11 replies to this topic

[tommy1990]

im looking to buy a mini in the summer and just wondering if anyone had any advice when buying? thanks

[luiji89]

ROT ROT ROT, google rust areas on a mini and go from there...
go for good body over engine.
or use the search function

[minibazzer]

I would suggest that you get yourself a copy of the Haynes Restoration Manual for the Mini. I have a copy and there is an extensive section right at the begining which goes through buying a Mini and the areas to watch out for. There are even diagrams for key areas. I personally think that it is an excellent manual and definitly worth the £15 for anyone who doesnt know a great deal about Mini's.

[george91]

A good shell has got to be the priority, like said get the haynes and make sure you check all the key areas, don't let it put you off though, you won't regret buying a mini.

[Teapot]

Link here.

[danie garry]

although u want it for the summer the prices of minis seem to drop closer to winter and pick up towards spring and summer

[lindy119@school]

and take a magnet when you go to have a look at one, for bad cases of filler!

[tommy1990]

cheers for all the advice, has really helped me out! hopefully makes it a bit easyer when i come to buying it. thanks

[tommy1990]

oh and and has anyone got any suggestions on what type of mini to buy?

[danie garry]

the best u can afford really, not rusty

[shorty]

oh and and has anyone got any suggestions on what type of mini to buy?

go far and wide to get the best mini you can find, when looking just see which one appeals to you the most.
most do look the same although there will be many modified ones out there whether its slightly modified or highly modified, just find one that appeals to you and suits who your are.

[Minigirl]

from personal experience i too would say buy the most solid mini you can for the money youve got

minis are making silly money now, complete bodge jobs are selling for upwards of £1500 and then the very clean well loved minis are making 3-5,000 but then there is always exceptions where youll find one going for less than one full of filler

the way i see it, anything stick on can be bought afterwards - wheels, seats etc and you can pcik them up pretty cheap second hand where as body work costs hundreds

good luck finding one

oh and dont be fooled thinking the newer the mini the better - not the case!

Edited by Minigirl, 24 March 2010 - 11:33 AM.