Rover Mini Cabriolet (1991 - 1996) 1.3i 2d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Mid life crisis but fun loving.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone wants a go.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. It's so cheap to run and maintain, you have nothing to lose.
What are you likely to buy next?
Nothing for a long time yet.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
August 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid what it was worth. It needed quite a lot of work doing to it.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It's a Mini
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
uncomfortable over distances and loud. Around country roads, it's a go-cart.
What's it like to park?
Easy. I can get into spaces where there are none. Steering is heavier than a modern 4x4 due to no power steering.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not yet as I bought it as a project and everything has been checked.
What's most practical about your car?
Fuel economy, cheap insurance and cheap road tax. It is a second car for a runabout.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It's size.
