19 replies to this topic

[macpilot]

hi all

just saying hi

looking to buy my first mini :grin:

any advice ?? want a cooper but will consider most models

is there a huge difference between a 1000 and a 1.3i ???

cheers

tony

[wobbit]

hello and welcome to TMF

[macpilot]

cheers wobbit )

looking forward to having a lot of fun

[Pooky]

Hey dude! If you're a young driver i'd recommend a 998 (insurance mostly)

is there a huge difference between a 1000 and a 1.3i ???

i think there might be a slight difference in the engine size and the fuel system :wink:

[Bungle]

yea how old are you as insurance will be difficult on a 1.3

[wobbit]

be about 1400 quid 4 ya if ur 17

[WoMaD]

welcome to tha forum mate

[simong6]

welcome to the site matey

i'm 22 and pay 1200 on a 1275 mayfair

[wobbit]

welcome to the site matey

i'm 22 and pay 1200 on a 1275 mayfair

really? :gasp:

im 18 on a provisonal, i pay 1200!! full comp!!

thats on a 1275 cooper aswell!!

[Roo]

Seriously? I Pay 980 for my 1.3i with three mods! and i'm only 21. Althought being female would make a bit of difference! :tongue:

[Ollie180]

Welcome to TheMiniForum :wink:

[macpilot]

hi peeps

thanks for all the replys and the warm welcome

i am a very young 44 !!!!!!! so insurance wont be a problem (hopefully , famous last words ! )

what i think i meant was is there much performance differance between a 100 and a 1.3 ??

would a 1000 with a stage one kit be a reasonable start or would i get bored with it too soon ??
(i currently drive a 520i ) just want something with caracter and fun to drive :grin:

[TJenkos]

A... a..... a BMW :saywhat: :saywhat:

This guy needs a mini!!!

[simong6]

welcome to the site matey

i'm 22 and pay 1200 on a 1275 mayfair

really? :gasp:

im 18 on a provisonal, i pay 1200!! full comp!!

thats on a 1275 cooper aswell!!

i'm fully comp too and this was the cheapest quote that i got!!!!

one company wanted £3000!

and i have a clean licence!!!

[Purple Tom]

welcome to the site matey

i'm 22 and pay 1200 on a 1275 mayfair

really? :gasp:

im 18 on a provisonal, i pay 1200!! full comp!!

thats on a 1275 cooper aswell!!

i'm fully comp too and this was the cheapest quote that i got!!!!

one company wanted £3000! and i have a clean licence!!!

That is extortion mate! Who are you insured with???

Just for the record, I pay £410 fully comp with ALL mods declared, and agreed value of £4500 on that purple thing in my sig, and I'm 21! Thats also on a second policy with no no claims bonus!

Oh, and Macpilot, welcome to TMF! Some people say the best place to start is a 1275, and modify that (the 1.3i is an injection car, and not quite so easy to tune, if its tunability then a carburettor equipped car would be beneficial), and other people say the 998 is a great engine, as you can tune the nuts of them and they still don't go pop. But you'll never achieve the torque or power of a decent 1275 when tuning a 998 without spending SILLY money (we could be talking £5-6k+ just on the engine).

If you drive a 520i then I would suggest getting a 1275, and as insurance won't be an issue, maybe have it taken out to 1293cc and see where you want to go after that!