rdp
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Post by rdp on Feb 15, 2010 22:53:14 GMT 1
been looking for a mini and have seen a sprite on ebay thats for sale in bridgend, does anyone from the club know about its history, is it a good one to buy?
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Post by Phil J on Feb 15, 2010 23:31:29 GMT 1
post a link or item number up and will take a look  |
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Feb 15, 2010 23:33:14 GMT 1
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Post by Phil J on Feb 15, 2010 23:37:37 GMT 1
Thats the one I just found, without an mot I wouldnt touch it  Ask the seller what he means by a decent price for him to put an mot on  And if it's resonable go and have a look before putting a bid on, If your not sure try and get someone who knows what to look for to go with you |
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Feb 15, 2010 23:47:02 GMT 1
years ago a family friend told me a mini with out a MOT is not worth more than £300 so far ive stuck to that rule and seems to work out ok
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Post by daddypig on Feb 16, 2010 0:44:29 GMT 1
Hi,
I normally track minis and bits on eBay a lot and this one has been for sale for a while (over 6 months if I remember).
It originally had an MOT and did 'sell' then and since no MOT has been 'sold' a few times and recently not made reserve, still the same seller putting it back up though. I would handle with car and take someone who knows their minis.
£300 (very max) without MOT is right.
Mark
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taffy1967
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Post by taffy1967 on Feb 16, 2010 19:42:04 GMT 1
Is that a personal number plate? Either way being silver/black and a post 1972 Mini means it's illegal.
The crunchy 2nd gear sounds like it'll be needing gearbox attention soon.
Apart from that use a magnet on all the panels (especially the tops of the wings, scuttle, beneath the headlamps and of course the A' panels etc), to ensure their all steel and don't consist of filler, cardboard, newspaper or other such crap.
Oh and don't forget the underneath and the rear subframe.
If it is such a cracker, why doesn't the seller get it MOT'd?
So be very careful you don't buy a pile of troubles.
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rdp
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Post by rdp on Feb 20, 2010 17:51:25 GMT 1
thanks for the advise, i contacted the seller who now wants £1550 without tax or mot. Ill continue looking
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Ask the seller what he means by a decent price for him to put an mot on 
And if it's resonable go and have a look before putting a bid on, If your not sure try and get someone who knows what to look for to go with you
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