Classic Mini Sport
Discussion
Hi guys,
I'm new to this section, only ever read general, ford, and tvr threads really...
Anyway, i'm in the midst of buying a tvr but am thinking of getting a classic mini as the run around for those small trips to the shops, gf house and during the winter when the tvr is locked up.
I love the look of the old classic sport models, the ones with the wide wheel arches, deepdish alloys etc.
What are the running costs like for these cars are they pretty much reliable?
How much should i be looking to pay as there is quite a wide margin of prices on the classifields.
Would anybody be willing to PX their mini for my Mk1 Focus RS with money my way?
Many thanks
666
I'm new to this section, only ever read general, ford, and tvr threads really...
Anyway, i'm in the midst of buying a tvr but am thinking of getting a classic mini as the run around for those small trips to the shops, gf house and during the winter when the tvr is locked up.
I love the look of the old classic sport models, the ones with the wide wheel arches, deepdish alloys etc.
What are the running costs like for these cars are they pretty much reliable?
How much should i be looking to pay as there is quite a wide margin of prices on the classifields.
Would anybody be willing to PX their mini for my Mk1 Focus RS with money my way?
Many thanks
666
I love the look of the old classic sport models, the ones with the wide wheel arches, deepdish alloys etc.
The sports pack minis look rearly nice the 13" wheels arent the best ride and handling.
What are the running costs like for these cars are they pretty much reliable?
Parts are easy and cheep, A mini can be very reliable if looked after. I had one with same engine and box do 150K. It is important to keep them clean and look after the body work. Rust can be a problem but if looked after wax oil etc it can be stopped.
How much should i be looking to pay as there is quite a wide margin of prices on the classifields.
Minis have bean around so long with lots of diffrent vertions. A good mini starts about £3500 up, sport packs a bit more.
The sports pack minis look rearly nice the 13" wheels arent the best ride and handling.
What are the running costs like for these cars are they pretty much reliable?
Parts are easy and cheep, A mini can be very reliable if looked after. I had one with same engine and box do 150K. It is important to keep them clean and look after the body work. Rust can be a problem but if looked after wax oil etc it can be stopped.
How much should i be looking to pay as there is quite a wide margin of prices on the classifields.
Minis have bean around so long with lots of diffrent vertions. A good mini starts about £3500 up, sport packs a bit more.
What TVR are you getting?
Having run both simultaneously I can tell you that parts are about ten times the price on the TVR. Aside from that, you can still get some expensive bills. Last MOT on the mini cost more to get through than the Cerbera.....
However, they're a lot easier to work on yourself, so if you're prepared to do that you can save a fortune!
Having run both simultaneously I can tell you that parts are about ten times the price on the TVR. Aside from that, you can still get some expensive bills. Last MOT on the mini cost more to get through than the Cerbera.....
However, they're a lot easier to work on yourself, so if you're prepared to do that you can save a fortune!
Ahhh you run both a tvr and a mini too!
I'm going to get a T350, I just do t fancy driving that to the supermarket and stuff.
Have always loved the old minis esp the ones with the wide wheel arches and chrome deepdish alloys. So was thinking of getting one of those for the little trips and save the longer journeys for the trev.
But I just don't know which one to get.
Shall I just look for the sport pack, mini mayfair, cooper works etc...
I'm going to get a T350, I just do t fancy driving that to the supermarket and stuff.
Have always loved the old minis esp the ones with the wide wheel arches and chrome deepdish alloys. So was thinking of getting one of those for the little trips and save the longer journeys for the trev.
But I just don't know which one to get.
Shall I just look for the sport pack, mini mayfair, cooper works etc...
"mini with a sport pack and a mini works."
The sport pack has the 13" wheels and wide arches, the works are Cooper tuned cars. There were lots of options on both cars. You can get sport pack and non sport pack works cars.
If it was my money I would go for a non sport pack works mini. The 13" wheels look good but dont drive as well as the 12" or 10" cars. All the newer minis are 12" or 13".
The sport pack has the 13" wheels and wide arches, the works are Cooper tuned cars. There were lots of options on both cars. You can get sport pack and non sport pack works cars.
If it was my money I would go for a non sport pack works mini. The 13" wheels look good but dont drive as well as the 12" or 10" cars. All the newer minis are 12" or 13".
to be honest i wont be that bothered about the handling of the car, i main concern will be the looks. I want a really cool looking classic mini, and i love the wide arches "big" wheels etc...
I'll have the TVR (hopefully very soon) for the the fun, fast, good handling car.
I like the sound of a mini works with the sports pack
Is rust the main thing to look out for on these cars?
I'll have the TVR (hopefully very soon) for the the fun, fast, good handling car.
I like the sound of a mini works with the sports pack
Is rust the main thing to look out for on these cars?
Diablos-666 said:
Is rust the main thing to look out for on these cars?
Yes, particularly the later 90's cars (there was a rumour that Rover used a cheaper grade of steel in the cars final years.) but don't let this put you off, most are well looked after. If you can get underneath it to have a good look before you buy so much the better. An annual dose of wax oil will keep the rust at bay, do it in the autumn so the mini will get the most protection through the winter.
I also recall Rover fitted a limiter to the steering rack (can anyone else confirm this?), due to the larger 13" wheels to stop them rubbing the wheel arches. The turning circle may be reduced because of this, just thought I'd mention it.
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