New guy

[scotty86]

hey hey guys just joined the sight... looks superb :thumbs up:

not actually an owner of a new mini (yet) but its in the pipeline. have and do own old school mini... but looking to change to the modernday mini adventure!

so guys any heads up on buying a new mini would be greatfully recieved as aint really got alot of knowledge about them...

p.s. buying one next month i hope :yes nod:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hey Scottie, and :welcome:

As for buying a new MINI. There are endless options and depends on your budget, what you want from a car and what you need from a car, do you want new or used etc., etc.

Suggest you speak to one of our site sponsors; Mark Dryden of Saltire Vehicles or John Clark MINI in Dundee. They'll steer you right.

A.:D

[scotty86]

budget around 5-6k

looking for clean example below 50 thou with SH

model type not to fussed...

things iv seen i like... the pepper pot wheels :confused: for some reasson i like them... eh and i like the panoramic roof idea...

colours like most colours lol

as much new mini for my money with as many extra's- not asking much lol...

cheers for reply mate

[Craig]

:welcome: Scotty.

You just missed Baz;s car, it would have been perfect and at the right price... ;)

you will have a large choice at that price range, however they will be the earlier cars (anything from 51 to 53 plate). Most expensive thing to look out for is gearbox and steering problems. If it doesn't feel or drive right then walk away..

Best of luck with the search and as Andy says, Saltire Vehicles or JC's could make your search easier... :smilewinkgrin:

[BigStuff]

Welcome from a fellow newbie.

At your budget i'd maybe talk to a couple of stealers to look out for something just over 50k miles that they won't retail as cherished. could be a way of getting more bang for your buck:thumbs up:

[Gismo]

:welcome: what they all said, good luck with search

[AndyP & Lenore]

Welcome from a fellow newbie.

At your budget i'd maybe talk to a couple of stealers to look out for something just over 50k miles that they won't retail as cherished. could be a way of getting more bang for your buck:thumbs up:

Yeah, what he said.:thumbs up:

The dealers often get stuff in which is too old to put on their cherished scheme, so they look to punt them off to traders, but are usually happy to sell on to individual customers. Not sure what warranty they offer though. Pretty sure Ian King has bought a MINI on that basis, he may be along soon to offer his wisdom.

A.:D

[BigStuff]

Yeah, what he said.:thumbs up:

The dealers often get stuff in which is too old to put on their cherished scheme, so they look to punt them off to traders, but are usually happy to sell on to individual customers. Not sure what warranty they offer though. Pretty sure Ian King has bought a MINI on that basis, he may be along soon to offer his wisdom.

A.:D

Would be a trade sale. Effectively sold as seen. You'd need to go aftermarket if you want a warranty. Maybe worth it though;)

[RyanK]

Welcome to NMS :)

Good luck on finding the perfect example!

[Crombers]

Welcome to NMSland :cool: & best of luck with your search for a car, it's a buyers market :thumbs up:

[stoney]

:welcome: (a.k.a the mad house ) hope you find a mini soon :thumbs up::yes nod:

[Hamish]

welcome, enjoy... as i say to all new members, this really is a great site, with loads of friendly members, i'm fairly new still, but have been made to feel at home ... :D

Have fun, good luck with the search on a mini... and don't forget, once you get one... a gallery thread of your car and mods is a must!!! :popcorn:

[ianking]

hi and welcome.

Ive got a 52 plate cooper in white going up for sale at the turn of the year.

P.M me if you want more details.

[Colin]

:welcome:

[scotty86]

cheers for the info guys

and any1 who is selling there mini soon give me a shout :thumbs up:

[RyanK]

me too hopefuly selling soon. I'l pm you when confirmed

[audrey]

Hi Scotty ;bigwave:Hope you get your mini soon they are FAB :thumbs up:

[J444 JNY]

:welcome:

[Bumble]

:welcome: and ;bigwave:

[Duncan Stewart]

:D Hi & Welcome :D

[scotty86]

guys you might not like this but i am contimplating an ep honda civic sport...

its between a mini coop or an ep sport??

go on hit me with advantages to the mini??

[Craig]

Benefits of a MINI

1. it aint a granny honda civic :moonie:

2. the handling of the MINI is MUCH better than the civic

3. there are much nicer people in the MINI scene and you could have some great days/nights out with us :thumbs up:

4. the MINI will hold it's value better.

5. there is a wealth of info and advice here that you might not get on oldgranniescivic.co.uk :smilewinkgrin:


that help?


oh aye - I've just had a kick in the wedding veg from Jude as she has a civic :thud::knife:

[Bazthemod]

me too hopefuly selling soon. I'l pm you when confirmed


Are you joining the dark side with me ? :p Mini One club no more! :D

P.S Welcome to the site :thumbs up:

[scotty86]

Benefits of a MINI

1. it aint a granny honda civic :moonie:

2. the handling of the MINI is MUCH better than the civic

3. there are much nicer people in the MINI scene and you could have some great days/nights out with us :thumbs up:

4. the MINI will hold it's value better.

5. there is a wealth of info and advice here that you might not get on oldgranniescivic.co.uk :smilewinkgrin:


that help?


oh aye - I've just had a kick in the wedding veg from Jude as she has a civic :thud::knife:

deff a help bud!!!

any1 else??

[Craig]

in fact as your only in Falkirk and I am in Denny, I could meet you and take you for a quick blast so you can see what a MINI is like... ;)

let me know if you want to see the car. :smilewinkgrin:

[scotty86]

mate... that would be superb!!!

am actually really warming to the new mini... had a couple classic mini's and loved the 'community' feel of a mini and this is just the same! except with the new mini :D

i have had a shot of cooper well i say a shot- i got to move it all of 500 yards lol so not sure of what its capabilites are ;)

gimme a shout when your free bud and we can sort somat out :thumbs up:

[Craig]

well I am day shift next week so so any night during week we could do, so just PM me your number and we can sort something out... ;)

Once you've been in a MINI then you won't be thinking about a civic...:yes nod:

ouch - just had another kick from Jude... :thud::Whistle:

[Gismo]

Might be better if someone who can actually drive a mini properly gave you a demo :Whistle: :moonie: :D

[Mini Ecosse]

Might be better if someone who can actually drive a mini properly gave you a demo :Whistle: :moonie: :D

:eek: :D:D:D

[Craig]

Might be better if someone who can actually drive a mini properly gave you a demo :Whistle: :moonie: :D

yeah whatever old boy.... :rolleyes: you need an S just to keep up... :moonie:

[scotty86]

big shout out to craig for the test drive last night...

top man :thumbs up: and i have been converted- no honda thoughts anymore!

MINI all the way:D

cheers again craig!!!

[Craig]

Good Man Scott - happy to help. :thumbs up: