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[Bubblebobble]

I hate to say it but if the scuttle had started to rust  they may be more problems underneath , and it may be something to do with the water...

[GeorgeBC]

I hate to say it but if the scuttle had started to rust  they may be more problems underneath , and it may be something to do with the water...

 

Thats ok it is what it is now and i will deal with any issues that arise. I wouldn't class it as rusted just when i really searched for it i found a touch of flakey paint right in the corner. I imagine most minis will be the same? My mechanic friend has worked on a fair few at the garage and couldn't believe how solid it was, i guess time will tell.

[Steve220]

I hate to say it but if the scuttle had started to rust  they may be more problems underneath , and it may be something to do with the water...

Thinking exactly the same thing. Rust on these cars starts from inside the panel, bit like how an exhaust rots from the inside out. I hope for your sake that when it's investigated it doesn't cost the earth or cutting up the front of the car to get rid of it.

[Bubblebobble]

I hope i didnt come across as a told you so type , i  really hope its just nothing . Good luck with it and i hope it puts a smile on your face !

[mpialan]

I hope the Mini gives you many years of happy motoring. If the comments made by other Forum Members helps another prospective buyer of a late Mini in the future avoid a rust bucket, it will have been worth it.

[MaxAndPaddy]

 

I hate to say it but if the scuttle had started to rust  they may be more problems underneath , and it may be something to do with the water...

 

Thats ok it is what it is now and i will deal with any issues that arise. I wouldn't class it as rusted just when i really searched for it i found a touch of flakey paint right in the corner. I imagine most minis will be the same? My mechanic friend has worked on a fair few at the garage and couldn't believe how solid it was, i guess time will tell.

 

 

 

Congratulations on your purchase, I'm glad your keeping it original, it will serve your well in the future. As above scuttle rust is a sign of possible problems below but as you say, just keep an eye on it and it shouldn't be a problem.

 

Get some pics up when get it home and enjoy!

[GeorgeBC]

Can anyone tell me where this should plug in? Its on the same loom as the horn.

 

[GeorgeBC]

Well shes home and the more miles i do the happier i am. Heres a few new photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MaxAndPaddy]

Can anyone tell me where this should plug in? Its on the same loom as the horn.

 

 

nothing, well not as standard, I'm guessing its a spare to allow an additional/secondary device. Mines not connected to anything either.

[GeorgeBC]

Cheers 

[Quincy Sparks]

Auxiliary fan? In my '90 Cooper the aux fan (in the wing) should be hooked up to that connector, but it's been unplugged the whole time I've had it as the temperature sender is broken. And is expensive :/

Edit : these new fangled MPIs have radiators at the front don't they? :)

Edited by Quincy Sparks, 10 September 2014 - 08:00 PM.

[wingnut]

Hope your enjoying your new purchase.I had one brand new in 2000,& was one of the worst minis that I've had.It shook when I braked,wouldn't steer in a straight line,pulled to the left when I braked,& had unpainted sills still in primer.
Done 13,000 miles in 10 months though,then sold it it to a garage?Nearly put me off minis for life,but an spi cooper soon made me love them again
Hopefully any sports pack is now sorted.Enjoy

[Steve220]

Looks very nice! How much did you pay for it?

[GeorgeBC]

Hope your enjoying your new purchase.I had one brand new in 2000,& was one of the worst minis that I've had.It shook when I braked,wouldn't steer in a straight line,pulled to the left when I braked,& had unpainted sills still in primer.
Done 13,000 miles in 10 months though,then sold it it to a garage?Nearly put me off minis for life,but an spi cooper soon made me love them again
Hopefully any sports pack is now sorted.Enjoy

 

It steers straight and brakes straight and is a much nicer ride than i imagined it to be. Hopefully do a trip to the south of France and into Italy next summer which i didn't think was realistic in a mini before i bought it. Now i know how nice it is to drive and the fact it only sits at 3k revs at 70mph im looking forward to a road trip. No regrets yet 

 

Looks very nice! How much did you pay for it?

 

I paid 7K for it. I know some think thats too high but given the condition, fsh and the mileage i was happy. I gave myself a 7k limit or walk away from the garage.