Cooper S search.

[Phil Dicky]

We have started the search for a Cooper S or possible SD Convertible for Mrs Phil Dicky. Our budget has us around the change to N18s. So how do I check we are looking at an N18...Also any suggestions for places to look other than the usual suspects ?

[Phil Dicky]

Are the N14 that much of a nightmare? ...our budget buys a decent spec N14 or a high mileage crap spec N18

[Phil Dicky]

Burgmeister said:

Phil Dicky said:

Are the N14 that much of a nightmare? ...our budget buys a decent spec N14 or a high mileage crap spec N18

We have an R56 N14 Cooper S. Bought this time last year for £3750 with no history from a dodgy car dealer in Leeds, 58k on the clock.

Immediately took it for a service which snowballed into £2k of work but I'm now quite pleased with it and so far it's been good as gold. The only thing that I'm waiting to fail is the fuel pump but that's a common issue.

It drinks oil but if you keep an eye on it then there's no issue.

Despite spending £2k on top of the purchase price it has been a fun car to drive about in and I'll probably keep it now until it dies.

If you're maxing yourself out on the purchase price then be wary of bills as thy can be large. I see you are also in West Yorks - we use Mad 4 Mini in Beeston who've been brilliant but you pay for the brilliance. If you're near Leeds you're welcome to have a go on mine before committing on another one, at least it'll give you some perspective.

Looked at a few today and driven a couple and realised that a N18 on the whole has a better spec and we both prefer the front end. So its looking like an N18 and likely still with TLC. But I'm aware of Mad 4 Mini , think one of the owners lives near me ...but cheers for the info and offer.

Edited by Phil Dicky on Monday 23 July 10:14

[Phil Dicky]

Pick this up tomorrow...12mts warranty..2 years TLC remaining N18 and all the spec Mrs wanted. Just nned to prise the keys off her

[Phil Dicky]

steve-5snwi said:

Looks nice, whats the spec ? Pop a JCW exhaust on it for a few more burbles

All usual stuff, plus Nav and DAB, which the Mrs needs for work....good shout on the JCW exhaust as well.