Misinformed Blocket ads!

[silverbullet 96]

They pop up on Blocket now and then, you know the ones who make false / misinformed claims ( and often prices) about theri for sale minis.

Spotted this 98 MPI (standard, not even sportspack), claiming it is a Cooper S with 85 BHp.

http://www.blocket.se/lund/Mini_Cooper_ ... =23_11&w=3

Out of the factory this car claimed to make 63 Bhp, but i guess, now it might have a new cylinder head, cam etc, but i doubt it.

These adds annoy me a little!

[madmax83]

On ebay, I usually contact people to ask a few questions and make a few pointers. I hate seeing people getting screwed over and with ebay, you can always report the seller for misinformation and you can also do this with Blocket from what I remember. But, it is always the responsibility of the buyer to make sure they know their stuff.

[Ola]

Fick ett mail av en typ som anmärkte att min bil inte var engelsk för att ratten satt på fel / rätt sida.

Så jag e lite trött på sånna som anmärker på skit i annonser.

Mitt fall var det mest menat som ironi.
Att det fanns rost på bilen och ironiskt skrev jag att den är ju engelsk .





Ola Sivertson
Www.faroutracing.nu
Www.bmcmotorsport.com

[Tulka]

Kan ju vara ett trimkit från någon Engelsk firma. Tex John Cooper sålde sådant under många år(30-40?), Antingen gjordes konverteringen i hans verkstad eller så låg allt i en prydlig trälåda som passade i baksätet.



Tulka

[silverbullet 96]

I thought it may have been a trim kit or option as you mention. below is when these options were available 1999 - onwards. I could be wrong though!

Mini Cooper S Touring
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior trim: Stainless steel sill covers, alloy fuel flap, Cooper valve caps
Decals/badges: "Cooper S Touring" side decals, "Si" boot badge, John Cooper chassis plate under front seat
Interior: Leather steering wheel, walnut dashboard and door cappings, alloy door handles
Equipment:
Cost new: £11,595
On the Cooper S Touring, the Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox was available as an optional extra for £1,655.


Mini Cooper S Sport 5
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Cooper S Sport 5 decals
Interior trim: Leather gear knob
Equipment: 13x6" Rover Sportspack alloy wheels, Sportspack wheelarches, 2 auxiliary driving lamps
Cost new: £13,650
Options:
Leather interior
Electric sunroof
The Sport 5 was very similar to the Cooper S Touring except that it was offered with the 5-speed Jack Knight gearbox as standard.


Mini Cooper S Works
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Brooklands Green
Roof: Old English White
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, door handles and bumpers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "S works" decals. Special red-winged badges front and back.
Interior: Alloy dashboard, door cappings, door furniture, and foot pedals; leather steering wheel and gear knob
Equipment: CD player, 12" alloy wheels
Production: 25
Cost new: £12,495
Options:
Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox
Sportspack
With 90 hp output from its big-valve high-compression engine, the S Works is the most powerful Cooper ever made

[silverbullet 96]

Fick ett mail av en typ som anmärkte att min bil inte var engelsk för att ratten satt på fel / rätt sida.

Så jag e lite trött på sånna som anmärker på skit i annonser.

Mitt fall var det mest menat som ironi.
Att det fanns rost på bilen och ironiskt skrev jag att den är ju engelsk .





Ola Sivertson
http://Www.faroutracing.nu
http://Www.bmcmotorsport.com

Lol I read your ad earlier today (swift engined mini), I read it as Irony, but some people just dont get that!