Mini Advice please.

e36Adz · 1 Nov 2009 at 19:23

A mates sister is after a Mini and she has around 7-8k max to spend. She's decided on a Mini One, but I thought I would ask on here what can be had for that sort of money. She's seen one that she really likes, Black, 1 owner, 25k miles, I think 55 plate, from a Mini showroom and they are asking for 8k.

Now, is it worth going for a Mini One over a Mini Cooper? What are the main differences? I am not too clued up about Mini's so any advice would be appreciated, I will pass on any useful info to her.

If she buys this from a showroom and puts down cash, how much do you think they would accept if they are advertising it at 8k?

Thanks.

West · 1 Nov 2009 at 19:49

Mini ONEs have the same engine as the Mini Cooper, it's just de-tuned to 90bhp from 115bhp (So not a massive difference) but i'd have a Cooper over a one if given the choice.

Things to look out for?

Not an awful really at 55 plate... there are cars with intermitant problems with the Coolant Housing leaking (covered under warrenty)

I would have thought at that price also she'd be able to get one with the Pepper Pack (Adds a few optional extras)

I have a 54 Plate Cooper S and touch wood in 10 months i've had no problems with it.

Barks · 1 Nov 2009 at 20:08

I thought you'd be able to get a 55 plate Cooper with the Chili pack for that sort of money, perhaps higher mileage though.

West · 1 Nov 2009 at 21:42

I'd reckon for that age for a Chilli Pack Cooper at the dealers it would be 10k or so.. I could be wrong though.

Edit: just did a quick search on the dealer thingy, there are very few facelift models with Chilli Pack on there for <9k

e36Adz · 1 Nov 2009 at 21:48

Cheers guys, 7-8k really is the max!

Is the Pepper/Chili pack also available on the Mini One or is it just the Cooper?

Just done a quick search, is the following correct:

MINI Cooper CHILI

Floor mats
Passenger seat height adjustment
Map pockets
Fog lamps
Interior lamp package
Chrome bumper inserts
16" 5-Star Light Alloy Wheels
Roof Spoiler
Sports Suspension PLUS
Brilliant silver interior trim
Sports seats
Cloth/leather upholstery
Leather steering wheel & gearknob

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
MINI Cooper PEPPER

Floor mats
Passenger seat height adjustment
Map pockets
Fog lamps
Interior lamp package
Chrome bumper inserts
15" 8-Spoke Light Alloy Wheel
Brilliant silver interior trim

West · 1 Nov 2009 at 21:53

Mostly, it does depend on what was specced originally as to whats in your car.

And no, The Chilli pack isn't available on the ONE, only Salt and Pepper

e36Adz · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:09

Ah yeah, just checked on the Mini site:

Pepper:

Leather Steering Wheel
Chrome Line Exterior
Floor Mats in Velour
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
Storage Compartment Pack
Front Fog Lights
Heated Mirrors and Windscreen Washer Jets
On-Board Computer
Interior Lights Pack
15" 5 Star Spooler Light Alloy Wheels
Basic Bluetooth Function with USB Audio

Salt:

Floor Mats in Velour
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
Storage Compartment Pack
Front Fog Lights
On-Board Computer
Interior Lights Pack

I think a lot of these extras should be included on the Mini One at 8k but if they are not, how much do you think they will drop the price by if at all?

West · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:12

Those are for the R56 Models I would have thought.. the Interior light pack and Basic BT/USB are options on the 07+ Model.

Cybershot · 1 Nov 2009 at 22:12

Those are for the 2nd gen MINI

From the 1st gen brochure:

Salt:
Silver interior trim
Floor mats in velour
Front fogs
Interior light pack
Onboard computer
Passenger seat height adjustment
Storage compartment pack

Pepper: As Salt plus..
Chrome line exterior
Leather steering wheel and gearknob