Rover Mini Saloon (1988 - 2001) Equinox 2d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
i love individual cars, not run of the mill. small, but perfectly formed.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
love it. always want to go for a ride.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes. so much fun, each one is different.
What are you likely to buy next?
would love another mini, but they are getting harder to find these days, otherwise something classic or sporty.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
miniplace in sunderland, he scoured the area for a car for me, and came up with a little beauty.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
mini enthusiast!
What was the dealer like?
really friendly, helpful, extremely knowledgable of the car and their owners!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
in a word, fun! corners like a dream, cruises happily at 70, though its noisy, but I always have a smile, and you get to wave at other mini drivers!
What's it like to park?
easy peasy, fit into just about any gap.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
unlike the reputation, and my previous mini, this one has been and still is a joy.
What's most practical about your car?
economical petrol for pootling about, especially with prices as they are now!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
its a mini, you can do anything to it! I added alloys, arches, roof decal, spotlights, new dash, sump guard ( a must)
