Someone TAMPERED with our $1,000 MINI Cooper at Auction! Can a $50 Hack Bring it Back to Life?

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    Since our Mini Cooper S didn't seem to respond to the key that came with it at the auction I contacted ECU Team to diagnose our electrical modules and see where the problem was on the car. It turns out someone at auction must've tampered with it!
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    Email Me: SamcracAuto@gmail.com
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  • @guystumm9387
    @guystumm9387 Před 3 lety +278

    Let's have a little farm tour with all the animals. Curious to learn a little more of what you got going on there.

    • @obamaatemyson5297
      @obamaatemyson5297 Před 3 lety

      Like to see what’s up there. I run a poultry farm and just started growing produce. Knowing how others are doing would be cool.

    • @lcshotta
      @lcshotta Před 3 lety

      He's a contracted weed farmer 👩🏽‍🌾

  • @Alexander_l322
    @Alexander_l322 Před 3 lety +286

    Someone gave out the wrong key so there’s probably someone else with a mini from the auction who are having the same problem 😂 nice to see it fixed!

    • @Hagis2k
      @Hagis2k Před 3 lety +17

      Haha lets see if Sam can buy that one too, get the price down since he probably has that key hehe

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 Před 3 lety +40

      @@Hagis2k he should go back to the auction and go round pressing the unlock button too see if the other car is there lol

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +4

      kind of like one time bought a pair of shoes and since my left foot is bigger than my right, I only usually try that one on, if that fits, the other will. Got home, 1 right and 1 left in different sizes. Someone else has the same issue as I do but I'm only a half size different so it's no biggy but the shoes were 1 size different. and not in a good way.

    • @adamshinbrot
      @adamshinbrot Před 3 lety +3

      @@muskokamike127 Sometimes you eat the bear, sometimes the bear eats you. Sorry to hear about that.

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 Před 3 lety +3

      @@adamshinbrot I drink the bear

  • @marksbikeexports5123
    @marksbikeexports5123 Před 3 lety +300

    Cheap ones are better, more realistic for the average buyer, with the odd luxury lose yer arse car for the schadenfreude element we all love.

    • @Chris-hw4mq
      @Chris-hw4mq Před 3 lety +2

      too bad he makes 1 video per week love the budget builds too.

    • @l2ikardo
      @l2ikardo Před 3 lety +2

      Yep, I would like to see these type of cars getting fixed with oem components. That's kind of satisfying to watch. Ordinary people like me buy the parts from ebay

    • @mmavcanuck
      @mmavcanuck Před 3 lety +2

      @@l2ikardo WatchJRgo is good for more realistic builds

    • @kevsautoadventures6003
      @kevsautoadventures6003 Před 3 lety

      Agree 100%

  • @marvdatboi
    @marvdatboi Před 3 lety +157

    Do both. I like seeing the cheap gambles and the big money whips.

  • @screwlewse
    @screwlewse Před 3 lety +200

    "I didn't tighen down the battery, Im almost positive. " Punny

    • @Perthshire
      @Perthshire Před 3 lety +8

      No negative comments on here so far

    • @coffeemug6549
      @coffeemug6549 Před 3 lety

      100th like

    • @vipercrazy
      @vipercrazy Před 3 lety +1

      I figured the comments would have been polarized with this.

    • @monroe2245
      @monroe2245 Před 3 lety +1

      Lol I got a charge out of this post.
      Good stuff.

    • @jan_vyhnak
      @jan_vyhnak Před 3 lety

      got me grounded..

  • @IceKutka
    @IceKutka Před 3 lety +20

    LOVE your channel, Sam! Our Mini story: We bought a brand new 2009 Mini Cooper a decade ago here in Winnipeg, Canada. 15 check engine lights in the first 18 months of ownership. Many were related to ignition coils, among numerous other issues. All were under warranty, but we would bring the car home after service and a day or two later the check engine light was on again. After bringing this to the attention of the dealership's GM, they offered us a black 2012 Baker Street Special Edition (new) with three years of warranty and and four years of free service for a few thousand plus the lemon 2009. Beautiful car, fun to drive, so we went for it. Four more years of check engine lights and other issues, including excessive oil consumption (I was told to check the oil weekly...haven't done that since owning a 1963 beater Valiant when I was in high school). Got hit with a big repair bill right after the warranty ended (the car was on the verge of catastrophic engine failure, according to the tech). Happily got rid of it and gave the full story to the next owner as we wanted him to know what he was getting into. Beautiful cars, perfect for my wife, fun to drive, but I would never touch one again, unless I was mechanically inclined as you are, Sam. Good on you to get one for 1K and be able to tinker with it. This video brought back some memories/nightmares for me!

