So much rubbish around

[eatcustard]

Looking to buy a newer Mini and what a load of crap is on offer from dealers.
Never seen so much rubbish on sale for a long time.

Every car I have looked at has scratches on, or damages interior, knackered wheels or missing service history.

Why cant people look after them

[0llie]

How old were you looking at?

[eatcustard]

2010 and newer
Cooper S or Works.

[mon the fish]

I can second that, went to the Aberdeen main dealer a few years ago and the standard of prep was shocking.

I guess they try and get away with as little prep as they can to save £££, in the hope the average buyer doesn't notice or doesn't care about cosmetics

[Clivey]

Bought ours last year from Stratstone Derby; cosmetically they sorted everything apart from the wrap on the roof (easy enough to get re-done). They've also really looked-after us with regards to warranty claims too!

[Miopyk]

Ours is up for sale on AT, just dropped the price to 10,950 but might be willing to do a deal at the right price.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

[jimmy156]

I bought a '11 Cooper S just over a year ago, that was up for £14,700. The spec was perfect for me, but the car needed the front wheels refurbed and two scratches / scuffs removed from the paintwork before it was acceptable. Even then i noticed a few other (more insignificant) scratches once i had got it home.

As another poster has said, they will do nothing other then wash them and put them on the forecourt and get away with as little prep as they can! Find one in a spec that you like and get the dealer to sort the rest.

[eatcustard]

jimmy156 said:

I bought a '11 Cooper S just over a year ago, that was up for £14,700. The spec was perfect for me, but the car needed the front wheels refurbed and two scratches / scuffs removed from the paintwork before it was acceptable. Even then i noticed a few other (more insignificant) scratches once i had got it home.

As another poster has said, they will do nothing other then wash them and put them on the forecourt and get away with as little prep as they can! Find one in a spec that you like and get the dealer to sort the rest.

I have to agree with you, looked at 2 more yesterday, both with scuffed wheels and small dings in the bodywork, will go back and see if they will sort them out for a deal

[W12GT]

The quality on the F56 is amazing and definitely worth looking at if within budget.

I'm thinking of selling my 2014 Cooper S. Absolutely mint with a huge list of options. Volcanic Orange with black roof and black bonnet stripes. Superb car but I'm using it less and less these days as it's easier to get my kids in one of my other cars.