Just try to be sure that no-one has put petrol in it, and don't make that mistake yourself either.
iPod software glitch affected ECU and prevented first customer cars being delivered for 3 weeks.
Very thin windscreen glass cracks easily when hit by stones.
Dual mass flywheels and clutches on driving school Cooper diesels failing after as little as 18,500 miles.
Battery earths trap can fail, leading to draindown.
Tweeters of upgraded sound system fail repeatedly.
6-speed Getrag transmissions starting to fail. First sign is a loose feeling lever.
Have been paintwork problems.
Have been starter motor problems.
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Chicks Fan, November 2008
