Need your opinion

[stradguy93]

I might be trading my spercharged 95 325ic for a 2003 cooper s. what do I need to look out for when i go see it? any common problems? About what is this car worth? it has about 130,000 on it

[SilverBeam]

Here's a buyer guide for the car:

http://www.motoringfile.com/mini-r50r53-buyers-guide/

Common problems are expansion tanks and thermostats, motor mounts and the power steering fan. The clutch can glaze over and chatter easily, but that's more annoying than a problem. You can find information on those issues through searches. They are decently reliable, there are a few out there with more than 200,000 miles on the original superchargers.

[madsedan]

Take it to the dealer for a PPI or you'll regret it later.