Car for Mini Mike

[Rich B]

Reminded me of the hire Corsa I had when I sold my M3 - and the 1k rpm to redline in 3rd thread!

This was a 1.4 Corsa....

https://youtu.be/nxGwJthGO-I

[Ascender]

A 1 litre Corsa is a cruel punishment but if he’s not a petrol head then he may not give a crap as long as it has 4 wheels and goes from point A to B

Oh he's definitely a petrol head, but seems quite happy with the fact he just needs something cheap and reliable for a few years until he gets some experience and no claims etc.

Apparently I just "see a car I like and go and buy it without consulting anyone else", so that's me told.

His girlfriend has a 1.4 diesel Corsa and this petrol one feels nippier... That's me on the insurance now so I'll take it for a drive tonight and see how it drives.

Came with "no service history" but has been looked after.

I found the service book in a wee tray under the seat. Its got a FSH after all.

[Ascender]

Would a VW Up fall into your price range?

A wildcard would be an old (easy to maintain) classic. The insurance could be lower too. When I started my R-R apprenticeship in the early 1970s I had great fun in my Hillman Imp.

it's over Paul - let it go.

[nuttinnew]

Reminded me of the hire Corsa I had when I sold my M3 - and the 1k rpm to redline in 3rd thread!

This was a 1.4 Corsa....

https://youtu.be/nxGwJthGO-I

Damn that sounds tortured after 4k

[nuttinnew]

Came with "no service history" but has been looked after.

I found the service book in a wee tray under the seat. Its got a FSH after all.

A bit of peace of mind/bonus (of sorts)

[Ascender]

Came with "no service history" but has been looked after.

I found the service book in a wee tray under the seat. Its got a FSH after all.

A bit of peace of mind/bonus (of sorts)

The thing I was proud of her for doing was checking for oil in the driveway. After the Boxster and 996, that's the acid test for car buying for us going forward.

[Sundayjumper]

...oil in the driveway. After the Boxster and 996, that's the acid test for car buying for us going forward.

RMS ? They're famous for it. My 996 has been damp for years, it's probably just a matter of time before it lets go properly.

[Ascender]

...oil in the driveway. After the Boxster and 996, that's the acid test for car buying for us going forward.

RMS ? They're famous for it. My 996 has been damp for years, it's probably just a matter of time before it lets go properly.

The oil was from a couple of undiagnosed leaks which needed more investigation with the engine out. It was the final straw as I just CBA with all that hassle and expense on top of the other bits and pieces needing done.