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bolton · Jun 21st, 2003, 05:28 PM

Hello all - new member here,

I have just bought my first Mini One ! It is Indi Blue, 5 months old, 3500 miles on the clock, it has TLC, Salt Pack, manual aircon, Leather steering wheel, 7 hole alloys, heated jets and mirrors, tinted windows and a radio cassette with CD prep...I paid 10,950 so I suppose my first question is : is this a reasonable price for the car ? I think so, so I suppose that's all that matters....

My next questions are what should I be doing to look after my new baby correctly ?
Should I wait for the first service before getting an oil change or do it earlier ?
With the CD prep can I just buy a CD changer and plug it in ?
Does anyone know how much it is to add the chrome pack at this stage ?
How do I go about transferring the TLC - TLC is on the original invoice but should I register my ownership with Mini ?
Oh..can anyone reccommend the best dealership in Birmingham for servicing etc. ?

I'm sure I'll be posting more but I am excited to get driving !

Regards

Bolton

Andy_Aj · Jun 21st, 2003, 05:43 PM

Congratulations and welcome to MINI2

Can't answer all your questions, but IMO (and I'm no expert) it seems a reasonable price if bought privately, pretty good price if from a dealer.

I bought mine as an ex-demo with 4k on the clock. I paid 50 quid and got an oil change at 5k to be safe, especially as it had been a demo and not sure how it had been driven. If it gives you peace of mind (as it did me) then get it done. It's not so expensive in the big scheme of MINI things (cheaper of course if you do it yourself).

I'm sure you'll get replies to your other questions, though you may want to post them seperately to more appropriate forums if you don't get a quick answer.

Enjoy your MINI!

Andy

RedUn · Jun 22nd, 2003, 05:16 AM

First off all congratulations on the Mini

and welcome to Mini2

The price seems resonable, was it a private buy??

1. To look after her i'd say general maintainace, oil, water etc.. every month or so and a regular wash an polish every now an then to protect the paintwork.

2. I changed my oil at 3k miles an it was pritty dirty so i'd change it if I was you, easy DIY job

3. With the CD changer prep you can just plug in a autochanger, the wiring is behind the right panel in the boot taped up. I bought the BMW autochanger as aftermarket ones needs a decoder box or summut (I was told this by the dealer and three well know car audio shops please correct if wrong

)so it ruffly works out the same price as the BMW without the extra box. It fits perfect withe the bracket an all.

4. Dunno about the chrome pack probs about £100-150???

5. I dont think it matters transferring the TLC as it's just the vouchers the dealer wants.(please correct if wrong again

5. NO IDEA??

bolton · Jun 23rd, 2003, 02:20 AM

cheers for the replies so far...yes it was a private buy..
the car had been won in a raffle believe it or not ! sold on to the bloke I bought it off whose wife did not like it !

I will probably get the oil changed and I will look into the BMW CD changer...

regards

bolton

Lorri · Jun 23rd, 2003, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bolton
cheers for the replies so far...yes it was a private buy..
the car had been won in a raffle believe it or not ! sold on to the bloke I bought it off whose wife did not like it!
regards

bolton

Congratulations
What a history in just 5 months
Nice to know it's now found someone who will look after it in the way it deserves

You'll soon find out we're all nuts about our MINIs on here

PortRhombus · Jun 23rd, 2003, 06:38 AM

Nice 1

Let your MiniOne bring as much joy and happyness into your life as Mine did.

On bahalf of all the mini2'ers we welcome you. Hope to see you on the future runs and events.

m1les · Jun 24th, 2003, 02:12 AM

Sounds like a good deal Bolton, nice ONE. I think i'd get the oil changed just for peace of mind more than anything else.

With the CD prep, you can go into Halfords and get the Sony 6 disc changer and adaptor, takes about 30 minutes to fit it yourself, dead easy.

Johnson · Jun 24th, 2003, 07:29 AM

I like your attitude; "...my first MINI." Implies there will be more in the future. MOTOR on!!!

Jun 21st, 2003, 05:28 PM	#1
bolton MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 2 Offline	I have just bought my first MINI ! Hello all - new member here, I have just bought my first Mini One ! It is Indi Blue, 5 months old, 3500 miles on the clock, it has TLC, Salt Pack, manual aircon, Leather steering wheel, 7 hole alloys, heated jets and mirrors, tinted windows and a radio cassette with CD prep...I paid 10,950 so I suppose my first question is : is this a reasonable price for the car ? I think so, so I suppose that's all that matters.... My next questions are what should I be doing to look after my new baby correctly ? Should I wait for the first service before getting an oil change or do it earlier ? With the CD prep can I just buy a CD changer and plug it in ? Does anyone know how much it is to add the chrome pack at this stage ? How do I go about transferring the TLC - TLC is on the original invoice but should I register my ownership with Mini ? Oh..can anyone reccommend the best dealership in Birmingham for servicing etc. ? I'm sure I'll be posting more but I am excited to get driving ! Regards Bolton

Jun 21st, 2003, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andy_Aj MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 175 Offline	Congratulations and welcome to MINI2 Can't answer all your questions, but IMO (and I'm no expert) it seems a reasonable price if bought privately, pretty good price if from a dealer. I bought mine as an ex-demo with 4k on the clock. I paid 50 quid and got an oil change at 5k to be safe, especially as it had been a demo and not sure how it had been driven. If it gives you peace of mind (as it did me) then get it done. It's not so expensive in the big scheme of MINI things (cheaper of course if you do it yourself). I'm sure you'll get replies to your other questions, though you may want to post them seperately to more appropriate forums if you don't get a quick answer. Enjoy your MINI! Andy Penfold, WAS a Chili Red One Salt, 8 spokes, CD changer, Manual A/C, Alarm, Mudflaps, Clear lights, Chrome pipe, OBC, Aero spoiler, '03 Leather wheel, Aux lights, Whalen shifter.....

Jun 22nd, 2003, 05:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 11,615 Offline	First off all congratulations on the Mini and welcome to Mini2 The price seems resonable, was it a private buy?? 1. To look after her i'd say general maintainace, oil, water etc.. every month or so and a regular wash an polish every now an then to protect the paintwork. 2. I changed my oil at 3k miles an it was pritty dirty so i'd change it if I was you, easy DIY job 3. With the CD changer prep you can just plug in a autochanger, the wiring is behind the right panel in the boot taped up. I bought the BMW autochanger as aftermarket ones needs a decoder box or summut (I was told this by the dealer and three well know car audio shops please correct if wrong)so it ruffly works out the same price as the BMW without the extra box. It fits perfect withe the bracket an all. 4. Dunno about the chrome pack probs about £100-150??? 5. I dont think it matters transferring the TLC as it's just the vouchers the dealer wants.(please correct if wrong again 5. NO IDEA??

Jun 24th, 2003, 02:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
m1les Mulberry Red Mini 40 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 1,055 Offline	Sounds like a good deal Bolton, nice ONE. I think i'd get the oil changed just for peace of mind more than anything else. With the CD prep, you can go into Halfords and get the Sony 6 disc changer and adaptor, takes about 30 minutes to fit it yourself, dead easy. Was a 1, now 1 of 150 in a 40

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Jun 23rd, 2003, 02:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
bolton MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 2 Offline	cheers for the replies so far...yes it was a private buy.. the car had been won in a raffle believe it or not ! sold on to the bloke I bought it off whose wife did not like it ! I will probably get the oil changed and I will look into the BMW CD changer... regards bolton

Jun 23rd, 2003, 02:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 11,330 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by bolton cheers for the replies so far...yes it was a private buy.. the car had been won in a raffle believe it or not ! sold on to the bloke I bought it off whose wife did not like it! regards bolton Congratulations What a history in just 5 months Nice to know it's now found someone who will look after it in the way it deserves You'll soon find out we're all nuts about our MINIs on here

Jun 23rd, 2003, 06:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 627 Offline	Nice 1 Let your MiniOne bring as much joy and happyness into your life as Mine did. On bahalf of all the mini2'ers we welcome you. Hope to see you on the future runs and events.

Jun 24th, 2003, 07:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Johnson MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 51 Offline	I like your attitude; "...my first MINI." Implies there will be more in the future. MOTOR on!!!

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