JadeM
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The mini was off the road for three months  Finally after repairs costing £1250 it's up and running again.
The big decision is this.......... do I keep it (risking something else going wrong and costing another small fortune to fix) or cut my losses and sell it now? What would you do?
[Edited on 24-10-2006 by JadeM]
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Robin
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Keep it. with 1250 spent, there can't be much left to go wrong.
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Liam
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Sell it, £1250 to get it running is quite alot.
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Tom
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How much is it worth?
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JadeM
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Originally posted by Tom
How much is it worth?
lol No idea Tom, paid £3400 for it. Now spent £1250 fixing it. I'd loose quite a bit on it, but I'm tempted to sell it while its running okay 
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Jambo
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Id say sell it unless you plan to keep it for a while or you are particularly fond of it
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JadeM
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I'm learning to drive atm and its not the ideal car to learn in + I have this nagging feeling something else might break and I'm back to square one
But on the other hand, I love it to bits................... its mental to run about in (when Colin's driving)  and its soooo  
Decisions, decisions
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Marc
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If you did sell I doubt you would lose much on it.
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antscorsa
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keep it, old minis are awesome and uve got a luvly example!!!
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JadeM
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Hmmm........ I think you've talked me into keeping it
Colin's planning to sell his Alfa, and me and him are going half stuff for another car anyway. I suppose I could learn to drive in the new car and keep the Mini for Colin to rag roll at the weekends
[Edited on 24-10-2006 by JadeM]
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Liam
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Sell it and get a better car 
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JadeM
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Here's Maxi, he's caused me so much bother but looks so
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Marc
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A couple of years ago that would have fetched around 6-7k from a Mini specialist!!
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JadeM
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How much do you reckon now Marc 
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Colin
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You know what I think 
Burn it
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
A couple of years ago that would have fetched around 6-7k from a Mini specialist!!
If in A1 condition.....which this is not!!
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Marc
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I assumed only consumables etc had been replaced. Bit tatty?
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Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
How much do you reckon now Marc
Not sure, whats the condition of yours? Roof etc ok? Maybe a good idea to get a copy of Mini magazine.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
I assumed only consumables etc had been replaced. Bit tatty?
Not tatty at all but certainly not good enough to demand top brass. Saying that its not worth buttons!!
Should probably sell for £3k to someone that knows what there buying!¬!
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Marc
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Easily I would have thought.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
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Originally posted by JadeM
How much do you reckon now Marc
Not sure, whats the condition of yours? Roof etc ok? Maybe a good idea to get a copy of Mini magazine.
Roof's fine, Whole front end 3 years ago so thats fine, Rear & sill's could do with a spruce up if you were being particular. Speedo's stipped working, likes to drink a bit of oil, other than that its an ok wee novalty summer/weekend car....I would hate driving it every day
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JadeM
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I had intended a full re-spray etc, but that will have to wait now if I keep it
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Colin
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Infact Its a really tiring drive, Ive been a few decent sized runs in it & ive physically fucked once we return home
Seat right back, still my knees rub the steering wheel, which is offset from the seat & makes for a awkward driving position. bit sore on the arms, very bumpy, usually manage to get myself a couple bruises each time im out in it
Id love to lock it away for occasional blast but theres £3k locked away to go towards the car thats going to be less hassle & hopefully get Jade through her test!!
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
I had intended a full re-spray etc, but that will have to wait now if I keep it
Stop giving it to doughnuts & fuckwits & start taking it to mini specialists to be worked on
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JadeM
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
I assumed only consumables etc had been replaced. Bit tatty?
Not tatty at all, he's lovely 
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