Mini - is it a good buy?

[Solo Man]

See the local Nissan dealer has a good looking (from the road) Mini for R70k. What issues did the plain Mini/Mini One have? This is a 2004 year model. What should one look out for. Any problems with the motor/electronics/valve stem oil seals/etc? Would like to hear from owners/past owners please. The good and the bad. Thanks!

 

[KPM3_30]

I think @SMRTARSX1 is best placed to advise.

 

[Willy]

See the local Nissan dealer has a good looking (from the road) Mini for R70k. What issues did the plain Mini/Mini One have? This is a 2004 year model. What should one look out for. Any problems with the motor/electronics/valve stem oil seals/etc? Would like to hear from owners/past owners please. The good and the bad. Thanks!

A 2004 MINI will be either a R50 or R53 ( Cooper or Cooper S ).

They are great cars, both of them. The Cooper is allot slower but way softer than the S. Bullet proof motors with only a few common problems.

They are to dumb to give any major hassles.

I had two S'es and both treated me well with high mileage. Look for front strut tower mushrooming (mostly on the S with stiffer springs.) Also general condition of the car. Then post up some pics.

They Auto/CVT thing had smoe gearbox issues but other than that. . . Can't think off any issues.

 

[Solo Man]

Thanks guys. Am still considering it but have not made any moves yet.

 

[individj]

im thinking of getting a supercharged mini for my wife...colleague has one and has not had many issues over 5 years...just expansion tank like e46 bm's