modx-lite Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Just picked up local newspaper to have a look at car ads, and came across this: Mini, K reg, 1275 carb, 10 months MOT, red, white stripes + roof, excellent condition, one old lady owner, 37000 miles, all reciepts/MOT's etc, brand new stainless steel exhaust, £1150 ono Now to me that sounds like an awesome deal going on most of the other minis I've seen for sale (e.g. just above it in the paper there was a G-reg Mini City for the same price, £1150 with no mention of excellent condition or anything) So yeah, anyone's views on this would be great, am I right in thinking it's a good deal? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza boi sam Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 1 thing i would do if you go to look at it, is check extensivly for rust, thats probably the main thing, if any, that would be wrong with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 And check the subframes. my friend bought one and had to pay for an enire new subframe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Buy a astra 1.4 16v inport. they much better than the crappy minis (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Tom Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Sounds a little expensive to me, maybe check that it's owned by who its said it is cos I can't see why an 'old lady' would have nice stainless exhausts or stripes over the car (Cooper style.) Hasn't done many miles though which sounds good. Could have a good deal in your hands there. If you're thinking about the Mini City, make sure you know what it looks like first because the 'City E' version doesn't usually have very nice interior/wheels. Most people seem to go for Mayfairs or Coopers if they can afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johneh Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Its a mini, enough said. BUY IT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtbiker Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Be very wary of rust in the sills, scuttle (under the windscreen), rear windscreen mounts and passenger storage bins, this is costly to fix. Stainless exhaust is a definate plus, but can you afford the insurance on a 1275 (bear in mind that the fuel consumption isnt that great on the 1275s either) Go and take some pics and then post them here and we'll be able to give you a better opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 for the mileage, the price seems good, its obviously the 'best' colour :- the exhaust is only a good thing if its in a style you like. rust is an obvious issue, but you already know that.... something you probably HADNT thought of.... is its unfortunate age/engine setup.... being a K-reg car it will almost CERTAINLY have a cat, but its also got a carb ^_^ rover designed the single point injection system to help meet new emmisions regulations, as often, the carb/cat cars are VERY tricky at mot time. the main advantage of the injection system was the lambda sensor, which obviously monitors the emmisions and can weaken it off electronically to pass the mot. just something to note really.... although it shouldnt stop you buying the car. perhaps at MOT time whack in an AAA needle and lean it right off, then take it home, stick a BDA back in, richen it up, and fit a decat pipe! if its sound, get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtbiker Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Nick's got a good point on that one, especially if you tune it at all (a stage 1 kit will give a great day-to-day engine on a 1275) You'll just have to find an understanding MOT tester who's prepared to fiddle with the mixture to get it to pass. ^_^ Do you know what wheels its on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 its obviously the 'best' colour ^_^ ← You wish prawn everyone knows tahiti blue is the best color :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 your both wrong BRG is where its at :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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