The Raven Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Lots of rotters, Dont buy to bad a one or it will cost the earth, unless its a N/A then anything other than major rust and or heater matrix is more or less easy. Even if the the engine blows up it costs about £200 for a new lump. For all its slowness the N/A engine is unbreakable. I ran mine for 3 years without servicing it once, inc putting my van oil in it when it got low due to cam cover leakage, and it still pulled a 215 on a dyno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyFliss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 I had thought about buying a Mini as a project car but I much rather a supra and just slowly upgrade bit, replace and kit it nicely. It would be a few years of hard graft but really create my own beast.... Im in a car club that has a lot of skilled members that would be happy to help so there is no issue there, i'll make sure I do most of the down and dirty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I used to have a mini, great car to start on but a na is good. Will still feel quick for you as you have not really owned a fast car. I want another mini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I used to have a mini, great car to start on but a na is good. Will still feel quick for you as you have not really owned a fast car. I want another mini Exactly where I am at, another Supra or restore a Mini. I have owned both and I adore the Mini and would love to have another Cooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyFliss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 I may not have owned fast cars but I have driven a few... yeah, might have to have two project cars! I love the old Mini, would make it into a little track car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 If you do a Mini and do it right, you are never gonna lose that much money if anything at all. But by doing it right I do mean keeping it stock and original. A rust free classic Mini is an appreciating classic. I am not sure I can say the same for a Supra in regards to return on investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyFliss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 The thing is I wouldn't be doing it for the money ... It would just be great fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I wish I never sold my mini. Loved that little thing. Or my purple supra haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyFliss Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yeah well s*** happens, buy another? Why did you sell the Purple one then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Went to afghan and didn't want it sitting around for over six months. Didn't trust anyone to look after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 And my mini was purple haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyFliss Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 If I remember right I did offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I'm out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyFliss Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Cryptic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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