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| Author: | minif1 [ Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | First mini - maybe |
Just wanting to know peoples opinions on this car before I buy it, is it worth $3500? Mk 3 Import mini 1978 White with black interior 1275 motor Hif 44 carburettor K&N filter with stub stack Electronic ignition RC 40 exhaust Cooper S clutch Disk brakes, Falken tyres Adjustable height suspension Spax adjustable gas shocks Nolathane Bushings New clutch master cylinder Engine runs well, rings are good, Gearbox is good, very reliable. Rust in Doors needs attention, Mufflers need replacement, dents in Wing, and grill surround slightly damaged. Rego to 24 July 05 $3500 |
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| Author: | min13k [ Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:35 pm ] |
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sounds good makka |
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| Author: | Steve [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | to buy or not to buy |
Is this mini in Bronte? If its' the south African MK3 import from Bronte I went and had a look at this car and I had to leave it. The doors needed to be replaced as they looked unrepairable and unless you have $$$$$$$$ how easy is it to find MK3 doors in OZ the 1275 motor was from a LS and lots of panel damage. All fixable and reasonable if your doing all the work but if paying to fix the body it would double the original cost then any work to motor that needed doing and depending on the standard of the finish you wanted. I'd save another grand and buy something better they are out there. Example: My super deluxe in trophy winning condition $3000, Elf neally as good $3500 woody traveller $3000 fair no panels need replacing, 850 needed body work and motor $10 000, Mini K panel van needed panel work and engine $10 000 and still hasn't got a motor or interior. Don't buyt an expensive wreck unless its super rare and money is no object. all the little things add up if you want a good looking car buy somethinf in better shape and spend the other $$$ on bling not repairs. Steve |
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| Author: | meeni [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:38 am ] |
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3.5 k is less than wat u would pay for the engine discs etc, just go and get a cheap shell in good nic, give it a spray and tranfer the parts over!!! |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:41 am ] |
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minif1, what makes you want this Mini? Is it the 1275, dicsc etc, or do you just want a nice Mini? |
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| Author: | Harley [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:46 am ] |
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Im looking into that car as well. I'm currently sorting out transport from sydney to melbourne if I get it, and need to get th import documents, etc. I've got to decide whether or not it's worth getting. It needs a new passenger floor, doors and front end wouldn't go too bad, a respray plus all the exhaust and engine parts to get it giong. If I bought it I'd be selling the engine, gearbox and driveline, and most of the interior and exhaust. I'll get something else in. Mini F1, I won't stand in your way if you want this car. Just tell us what you're doing. |
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| Author: | minif1 [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:22 am ] |
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Thanks for the replies guys, Yep it's the bronte one... Quote: minif1, what makes you want this Mini? Is it the 1275, dicsc etc, or do you just want a nice Mini? Well all of that really, I'm wanting to get one already registered, hopefully meaning I didn't have to do heaps of repairs on it - I don't mind doing repairs, it's just I have no garage or anything to put it in. So major repairs would be a problem. Quote: Mini F1, I won't stand in your way if you want this car. Just tell us what you're doing.
Thanks anyway mate, but this car probably sounds like it's too much work for me, I might look out for something else. If only I had somewhere to store it.. Let us know if you end up getting it, and how your progress goes on it. Good luck! |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:26 am ] |
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both of you guys might be interested in POPS at $4000.....? Let me know?!? 1000 times better buying than what you have described above! |
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| Author: | Dylans Clubby [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 10:19 am ] |
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i need a cheap, healthy motor... |
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| Author: | czerial [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 2:44 pm ] |
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Quote: i need a cheap, healthy motor...
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| Author: | Harley [ Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:40 pm ] |
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Like I said, if I get the car the engine and drivelines will be sold through here or ebay. JAM, I want a car to modify, and I couldn't do that to Pops. |
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