Alex C Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Chaps, Not shooting related but ive been offered a Mini One for decent money to replace my about knackerd Ford Focus. The car is only really used to get me 3 hrs down the M1 and back once a week. It needs to last a year tops. Basically like the Focus, it will be used, abused then scrapped. Question is, what are these like on long runs. Will it be a nightmare 6 hrs stuck in a tin box, or are these more like a proper car to drive ? Will it be revving itself to death or will it cruise happily at 80mph ? Its a petrol one, not sure on engine size. Are they economical enough ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Never owned one but I hear they suffer with Gearbox issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Snoozer said: Never owned one but I hear they suffer with Gearbox issues. Didn't all Minis? - so the new ones are perhaps keeping up the tradition Edited November 13, 2018 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 8 hours ago, Snoozer said: Never owned one but I hear they suffer with Gearbox issues. Steer clear, gearbox issues across the board, post 54 plate ones are very difficult if not impossible to repair the box, due to casing wear issues. Head gaskets and burning oil (emissions) issues , rear bushes (trailing arm) difficult and expensive to sort. Despite all that, they are still a popular seller with prices accordingly. You can get a far better car for the same money, Mk 4 or 5 Golf are in the same price bracket per year and are far more reliable and practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 I'd run just about any other small car rather than a Mini (except a Fiat Panda of course!). Very few Mini owners buy another one 2nd time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 My daughters Mini (02) has done 165k miles and still pulls like a train (1600) - electric steering pump has been dodgy from day 1 (bought with 98k on it) but turning the car on and off clears the fault - moving the seat with the ignition on lights up the Airbag fault lamp which is a pain but overall the car is a delight to drive - gearbox is notchy but local mechanic did something with the linkages? and it works ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Had one as a run around fleet car and it seemed OK Comfy enough on the few mid range jaunts i did in it Depends if its cheap enough to take a punt on i suppose the same as anything mechanical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted November 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Thanks for the replies. I think i'll give it a miss if the gear box is going to drop out half way to work The search continues !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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