Does this look like a clean car - worth viewing 2hrs away?

[Sideways Rich]

Evening All, My old man is planning to head to the other side of London to look at this car for my sister;http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010... 1AA/radius/1500?logcode=

She's after a Mini Cooper and before he sets off tomorrow I wanted the PH collectives wisdom on a few things;

1) Would you travel 2hrs before even HPI checking the car?
2) The car states full SH but doesn't mention where, when and what work has been done?

Are there any key things to look out for with a Mini of this vintage, I've heard power steering pump issues are common?

Also, it seems to be at the top end of the budget for this age and mileage at £5,999

In short any feedback on this specific car,any tips oe key things to look out for with the Mini Cooper would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Rich

Edited by Sideways Rich on Wednesday 7th April 23:17

[Holst]

Phone them up and ask them to send a picture/photocopy of the service history and ask for the reg for HPI check.

Its almost impossible to tell if the car is any good from the add, but I dont see anything wrong there either.

I wouldnt travel to see it without a little more info and the HPI check.

Also you have left your postcode in the link, edit your post to this one

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010... 1AA/radius/1500?logcode=

[Stedman]

What Holst said.

Don't hold me to it though after this man takes your money:

[Sideways Rich]

Thanks Holst, a schoolboy error on my part!

[NiceCupOfTea]

If it's a MINI, don't they have electric power steering or did I dream that?

[Sideways Rich]

I thik you're right, I had a Cooper S back in 2003 and had to have the electric hydraulic steering pump replaced after not too many miles.

[The Black Duke]

Holst said:

Phone them up and ask them to send a picture/photocopy of the service history and ask for the reg for HPI check.

Its almost impossible to tell if the car is any good from the add, but I dont see anything wrong there either.

I wouldnt travel to see it without a little more info and the HPI check.

Also you have left your postcode in the link, edit your post to this one

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010... 1AA/radius/1500?logcode=

Just wondering. What use is a postcode to anyone? I am a bit naive so can't see what the issue is.
As above though, get as much detail over the phone and do a HPI even if its just a cheapo one before you leave. Do a full one before purchase though.

[t955daytona]

I use these all the time for HPI, you can buy a block of 5 for £25 which works out well if you are looking at a few different cars.

http://www.autocheck.co.uk/hpi-car-check-history.h...

[POORCARDEALER]

There are thousands of Coopers on Autotrder (and Coopers S)........suprised there isnt one that fits the bill a tad closer

[Sideways Rich]

Turns out the car was CAT D, a wasted trip avoided.

[Fastra]

The Black Duke said:

Holst said:

Phone them up and ask them to send a picture/photocopy of the service history and ask for the reg for HPI check.

Its almost impossible to tell if the car is any good from the add, but I dont see anything wrong there either.

I wouldnt travel to see it without a little more info and the HPI check.

Also you have left your postcode in the link, edit your post to this one

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010... 1AA/radius/1500?logcode=

Just wondering. What use is a postcode to anyone? I am a bit naive so can't see what the issue is.

+1

What can someone do with a postcode?

[anonymous-user]

all you need is somebody's postcode and an email address and you can put a voodoo curse on them.

[Fastra]

DangerousMike said:

all you need is somebody's postcode and an email address and you can put a voodoo curse on them.

I actually think some people think that!

[MrLou]

Fastra said:

+1

What can someone do with a postcode?

They're pretty close to finding out where you live?

If you've advertised the fact you have a nice car sitting on your drive, some people might be interested in coming around and relieving you of it.

[hairykrishna]

MrLou said:

Fastra said:

+1

What can someone do with a postcode?

They're pretty close to finding out where you live?

If you've advertised the fact you have a nice car sitting on your drive, some people might be interested in coming around and relieving you of it.

Maybe if you have something exceptionally rare. Pick any post code and drive around and you're likely to find something at the Mini Cooper level though.

[iggletiggle]

Sideways Rich said:

Turns out the car was CAT D, a wasted trip avoided.

late arrival to the thread but i was going to say that is far too cheap (about 2/3k on what it should be)

also has a mod'd exhaust from looks of photos

[bazking69]

It would have to be really really promising for me to travel more than 30 miles to view a car. That doesn't look promising to me...

[MrLou]

hairykrishna said:

MrLou said:

Fastra said:

+1

What can someone do with a postcode?

They're pretty close to finding out where you live?

If you've advertised the fact you have a nice car sitting on your drive, some people might be interested in coming around and relieving you of it.

Maybe if you have something exceptionally rare. Pick any post code and drive around and you're likely to find something at the Mini Cooper level though.

Most likely, yes.

But the question was:

Fastra said:

What can someone do with a postcode?

That's what my answer was based on.

[frosted]

Well , if the op gets a bit hot-headed with another member then that person could easily track him down . I think its happened here before

[Fastra]

MrLou said:

hairykrishna said:

MrLou said:

Fastra said:

+1

What can someone do with a postcode?

They're pretty close to finding out where you live?

If you've advertised the fact you have a nice car sitting on your drive, some people might be interested in coming around and relieving you of it.

Maybe if you have something exceptionally rare. Pick any post code and drive around and you're likely to find something at the Mini Cooper level though.

Most likely, yes.

But the question was:

Fastra said:

What can someone do with a postcode?

That's what my answer was based on.

But the question was originally linked to someone showing their postcode in an autotrader search NOT selling anything. So the worst thing that could happen is that a couple of streets might get bombarded by 'we hear your looking for a Mini' or 'let us finance your Mini loan' type mailshots????

EDIT ... actually, now I see it. Someones profile/garage can easily be looked at and cross referenced with any postcode they might post!

Edited by Fastra on Friday 9th April 19:07