Classic mini as first car, bad idea?

[jusxusfanatic]

Classic mini as first car, bad idea?
As a person with no experience with engines, is it a bad idea to get one as my first car? I have a budget of £4-5000 so I probably can't get one in a better condition. I'm in uni as well so I won't have the time(?) but even if I'm not in uni, would it be reasonable to get a classic mini? Are there any other classics that don't need much repairing? Cheers

[jusxusfanatic]

To me yes as well, but then again I have no experience with repairing cars or anything 😅 I've also asked this question on another forum and people said it's not ideal to get one as a first car

[jusxusfanatic]

Guess you could say that haha
I'm just worried that it breaks down while driving, which I would expect it to happen. Reckon the condition on a £4-5000 one would definitely need some work

[jusxusfanatic]

Oh, sorry I'm not from the UK so I'm not familiar with these companies. AA for example, I can get the breakdown cover for a year and they'll fix basically most problems? Does anyone use it for their classic minis?

Edited by jusxusfanatic on Monday 3rd August 14:06