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 Countryman year 2012 with new engine

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 Posted: May 6, 2018 09:31AM
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Sure Ken, I agree...I will let you know my decision....

 Posted: Apr 30, 2018 06:13AM
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Why wouldn't you trust it? If it is indeed a brand new engine fitted by the dealer then it would be safe to assume it was done correctly (I know, I know, assumption is the mother of all f**k ups!)
Thanks minimans 

Next weak I will try the car and see. I will find out more details...My only concern is whether there may be problems putting a new engine in a 6 years-old car (and parts)... However, the engine has also a 2-years warranty.....

Pat
A new engine replacement should be fine and a good way to get a used MINI provided that:

1. the engine is a MINI factory rebuilt unit
2. the installer knows what they were doing (sounded like this was not done at the MINI dealership)
3. the shop will stand behind the 2 year warranty

Ken

 Posted: Apr 29, 2018 06:16AM
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Why wouldn't you trust it? If it is indeed a brand new engine fitted by the dealer then it would be safe to assume it was done correctly (I know, I know, assumption is the mother of all f**k ups!)
Thanks minimans 

Next weak I will try the car and see. I will find out more details...My only concern is whether there may be problems putting a new engine in a 6 years-old car (and parts)... However, the engine has also a 2-years warranty.....

Pat

 Posted: Apr 28, 2018 01:27PM
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Why wouldn't you trust it? If it is indeed a brand new engine fitted by the dealer then it would be safe to assume it was done correctly (I know, I know, assumption is the mother of all f**k ups!)

Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch

 Posted: Apr 28, 2018 09:05AM
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Hello folks,

I am new here, hope you enjoy your cars!

I have a question for you... I am going to buy a second hand Mini Cooper Countryman D and I found one of yer 2012 at a good price (12000 euros). This car has a brand new engine which has been recently changed (only 1000 km) because the distribution chain has broken.
The work has been done by the BMW repair shop in Rome and is documented by receipts. 

Well, my questions are: Would you trust to buy a car like that? What kind problems there may be? Any suggestions are welcome!

Thanks a lot,

Pat