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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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2004 Mini Cooper S
1.6L L4 OHC 16V SUPERCHARGER
6 speed
Black
140,000 Miles
Asking Price from Pre-Owned Dealership: $9000

Specifically speaking, what thoughts do you have on price vs mileage?

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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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I'm going to the dealership this week to inquire about the Mini Cooper again. Can anyone suggest any questions I should ask with regards to the car being over 140,000 Miles? Receipts I should look for? Thoughts on the selling price? Also going to see if they will allow me to get the car inspected by another shop.

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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Seems pretty high on the mileage , I'd guess all highway long commutes

Ask for service history , you can get the mini dealer (if it was serviced there) to give you a printout with the VIN

See if you can get a Carfax to see if theres any damage/wrecks in it's history
 
Old Nov 3, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bad venge
Seems pretty high on the mileage , I'd guess all highway long commutes

Ask for service history , you can get the mini dealer (if it was serviced there) to give you a printout with the VIN

See if you can get a Carfax to see if theres any damage/wrecks in it's history
Got Car Fax - clean.

THEY ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY PAPER HISTORY OTHER THAN CARFAX. Only visual damage - small hole in driver seat. I'll take your advise and get the vin to a Mini dealer it may have been serviced at.

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