Should I buy - BMW Cooper s ??

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Hi - I have an option to purchase a BMW mini cooper s, '52' plate with 33,500m. It is a basic model with no extras (except the standard sports seats, ATS etc).
Price is £9,500 from a 'mini cherished' dealer, incl. remaining TLC pack.
I would like to have views on:-

1. Is this a good price?

2. Is lack of air con a real problem?- it is a long time since I had a car without air con!
if anyone has any experience of driving the mini without air con that would be really helpful.

3. Anything else you think I should consider.

Thanks for any advice.

[mistralblue]

Hi - thanks - it's electric blue.

I think I might struggle without air con during the summer.

Thanks - Julia

[mistralblue]

The cooper s is a '52' plate - July 2002.

[mistralblue]

Hi - thanks for all your comments.
I decided not to buy it - it sold immediately I took my deposit off!
I am going to get a high spec mini one with sports seats etc and then have the engine chipped!

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Hi- cooperman - I kind of agree with you but I already have a 43yr old MGA and I need a car that will sit out on the street and not rust.
I assumed the 'not rust' bit would be a problem with the 'proper mini'?