Community Status Updates

Gower'smotorobsession

no-one want a cheap mini then.. okay :)
Jul 11 2013 12:05 PM

jaydee

it was more an 80ies-90ies mod to fit wide tyres and 13" wheels, some went up to 14". Its more about retro look today.
Jun 20 2013 01:52 PM

tomb1992

to many old farts that's why ;)
Jun 20 2013 01:53 PM

Gower'smotorobsession

True enough fella! I find the mini scene a tad unvaried sometimes in that respect. There's a lot of tasteless mods floating about.
Jun 21 2013 02:23 PM

cal844

try john toovey, he builds them! details here :

http://www.192.com/atoz/business/cannock-ws11/engines-sales-and-service/john-toovey-race-engines/2f9afd7640eed54cf73b439eb22c6ce0e7cfb17f/ml/

Jun 14 2013 06:58 PM

Gower'smotorobsession

cheers buddy, will check it out.
Jun 16 2013 08:11 AM

cal844

no problem, john knows his stuff, he builds my mates full race engines
Jun 17 2013 10:59 AM

Gracey213

I beg to differ! I am getting one because I love them! I wouldn't sell on. :P
Jun 14 2013 10:37 AM

Gower'smotorobsession

yeah totally- I did too! There seems to be an aspect of this though:(
Jun 14 2013 03:31 PM

Gracey213

:/ I don't get why anyone would, the people that I've met with minis are all ''mini for life!'' kinda people though, there's hope yet!! XD
Jun 14 2013 03:55 PM

HarrysMini

It's because everybody's asking too much for a pile of rot with the excuse that they can be worth a lot of money when they're restored.
While it is just a bucket of rust it isn't worth much at all.
I'm not saying that yours is a pile of worthlessness but there are some...
Jun 07 2013 09:33 PM

Algordo1100

Your right HarrysMini. I think my asking price for my 1988 city is fair based on whats there (good engine, reasonable shell etc) but in the current market us sellers are just not getting any bites. Some may choose to sell for too little in desperation. That is their choice and good look to the buyers getting a bargain (I have been on that end). Due to the current market I'm offering my Mini at a fabulous price! I can't afford to offer it at a ridiculous price. So maybe I will ha...
Jun 08 2013 01:38 AM

Gower'smotorobsession

Yeah I too am experiencing some difficulty- people were crawling all over my '83 original city at the London to Brighton last weekend at both ends, but it seems many are all talk and no proverbial trousers. I feel my car is also at a reasonable price Algordo- a great condition shell (best un-restored I've seen on its original sills) good reliability etc, but hoepfully the right buyer will come along. I do not want to sell for a meagre price as the car is my pride and joy and has had a...
Jun 08 2013 04:17 PM