TAFF
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Post by TAFF on Feb 13, 2008 21:55:12 GMT 1
are there any particular "years" of manufacture to avoid ?
my quest to find my perfect mini has seen me trawling loads of site's and loads of mini's..
just wondering if anyone had an opinion on this..
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Post by dai9fxey on Feb 13, 2008 23:10:21 GMT 1
That's a tough question Taff.  It depends how much you want to spend.?? It all depends do you want standard or modified. If you can find a Mini that Hasn't been messed with IE Patched over repairs, oversills etc. I'm sorry i can't be more helpful Taff, It really is a minefield out there when it comes to looking for a "good" Mini.  PS. Knowing the history of the Mini does help. |
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danni432
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Post by danni432 on Feb 13, 2008 23:39:18 GMT 1
apperently minis form the 90's were the worst for rust as a cheaper metal had been used.
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TAFF
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Post by TAFF on Feb 14, 2008 20:17:30 GMT 1
from what i've seen for sale, the early 90's minis are in no better condition to the early 80's..
I know there are probably lovely examples from every year, but going from what i've seen..
my thought's are....
Do i try and buy a standard car from old mrs hubbard who has owned from new
or
Do i buy from mr botchit who has been tinkering and modifying...
as phil and monica know, i like to add my personal touch to a mini,
ie:- bigger louder faster..lol
NOTE... I have not tried to imply in any way that peolpe who modify or tinker with the mini are mr botchits...lol
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Post by byron101 on Feb 14, 2008 21:08:39 GMT 1
if it helps the cabrio is a '78 + there 3 very minor patches of rust on her. both doors bout 3 inches if that on each at the bottom + inner wheel arch a small patch
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Post by thereddwarf on Feb 14, 2008 21:20:24 GMT 1
my 1993 cooper was rotten (ok...so it didnt help where boycie tore the engine steady through ther bulkhead ) but it went on the sils, doors, wings, a pannels, scuttle and god knows how much more....byrons car seems much more solid
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TAFF
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Post by TAFF on Feb 14, 2008 22:11:25 GMT 1
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Post by quiff on Feb 16, 2008 3:29:09 GMT 1
As others have said, the 78 -79s ive seen seemed very solid, the early 90s ive heard horror stories about, mine was 94 and was very good for its age, but it had been superguarded and undersealed all over when knew, ive heard the post 97 mpi's are worst for rust.
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Post by ljonez on Mar 11, 2008 22:11:26 GMT 1
well thats ummm diffrent!
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Post by minichick on Mar 11, 2008 22:15:28 GMT 1
Now thats what I call ruining it  |
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 11, 2008 22:21:34 GMT 1
Totally ruined that Motah by putting speakers in the parcel shelf.
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Post by minichick on Mar 11, 2008 22:26:32 GMT 1
Totally ruined that Motah by putting speakers in the parcel shelf. Pmsl ;D Do you want one like that but without the speakers? |
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Post by gar1380 on Mar 11, 2008 22:29:40 GMT 1
yuck !!!! what was that man thinking about  |
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Post by thereddwarf on Mar 11, 2008 22:46:58 GMT 1
yuck yuck yuck....poor little car...even the colour is yuck
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Post by minichick on Mar 11, 2008 22:51:57 GMT 1
yuck yuck yuck....poor little car...even the colour is yuck For your sake Julie, I hope thats not the yellow Boycie was talking about lol ;D Or there will be another frying pan down the drain  |
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Post by thereddwarf on Mar 11, 2008 23:00:27 GMT 1
if he paints it like that i`ll hit him with a griddle...lol...
thats not yellow...its sicky mustard
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Post by minichick on Mar 11, 2008 23:05:53 GMT 1
if he paints it like that i`ll hit him with a griddle...lol... thats not yellow...its sicky mustard Pmsl, now that would hurt ;D It needs to be bright yellow |
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Post by thereddwarf on Mar 11, 2008 23:25:45 GMT 1
so bright you need sungalsses
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Post by minichick on Mar 11, 2008 23:26:55 GMT 1
so bright you need sungalsses Great  With a bumble bee stripe going through the middle? ;D |
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Post by thereddwarf on Mar 11, 2008 23:29:28 GMT 1
lol....sounds good
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With a bumble bee stripe going through the middle? 
