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 Posted: Oct 27, 2017 10:48AM
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well i can't be 100% certain, but i did a car report on it and it had zero accidents. I havnt seen anything that looks suspicious either. 

 Posted: Oct 26, 2017 06:33PM
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Sounds like you'll be in good shape, then. That's pretty low mileage for a 12 year old car. There is a spec for torquing the oil filter, but I don't know it offhand. Most mechanics just know the right amount by feel, as you probably do. Happy Motoring!

PS. Are you sure the new paint job wasn't done to cover up something?

 Posted: Oct 26, 2017 06:31PM
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I inspected the car before i bought it. I was a mechanic for a few years. I also have done some training in a formula 2000 race car. It is driving very well. It likes being up to temperature. I recently did an oil change. the oil filter must of been put on by the hulk. It has 109,000 miles. It had a new paint job a few years ago. 

 Posted: Oct 26, 2017 06:27PM
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ahaha. ya it has all that. Also has a wine cooler.

 Posted: Oct 26, 2017 01:19PM
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Another advantage of heading over to northamericanmotoring is that you can avoid the precious Mini snark here...

 Posted: Oct 26, 2017 11:22AM
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dr mini..  I heard it also has rainbow flag on top. and donnie dump bumper stickers on it..   later bc ps.. I got that authi grill for ya... 

 Posted: Oct 26, 2017 10:30AM
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Ooooh, John Cooper Works MINI! Does it have heated seats and on board Keureg coffee maker? Girls just love that!

"Retired:  No Job, No Money, Wife and I!  Will travel anywhere for Minis"

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 Posted: Oct 26, 2017 05:16AM
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In case you hadn't noticed, this site is predominantly geared to (pun intended) classic Mini owners, not the BMW-produced MINI. I own both, and will agree that a MINI can be expensive when repairs are needed. You have a 12 year old car. You didn't tell us how many miles are on the car, but most MINI owners who have the JCW option drive the car relatively hard. I'm assuming you had the car thoroughly inspected by a mechanic familiar with MINIs. The three BMW MINIs I've had have been above average with respect to reliability, but that is a small sample size. I would strongly suggest heading over to www.northamericanmotoring.com where you will be inundated by information tailored more to your car.

 Posted: Oct 25, 2017 10:26AM
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My tip is to get mechanical breakdown insurance, you WILL need it.

Disclaimer:  I've never owned a MINI so I do not have first hand knowledge of repair costs, however, I have friends that are always bitching about repairs and a mechanic who is retiring very early as he's been repairing MINIS for the last 12 years.

 Posted: Oct 23, 2017 01:15PM
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Congrats! My first tip would be to invest in a high quality radar detector. Happy Motoring!

 Posted: Oct 23, 2017 10:12AM
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Hey guys, i am new here. I wanted to show my mini i picked up about a month ago. Its a 2005 Mini Cooper s With the john cooper works package. What do you guys think. Any tips?
Hey ChrisO,

Thanks for posting, nice MINI and welcome to the MINI family!

What tips can I help you with?

Ken

 Posted: Oct 22, 2017 05:07PM
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Hey guys, i am new here. I wanted to show my mini i picked up about a month ago. Its a 2005 Mini Cooper s With the john cooper works package. What do you guys think. Any tips?