Old Minis, What to look out for?
Discussion
On a very limited budget for a new car and I was thinking about a "classic" (ie not BMW) mini.
Cheap to run, cheap to insure and supposedly lots of fun (with a lot more style than anything else I could get and insure for under a bag of sand).
Problem is I dont actually know all that much about minis. That said, any advice on what to look out for, which models to avoid and which models to go for would be very welcome.
Always fancied a late model cooper with all the toys, unfortunately they are going to be WELL out of budget.
Over to you guys and girls
Cheap to run, cheap to insure and supposedly lots of fun (with a lot more style than anything else I could get and insure for under a bag of sand).
Problem is I dont actually know all that much about minis. That said, any advice on what to look out for, which models to avoid and which models to go for would be very welcome.
Always fancied a late model cooper with all the toys, unfortunately they are going to be WELL out of budget.
Over to you guys and girls
So considering a decent cooper is going to be well out of my price bracket, 1000cc post D reg is the best bet?
How easy is a metro engine conversion? And do insurance companies heavily penalise it?
The reasoning behind a mini was:
1) Current car (Astra) stolen and vandalised. Only just useable.
2) Tiny budget, so something cheap to run and insure and easy to work on is a must.
3) Always fancied a mini...
4) Assuming I get something sound in the first place, I should be able to "upgrade" the car on a reasonable budget (interior, exterior, tuning etc) and create a rather nippy little motor.
Anyone know of a cheap, sound, car for sale? (Im in Leighton Buzzard near milton keynes)
How easy is a metro engine conversion? And do insurance companies heavily penalise it?
The reasoning behind a mini was:
1) Current car (Astra) stolen and vandalised. Only just useable.
2) Tiny budget, so something cheap to run and insure and easy to work on is a must.
3) Always fancied a mini...
4) Assuming I get something sound in the first place, I should be able to "upgrade" the car on a reasonable budget (interior, exterior, tuning etc) and create a rather nippy little motor.
Anyone know of a cheap, sound, car for sale? (Im in Leighton Buzzard near milton keynes)
Cooperman said:
You are not far from me, then, as I'm near Biggleswade (until next week, when I'm supposed to be moving to Earith, Cambs.) and I work in Hitchin.
I'll see what I can unearth. Please email me to let me know how much you can afford to spend, including any work that needs doing, and I'll have a word around. I'd be happy to take a look at any Mini you may find in this area.
Peter
Much appreciated, YHM
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