of Ards Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 1,051 Offline	hey i purchased my 2002 pure silver n black mini cooper in January with 85000 miles for 5995 from a local dealer, at the time i purchased it i owned a 2006 suzuki swift and got offered 5500 for it, and because of that he never budged on the price! my MINI has everything, climate control chilli pack chrome line interior, 17" S spokes the lot!, and TBH i think it was a great price for the money! at first when i got it i was a bit worried with getting a car with such high mileage, but ive got a warranty direct policy and a recent service and the mechanic said its in great shape and been well looked after!!! so basically keep looking cos they are out there!!!! good luck!

Jun 20th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
wossy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: aberdeen Local Time: 09:50 AM Posts: 1 Offline	i just bought my mini copper 52 ( first car ) for 6,100 it has 52000 miles. good price considering some of the prices i had seen minis for sale for. just keep looking around like i did and something will come up.

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