Mini Cooper s r55 2008-2010
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First post in the mini section guys so be gentle with me.
My wife has decided her 370z roadster is becoming too expensive to run on fuel since a change of jobs has resulted in her doing a much greater commute.
To that end, she is looking for a 2008-2010 cooper s (r55 I believe looking at Wikipedia), I noticed a guide on here for the previous model (r53) but I am after a good guide for the r55 or what to look for. Is there anything specific to be checking on a test drive.
Thanks in advance ladies and gents for your help.
My wife has decided her 370z roadster is becoming too expensive to run on fuel since a change of jobs has resulted in her doing a much greater commute.
To that end, she is looking for a 2008-2010 cooper s (r55 I believe looking at Wikipedia), I noticed a guide on here for the previous model (r53) but I am after a good guide for the r55 or what to look for. Is there anything specific to be checking on a test drive.
Thanks in advance ladies and gents for your help.
Yeah I think I got the r55 and r56 mixed up apologies for that.
We ended up testing a 2011 coupe with chill pack sat nav and a few other bits and pieces. Fantastic car but at £10k more than she really wants to pay.
We're off to test a hatchback version 57 plate tomorrow. Full history, new timing chain and tensioner. I gather these can be a bit of a problem on these. I had a n47 in my 123d that was replaced under a quality enhancement. Seems to be a bit of a common theme on BMW engines.
Thanks for the advice. I've been reading about them all day and I have to say my wife was really impressed with it. The 181bhp engine in the coupe really impressed her. Coming from a modded 370z I was surprised she was so impressed.
We ended up testing a 2011 coupe with chill pack sat nav and a few other bits and pieces. Fantastic car but at £10k more than she really wants to pay.
We're off to test a hatchback version 57 plate tomorrow. Full history, new timing chain and tensioner. I gather these can be a bit of a problem on these. I had a n47 in my 123d that was replaced under a quality enhancement. Seems to be a bit of a common theme on BMW engines.
Thanks for the advice. I've been reading about them all day and I have to say my wife was really impressed with it. The 181bhp engine in the coupe really impressed her. Coming from a modded 370z I was surprised she was so impressed.
Well after test driving a few cars, she has done what most women do when shopping and gone for the first one she test drive which was slightly over budget.
Nice car, 2011 Mini Cooper s coupe with chill pack. It's got sat nav, integrated Bluetooth, cruise. Really nice tidy example. Sold by soper BMW/mini brand new and full service history by them so they know the car. 27k miles on it. 1 years mot, 1 years mini guarantee. Not a mark on It inside or out really.
Bit of a step down from a highly modded 370z but she is happy. It's got plenty of go and reading online a decent map could see 220 ish bhp, although hopefully this one will stay oem. (Who am I kidding she will have something modified within a month. )
Anyway thanks for the helpful info, I might suggest a cam tensioner change just so we know it's been done.
Is there a revised part number for an upgraded part and is it an expensive job to get done/difficult to do. I had a quick look under the bonnet and it seems mega tight to get anything done on it.
Nice car, 2011 Mini Cooper s coupe with chill pack. It's got sat nav, integrated Bluetooth, cruise. Really nice tidy example. Sold by soper BMW/mini brand new and full service history by them so they know the car. 27k miles on it. 1 years mot, 1 years mini guarantee. Not a mark on It inside or out really.
Bit of a step down from a highly modded 370z but she is happy. It's got plenty of go and reading online a decent map could see 220 ish bhp, although hopefully this one will stay oem. (Who am I kidding she will have something modified within a month. )
Anyway thanks for the helpful info, I might suggest a cam tensioner change just so we know it's been done.
Is there a revised part number for an upgraded part and is it an expensive job to get done/difficult to do. I had a quick look under the bonnet and it seems mega tight to get anything done on it.
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