Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
Location: Newmarket Drives: Escort Van 1.8
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Seriously thinking about buying one, very cheap for what u get. But I know they are riddled with problems. It's only going to be a weekend car as I now have a tracker on my works van. So is someone going to tell me to get a 182 over a mini 
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris F
So is someone going to tell me to get a 182 over a mini
Yes.
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monkeytwizzel
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Registered: 10th Aug 11
Location: Chard, Somerset
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All the new mini range suffer from weak gearboxes,clutches and water leaks in to the bottom boot battery compartment.
They are querky and fun to drive,go quite well but i would have the renault even though not a fan of the french cars much.
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Norcy91
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Registered: 15th Sep 08
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I wouldn't say Minis are riddled with problems, all depends on which one you're looking at. Can't go too far wrong with a face-lift R53 (late 2004-2006). I had a 2005 Cooper S, never had any issues with it. Had a cat back exhaust, 15% pulley, derestricted airbox, couple of suspension mods. I'd say it was just as fast as my BMW 130i I own now. I'd definitely choose one again over a 182. I've never owned a Clio, but I have sat in a few, and I would much rather be in a Mini. Track car or not, it's a much nicer interior, built better, and the supercharger sounds amazing
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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172, much cheaper and more reliable
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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Originally posted by pow
172, much cheaper and more reliable
And that's saying something!
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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I'd say at that age both can potentially suffer from expensive problems. Get what you prefer!
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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182 trophy
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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I've told you all you need to know 420
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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I bought a 2004 R53 in September and it has been great; no issues so far. I bought mine with the AeroKit, full leather and electric everything, Sat Nav (so doesn't have the stupid speedo gauge in the middle). 65,000miles and I gave £2,700 for it. Only thing it has cost me so far is a service.
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