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Shopping for a Mini
I am in the market to buy a used automatic 2000-2008 Mini for my 17 year old daughter. I am willing to spend up to $11,000 with a maximum mileage of 75,000.
So far, I've checked autotrader.com, cars.com, recycler.com, and carsmax.com. There are a few, but nothing stands out. Any suggestions? Thanks, David
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Craigslist is the other biggie. I picked up a 2004 Mini with 65k yesterday, found it on CL.
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My neighbor JUST traded her's in MINT condition.. I can get you the dealer in Reno she traded it to... a real cherry
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If you can get someone to take you to a wholesale auction you'll easily find what you need in your monetary range.
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Don't you have access to police seizure auctions?
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07-22-2009, 10:16 AM
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Go to NorthAmericanMotoring marketplace section.
I would recommend you avoid the Cooper (non-S) with the CVT. They wear out and are not repairable - you have to replace the gearbox!
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2003 MINI (BMW) Cooper
Contact: alexis Phone: 954-778-0689 E-Mail: E-Mail Seller Location: Coral Springs State: FL Country: United States Year: 2003 Make: MINI (BMW) Model: Cooper Body Style: Sedan Motor: Transmission: automatic Color: Seafoam Green Miles: 60500 Posted: May 26, 2009 Modified: Jul 22, 2009 Price: US $9,800
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From reading the NA Mini Cooper forums the early automatics (CVT) have a high failure rate and is not a cheap part to replace ($8,000 at the stealership)
Stick with 05 and newer since they seem to be more reliable http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/154606-cvt-reliability.html
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The CVT isn't rebuildable?
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Thank you everyone. All the info I get is much appreciated, David
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Quote:
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Early mini with CVT is a boring car to drive. Perhaps she should consider learning to drive a stick.
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Only Porsche
Only bike
1985 Porsche 911 Targa 3.2
2006 Cayman S
1979 Porsche 911SC coupe
2000 Porsche 986 Boxster
