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| Author: | 1275LS [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:16 pm ] |
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Hi all. I'm looking to do a matic roundie for the missus. Can anyone give me a comment regarding the autos and how well they drive. Also maintenance on the auto etc and 998 vs 1275 etc. Thanks in anticipation.... |
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| Author: | Monaco [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:20 pm ] |
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I have not driven one but there is a nice one in Qld on Carpoint for $8,500. A lot of money but I doubt you would find one much better! |
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| Author: | 1275LS [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:26 pm ] |
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owen1975richard wrote: I have not driven one but there is a nice one in Qld on Carpoint for $8,500. A lot of money but I doubt you would find one much better!
I'm looking for a project. I possibly have a shell available and there are at least two engines availble locally. One is a 998 A+ and the other a clubby 1275.. Opinions? |
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| Author: | adamstuart [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:27 pm ] |
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Take a look at this thread: http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... atic+speed Some opinions on matics drivability Not sure about the servicing though Edit: I've heard they need more regular oil/filter changes though |
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| Author: | jubblies [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:24 pm ] |
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To fit an auto in you'll need a different subframe from a standard manual car. |
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| Author: | bnicho [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:44 pm ] |
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I reckon the auto is highly underrated. I'be been running a 1275 auto in my moke for five years now with no issues apart from cooling. I still haven't changed the final drive, but I was pulling a 5 x 4 trailer full of firewood today. It was slow off the mark with tall moke sized tyres but fine from about 15kph up. |
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| Author: | 1275LS [ Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:36 pm ] |
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jubblies wrote: To fit an auto in you'll need a different subframe from a standard manual car.
Yep. Looking at a matic shell and a matic engine/subframe... 1275.... |
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| Author: | MiniDna [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:26 pm ] |
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I used to have 998 auto in my 89 Rover and replaced it with 1275 auto again. Of course 1275 has more torque than the 998 but I still love the 998 too. As it has been mentioned before still Mini and still corners great, specially if you are doing bumper to bumper driving it is very comfortable. |
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