
Please Tell Me About This Car
#16
Posted 30 January 2012 - 10:21 PM
The 5th gear is usually an overdrive, but there is no reason why you couldn't use a higher diff ratio and make it similar to 4th for a little more acceleration.
#17
Posted 30 January 2012 - 10:21 PM
Not a 67 but has no side repeaters so probably late 70's early 80's.
#18
Posted 30 January 2012 - 10:21 PM
http://www.theminifo...-about-5-speed/
#19
Posted 30 January 2012 - 10:22 PM
#20
Posted 30 January 2012 - 10:33 PM
#21
Posted 31 January 2012 - 12:25 PM
There were no factory convertibles when that car, or any of the cars it is made from, were built.
The car is a real mish mash of parts from different sources.
#22
Posted 02 February 2012 - 04:44 AM
I am going to keep checking craigslist/ebay for a mini that is in the area. Unfortuntly I am little turned off after learning these car are not very fuel efficient. I read typical mileage is 25-35. I know it is older technology but I would have thought they would get 35-50 being that it only weighs 1500 lbs with little power.
#23
Posted 02 February 2012 - 08:03 AM
You do have to remember a mini has all the aerodynamic properties of a house brick.
#24
Posted 02 February 2012 - 09:46 AM
#25
Posted 02 February 2012 - 10:09 AM
Minis are very, very fuel efficient considering their age. Who told you they aren't? A standard 998 engined Mini can manage 55 mpg at 55 mph and the 1275 is not far behind it. Depends how and where you drive, they aren't quite as good around town or if you have heavy feet. The injection system hampers the later cars, or rather the need to burn fuel at the proper ratio for a catalyst does so they are less efficient. A carb car or one without a cat can be run far leaner. They essentially have a lean burn engine, that's why there are so many patents on the head.
#26
Posted 02 February 2012 - 10:16 AM
Is this for the blue convertable that's been on craigslist for over 2 yrs?

#27
Posted 02 February 2012 - 11:02 AM
#28
Posted 02 February 2012 - 12:58 PM
You are also right that the Mini is a pretty efficient car though, although I don't think I'd class the injected models as all that good for mileage.
#29
Posted 02 February 2012 - 12:58 PM
Released in 1999, and i would imagine in limited numbers as i bet it was a costly model
#30
Posted 02 February 2012 - 02:51 PM
Well fuel is cheap over there but that doesn't mean everyone wants to buy loads of it!
Minis are very, very fuel efficient considering their age. Who told you they aren't? A standard 998 engined Mini can manage 55 mpg at 55 mph and the 1275 is not far behind it. Depends how and where you drive, they aren't quite as good around town or if you have heavy feet. The injection system hampers the later cars, or rather the need to burn fuel at the proper ratio for a catalyst does so they are less efficient. A carb car or one without a cat can be run far leaner. They essentially have a lean burn engine, that's why there are so many patents on the head.
Well said Dan. I don't complain about the price of gas, when I buy a car I try to do research(why I joined this forum), and I figure out it will cost $xxx for insurance, tires, fuel etc. I don't make alot of money but I try to think logically. If a car saves me $1000. in fuel a year that is a $1000 more I would put into my retirement, towards a home etc, towards another fun car.
I found this when I did a search on google where somone asked the mileage of a classic mini
http://uk.answers.ya...22053111AAnEvDL
I just started comparing it with my cobalt ss as they are both front wheel drive and fun to drive. The main thing I liked more the Mini is that they look very cool with some bodify modifications. I think that is only thing that makes old car desireable is the character they have as new cars are safer, faster, more efficient, more comfortable etc.
I will continue to keep my eye out if one pops up at a good deal.
Edited by bri2203, 02 February 2012 - 03:01 PM.
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