37 replies to this topic

[pinkprincess]

hey everyone!
my aunt has just offered to give me her mini, it worked about 2 years ago and has been sitting on her drive ever since. i love mini's but dont know anything about cars. i was just wondering if much could have gone wrong and how easy it would be to fix up?!
thanks!
Laura

[Ollie_Gozzett]

hey, welcome to TMF. you've definately come to the right place, there is just about everything you could want to know here. hope it all goes well with your aunt's mini

Ollie

[MiniRHK]

Hey welcome ! Im slowly learning about my mini since i just got it this year ! good luck with ures !
Graham

[Bungle]

hello welcome to tmf

any questions or problems ask away

ps I poke badgers with spoons

[Natalie]

Hi

Welcome to TMF. I'm sure they'll be able to answer all your questions they have been very helpful for me

Nats

PS Love you're username

[miniT]

Welcome to TMF!

[AlexM]

Hello and welcome!

[minivanman]

welcome to tmf. if its free, take it!!! the brakes will probly need looking at, and theres almost definatley going to be some rust, but thats one of the joys of mini ownership!

[Jammy]

LOL! All these people saying hi but not many actually answering your question! The main problem will probably be rust if its been outside for those two years! I'd be surprised if the battery is still good. Should be jumpable though. Engine: The clutch may of seized as well as the starter. If you can't turn the engine over by hand (easier with the spark plugs out) then try rocking the car back and forth a bit (if the brakes haven't stuck). Also the petrol in the car will be useless, you'll need to put fresh in the tank, as well as the float on the carb. Theres probably a few things that I've forgot.

If you want any help stick up your location and I'm sure they'll be someone close by!

[Ollie_Gozzett]

i think thats the first girl thats introduced herself that jammy hasnt tried to hit on lol

[miniman86]

i think your right there ollie!! haha! good luck with your aunts mini, get some pics of it up so we can all see!!

[* Specialized *]

heya welcome and enjoy tmf

[pinkprincess]

thanks everyone
my dad knows quite a bit about engines so he's going to have a look!
i know where to come now if i need any help now, thanks

[Jammy]

Cool, if you need any help discovering the back seat, let me know!!


Sorry, couldn't help it!

[pinkprincess]

hehe, was thinking i wasnt good enough for you! :'( lol