hey guys, i've unloaded all my cars, and getting around on a bike at the moment, just need something to drive when i feel like heading out in thongs and a singlet instead of leathers. thought a mini would be a good, fun, cheap to run car? being a tall bloke...i'm hoping i'll fit in one haha. i dunno tho.

would i be better off getting a newer one like this? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Leyland-Mini-Clu ... dZViewItem
and converting it to manual?( if thats possible to the newer ones?, are they injected? any info?)

or should i get something like this http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0172966547
and be able to cart some stuff around?

are the newer ones only 998's? or....

yeah, just looking for some feedback, opinions, anything really, much appreciated!

You'd have to go into the 1990's I think to find an injected mini unless it's been fitted with late model running gear from a front cut . Now the only difference between a Leyland and a Morris mini are cosmetic (different front and interior) , they are both nearly all at least 30 years old so a younger one for less problems doesn't quite work . The other option of course is to go for an imported Rover mini that could have all the bells and whistles of a newer car .

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If your use to riding a bike you won't have much need for 4 seats so the van could be a good option. I also thing the van has more potential for customizing it to your style, whatever that may be Their both around the same price so it comes down to your preference. The sedan could be on the road very soon and dose look very nice, with the van it looks like all the hard stuff is done but it's not as shiny and doesn't scream "look at me" but again, personal preference.
Have a look at both cars in person, get them checked by the same mechanic, take em for a drive if possible. I don't know if this helps or not but I tried.
And then if you still can't decide sell the bike and get both

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i'd go that van, looks good, i'd go clubby cheaper, more room under that bonnet and if your not a die hard mini fanatic you wont mind and still turn heads

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Hi , the blue mini is mine so if you are intrested give me a call for a chat...
its a 998 cc Reco Motor , manual, with No RUST great little car ...if you need any other info PM me..

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injection only came on 1.3/1275 engines.

automatics are pretty rare.

minis are a lot of fun, and pretty cheap to maintain, but they are old and do break which costs $

and didnt come in untill 1994

Should have no problem fitting in a Mini. My brother is 6'4" and fitted easly in his Mini. Also, the seats are very basic so are easily adjusted/modified.

Pete

On that note I'm 6'1" and I don't even have the seat all the way back! I'm very comfortable and I don't have a steering column lowering bracket. If he is worried about fitting in go and have a look at a few mini's and have a sit in them (take them for a drive if you can) just so you know.

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Tall person brackets:


I'm a shortarse and my seat is all the way back. It depends on the type of seat you have, but certainly you should be able to find a combination of seat and brackets that is comfortable for you.

Just don't buy the van as you can't get the seats far enough back.

i say the blue 1

hey mate, good luck finding a mini

im 6"3 and i fit into my mini with out making any modifications to the seat, its a pretty common misconception, but there is actually ample room inside them

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yeah i like the look of monster mini's lil beast, the motors been reco but its pretty much stock isnt it?

goin away for a week tomorrow so if its still for sale when i get back i may start the negotiations lol
sitting a little high in the rear there...how much are a set of....tell me if im wrong...hi/lo's?

what are some essential mods (fairly cheap ones haha so no turbo or supercharger) that you'd reccomend, power isnt allllllll too important, just want to have a lil fun in it, so maybe suspention, exhaust, carb? nothing crazy?

whadda ya think?

oh and anyone know how long ago this thing was painted....i've had many a bad experiance with bad bogwork and bubbles popping up faster than a fat man eats at an all you can eat buffet.... be nice to know if it was done properly....

cheers