Mini Cooper S 2004 - Buying Advice Please

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Zhed46, Jul 13, 2020.

  1. What about the 'fu-fu' valves?:D
     
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  2. My Ducatis keep my spanner hands twirling enough as it is without adding another mechanical mess to the stable, but she has her heart set on a Mini. Well, either that or a Fiat 500, but I will also be a named driver and I ain't getting in no Fiat 500, fool.
     
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  3. They are bloody lovely to drive though quick and fun I love mine

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  4. Oh boot struts I just had to replace mine

    Before you start it up prime the fuel pump then start they do over fuel then won’t start
     
  5. I want to buy one, not build one. :D
     
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  6. And yes it’s like owning a Ducati they are very precious
     
  7. An ex girlf had one and the go kart analogy is spot on
     
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  8. Bet you wished you hadn’t asked now :grinning:
     
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  9. SWMBO has had 4 mini coopers in recent years........in fact she’s only just sold the last one 2 weeks ago as it wasn’t getting used. Apart from replacing tyres and brake pads she’s had no bother with them at all ;)
     
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  10. The fiat arbarth is what you want I would love one of those too
     
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  11. Nor me :) touch wood
     
  12. Swallow your pride and ny a Fiat 500 :p
     
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  13. Can you test drive it to mine and I will check it out for you :laughing:
     
  14. She has touched my wood and that is why I am buying her a car :joy:






    Joking - I am putting a few quid in as a birthday pressie, but it's mostly her money
     
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  16. I have had mine 6 years now
     
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  17. Make sure the exhaust pops and bangs when changing gear :blush:
     
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  18. That's a definite plus point, but I doubt it will outdo "Carla", my S4 special, which shoots a foot long blue flame out of her 2.5" bore end can on the overrun and makes a series of bangs which are louder and much deeper than a shotgun blast. True story - I specifically avoid riding her to the girlf's place in SE London, especially at night, in case someone thinks it's gunfire and sends SO19 after me o_O

    It is fun going through the Blackwall Tunnel though, and it is a 100% effective cure for tailgaters
     
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