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[AD-RS1600i]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to this site, and the Mini scene really. I grew up with mini's both my mum and my dad being into them. I've been toying with the idea buying one for a few years now on and off, and just wondering if it would be a practical car for me to own being as i'm 6.3?! The scene looks like really great fun, i'd love to do a made road trip to somewhere in europe with a whole load of people I think that would be really cool!!

And finally, in terms of buying a decent rot free car, what should I look for? How much should I spend? And what's a good car to buy which will retain a lot of it's value, should it not be my cup of tea after a couple of months of driving it to and from work?

Many thanks )

Adrian

[Bungle]

hello i'm 6 foot 1 and theres more room in a mini than most new small cars :wink:

[Steve@RetroDash]

i'm six two and have no problem, fit a steering adjustment bracket and some seat extension brackets and you'll be fine....... the daily running of a mini depends on your patience, it's a hard ride compared to most cars (but thats what makes it fun).

a late cooper or limited edition will hold its value but it means paying more to start with so its swings and round-abouts to be honest .


i know people who've made profit on selling mini's.....it all depends on the right buyer at the right time. a car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

welcome to tmf and have fun :grin:

have a search using the search facility at the top of the forum page and you should find lots of buying advise :grin:
http://www.theminifo...18004&hl=buying
http://www.theminifo...19681&hl=buying
http://www.theminifo...topic=19026&hl=

[Jammy]

I'm 11 inches and can still drive a mini! :cheese:

[Steve@RetroDash]

I'm 11 inches and can still drive a mini! :cheese:

have you still not managed to figure the difference between inches and millimetres?
you keep using the wrong side of the ruler

[AD-RS1600i]

Thanks for the replys.

I don't mind getting bounced around all over the place, that's what makes it fun, I love a bumpy ride lol!

Not too bothered about the money side of things, just not sure how much you are supposed to pay for one, and I wouldn't want to loose like a 1k say inside a year as it takes me ages to earn that lol!

:grin:

[Steve@RetroDash]

Thanks for the replys.

I don't mind getting bounced around all over the place, that's what makes it fun, I love a bumpy ride lol!

Not too bothered about the money side of things, just not sure how much you are supposed to pay for one, and I wouldn't want to loose like a 1k say inside a year as it takes me ages to earn that lol!

:grin:

depends on your budget mate sometimes people can strike lucky just spending a grand......depends if the seller is an enthusiast and if they know how much their car is worth.

i spent nearer £4000 on my first mini but it doesn't mean it won't break

ps try the links i posted, there are various opinions when it comes to mini's and all agree on all topics

[AD-RS1600i]

Is there any meeting happening soon?

[Bungle]

yes brumy hall or what ever its called :wink:

[Steve@RetroDash]

http://www.theminifo...php?showforum=7

have a look here too www.britishminiclub.co.uk :fear: :fear: just don't say i said so :fear: :fear:

[Jammy]

Bingley Hall in Stafford, a week today.

[AD-RS1600i]

Thanks for all the replys,


I must say what a breath of fresh air, I joined a forum last year for another well known marque and all I got was, really unhelpful, "do a search on the forum, its been posted before" etc etc.

Thanks peeps

[Jammy]

Yea, you'll get none of that here, especially not from me! :fear:

[Steve@RetroDash]

Yea, you'll get none of that here, especially not from me! :fear:

of course not......we don't do that

[modmadness]

hey dude...well mate, I'm about 6'2'' and fit well.. and i have no fancy brackets for anything... and i spent 2k to buy my luffly lil car... and hes sound as a pound..

and hey all i have posted before.. sorry bout the huge absence, just have way too many exams lol