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Old 17-05-2011, 12:16 PM
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Hello!

I'm based up in Edinburgh and pick up my first Mini this Friday!

I've just bought an 08 plate Cooper D in BRG (50k miles) and although neither my wife or I have yet driven a Mini, we've been in them loads and needed a second car so took the plunge on a wee mini adventure.

I'm getting the train down to Birmingham early Friday and will drive it back up the road. (Bought through my staff car scheme so a trusted sale).

Looking forward to the (long) drive, but does anyone have any advice / anything I should check the car over for?

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Old 17-05-2011, 12:39 PM
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Hi and welcome to MCUK.

A good and frugal choice with the Cooper D, we've a member Tommo that also drives one of these. As far as I know, there are no specific problems with the D that should be looked at when buying second hand. All the obvious with any car check for engine fluid leaks, dash lights etc etc.

Enjoy your MINI adventure, and I'm sure you'll have a great drive home.

Don't forget that a MINI has a 3 year warranty, so you may be able to get any problems sorted out with your local dealership if it has any of this remaining.
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Old 17-05-2011, 01:01 PM
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Hi there and welcome to the forum, you could also check if the previous owner took out any form of TLC agreement as you may have services that are still covered. From what Tommo says you won't be on first name terms at your local filling station as you won't be going in there very often!
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Old 17-05-2011, 01:55 PM
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Thanks for that guys - will report back after the journey home!
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Old 17-05-2011, 02:45 PM
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Welcome dude - I had a Cooper D clubman as a loan car a while back and it was great, engine felt really rather strong so I hope you enjoy the drive
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Old 17-05-2011, 06:34 PM
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Welcome to the club! I hope you and the Mrs enjoy your new Mini.
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Old 18-05-2011, 12:23 AM
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Thanks a lot guys!
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Old 18-05-2011, 07:20 PM
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Hi and welcome...wonder if you are our most northern member ?? You will enjoy the long drive home, a great mini adventure to start you off !
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Old 18-05-2011, 09:22 PM
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Old 19-05-2011, 01:17 PM
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Hi and welcome...wonder if you are our most northern member ?? You will enjoy the long drive home, a great mini adventure to start you off !
Haha - I was looking for a UK only forum and unless I've missed something this looked the best!
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