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[LittleBecky]

Hey, My names Becky, im 18 years young


i have always wanted a mini! Most of my family have had one at some point, i currently drive a little vauxall corsa called Silv,

I have been reading this forum for a while, its made me realise I REALLLYYY want a mini!

Im in the process of saving up for a decent runner then planning to do the work with my uncle (ex Formula 2 mechanic so think i have some decent help!)

I was wondering what is the ideal amount i need to save for a decent runner? (i dont mind waiting i dont want to trow myself in the deep end!)

Becky x

Edited by LittleBecky, 20 August 2012 - 11:05 AM.

[konyo]

Welcome to TMF Glad to hear your getting a Mini.. Ready for all the problems its going to give you?

[alex-95]

Hi, welcome to TMF.

[LittleBecky]

i must be mad but yeah... my corsa has given me some trouble! lol!

i know its not the same but id like the feeling to own a mini, and i really want to do the london to brighton i think it is?

and it will give me a hobbie as i had to give up horse riding... not at all the same lol!

Becky x

[jb93]

Welcome to TMF!

I'd say it's best to fork out for for a decent one than spend less on a worse one if that makes sense? (I never make sense usually )

In the long run you'll end up spending loads more if you buy a bad example

As for price, I'd say for £3000 you should be looking at a relatively low rust example with an MOT....

Good Luck!

[LittleBecky]

thank you!

it wont be a while as i need to sort my little car out so if it needs work i still have a car to drive (i cant not drive il go mad!!)

wish my boyfriend was into cars lol!

but yeah makes perfect sense thats my plan! i want to make it my own so i will be making sure i have the money! lol

Becky x

[Ethel]

It's a loose relationship between price & condition with Minis. Good ones can fetch a premium, owners of less good ones will try to get the same price. Look at the total cost, older ones can be cheaper to insure and can be cheaper & easier to fix.

You don't need a Mini to go to a Mini show & it's a good way to find out about them.

[LittleBecky]

yeah, im thinking about dragging my other half down to a mini show... hee heee he is going to hate it!

just dont want to draw attention with my clangy, rattely piece o' sh** lol! but its my first car lo!

Becky x

[megamini_jb]

You'll be able to get an alright usage mini for about £2000

[newnham500]

hay

[cliche]

hi !

[TORZIEnJIM]

Mines a sweet runner, just gonna put a new exhaust and steering column on then it's up for grabs im me for details-

[LittleBecky]

Thank you byt im Not looking just yet as waiting for my current insurance to run out then i should have some money
Becky x

Edited by LittleBecky, 20 August 2012 - 04:51 PM.

[DanFuke]

Hey,
Welcome to tmf and the south east lol.
I only paid £1300 for mine, probably had about £400-500 spent on it.
Its not perfect but it will drive all day.
I would recommend doing research and buying one with your uncle so he can have a look at it.
Don't do what I did....hmm I want it! Hands over cash....I got lucky, most don't lol

[LittleBecky]

Hey,
Welcome to tmf and the south east lol.
I only paid £1300 for mine, probably had about £400-500 spent on it.
Its not perfect but it will drive all day.
I would recommend doing research and buying one with your uncle so he can have a look at it.
Don't do what I did....hmm I want it! Hands over cash....I got lucky, most don't lol

thats excatly what i did on my corsa, luckily nothing major hahhaa,
I will defo be doing alot of research as i have seen some baddd looking cars on the rebuild page but i dont have the experience and knowledge i.dont want to "bite off more then i can chew" lol
but i think i will be looking to buy a mini pref. off here
Becky x