you gots another newbie

[Silversport]

Hi to all you Clio Sport nuts



Im currently driving a 2000 X Rover Mini Cooper Sport. All blinged up. http://www.minifinity.com/albums/Galleries/album87/mfriv8.thumb.jpg

Its up for sale as im looking for a 172 Cup. Or maybe a Seat Leon Cupra but im told the Cup is much better



So Ive come here to ask you lot what i should look out for when buying a Cup? What is the right money and where should i look for any potential problems?



Thanx in advance



Nige

 

[Snufty]

Welcome to the site

 

[Dan##]

Welcome dude! you are due your poking very soon...

 

[Wend]

Hello and welcome!!!

 

[fUbAr]

^^ what she said

 

[roadspear]

definately the right choice mate,

 

[Silversport]

cheers

Like i said im looking at the moment as the mini has to be sold first!! Now ive managed to get my insurance down to something thats stupid, other than horrendous, im looking for something thats pretty quick.

I work in the motor trade as a valeter/driver for a Mercedes dealer in Southport. So any info needed on interior and bodywork restoration ill be happy to help

 

[Lunner]

Welcome mate

 

[os1so]

welcome.............and thats a very nice looking mini, how much is she .....?

 

[Smokey]

Welcome to the nut house mate

 

[Silversport]

Quote: Originally posted by os1so on 26 May 2004

welcome.............and thats a very nice looking mini, how much is she .....?

lol This is where a lot of you scream "WHAT"????

Its going up at £7k. Its one of the very last off the production line and had every extra (and more). If you look in the Auto Trader, specialist mini mags or mini sites they will confirm the price tag. Especially when you consider how much has gone into it! Im gutted to see it go cos it is a mega fun car and gets a hell of a lot of attention! Its just like driving a Go-kart but its just not quite quick enough for my liking. So its time to move on


[Edited by Silversport on 26 May 2004 at 10:14pm]

[Edited by Silversport on 26 May 2004 at 10:17pm]

 

[Rasclart]

Minis allways sell for what people are prepared to pay!

And looks like u got something special

Welcome fella!

 

[powelly]

hello and welcome to the mad house!!! hehe

where you from and whats your name? (cilla)

Vix

 

[Ian_182]

I had a cooper s on a 92 j plate and it was great to drive.I went everywhere in it and if you want a cup your on the right way for another great.Coming from the mini you will feel at home with a slightly bare cabin,but you get electric goodies now and you will not be dissapointed.My 172 is great and for driving thrills the cup is slightly better.As a rule the cups dont go that wrong because there isnt as many things to go wrong in them.

welcome

ian

 

[Sawa]

Hiya

 

[Bayliss]

Boo

 

[JillyB]

lo

 

[Silversport]

Quote: Originally posted by ian 172 on 27 May 2004


I had a cooper s on a 92 j plate and it was great to drive.I went everywhere in it and if you want a cup your on the right way for another great.Coming from the mini you will feel at home with a slightly bare cabin,but you get electric goodies now and you will not be dissapointed.My 172 is great and for driving thrills the cup is slightly better.As a rule the cups dont go that wrong because there isnt as many things to go wrong in them.

welcome

ian





Thanx Ian thats what i want to hear

Im a bit of a racing nut and driving fun is way more important to me than having all the comforts. As you say its more things to go wrong!! Mind you anything is more reliable than the mini!! 26000 miles and the gear box threw its hand in! . £900 later its had a new gear box and head re-conditioned as the compression was slightly low too!



Oh btw, The names Nige (short for Nigel, obviously) and im from Southport (between Preston and Liverpool)

 

[Mark]

HELllllllllllllllllllllllllllo and welcome.

post some pics of your Mini for us

 

[Silversport]

I did post a pic in my first post but it aint there anymore!!

Try this link http://www.minifinity.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album25&op=modload&name=Galleries&file=index&include=view_album.phphttp://www.minifinity.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album25&op=modload&name=Galleries&file=index&include=view_album.php