u/Vincent_Diesel

I’m interested in a 2012 Mini Coupe as a second car to combat some of these ridiculous gas prices plus wife and I are looking for something FUN to drive around town. Not really a daily driver but weekend errands and hard top off when weather permits type of driving. Fun, semi-reliable and not a money pit but understand this is a 14 year old.

Some specs that I pulled from the VIN
Base model coupe
Manual transmission
116000 miles approximately
R58 N16 engine non turbo (specs online from VIN lookup)
6000.00 asking price but negotiable and with a trade
Car is from New England (Rust belt region)

What are your thoughts? Again this is my first MINI knowing that the cost of ownership may be a concern. What should I look out for? Thanks!

I’m intrigued. Been looking at this classic Jeep for a while and finally asked the owner about it. He would sell if for 10K which feels like a deal to me. Let me know, this would be a weekend car or short trips.

Here are the specifics that I know so far. Getting more details.

1984 CJ7
Hardtop (included)
5 speed manual (original) transmission
In-line 6 fuel injected motor (less than 20k miles on this transplanted motor)
Updated gears (don’t know specifics)
Fiberglass white panels (not sure if the tub is fiberglass) didn’t see any visible body rust
Original metal hood
Has spare windshield as current is rusted

Rust belt car but need to look underneath more (first glance looked pretty good). Owner says nothing really wrong with it.

Is there anything else I should be asking the owner? Thanks for your help.

2012 Coupe as a first MINI? Advice please.

School me on a potential CJ7