ah ha, thanks guys, didnt know that. well looks like a nice clubby. get it and come out with us on sunday
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| Author: | 76 [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Advice on purchasing a mini |
hey, how you all doing.. new to these mini cars, wouldn't mind owning one of these dope lil cars. atm i drive a honda civic sedan vei 93' model what do yas rekon of this http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales ... istance=25 my thoughts, the car looks pretty funky fresh to me. the km's on it are so low on it too :S, dont get it. thanks, scott1. |
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 5:16 am ] |
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The mileage (kilometreage?) isn't real, although on a mini over a certain age it makes little difference what the mileage is IMHO. Tidy car though, nicely modified but the front spoler isn't to my taste. Have to have a closer look really, and a drive. If you have only driven late model japanese cars, a mini will be a bit of a different experience - some of the technology goes back a long way... |
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| Author: | 13secmini [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:49 am ] |
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looks pretty good to me. Maybe able to get a grand off it but definatly drive it before you buy. Only thing im not sure on are the '2 pot caliper disc brakes' not sure what these are off, dont think any mini had 2 spot. cooper 's' are only 1 spot, so are hondas. maybe there of a metro?? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:11 am ] |
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13secmini wrote: looks pretty good to me. Maybe able to get a grand off it but definatly drive it before you buy. Only thing im not sure on are the '2 pot caliper disc brakes' not sure what these are off, dont think any mini had 2 spot.
cooper 's' are only 1 spot, so are hondas. maybe there of a metro?? Technically Cooper S are 2 pot as there's 2 pistons. 8.4s are 2 pot as well. Metro are 4 pot. |
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| Author: | kazjim [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:13 am ] |
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Brad, "S" Brakes use two pistons per caliper........(Front and back) something like a Gemini or a Commodore uses one piston and a sliding plate to get the same (similar) effect..... Maybe thats what they meant ? J |
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| Author: | 13secmini [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:24 am ] |
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ah ha, thanks guys, didnt know that. well looks like a nice clubby. get it and come out with us on sunday
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| Author: | poeee [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:45 am ] |
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It's got all the bits you would ever want on a Mini. 1275, disc brakes, twin tanks. 7000km is prolly since the engine build. Go check it out mate, have a drive. I think it's a winner if ya can nock a little off the price! |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:00 am ] |
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As above but i Think 8k is a little much for a clubby. When you have a look take a magnet and a hankey and check for rust under the paint, lift the carpet and check for rust. you must have a drive first also. Otherwise it looks like a nice Mini in the photo's
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| Author: | Wombat [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:05 am ] |
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"When you have a look take a magnet and a hankey and check for rust under the paint, lift the carpet and check for rust" Magnet I know about - but hankey?????????????????? |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:07 am ] |
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what you blow you'r nose into and you want scratch the paint 
but don't do it both at the same time 
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:07 am ] |
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er....you will notice many differences between a '93 Civic and a 70's Mini. You shouldn't even try to compare. That Clubby may well have 7000k's on the clock......the speedo has probably been round once.... Remember they only go up to 99 999 then back to 000000 
Take it for a spin and see what you think, but I would drive a few before buying. GOOD LUCK! |
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| Author: | czerial [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:31 pm ] |
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Quote: i Think 8k is a little much for a clubby
   
what do you mean "for a clubby"... |
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| Author: | bnicho [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:55 pm ] |
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Market forces - most people prefer the better looking roundnose front. Which means a roundnose of equivalent spec will fetch slightly more. Maybe sad for Clubby owners, but a fact nonetheless!
Shields up! (Lets watch Ade jump on ths one!) |
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| Author: | Wolfman [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 5:35 pm ] |
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Round noses look cuter, Flat noses look mean 
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| Author: | 76 [ Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:29 pm ] |
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huh, i dont get its.. whats the deal with the magnet and a hanky, lol? please explain yo |
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