I know I have been saying I want to replace my 2004 Mini with something newer UPDATE: Escalating quickly, going to look at it on Friday.

"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel) 04/10/2019 at 17:10 • Filed to: None

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But this 2004 Mini makes me feel all tingly. 2004, 87,000 miles, clean, clearly well cared for, and local. $5,200.

I really like the Indi Blue Metallic and black roof combo too.

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ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 04/10/2019 at 17:15

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You know what I’m gonna say :)

BUY IIIIIT!

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 04/10/2019 at 17:16

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Linky: https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/burlington-2004-mini-cooper-low-miles/6859536611.html

Also my dad is telling me to go take a look at it and see if it is as nice as it seems. Maybe I will become TheSuperchargedSquirrel?

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 04/10/2019 at 17:18

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I sent it over to my dad and his first response was that the 100k service is coming. My response was that the cost of that service could be offset by donating my current Mini to my mechanic to either go through the no kill mini shelter program again or to be used as parts :(. So I’m going to look at it.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 04/10/2019 at 17:24

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Yup, the 100k isn't too bad iirc. Timing chain (if necessary), water pump, SC oil should be it right?

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 04/10/2019 at 17:29

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Plus plugs and belts. Basically a $1-1.5k service which is about what my car is worth.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 04/10/2019 at 17:45

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Aah yes. But you can do the belt and plugs yourself pretty easily. Detroit tuned will lease you the tool for the belt for $20

Removing the SC isn’t too difficult either. Flushing the coolant can be a pita tho.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 04/10/2019 at 18:35

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I would have my mechanic go through it with a fine toothed comb after any purchase anyway so it just makes sense to have him do the full 100k service.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 04/10/2019 at 21:14

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Yup, that makes sense.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 04/10/2019 at 21:25

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Of course this is all theoretical right now. I'm going to look at it on friday at which point I will make a decision.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 04/10/2019 at 23:22

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Just buy a Corvette :p

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 04/11/2019 at 00:40

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I saw a gorgeous green manual JCW R53 in Chicago the other day. As I was driving my R56 at the time I made a point to maneuver where I could compliment the owner. It was a 60i sh woman and she said she loved it.