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Author:  Caponix [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:07 pm ]
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well just got home from my first test drive.:D
was a morris mini deluxe, and well its quite a change from my normal daily driver :lol: BOY its fun though....hasnt got much guts and, well, this car was pretty much as stock as it gets. :D just curious, tommorow ill try to go see another deluxe but one which has a transplanted 1100cc in it. this other one has a mild exhaust on it, a weber carby and has had the engine or the gearbox rebuilt...i cant remember which one. is it gonna feel a lot more faster then the 1L in the one i saw today. i realise that ill never get the power stock from a stock engine that could compare to the bmw but, i just was curious if its really noticible . also this other one is asking $7000 for it....if i could get it for $6500 would it be worth it?

sorry bout so many questions everyone.
Thanks for your help so far :D
Cheers
Cap

BTW i loved the steering!! thought that no power steering would peeve me off but that was fine! :D
Author:  scotta_74 [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:25 pm ]
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Caponix wrote:
if i could get it for $6500 would it be worth it?


Cap, Do YOU think its worth it?? Mate this is all that matters! :wink:
Author:  Caponix [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:01 pm ]
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hmm good logic mate haha

ill have a drive and see how i go.....allready got a set of mini extractors waiting for whichever car i get 8)
Author:  gerg [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:05 pm ]
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Cap, Do YOU think its worth it?? Mate this is all that matters!


Could'nt agree more Cap, if you like it and enjoy driving it well then it is worth it.
Just make sure you give it a good look over for rust, even to the point of getting an expert to give it the once over.

Good luck Gerg
Author:  Spaceboy [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:25 pm ]
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get a mechanical inspection.
for that money i would want disc brakes, good paint, neat interior, no rust and a fresh motor.
Author:  ozmonaco [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:16 pm ]
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Caponix,
I know where you can get a
Very good bodied Mini Matic.
Very good paint (Mist Green) original factory colour
Now with 1330cc
4 speed manual Recent clutch replacement
twin 1 1/2 SUs
Cooper S Disc brakes
Contessa Wheels with brand new tyres.
Not sure, But I think twin fuel tanks.
It's in Sydney. Don't know where you are.
$8000 negotiable.
PM if you are interested
John.
Author:  Caponix [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:14 pm ]
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oops sorry im on sunshine coast...i thought i updated my location :? but still might be a good bargining point.
Author:  Mokesta [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:25 pm ]
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I reckon the one you're talking about is black, 1100, weber etc. It has been for sale for ages and recently dropped from $7500 to $7000. From memory the new paint is external only, engine bay looked a bit ordinary as far as I remember. If the paint job has been done properly with proper rust repairs underneath then I reckon it would be worth $6500. If the paint is ordinary (just a bog&flog), it is only worth $5k max IMO.
Author:  gazza [ Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:23 pm ]
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have to agree 7k is top dollar, i would want a pretty schmick mini for that kind of money.
Author:  Caponix [ Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:24 pm ]
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hey everyone again.
drove the 1100cc today.....just about wet myself, shes got some guts thats for sure :lol: at least over that stocko 998cc or whatever the deluxe had...shes looking mighty fine exterior wise, got a few pics, was a little dusty but has a metallic paintjob 8) and i gave her a good look for rust..NOTHING! i think there was one spot htat may have been bogged but didnt look too bad at all.

ill post up some pics when i get back from work.
cheers
Cap
Author:  Caponix [ Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:40 pm ]
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btw there was this shock in the rear wheel wells....took a photo quickly so i hope its sorta recognisable. is that shock meant to be there or has it been added??

also with the interior i found a rip in the front seats, you can see in the pics. also bodywork was schmick :wink: no rust i could find!!
Author:  DRB33N [ Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:43 pm ]
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Meant to be there.

hydros i think had like long springs that pretty much just stopped the control arm from bouncing too far.
Author:  slinkey inc [ Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:56 pm ]
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Don't like the dash but the outside looks good although missing bonnet badge.
Author:  sgc [ Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:02 pm ]
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Is it just me, or the camera angle... but does that left rear wheel look out of whack? Almost as if the rear subframe has been punched forward an inch.
Author:  Caponix [ Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:31 pm ]
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DRB33N- cheers....thought it might...but just checking

slinkey inc-yeah i know i was a little funny on the dash.....not too bad to drive with though. and also the body has been debadged...the boot has no marks for the MORRIS MIN DELUXE and is completely smooth, but they have the bits there. also they have the front one too.

SGC- it is the camera angle.....i wouldve freaked if it was like that haha :lol:
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