  • @dandabrowski6535
    @dandabrowski6535 Před 3 lety +62

    You and Rich sneak those sponsorships in better than anyone😂😂😂

  • @johnstahler8872
    @johnstahler8872 Před 3 lety +68

    $1000 cars are good. It's more realistic for the average Joe.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 Před 3 lety

      The average joe doesnt have $1000 to gamble with.

    • @kurttappe
      @kurttappe Před 3 lety +1

      Agree; I got tired of watching Sam screw around with Ferraris and A8's. Much happier seeing him tinker with this cheap Mini. I do wish he'd get over his bias towards European cars tho.

  • @nazcaplain
    @nazcaplain Před 3 lety +346

    Do what makes $$$ for you - but personally I'm kinda tired of every big CZcamsr flipping supercars, that's what makes Mighty Car Mods our perennial favorite channel as they only do what makes them happy rather than chasing trends.

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +27

      I don't watch sam for entertainment, I watch for how to fix things what it costs how to do it etc. I'll never even SIT in a Gallardo so who gaf about them?
      The thing is though, with my luck with buying cars? Sam buys cars that can be fixed for $500 if I bought the same car? It'd have $10,000 worth of repairs lol.

    • @gbaca57
      @gbaca57 Před 3 lety +4

      @@muskokamike127 you got that right. I’m in the same boat of luck as you are. It’s fun to watch but that’s it

    • @donporsileagofeo973
      @donporsileagofeo973 Před 3 lety +1

      Samcrac don't like make money , he like to wasting money on shity cars.

    • @XxmillerniaxX
      @XxmillerniaxX Před 3 lety +4

      @@muskokamike127 I watch sam to see how not fix cars personally.

    • @XxmillerniaxX
      @XxmillerniaxX Před 3 lety +5

      Love Mighty Car Mods, also enjoy watching the Skid Factory especially good if you like old school Aussie cars.

  • @stephen3164
    @stephen3164 Před 3 lety +29

    Re: soft-limp mode. That’s a common issue as you get older. Uh, I mean the car... 😅

  • @falsulaimani7
    @falsulaimani7 Před 3 lety +35

    the Limp mode is probably a faulty Diverter valve which has a rubber diaphragm that is prone to tear, new design eliminated it. the VANOS code may be the timing chain which is the weakest point in the N14 engines in the MINI.

    • @calebhopkins7354
      @calebhopkins7354 Před 3 lety

      Its not the actual chain its the plastic guides

    • @falsulaimani7
      @falsulaimani7 Před 3 lety

      @@calebhopkins7354 Ericthecarguy showed in his ''Mini Series'' that it fails cuz of the weak guides + loooong oil change interval which does stretch the chain.

    • @Milnoc
      @Milnoc Před 3 lety +1

      @@calebhopkins7354 I remember seeing plastic guides being replaced in a BMW engine in a Hoovies video. I thought that was completely ridiculous! The whole point of using a timing chain inside the engine is so that you might never need to maintain it. Adding those plastic guides that wear out very fast eliminated the entire benefit!

  • @valentingomez2288
    @valentingomez2288 Před 3 lety +41

    The part I liked the most about this video is that Valentin saved the day. Lol

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +3

      Honestly? that would have been my first thought that it was the key. The thing about the old school keys that you actually had one that looked like a key is that if it didn't turn the ignition switch, it was the wrong key. These days with the electronics, it's easy to mix them up since they all look identical.
      This is why newer fancier isn't always better. I rented a jeep that had push button start (key in your pocket) but it also had a key that you inserted if the push button start didn't work right or the electronic key was dead.

    • @valentingomez2288
      @valentingomez2288 Před 3 lety +2

      No I was just happy that someone that has my name saved the day! Lol

    • @richardsamit6597
      @richardsamit6597 Před 2 lety

      What is the website of your company? I need a Mercedes key replacement only have one need another.

  • @misterfeedback202
    @misterfeedback202 Před 3 lety +70

    I think you should race this against Rich’s old school one and his soon to be electric Cooper.

  • @Vtuned
    @Vtuned Před 3 lety +520

    I have a smart car you can gamble with...

  • @nigelbradshaw8266
    @nigelbradshaw8266 Před 3 lety +35

    The auction company should be paying for those new keys

    • @Rehnqvist76
      @Rehnqvist76 Před 3 lety +4

      Yea, exactly. Surprised he did not mention this. I think that auctions are not required to supply keys, but if there pictures shows car running then the correct key was there to start with. Guess he feels a bit fooled.

    • @dd___dc
      @dd___dc Před 3 lety

      Yea itz a scam cuz with out keyz it cost less so 2 Auction it off 4 more $$$$ dey throw any keyz

    • @_PatrickO
      @_PatrickO Před 3 lety +2

      @@robertcowling4313 This would be treated the same as buying a run and drive with the key, then showing up to get the car and the key is gone. Losing the key after being auctioned would be something they would have to rectify out of their pocket.

    • @robster4308
      @robster4308 Před 3 lety +1

      He could take the key to the auction house and see what it starts? Probably to late.

    • @bunzeebear2973
      @bunzeebear2973 Před 3 lety

      @@dd___dc They have the keys for all the cars in a drawer with a tag on it for the car it fits. Somebody there just pucked up. That shitstuff happens. Majority of the cars that work are driven inside the auction barn and the bidding happens there as the engine runs so the bidding is higher. Once sold ; then the car is driven out by the auction people into the lot and the key is tossed in their key drawer. Somebody messed up in organization. Usually many car buyers buy more than one car...so stay on the bidding floor. Later they see the cashier with their wad of cash. They hand them the keys that are suppose to be for that car. Some people drive to auction with a trailer. so the car is put on a trailer behind their truck.
      How the key was mixed up is a mystery but it happened at the auction. They never give you the keys until they get the money.

  • @PatsGarageOnline
    @PatsGarageOnline Před 3 lety +9

    I'm so happy that it was a minor problem. So cool to see that they have the ability to bench test and program those units. That steering column lock was also an issue with the C5 Corvettes. So glad someone came up with a trick so it would never lock again

    • @markbennett6658
      @markbennett6658 Před 3 lety +1

      That steering lock defeater box is cool and all but It might make that Mini a bit easier to steal though!

    • @PatsGarageOnline
      @PatsGarageOnline Před 3 lety +1

      @@markbennett6658 That was a worry with the C5 when it was worth 30k. If someone wanted a 1k Mini that bad, they could probably have it 🤣

  • @andrewlopez314
    @andrewlopez314 Před 3 lety +9

    Aftermarket exhaust lol, shows a muffler delete.😂

    • @bunzeebear2973
      @bunzeebear2973 Před 3 lety

      It has a resonator which is closer to the motor and then just straight pipe to the rear. Yeah normally it would then go into a muffler but sounds so much better without.

  • @steventogami898
    @steventogami898 Před 3 lety +4

    Great fix video, Sam. Your fixes on more common, every day vehicles are a great service to a lot of your viewers. Doing a high end exotic every so often is still fun to follow, but most of us will never be able to do them.

  • @MrGTO-ze7vb
    @MrGTO-ze7vb Před 3 lety +38

    Keep buying every Land Rover you can get your hands on..!!!! LMAO

    • @XrayDean
      @XrayDean Před 3 lety +6

      One of them will work

    • @gregisdivorced
      @gregisdivorced Před 3 lety +2

      @Samcrac did you know there is a company in Kissimmee that converts Rovers into electric.

    • @gord7025
      @gord7025 Před 3 lety +1

      It will be like a hall of mirrors of parts cars

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +3

      @@gord7025 The thing about RR's that every one of them will have the same issues so you'll have a sea of parts cars with none ever working.

    • @georgiapatriot4575
      @georgiapatriot4575 Před 3 lety +1

      Says the guy with a Land Rover he's trying to get rid of??? lolz

  • @Dukep6
    @Dukep6 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome watching these videos! You learn so much from them and you see that it's not so stressful fixing stuff your self.

    • @precool
      @precool Před rokem +1

      It’s so true. You have to crack the nut so to speak. I just did a noise maker delete on my Mini. I followed the instructions from a great CZcams creator Tweedbean. I had to pivot to plan B (From another CZcams guy) because I was missing a tool. Mission accomplished. Once I get a really compact ratchet, I’ll confidently finish Plan A! 🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @wihamaki
    @wihamaki Před 3 lety +3

    Of all the video channels, I probably trust Samcrac the most when it comes to finding ways of getting four wheels on the road the most inexpensively as possible. Great deal at auction, diagnosing the problem, getting the parts the cheapest way possible, knowing when and when not to do the work yourself. Someone might want their very first car or drop-top exotic to play around with during their mid-life crisis. I'd say continue to do a variety of cars.

  • @colinioa1708
    @colinioa1708 Před 3 lety +14

    I prefer cheap crash damaged car builds. When you do all the work on the tear down, source parts and rebuild. Like the fiesta, focus etc. Love the channel

    • @bigpjohnson
      @bigpjohnson Před 3 lety +1

      Vehcor did a Focus rebuild a while back, it was a nice, simple rebuild, no fancy parts. Parts cars are dirt cheap too and if you find the right wrecked ones, one parts car can fix multiple cars. He does a lot of more regular cars on his channel.

  • @TheDivineClasses
    @TheDivineClasses Před 3 lety +2

    I agree with others but would like more of these types of videos where you showcase repairs and rebuilds the average person can do. I enjoy the high price cars every now and then but this video is gold for me. I would like to know more about how you even choose the vehicles for budget fixing.

  • @judeverge
    @judeverge Před 3 lety

    Always love seeing those time lapse videos. Gives a sense of completion to the projects.

  • @Moto-411
    @Moto-411 Před 3 lety +10

    wouldn't go near it for the timing chain issues had one that engine blew at 30,000m. timing chain went without warning and if in uk they don't fix this issue they just give you a bill for £5000 to fix it

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +2

      It took me a while to find a garage (other than the dealer) who would work on the Ford 5.4L. I went to one: "in 20 years in business I've never had an issue with a Ford 5.4L" oh yeah? what's your secret? "I won't allow them through the front door, I won't even TALK to someone about them".

  • @shekharmoona544
    @shekharmoona544 Před 3 lety +29

    Samcrac it's time for a Class B motorhome build from Coparts.

    • @CheapBastard1988
      @CheapBastard1988 Před 3 lety +3

      That is a brilliant idea.

    • @shekharmoona544
      @shekharmoona544 Před 3 lety

      @@CheapBastard1988 yup.

    • @MurderMostFowl
      @MurderMostFowl Před 3 lety +3

      Man I see those go for so cheap ... even smaller ones. I imagine someone is making bank fixing them up and selling them

    • @georgiapatriot4575
      @georgiapatriot4575 Před 3 lety

      I hear the Bluetec engines have issues--just up his alley...

    • @muddywater6856
      @muddywater6856 Před 3 lety +1

      My BIL did a Coparts special class 3...
      Under 4k$
      12k miles
      3 years old
      Vandilized... divorce we think...
      Probably 10 cans of red spray paint inside and out.... seats and cushions all razor knifed... 10 gallons water in the gas tank.
      Cheap fix... still going great!

  • @BleuCollarFndryMTL
    @BleuCollarFndryMTL Před 2 lety

    I love you attitude and energy level. It makes your videos fun. Thanks for hard work.

  • @NWSTRX850
    @NWSTRX850 Před 2 lety

    Love what ur doing Sam, you’re an inspiration 👍

  • @devinmcgauley3715
    @devinmcgauley3715 Před 3 lety +71

    Your channel has the sketchiest trailer loading/unloading clips

    • @XrayDean
      @XrayDean Před 3 lety +3

      Compilation time

    • @georgiapatriot4575
      @georgiapatriot4575 Před 3 lety +3

      I was thinking, well that trailer unload was at least more graceful than the Range Rover when he ripped off the fog lights...

    • @eloC311
      @eloC311 Před 3 lety

      I was yelling at the screen! Hook it to a truck or put jack stands under it! Hard to watch

    • @muddywater6856
      @muddywater6856 Před 3 lety

      Lol...farm life!

  • @MikhailScottKy
    @MikhailScottKy Před 3 lety +5

    After all the crap you've been through samcrac I'm happy that you got a car with an easy fix

  • @precool
    @precool Před rokem

    Awesome man! Thanks for the nuggets!

  • @ralphadams4478
    @ralphadams4478 Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoy watching anything mechicanal being replaces or repaired ,and especially any difficulitys of said repairs ,and any upset remarks made to releive stress while doing it...

  • @erikgonzalez2278
    @erikgonzalez2278 Před 3 lety +4

    That was cool of Mr. Valentino to make a video interesting tester! Good video Mr. Sam!!

  • @ufonfunny1
    @ufonfunny1 Před 3 lety +12

    Lowkey love the vids you should start a project car tho

  • @papabits5721
    @papabits5721 Před 3 lety

    Always good information

  • @birddawg1568
    @birddawg1568 Před 3 lety

    I like them all. Whatever floats your boat makes the best video. Whether it's the challenge of bringing a bargain domestic or foreign car back to life or a luxury vehicle, it's all fun to watch. Seeing those budget car finds work again and the beauty of the Lamborghini's, Mercedes, etc... It's the challenge, unknowns, & excitement that keeps me watching.

  • @reiga6062
    @reiga6062 Před 3 lety +40

    1,000$ for that? Damnn, in EU u can get a barely running 2002 car for that price.

    • @Lackari
      @Lackari Před 3 lety +5

      That's the "BMW hipster tax", even if it's a french engine, it's still expensive af even rough used condition.

    • @uscjake868
      @uscjake868 Před 3 lety +6

      BMW USA doesn't build the same as Germany. I know because I shipped a USA 325CI to germany, the transmission blew at 60k miles, and then the German BMW dealer said they had to order a new transmission from the USA. What a joke. So in the USA these cars go to the trash heap since they are so unreliable.

    • @konieczkoDWA
      @konieczkoDWA Před 3 lety +9

      in uk you can buy this Mini Cooper run and driving for £600

    • @johankriel8883
      @johankriel8883 Před 3 lety +1

      In South Africa we get ripped off. The cheapest mini here starts at R50,000.00 rand = US$3,200.00

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +3

      can't up here in Canuckistan either. The thing is: I bet he has a dealer bid account at COPART which means he saves a bundle. Here in Canada, the gate fees, internet bid fees, bidder bid per bid fees, key fees, hst, transfer fees, proxy bid fees, broker fees, effectively double the price of the vehicle you're buying. I looked into it a year ago and for eg: If I bid $4000 on a $10,000 vehicle the cost out the door for me would have been $7800.00. SO not worth it.

  • @0ol0olKoji0ol0ol
    @0ol0olKoji0ol0ol Před 3 lety +26

    Samcrac, the type of guy who evaluates his cars performance based on a chick he just picked up.

  • @kevlinville
    @kevlinville Před 3 lety

    Great video..great purchase!

  • @stephenerickson2514
    @stephenerickson2514 Před 3 lety

    It is always great to see what you have in store

  • @profrook
    @profrook Před 3 lety +4

    Dude, that stering angle sensor is kinda important, ABS, ECS, ASC, well... all kind of systems use that

  • @cyarrick
    @cyarrick Před 3 lety +63

    Only reason car is worth any money is a manual trans the automatics just die.

    • @ReubenHorner
      @ReubenHorner Před 3 lety +1

      Especially euro cars..

    • @maxtepli2211
      @maxtepli2211 Před 3 lety

      Not true. Manual Go-Karts are just more fun to drive

    • @fintansky9369
      @fintansky9369 Před 3 lety +1

      Not if the clutch keeps going out.

    • @noeyedeer4655
      @noeyedeer4655 Před 2 dny

      Heh weird because I'm at 180,000km on my auto 2010 with no issue. Just make sure to service it.

  • @nickrounsaville
    @nickrounsaville Před 3 lety +1

    Sam..Ive never ever seen such a smooth transition into an ad

  • @rickc303
    @rickc303 Před 3 lety +1

    4:49 driving myself crazy thinking someone was at the door 😂

  • @BauTekIndustries
    @BauTekIndustries Před 3 lety +33

    BMW antitheft is nuts, every car that’s been stolen within our club and community groups has either been snatched by a flatbed or someone left the keys in the center console.

    • @vojvoda-draza
      @vojvoda-draza Před 3 lety

      Mercedes is even better

    • @masterdiscovery7263
      @masterdiscovery7263 Před 3 lety +2

      LAND ROVER products are even worse, once they go into limp mode even the dealer can't fix them. If you play with the electronics like SAMCRAC did here the odometer will flash indicating tampering and you'll never be able to sell them. I know I had 14 of them here at one time.

    • @muzallisam5068
      @muzallisam5068 Před 3 lety +1

      Hahaha, I had a f10 where they key went dead. I can unlock the car but can't get the gearbox to go to neutral. So needed to get a specialized tow truck to tow it out of the basement parking.....

    • @mystacadillac8732
      @mystacadillac8732 Před 3 lety

      GM was the worst. When the cars still used the 2 keys (The 2002 Camaro/Firebird was the last one to do so btw) they would put a chip on the ignition key. The key cylinder had a chip reader and with time, it would stop reading the key basically stranding you. The chips were resistor chips and essentially all you needed was the right ohm resistor to jam in the connector for the ignition (on the car side). The anti theft is well known for stranding the owner than stopping theft.

    • @bunzeebear2973
      @bunzeebear2973 Před 3 lety

      On the old Mini's it took 4 guys to pick up the car and walk away with it. BMW added LEAD. to make them heavier.

  • @harrycorrea2547
    @harrycorrea2547 Před 3 lety +5

    I WANTED THE SAMCRAC FREESTYLE SPECIAL 😭

  • @JayL781
    @JayL781 Před 3 lety

    Sam keep up the good work loving all of your work I thought it was pretty neat them showing how all the gauges and stuff worked together pretty cool Sam pretty cool

  • @kingoftheroses
    @kingoftheroses Před 3 lety

    Your year and model Ferrari has been my dream car since it came out. Seeing you tear it apart like it was just some garage Civic brought me to the realization that it really is just a car... and not a great one at that. Thanks for the vids!

  • @UndefinedStasis
    @UndefinedStasis Před 3 lety +11

    Imagine totalling a car because of a broken key

  • @chemxfan
    @chemxfan Před 3 lety +12

    Not too shabby - you keep buying these mid-range cars that are just a step or two from being daily drivers, & finding the right folks to fix them when you can't. It helps other channels & those people that want good advice on these auction cars....so long as they're NOT modern-day Land/Range Rovers. I think the automotive "gods" are trying to tell you something, lol!

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +2

      To be honest, it'd be even better if he could get his buddy involved who has those handicapped guys who learn how to do stuff. A collab with him would be awesome.
      For eg: show him tearing down a wrecked vehicle with those guy's help.

    • @CheapBastard1988
      @CheapBastard1988 Před 3 lety

      Well there is a Jaguar in the beginning of the video and as Jaguar and Land Rover are part of the same company with the same engines that can't end well.

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety

      @@CheapBastard1988 I would tend to agree with your logic but I really haven't heard anything about Jag engines or vehicles being half as bad as Land Rovers.
      Funny though, old land rovers were tanks you couldn't kill and old jags were notoriously unreliable.
      I don't know the year, but there was an old LR in storage in my building. I don't know much about it other than it had 300,000 miles and was in great shape and the owner said it never failed him and he's only done routine maintenance on it.

  • @gregs7753
    @gregs7753 Před 3 lety

    Show it till uve got everything tended to man. Ur teaching and we’re learning. Well in and thx again.

  • @scottbutts1023
    @scottbutts1023 Před 3 lety

    BIG win nice job

  • @timothywilson3785
    @timothywilson3785 Před 3 lety +7

    $5,000 for that BMW??? :::clear throat::: “no thank You”

  • @jordany7018
    @jordany7018 Před 3 lety +20

    Why you haven’t started a 2nd channel called The Chicken Farmer just to smear that Audi car thief guy is beyond me

    • @alt7488
      @alt7488 Před 3 lety +2

      shhhuuusshhh the last chicken farmer that had a beef with a Audi driver got himself blown up ...

  • @granolatimes7185
    @granolatimes7185 Před 3 lety

    After seeing you struggle with some of your more expensive auction gambles, its a breath of fresh air to see you get a good cheap win.

  • @shaikhsaud63
    @shaikhsaud63 Před 3 lety

    I am not a car guy, however watching your video is fun, educational and lot of take away point. Really appreciate your efforts. Keep it up👍🏻👍🏻shout out from India!!

  • @Wellz0382
    @Wellz0382 Před 3 lety +3

    Are finding minis in that condition for that price common ? Cuz I was actually
    Looking at that same one before you bought it lol

  • @mumbojumbo159
    @mumbojumbo159 Před 3 lety +14

    Why not do both? I mean whatever you’re good with I’m sure we will all like it

  • @DocMackGarage
    @DocMackGarage Před 3 lety +1

    I like these budget builds.

  • @esam2017
    @esam2017 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much 👍

  • @harrycorrea2547
    @harrycorrea2547 Před 3 lety +17

    Just what i needed to watch while taking a dump and showering

    • @scottc384
      @scottc384 Před 3 lety +3

      Hopefully not at the same time

    • @TheGruwy10
      @TheGruwy10 Před 3 lety

      @@scottc384 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @harrycorrea2547
      @harrycorrea2547 Před 3 lety

      @@scottc384 looooool hhaahahhaha

  • @deeman77777
    @deeman77777 Před 3 lety +4

    Okay Samcrac, tell me the key guy is not a young Stevie Yzerman! Dead ringer!!!

  • @dennis_treecko
    @dennis_treecko Před 3 lety

    I like this! Saving these kind of cars someone else gave up on.. Love it!

  • @jasonemile7163
    @jasonemile7163 Před 3 lety

    I’m working on a 2005 Bentley GT. I like watching your channel because it gives me hope with my purchase-since I’m doing the bulk of the fix up work myself.

  • @mikegoogle5492
    @mikegoogle5492 Před 3 lety +4

    Do 1 “main project” that’s a Ferrari or lambo or Aston Martin or whatever, and then do several cheap cars on the side that you can focus less on but will help change things up especially if you get tired of working on one car.

  • @ludwigsandstrom2560
    @ludwigsandstrom2560 Před 3 lety +10

    20:36 Hmmmmmm, I see a red ferrari in the bakground!

  • @ripped40workout
    @ripped40workout Před 3 lety

    Big fan of your videos Samcrac!! I just recently won my first Copart car at auction...a non-running 2008 Mini Cooper Convertible Base (m/t) for $900 plus fees! Very glad to see a relevant video on CZcams, because my car is just getting finished up at my local Mini dealer now... and I’m aching to drive it!!! Just like you said value-wise, my car will be worth way more than I put into it. AND it will be a fun year round daily for me. Win-win!

  • @jeffmac3071
    @jeffmac3071 Před 3 lety

    The ECU team is awesome.

  • @gregisdivorced
    @gregisdivorced Před 3 lety +7

    Then you could sell it to RichRebuilds and he could convert it to electric ⚡️.

  • @EarlLeeBird
    @EarlLeeBird Před 3 lety +2

    Just curious if anyone tried to replace the battery in the "wrong key" - a dead battery might be the reason for the key not being able to communicate with the security module...

    • @sanidhya9146
      @sanidhya9146 Před 3 lety +1

      Sam tried it in a previous vid

    • @Samcrac
      @Samcrac  Před 3 lety +1

      I did in my previous video

    • @leexgx
      @leexgx Před 3 lety

      Not likely they probably had 2 key fobs for 2 same cars, so the other car that was sold will also be rejecting the key when the other buyer gets the other car

    • @moneymarty1
      @moneymarty1 Před 3 lety

      That was the first thing Sam tried in the initial vid.

    • @ECUTeamCorp
      @ECUTeamCorp Před 3 lety

      Dead battery has nothing to do with starting the vehicle. It's related to the Remote option only (lock, unlock doors). Nothing else.

  • @BondTheOGYT
    @BondTheOGYT Před 3 lety +1

    I have an R56 Sport Chili and I'm glad to see you doing videos on MINI's as well 👍

  • @radpow
    @radpow Před 3 lety

    Great buy sam

  • @TheHienax
    @TheHienax Před 3 lety +3

    The only time when a BMW stop to be a problem is when it goes to the scrapping yard and is recycled

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety

      The bad thing is? This has become the norm these days no matter how much you spend on a vehicle. No one gives a rat's ass anymore about build quality. It's all about the most tech you can pack into a vehicle.
      I'm seriously looking at 80's era pickups back when they were so simple and reliable. Who cars that it doesn't have lane assist and adaptive cruise and wifi and blu tooth? I want a vehicle that will start and run every time I need it to. The problem is? They are becoming collectible so they want good money for them. I saw a fully restored 1984 Ford Pickup for $80,000.00 USD

    • @TheHienax
      @TheHienax Před 3 lety

      @@muskokamike127 80 pickup trucks are going up. Looks like a pattern..before was 60's...70's and now 80's. Ford Bronco 2 still are cheap..time to buy?...

  • @billybeemus3929
    @billybeemus3929 Před 3 lety +8

    The cheap cars all day long. Everyone on CZcams is trying to rebuild the high-dollar cars and it is getting pretty boring.

  • @adam8688
    @adam8688 Před 3 lety

    I love your sense of humor.

  • @fastman119
    @fastman119 Před 3 lety

    I like the ambitious builds!! Great reward after all the hard work.

  • @stephenreese5921
    @stephenreese5921 Před 3 lety

    I have many fond memories of driving a Mini Cooper in France in the 80’s. I hope you have as good an experience driving yours!

  • @stewbayldon6582
    @stewbayldon6582 Před 3 lety

    I own a mini cooper but a diesel and I love it. Known the car for 4 years and it has had a lot of work but no matter what when you get in and drive it, it certainly puts a smile on your face! Not everyone's cup of tea!

