Help me choose a used Contryman please.

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I'm having trouble deciding on a used countryman .

Spec I want is a Cooper SD and it must have cruise control which I understand cannot be retrofitted . Therefore I believe that I need to have one with the Chilli Pack.

Budget is up to max 15k, it will be a second car until we change the main car in a year or two but until then it will be the main bus.

We normally buy cars nearly new and keep them for 7 years or more so this one will be no different, a long termer.

I've seen a few advertised so if you could advise on which you think is the Best Buy I'd be grateful ...

All Chilli pack and similar in other spec ....

1, 2104 , 64 plate 24k miles 4wd for £13.5k ..... Local garage

2, 2014 , 14 plate 21k miles 4wd for £15k .... Approved used.

3, 2014 , 14 plate 7k miles 4wd for £14.7 k .... Approved used.

4, 2012 , 62 plate 54k miles 2wd for £10.5 k ....... Approvedused

5, 2013 , 63 plate 32k miles 2wd for £11.6k ... Approved used.

Don't mind spending up to the 15k, but I'd like to buy the best deal and I just can't decide if x amount of less miles is worth y amount more 🤔

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Thanks for the replies.

Will be doing about 10k a year , I realise that this almost justifies a diesel , tried a 1,6 petrol and found it rather gutless, the 2.0 petrol was so much better, a real rocket ship but I'm not sure I can suffer mid 30s mpg whereas in the diesel it'll be nearer 50 I'd imagine.

Are there hidden servicing costs with the All wheel drive or is it just mpg that is affected ?

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Thanks again for all of your help and suggestions.

Steve, thanks in particular for pointing out the one from Stratstone, put a deposit on it today

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I went for the one you said to try and get down to 15 , think it was the last one.

Given that I'll prob have it for a good few years is the TLC service pack worthwhile ?

It's a 66 plate so not quite a year old , will or should it have benn freshly serviced ?

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Apologies for late reply. 600 mile round trip to pickup the car yesterday, it's immaculate, will post pics when I get back home tomorrow.
Not sure how to program radio etc as it is the newest gen countryman handbook that was on the globe compartment.
Trying to work out how to operate the boot release, mainly out of curiosity.
Boot unlocks when I press the car unlock button along with all of the doors, but if car is locked and I press the boot button nothing happens , tried holding my finger on button but nothing. When car is unlocked and I press the boot ( tailgate ) button then I hear it clicking as though unlocking but only clicks / does something when rest of car is unlocked, not when car is locked. May never use the button but it has me perplexed 🤔

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Apologies for late reply. 600 mile round trip to pickup the car yesterday, it's immaculate, will post pics when I get back home tomorrow.
Not sure how to program radio etc as it is the newest gen countryman handbook that was on the globe compartment.
Trying to work out how to operate the boot release, mainly out of curiosity.
Boot unlocks when I press the car unlock button along with all of the doors, but if car is locked and I press the boot button nothing happens , tried holding my finger on button but nothing. When car is unlocked and I press the boot ( tailgate ) button then I hear it clicking as though unlocking but only clicks / does something when rest of car is unlocked, not when car is locked. May never use the button but it has me perplexed 🤔

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Not sure how that post duplicated !

Anyway , here's some pics .....[url]

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Drives really well, nice and torquey with it being the 2.0 diesel.
Run flats seem a bit harsh if you hit a pothole but other than that very smooth.

I think when the time comes to replace them I may try non run flats, but will need to sort out some emergency puncture fix.

As I type this I'm wondering if there are locking wheel nuts on the car as I haven't seen a locking nut remover anywhere.

Averaged 57 mpg on the 130 mile final leg of the run home yesterday so very happy with that.

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em177 said:

Open the boot, on the right hand side behind the rear tail lamp there is an access panel. Pop that off and you'll see it.

Thank you 👍

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I've got another daft question !
To adjust the rear seats back and forward I'm pulling up on the lever under the seat ( either side) but seats do not move . Am I missing a lock mechanism or are the seats just jammed ?