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[Izzie]

So, here I want to see the best and worst things about the Mini. Just somewhere in your list say what car in specific (doesn't have to be) you are talking about.

 

I am particularly interested in problems with the 1992 Rover Mayfair! (picture attached)

 

Thank you :)

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[Tamworthbay]

1982 mini city e
pros - any road with tight corners or roundabouts
Cons - any road without tight corners or roundabouts.

[Izzie]

haha, very funny however I am looking for legit information! :L

[Tamworthbay]

haha, very funny however I am looking for legit information! :L

it is! That's the best bit by far, its impossible to see a roundabout in a mini and not smile (unless you are my passenger perhaps). They are great fun cars and NOTHING drives like a mini. There aren't any downsides as long as you accept its an older car that will require regular maintenance to get the best out of it.

[Domneon]

Pros: Fun to drive, mostly cheap on insurance  (£1000 fully comp for me) , parts are easy to come by, everyone loves a Mini

 

Cons: can be unreliable if not looked after, can be noisy, expensive if you don't do the work yourself

 

Rust is always a killer on Minis especially the later ones. Lots of areas to look out for (wings, under the headlamps, sills, scuttle..) You'll find lots on rust on this forum   

[Izzie]

 

haha, very funny however I am looking for legit information! :L

it is! That's the best bit by far, its impossible to see a roundabout in a mini and not smile (unless you are my passenger perhaps). They are great fun cars and NOTHING drives like a mini. There aren't any downsides as long as you accept its an older car that will require regular maintenance to get the best out of it.

 

yeah I understand that, it makes sense really. biggest thing im worried about is rust! 

[JacckKirk]

Pros :
-i own a classic
-its cheap insurance
-looks good
-its fun
-easy to work on
- you have this forum for everything
- shows
List goes on

Cons:
- Rust
- reliability

[willava182]

1993 Rover Mini Rio 

Cons - Rust Rust Rust! I'm told in the 90's they used thinner metal which rusted more quickly!

Cons - Used to be a rally/ hillclimbing car - Poorly looked after! Had to have an engine rebuild :/

Cons - They eat your money

 

Pros - The most fun satisfying car to drive!

Pros - People wave at you for no reason!

Pros - Brings a smile to my face every time i see it :) 

[Izzie]

Pros: Fun to drive, mostly cheap on insurance  (£1000 fully comp for me) , parts are easy to come by, everyone loves a Mini

 

Cons: can be unreliable if not looked after, can be noisy, expensive if you don't do the work yourself

 

Rust is always a killer on Minis especially the later ones. Lots of areas to look out for (wings, under the headlamps, sills, scuttle..) You'll find lots on rust on this forum   

In rust we trust ey? haha, well i have a couple of friends who do that sort of work. A mate of mine built his own sort of say! I'm debating on whether to do a engineering course at a college next september which is always a plus!

[Domneon]

 

Pros: Fun to drive, mostly cheap on insurance  (£1000 fully comp for me) , parts are easy to come by, everyone loves a Mini

 

Cons: can be unreliable if not looked after, can be noisy, expensive if you don't do the work yourself

 

Rust is always a killer on Minis especially the later ones. Lots of areas to look out for (wings, under the headlamps, sills, scuttle..) You'll find lots on rust on this forum   

In rust we trust ey? haha, well i have a couple of friends who do that sort of work. A mate of mine built his own sort of say! I'm debating on whether to do a engineering course at a college next september which is always a plus!

 

 

An engineering course will help with the maintenance that Minis demand shall we say. With it being a 90s cars, you will need to call on your mates for help with bodywork!

[alex-95]

1985 ritz

Pros: fun to drive, fairly easy to fix/maintain. cheap to run, insure and cheap parts.

 

cons: takes up my time for rebuilding my other project, mainly rust though

[Izzie]

My biggest worry of all is it rusting to pretty much nothing that I fall out while I'm driving. And also the fact that its costly to maintain. And the fact I can't do a lot of the work myself because I'm awful with cars.( at this moment)

[Tamworthbay]

haha, very funny however I am looking for legit information! :L

it is! That's the best bit by far, its impossible to see a roundabout in a mini and not smile (unless you are my passenger perhaps). They are great fun cars and NOTHING drives like a mini. There aren't any downsides as long as you accept its an older car that will require regular maintenance to get the best out of it.

yeah I understand that, it makes sense really. biggest thing im worried about is rust!

Make sure its a good one to start with, then use shed loads of Dynax and it should be ok. My latest one has been mine for three years and with a bit of care has not deteriorated at all. Rust is a pain but if you offset the cost of periodic work against depreciation of a modern car it seems much better.

[Izzie]

 

 

Pros: Fun to drive, mostly cheap on insurance  (£1000 fully comp for me) , parts are easy to come by, everyone loves a Mini

 

Cons: can be unreliable if not looked after, can be noisy, expensive if you don't do the work yourself

 

Rust is always a killer on Minis especially the later ones. Lots of areas to look out for (wings, under the headlamps, sills, scuttle..) You'll find lots on rust on this forum   

In rust we trust ey? haha, well i have a couple of friends who do that sort of work. A mate of mine built his own sort of say! I'm debating on whether to do a engineering course at a college next september which is always a plus!

 

 

An engineering course will help with the maintenance that Minis demand shall we say. With it being a 90s cars, you will need to call on your mates for help with bodywork!

 

Hmm, i wish i had mates that did this sort of thing then!

[Izzie]

 

 

 

haha, very funny however I am looking for legit information! :L

it is! That's the best bit by far, its impossible to see a roundabout in a mini and not smile (unless you are my passenger perhaps). They are great fun cars and NOTHING drives like a mini. There aren't any downsides as long as you accept its an older car that will require regular maintenance to get the best out of it.

yeah I understand that, it makes sense really. biggest thing im worried about is rust!

Make sure its a good one to start with, then use shed loads of Dynax and it should be ok. My latest one has been mine for three years and with a bit of care has not deteriorated at all. Rust is a pain but if you offset the cost of periodic work against depreciation of a modern car it seems much better.

 

The one I am getting looks fine, but  there are places i couldnt check like underneath and near some parts at the front (partly because i cant get in there to see) and the keeper has had lots of work done to it and it looks good, but as it hasnt been used or touched for a year or so, i wonder if the workhe's done has gone to waste? even though rusting is a slow process