  • @timstarac
    @timstarac Před 3 lety

    I had a r56 FL Cooper S. Sam you should also get valve and injector cleaner, new bov and cam sensor. Also check if it has sport mode (next to start/stop and esp) for pops and bangs. Minis are fun, chain sounds fine to me

  • @kennethomale5604
    @kennethomale5604 Před 3 lety

    Yaaaaay! A quick win! I've always loved the Cooper so I'm kinda excited with this fix (coil replacement update please). Keep you channel exciting as always Sam, mix it up but do more of cheaper builds.

  • @gettin-sendy
    @gettin-sendy Před 3 lety +1

    The cheap, The nasty, and the Expensive builds that you already have been doing a variety of is what makes your channel interesting, keep up the cool variety, great work #SamCrac

  • @moneymikeslickwill8749

    Sam you are the man..

  • @paulmcdonald9592
    @paulmcdonald9592 Před 3 lety

    You've got great presence. A BMW Mini, you are brave. Always enjoyable to watch your adventures.

  • @aniyanaparichitudu7084

    Hi Sam good to see ya...

  • @aaronmurphy-jones1240
    @aaronmurphy-jones1240 Před 3 lety

    oh no i hope you get it sorted!

  • @bailedoutagain
    @bailedoutagain Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome car, looks like you got an absoloute steal on it! These things are ace fun to drive. Saw the front passenger head rest is missing, you probubly know this already but not everyone does, they are really important as if you are in a crash without one your head can go back over the seat breaking your neck. Keep up the videos, absolutely love watching your restorations and can't wait for the next one

  • @darkbyte2005
    @darkbyte2005 Před 3 lety

    that key , fix was brilliant and fascinating to see...

  • @akbuilder7626
    @akbuilder7626 Před 3 lety

    Samcrac....King of the Segue.

  • @chadriddle3517
    @chadriddle3517 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey Sam been waiting on your video drop !!! Love all your content ! Especially bmw lol 😂

  • @deanjames6162
    @deanjames6162 Před 3 lety +1

    I prefer these lower budget , quick builds . The Supercar stuff is all over YT and takes months to payoff . Further , these types of builds are possible for your subscribers to emulate . Keep up the great work .

  • @lex_uss
    @lex_uss Před 3 lety

    These cars are really fun. The generation you got though isn't the most reliable.I have a F56 cooper and I'm loving it. Good decision

  • @blasphemousrumors9835
    @blasphemousrumors9835 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video😎👍

  • @tokalanz
    @tokalanz Před 3 lety

    I used to have a Mini Cooper, such a fun car to drive! It had all the factory rattles and creeks of a mini but it was still fun.

  • @demoscottgaminglounge6315

    We have this same car except it’s the s model and it’s 2018 model and it wasn’t from an auction but rather from the dealer and has the day time running lights and everything is exactly alike interior wise except for it’s more modern. honestly if you can get this puppy to run it definitely won’t let you down their super fun to drive!

  • @JPMergens
    @JPMergens Před 3 lety

    The diverter valve is likely a torn internal boot. GoFastBits make a great brass piston version. As far as the key, you can see if the mechanical key opens the door (press in the sliver button and pull the key from the fob). If the key dropped from the programming, now that you have a working key you can "re-add" the non-working key thru a simple process. I've got 2 minis (a 2010 R56, a 2012 R55) and the 2012 "forgot" one of the keys because the battery in the fob died. Replaced the fob battery and did the re-add process.

  • @pauladdesa5654
    @pauladdesa5654 Před 3 lety

    Always keep an eye on the oil level. These cars are notorious for oil consumption because of the crappy PCV system that is integrated into the valve cover. I replaced my valve cover and it did slow it down a bit, but I still check it weekly.

  • @Elboricua787PR
    @Elboricua787PR Před 3 lety

    Oh my good you did it Sam 👍👍👍👍 exhaust would be a must

  • @maxbarbanell1114
    @maxbarbanell1114 Před 3 lety

    we LOVE to see it! What a fun little steal!

  • @daneneedoba8930
    @daneneedoba8930 Před 3 lety

    Samcrac before you spend the money replacing the coils try taping the connectors down. I saw the same gen MINI at the shop I work at and we just had to tape the connectors down and it fixed the problem.

  • @bobbieknott4643
    @bobbieknott4643 Před rokem

    I Love that Little car! Such a blessing! I brought a 06 ford explorer and have nothing but problems with it! And it's so bad because I've had to live and work out of it! Not all of us get so lucky buying cars! 😔