WTB Bentley manual for 1st gen

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  1. minime331

    minime331 New Member

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    like the tittle says i am looking for a Bentley manual for 1st gen. don't feel like paying the 150 or what ever it is for a new copy. So who has one for a cheaper price?

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    chris
     
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    It's a big heavy book.
     
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    typical ebay sale. Decent price on the item. Screw you on the shipping. Most books ship flat rate with USPS... Even if not it won't cost near $25 to ship it, assuming your both in the lower 48.. One over on NAM for $75 can't remember shipping cost..Not any better then the $50+ $25 shipping though...
     
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    #9 M1N1, Jan 16, 2014
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    I recently bought a Bentley Manual (with diagnostic codes) on e-bay for my 2006 Mini, for $70 inc shipping. Does anyone think that the Haynes manual is a good alternative to the Bentley? I always used these when living in the U.K., mainly because it was the only book available at that time!
     
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    I had a Haynes MINI manual. I've used various Haynes manuals over the years. After I bought my MINI Bentley I passed the Haynes on to a friend. Bentley is the best by far, it is the one to buy.
     
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    Haynes manuals are worse than useless, don't bother with it.

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    When I bought my Haynes it was the only game in town. At that time it was not useless. Now that there are Bentley manuals they have become useless. The times they are a changin....
     

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