Advice needed - Cooper newbie

[sleep envy]

Mrs envy's car has died so she's decided to replace it with a mini cooper

what it more acurately means is she's tasked me with finding her a cooper

so, knowing nothing about them does anyone have any helpful hints and tips of what to look for?

I've read a little about whiny steering rack pumps (how much to replace should they fail?) and possible dodgy gearboxes but is there anything else to bear in mind?

[sleep envy]

cheers

I take it AC was an option and does the TLC pack pass on to the second owner?

[sleep envy]

Cheers, such as?

[sleep envy]

Also, is there any reason why the leather seats look baggy?

[sleep envy]

Great post, thanks!

[sleep envy]

is it possible to remove roof/bonnet graphics without damaging the paint i.e. with a hair drier and lots of patience/white spirits?

[sleep envy]

good point!

ta

[sleep envy]

any associated issues with the leccy roof?

do the drain holes get blocked?

[sleep envy]

that's what I was thinking

I've only noticed a handful of cars for sale with them, will bear this in mind - ta