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Morning all - Mini Cooper S
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22/12/2016 07:48
22/12/2016 07:48
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patch234
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Still can't get into UK time, so up bright and early once again I bagged this at a car auction I went to a few days ago. Was looking for a mini for my daughter. It's her dream car. It was purchased to do up over a year slowly, each time I come hone. Gives her a chance to get some no claims and also motivates her as she'll be using this for travelling to Uni. Not too happy about the 107 I bought her as a first car for use on the motorway. Little bit flimsy looking! Ideal for around town and local college though. This one has a full (I mean full, last service at BMW 800 miles ago too) service history, mainly BMW with a few non BMW dealer shown in. Was owned by a lady and is remarkably free from stone chipping and paint damage. Of course all clear HP wise and generally in lovely condition. 104,000 miles. Driving it home she drives spot on, love the supercharger whine and she definitely has a good turn of speed. She's has a deep clean, snow foam, wash, clay bar, wash again and I've cleaned all the interior with a product to remove grime from all the trim (I'm a bit fussy about this aspect), but she was really clean in reality. However, I always deep clean the steering wheel, switch gear, etc when buying a new car. Maybe start on the paint refinement today and add a coat of wax. Depends on the wind, it's blustery up here right next to the coast in Blackpool today. Maybe post a few more pics later...
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Re: Morning all - Mini Cooper S
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22/12/2016 17:39
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It's a 2004 Jim. Supercharger for the win and it's a 1.6
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Re: Morning all - Mini Cooper S
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23/12/2016 13:37
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patch234
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I called Chips Away yesterday as there are three scratches on it that are too deep for me to remove. No one near Blackpool!! Scandalous!
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Re: Morning all - Mini Cooper S
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23/12/2016 15:25
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patch234
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Don't worry about it Jim, I am only here to the 28th, everyone will be on holiday no doubt. Will sort it next time home
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Re: Morning all - Mini Cooper S
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25/12/2016 16:54
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Re: Morning all - Mini Cooper S
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26/12/2016 17:53
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patch234
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I know, no ones really interested, but I added a few side stickers today..... Think it really suits the car...
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Re: Morning all - Mini Cooper S
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26/12/2016 18:48
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I suppose thats right MRS, it's making a car fitting of what I would of loved to own when I was a young whipper snapper. I think it's more related to watching too many wheeler dealer episodes though
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Re: Morning all - Mini Cooper S
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28/12/2016 15:38
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Yeah, they are really fun cars and really do drive like a little go kart. Though I doubt the series 3 feel the same.... It's funny reading how some people say they are unreliable, blah, blah blah. Next time someone says something about a Fiat, mention this Tuning possibilities are endless and spare parts are easy to come buy, whats not to like :))
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Re: Morning all - Mini Cooper S
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28/12/2016 18:36
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The ride on this one is good, a little stiff, similar to my modified coops. This one has P Zeros on - run flats are long gone. The ride is fine. No one likes the run flats. Seems to be a total waste of time .... another manufacturer idea that did not work for the public. The mini has a procedure and a button for figuring out whats happening with the run flats (air pressure - puncture/no puncture). It's a lot easier just to look like with normal tyres Not looking to do the pulley Richard. Dont think it needs any more power considering it's meant for my daughter to use.
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