Seriously... is getting an old mini a good plan financially?

[thegill]

I'm a student and I've worked out I can just about afford a car next year... something around the £1000-1500 mark. Question is, is it even worth contemplating a mini? For that price would you expect to be able to pick up a car that will work for at least a year, or is that a pipe dream?!

I don't mind getting my hands dirty, but without getting my dad to travel 100 miles to give me a hand I'm not exactly flushed with expertise.

Any opionions welcome!

gill

[thegill]

yeah, thats sort of what I was thinking. What are the key points to look out for if I'm inspecting a car? From a brief look into this years ago I seem to remember dodgy a-frames?

[thegill]

fantastic! thanks a lot mate!

[thegill]

tim-d said:

if this is a heart ruling head call go right ahead but if you're on the budget max and need a reliable daily runner a euroshopping trolley is probably a far better call

Oh, its definately heart ruling head! Given that everything I need is within walking distance, I really have no real need for a daily runner! Its just something I've wanted to do for ages, and finally insurance is just about within financial reach

Pat- that car is beautiful! I'd be over the moon if I found something like that for £1500. Is that the condition it was in when you bought it?