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Lots of apples and oranges here. You can't compare the '05 to anything outside of '02-'06. Past '06, MINIs are entirely different cars, particularly the drivetrain.
My '06S daily driver is at 150K and I just replaced the clutch/pressure plate/flywheel. Stuff that is guaranteed to need periodic replacement includes the (plastic) thermostat, the water pump, and the front control arm bushings. At 186K the crank dampener and supercharger might need some love too.
If it checks out mechanically and the price is good, it would be a fun weekend car because they are a blast. But as a daily driver, there will be repair in your future.
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Paul
82 911SC - 3 yrs of fun (traded-in)
2011 Cayman (simply amazing, smiles for miles)
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