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[apdxxx]

Right i'm currently looking for a mini for my first car, I want a Austin 998. (cheaper for insurance)
I have a mini city in my garage which is for a restoration, but i'm wanting a mini now for my first car.
So basically i want advice on what to look for and what to avoid etc etc. (all advice is helpful, even if it's something little or obvious)
Also.. I'm located in the derbyshire area so if anyone knows of any Mini's for sale in my location or not to far away.

I really need help as i'm still learning about minis and it's always good to find out something new.

Edited by MiniLover1993, 05 November 2010 - 09:08 PM.

[MBarnes]

First thing to look for is decent bodywork... It's a lot cheaper/easier to replace mechanical parts then have bodywork repaired (generally speaking).

Take your time, have a good look around and don't rush into buying anything!

[Dolly 89]

First thing to look for is decent bodywork... It's a lot cheaper/easier to replace mechanical parts then have bodywork repaired (generally speaking).

Take your time, have a good look around and don't rush into buying anything!

thats good advice i rushed into buying my first and it went rusty really quick the nice paint job was hiding alot of rust if you go to look at one dont just be like me and think im coming home with this 1 take your time look around and make sure it is solid dont be scared to walk away if its not what you want no matter how far you went to look at it

[Bungle]

look for the buyers guide in the FAQ section

[apdxxx]

Thankyou everyone.
I know what you mean with the "buy the first one you look at" my boyfriend did it with his mini, all three times :L

I have looked on the buying guide but i just wanted more advice, just so i buy the most perfect

[Dolly 89]

Thankyou everyone.
I know what you mean with the "buy the first one you look at" my boyfriend did it with his mini, all three times :L

I have looked on the buying guide but i just wanted more advice, just so i buy the most perfect

yes i have done it twice now and i thought the only i would get a good one was build it myself so thats what im doing lol

[apdxxx]

Thankyou everyone.
I know what you mean with the "buy the first one you look at" my boyfriend did it with his mini, all three times :L

I have looked on the buying guide but i just wanted more advice, just so i buy the most perfect

yes i have done it twice now and i thought the only i would get a good one was build it myself so thats what im doing lol

Pictures?
I have a Mini in my garage, J plate Mini city. Hes getting done up when i have time and money, so i'm getting a first car (which will be a mini) and it can be his friend :')

[Dolly 89]

Thankyou everyone.
I know what you mean with the "buy the first one you look at" my boyfriend did it with his mini, all three times :L

I have looked on the buying guide but i just wanted more advice, just so i buy the most perfect

yes i have done it twice now and i thought the only i would get a good one was build it myself so thats what im doing lol

Pictures?
I have a Mini in my garage, J plate Mini city. Hes getting done up when i have time and money, so i'm getting a first car (which will be a mini) and it can be his friend :')

click in my signature thingy there is a link to my project page