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[Anji]

Hi all!

I'm Anji (duh), 22 years old, proud mama of an utterly insane nearly-three-year-old.

I don't have my Mini yet. I've wanted one since I was about eleven or twelve, and specifically a pink one. Don't laugh! I have a shaved head and I probably weigh more than most of you... I just like pink. I said stop laughing!

I finally found one anyway; a 1986 Mini Mayfair (yes, this car is as old as I am!), which has been repainted in pink. My other half is paying for it on the condition that I stop smoking to finance the insurance. It's a done deal!

So I go to view it on Saturday and if all is well, it shall be mine. Any tips for a first-time Mini buyer?

Actually, this will be my first car. Actually... I don't even have my license yet. I have a provisional and have had a few lessons with friends, so this is my kick in the arse to get my damn license.

Wow, this is a ridiculously long introduction. Perhaps I should have stuck with "Hi!"?

Edited by Anji, 30 June 2008 - 08:42 PM.

[wakkoboi]

Hi

[Joshmini]

Check undernath for rust,
Check drivers and passenger side floors for rust dont be afraid to ask him to pull carpet up.
Check engine is sound
Check Scuttle for rust.

Thats where they naturaly rust

[MiNi2iNFiNiTi]

Welcome *makes the Star Trek universal hand gesture for peace*

Pink?!


Only jokin!

[sazal]

Hello!

Check everywhere for rust!! Not forgetting the subframes!

Hope it all goes well!

[mk1leg]

Hi..and welcome to TMF and enjoy...................

[miniman retford]

Hi Anji & welcome to TMF

[abskie]

hi welcome to TMF!

another pink mini yay!!! join the club!!

x

[Angelic_Fruitcake]

Hi there, welcome to TMF!! Good choice of first car

[Bean]

Welcome to TMF!

My car's older than me, too!

[miniallsort]

welcome

[Anji]

Am I going to sound really, really stupid if I ask what a subframe is?

[Bean]

There's 2 subframes on a Mini, one at the front and one at the back

The frame at the front holds the engine and the brakes etc - It's the black (usually) metal frame that everthing bolts to! The subframe at the back holds the rear brakes and suspension on!

[Anji]

Ah, thanks very much Bean!

[Bean]

Not a problem!

It's the rear subframe that seems to rust through much quicker than the front one, just give them the once over, make sure they're solid!