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ryanpetit

ryanpetit

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In relation to my previous threads, I am hoping a Mini can offer me the driving pleasure I am looking for but at the same time be cheap to run to my daily 60 mile commute.

Unfortunately I am looking at the lower end of the market on these at around ~4k and have a few questions.

- Are they any good? I know they will not be the fasted things in the world but I am hoping the notoriously great handling and quirky charm will win me over. I've driven the later turbo'd cooper S which was a hoot, I am question the standard cooper will be nearly as fun?

- Also will it be a nail at this price?

Thanks in advance...
 
I wouldn't want to do 60 miles a day in a Mini however, is the commute down dual carriageways / motorways or more rural A roads?
 
This one looks quite nice also for the money: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1956289.htm

Duke said:
I wouldn't want to do 60 miles a day in a Mini however, is the commute down dual carriageways / motorways or more rural A roads?
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I have 2 options, one if up the A23 which is a boring dual carriageway. The other which I took more often than not was all B roads which also worked out slightly quicker.
 
So boring though? I know they drive ok and are a good buy but I am kinda looking for some more interesting than a 'dueltec mondeo' :)
 
Focus/Mondeo is the 'safe' option.

Something that is 'fun' is not going to tend to be particularly good for the commute due to the harsher ride.
 
ryanpetit said:
I wasn't thinking of the old one :p

60 miles a day in that and I would be stumbling into the office like an OAP :D
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And I'm doing a 120 mile drive to Coventry Sunday night! :p

Wish me luck and if I don't come on here, call a chiropractor for me. :o

At least have a look at the classic old style, I am guessing handling/fun is far superior. Not to mention it won't loose value if you keep it looking good. :D

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1881593.htm
 
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So maybe I shouldn't be so picky at this budget for a a car used as much as this will. Would it help if I increased the budget to 5k? I really like the E46 and the running costs for the 4cyl don't look anywhere near as bad as the the 6's.
 
ryanpetit said:
Good luck with that! I managed 30 miles driving an original mini to Hastings years ago and it felt like an age!
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Haha, it shouldn't be to much trouble. Longest I've driving in my Mini is 273 miles where I ended up going from my house to St Helens and then back to my house and to St helens again and back to my house in one day. :o
 
ryanpetit said:
Crikey didn't notice them, look like my old school uniform.

Car's alright though right?
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Well bit more mileage than I'd like if you want something reliable. I am not an expert on that particular car or anything but I'd rather find something not so close to the 100k mile mark. :)
 
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