31 replies to this topic

[Wal94]

Nevermind then.

Edited by Wal94, 27 June 2016 - 09:52 PM.

[RedRuby]

With no service history I would be cautious unless you can go to a mini garage with the details and get a print out of its service history also look up its MOT history on line.

[Itsaminithing]

Not trying to be rude but this is a CLASSIC Mini site so not may of us own/know/or care about the BMW Mini

.... you'd be better off joining a site such as Mini2.com

[Rocket.]

Not trying to be rude but this is a CLASSIC Mini site so not may of us own/know/or care about the BMW Mini
.... you'd be better off joining a site such as Mini2.com

Did a great job of not trying to be rude....

[Becci]

Not trying to be rude but this is a CLASSIC Mini site so not may of us own/know/or care about the BMW Mini

.... you'd be better off joining a site such as Mini2.com

Humm, Just signed up to this site as it was useful for information that I asked re a 2002 mini cooper. Seeing as the last mini was built in 2000 that response was "a bit rude" and quite off putting for someone who is a novice and looking for advice. I was welcomed to sign up, but maybe others may not bother if this is the first post they see upon registering. I am sure it is not the attitude of the rest of the Mini community when someone asks for help, even if its "not quite old enough".  

[Northernpower]

Not trying to be rude but this is a CLASSIC Mini site so not may of us own/know/or care about the BMW Mini
.... you'd be better off joining a site such as Mini2.com

Humm, Just signed up to this site as it was useful for information that I asked re a 2002 mini cooper. Seeing as the last mini was built in 2000 that response was "a bit rude" and quite off putting for someone who is a novice and looking for advice. I was welcomed to sign up, but maybe others may not bother if this is the first post they see upon registering. I am sure it is not the attitude of the rest of the Mini community when someone asks for help, even if its "not quite old enough".  

Hi Becci, It's not that we're being rude or the Mini is not quite old enough it's simply because its a completely different type of car. Of the thousands of members on here very, very few will have any experience of a BMW mini. We try to explain it on sign up but I guess quite a few people don't realise the difference.

We are a friendly community but for BMW mini's the likelyhood is you'll find a much quicker and more knowledgeable answer on the BMW mini forums.

[cal844]

No I wouldn't take the risk. Unless it has very good service history and top quality oil has been used. The amount of these cars which I have worked on.... Various failures, mostly engine and geatbor though!

[gazza82]

I was told pre-2009 Binis are more troublesome ... my daughter recently bought a 2010 Cooper Convertible.

Any high mileage car is a risk unless you know the entire history ... like my old Alfa 156 with 210,000 miles ... owned since new!

[Mrpeanut]

I can't believe the muppets on here consistently being rude (whilst saying they aren't!) to owners of new minis. A simple comment like 'this site is aimed at classic mini owners so perhaps try mini 2. Com for a more informed answer' isn't difficult and I don't get the need for the comments which pretty much say 'f£ck off'.

Site admins, I for one think that these responses do the site no favours so please have a word with the idiots who seemingly take pleasure at being obnoxious to bini owners.

[Northernpower]

I can't believe the muppets on here consistently being rude (whilst saying they aren't!) to owners of new minis. A simple comment like 'this site is aimed at classic mini owners so perhaps try mini 2. Com for a more informed answer' isn't difficult and I don't get the need for the comments which pretty much say 'f£ck off'.

Site admins, I for one think that these responses do the site no favours so please have a word with the idiots who seemingly take pleasure at being obnoxious to bini owners.

It's already been mentioned, hence Rockets comment above, it just seems diplomacy is everyone's strong suit.

Edit: it should read diplomacy is not everyone's strong suit.

Edited by Northernpower, 03 February 2017 - 08:13 AM.

[Mrpeanut]

I can't believe the muppets on here consistently being rude (whilst saying they aren't!) to owners of new minis. A simple comment like 'this site is aimed at classic mini owners so perhaps try mini 2. Com for a more informed answer' isn't difficult and I don't get the need for the comments which pretty much say 'f£ck off'.

Site admins, I for one think that these responses do the site no favours so please have a word with the idiots who seemingly take pleasure at being obnoxious to bini owners.

It's already been mentioned, hence Rockets comment above, it just seems diplomacy is everyone's strong suit.

The level of disrespect shown to bini owners is unnecessary and as far as I am concerned should be nipped in the bud.

[Magneto]

Yes, and I don't like them being called Bini's, in the States we differentiate the two cars by calling our classics Minis, and the later ones MINIs......FWIW.

 

I own one of each, by the way.

 

However to the OP's question, I wouldn't buy any high mileage car of any brand if I couldn't do all my own work, same with classic Minis......

Edited by Magneto, 03 February 2017 - 03:05 AM.

[timmy850]

Is it possible to have a MINI sub forum for all the people that are interested in them?

[THE ANORAK]

Bini comes from bmw mini... its not an insult

[Pigeonto]

THE ANORAK, on 03 Feb 2017 - 08:02 AM, said:

Bini comes from bmw mini... its not an insult

Hear Hear.  Short, to the point, needs no explanation.