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N90ATH
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Marc
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Mini definatley.
Joe
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From a sensible perspective neither of them are very good first cars imo, but if i had to have one i'd have the vitara. Minis are way to small
Marc
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Whats wrong with a Mini as a first car? Loads of spare parts and specialists about, the engines are relatively simple. Great fun to drive, nippy and handle really well.
Robin
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yep, the same cant be said for the snoozuki either. crap handling, crap to drive, slow, thirsty.
Jake
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what about a LET corsa
Joe
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Lack of power steering, lack of refinement, not particularly easy to drive, expensive for what they are, quite expensive to maintain when something major goes. Like I said to me it just does'nt seem ideal, but ive never got the whole mini thing not really into them.
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They don't need power steering! They're very easy to drive, gear boxs are actually pleasent to use. They're not expensive to maintain at all, countless parts in scrapyards etc and brand new replacement panels are very cheap. The Mini scene is a lot bigger than Vauxhall, they are expensive because ones in good condition now fetch a premium.

They are quite cramped however and aren't ideal for passengers, although it is possible.
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my mate who's 6'4" drives one. a metro turbo'd one, and he has no trouble at all with anything, thats a lot of power to deal with, and its fine

my next door neighbour also has one, and she is tiny. she doesnt seem to have trouble with it either
TNM
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
Sauasaged live on webcam.

[Edited on 08-06-2006 by Carl]
Dav
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Mini
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Wont it be difficult to insure a vitara as a 1st car
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1997 ROVER MINI 1.3i 2dr Cooper Saloon,
71,000 miles, Blue.Blue.Mini Cooper 1.3 sport pack, Cream leather, walnut dash, elec sun roof, s/s exhaust, new tyres and brakes, just serviced, lots of receipts & docs, year MOT, 6 months tax, a real head turner, great summer car. £3700 ono. £3,700. ono

The guy phoned back with more details......

It has new suspension
new tyres
new stainless steel exhaust
full service and mot 2 weeks ago

He has had it for 4 years, it was his mums before then

Its name is Eugene

Can anyone advise me re asking price....good or bad
Robin
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seems ok. leather and mileage is good on a P

buy it, and rename it
corb
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mini, definately.
JadeM
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LMAO!! suggestions for a name then
Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
colin


what a fuckin stupid name, dont be silly
JadeM
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
colin


Noooo one Colin in my life is more than enough to handle thanks
mav
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deffo the mini out the 2

Call it........mav
STEvieXE
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mini with gsi kit..
D1 DDH
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corsa with gsi kit and speedlines and 1.6 on tb's and corsasport stickers
Chris F
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Mini
jamesvalver
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mini
JadeM
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Mini it is then

Planning to go see it over the next few days...............still not sure how much to offer tho

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