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[MAD-MINI]

hi there everybody my name is lee i have been wanting a mini for ages but time and money stood in the way but i now have a bit more of both of these so here i am im goona be looking at a few over the next week
any advice on what to look for on a mini would be much appreciated
e.g problems good bits bad bits etc etc

thanks in advance

[mk1leg]

Hi..Lee and welcome to TMF and a good clean rust free shell is a good way to start as machenics is easier to repair than body work ...............good luck mini hunting...........................

[Spenner]

hi there everybody my name is lee i have been wanting a mini for ages but time and money stood in the way but i now have a bit more of both of these so here i am im goona be looking at a few over the next week
any advice on what to look for on a mini would be much appreciated
e.g problems good bits bad bits etc etc

thanks in advance

Hi and welcome to tmf.

Just go for the most solid mini you can find ie check rear subframe and were it bolts on to the body doors etc allthough not to bad as fairly easy to change flitch panels are a place to check. Good luck and happy mining.

Edited by Spenner, 22 February 2008 - 10:59 PM.

[stickycreambun]

hi mate welcome, there is a guide somewhere with details, you just want to check..everywhere really!

[miniman retford]

Hi Lee & welcome, good luck with your search !