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[japaternoster]

Hi guys,

I am very new to the whole classic mini scene, currently own a Mini ONE, but am currently in the market for a 'real' Mini. Bit about me, have just sat my A levels, just left school and awaiting uni next year.

Basically - this summer, I want something to spend some time on (I have a 13week long summer holiday) and so thought I may get a mini. Only problem is that I do not know a great deal about minis. Do you think that it is a good idea for me to get a mini, or am i better off getting something else?

Also, I cannot weld (do not have the skills or equipment) would this be a big problem with a mini? I know that they are prone to rusting in particular areas, and do not know if I could just get new panels and bolt them on, or if panels need welding, or if the rust can be repaired (with welding...)

Looks like a great forum guys,


JP

[Adelante]

HI mate,

Get a mini! You will be fine, I got my 1st when i was 15, and being a girl i just got laughed at when i said i would do it up. Okay, i didnt do the welding but everything else is pretty easy, just get a good manual, haynes or something and get started, you soon manage to teach yourself something.
Welding is not that bad, if you can get hold of a mig-welder then get some scrap metal and try away, its the only way to learn.

Good luck and keep us posted on how you do.

[japaternoster]

Cheers for the support, do you know how much it would cost to get someone to weld it for me?

JP

[Bungle]

hello welcome to tmf

yep sell your BMW hatch back and buy the real thing

[Adelante]

To be honest that realy depends on how much welding needs doing and where you go.

[japaternoster]

oh right ok, not after selling my ONE just yet - just really want something to waste some time on over the summer. How much can i grab a mini for now anyway? not after anything special, just something that needs a good sorting out. As adelante says, i don't mind whippin out the haynes manual and stripping it down and repainting stuff, just that I don't have any particular skills with cars...

JP

[Dom]

Hello and welcome to TheMiniForum

The best way to learn about minis is to have one

Enjoy the club B)

[japaternoster]

Cheers - how much do you think I should be looking to fork out for something in alright condition that needs some TLC and a bit of work on it?

Also - Dom - noticed that you were from Kent, we have many runs around these parts?

JP

[Dom]

Yeah we sure do. We have an upcoming one shortly which involves finishing at someones house for a bbq. Where in Kent are you?

[japaternoster]

I live in Wigmore (Gillingham) - unfortunately don't have a classic Mini yet though. Do you know how much one would go for (that fit's my description)

Where do you do runs to?


JP

[centralminiTC]

Hi JP,

Good luck with the mini search!!!

[japaternoster]

cheers to everyone for their welcome to the site, espescially to Dom who may have helped me find my first 'real' MINI...

Thanks

JP