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Rover Mini Cooper 1.6

Okay. So you take a normal mini. 10 foot long. Then you think, "What do I need all that space for?" So you lob out the front seats, pick up yer angle grinder and chop it in half. A few times. And get rid of the roof (What dya need one of those for in England?) So now you've got 4 bits ... Read review

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Shortened Mini

Advantages: You can park anywhere! You get a suntan in a traffic jam. The obligatory smile..
Disadvantages: You have to be made of rubber to get into the car when the roofs up.

Okay. So you take a normal mini. 10 foot long. Then you think, "What do I need all that space for?" So you lob out the front seats, pick up yer angle grinder and chop it in half. A few times. And get rid of the roof (What dya need one of those for in England?)

So now you've got 4 bits of car. Throw away the middle bit and the roof, and weld the other two bits together and you get an 8 foot long death trap! So a bit of strengthening.. ...
...(what's the point of doors anyway -Dukes of Hazard never needed them..?) Now you've got the makings of something quite amusing...

Several vats of filler later, and a few kilometers of sandpaper and you're ready to spray the thing with some paint. Ferrari Rosso red seems appropriate.

So you end up with an 8 foot long go-kart, no doors, no roof, no problem parking any way round you want, and more of a head turner than ... more

miggle 17.05.2001 (11.07.2001)
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40 years in the making and well worth the wait

Advantages: Fantastic handling, very smooth ride and stylish looks
Disadvantages: Not as fast as the ol-style Mini Cooper, and the centre mounting speedometre is slightly off-putting at first

...- maybe the sale of Rover to BMW was not such a bad thing, this baby drives like a dream. The BMW gearbox is very smooth, while still retaining a solid feel so as not to be too slick for its own good. The handling is superb, power steering is a god-sent and the responsiveness is very good. It is still weird to be actually driving a MINI and having such a smooth ride, due mainly to the sports suspension and 15 inch alloy wheels, but the fun of driving ...
...very smart, chrome panelling all around and bucket seats that are very comfortable. The hints to the old style car are all around, rocker switches still control most of the functions and the centre mounted speedometer dates back to the originals of the sixties. This placement is rather off-putting at first, having to look sideways to check your speed, but I dare say that after a few drives you will get used to it. The specifications on the version ...

GazzaR 09.07.2001 · Read full review
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The Mighty Mini

Advantages: Looks good, handles well, cheap to run and very fuel efficient
Disadvantages: Can be prone to rusting, not good in extreme rain

Introduction The classic mini is a car loved by millions. Small and light, cheap to run, with timeless lines, those who drive them always seem to develop a soft spot for them. Having been built the same (or very similar) for over 40 years, a new version which is notably different is being produced by Rover. Opinion I love my mini. Its great fun to drive, and a whole lot more interesting than a micra. Parts are cheap, insurance is cheap, and to ...
...There is an annual London to Brighton mini rally, and minis have featured in several famous movies, the most famous of which being "The Italian Job". There is a great sort of "community spirit" among mini owners, who will flash lights or wave when they pass. Drive Minis handle beautifully, having a very low centre of gravity and short wheelbase. They usually accelerate quite well as they are very light cars, and will often happily do 90 or 100, ...

hokers 21.05.2001 · Read full review
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Greatest car on the planet

Advantages: Fun, cheap to run, quick
Disadvantages: GTi drivers want to race you

...face. Just go to your rover dealer and try one, you will want to buy one before the plug's pulled in September. They just skate round corners however fast you go, and will keep up with most 'warm hatches' on the straights. With the last of the line being produced at the moment, they are excellent value - under £10,000 including full leather interior and a silver roof! Servicing's cheap, everything's cheap. I've had my Mini for over 4 years and ...
...compare that to the Saxo's who crashed into you! Tyres? £25 Petrol? Even at £4 per gallon it's still very cheap to run - you should get around 40mpg running around town. Negatives? Just remember it's not a hatchback when you buy it and you'll be fine! (Although the replacement BMW Mini will have a hatch, but this will not be a true Mini) ...

nuclearcitizen 08.07.2000 · Read full review
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The Rover Mini -side walk-

Advantages: So much fun to drive
Disadvantages: Can be susceptible to rust in places

Even though mine does not have that big an engine (1.2), it has excellent acceleration, as it is so small and light. You can turn on a penny due to the short wheelbase. It drives like a go-kart, so it is so much fun to drive, as it has stiff suspension, and a large upright steering wheel. Inside it is simple, with two dials, the speedo on the left and the stats on the right (Fuel, temp etc). There are however some problems with the mini: A problem ...
...the lights where there is a join, the buckets on the inside of the doors are a bit flimsy and likely to break off. The lights inside the button on the dashboard also often go. In conclusion I feel that the mini is probably THE most fun car to drive in the world however it is a bit susceptible to rust so check it regularly, and repaint bits that are going rusty. ...

rwhandle 29.05.2001 · Read full review
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the funnest car in the world.....ever

Advantages: Excellent design, this car is affordable and cool at the same time
Disadvantages: If you're used to power steering and ABS brakes, it will be a challenge at first

Having passed my all important driving test in early April, I was desperate to get behind the wheel as quickly as possible. I knew I would be put on my Dad's insurance when he gets a new car....IN BLOODY JULY! So a few winks and nudges in my mom's direction (who owns a Mini Cooper!!) quickly installed me as a temporary driver on her insurance!! I've been in the passenger seat of possibly the most funky and cool car on the road many times, but nothing ...
...is timeless and has looked cool for decades. Somewhat marred by my "P" plates signalling I'm a new driver, I still felt like I was driving a very cool car indeed! During the learning process I drove my Dad's freelander on a few occasions, and very nice it was. Power steering, sprung gear box and all the extras you'd expect. But somehow, without all of the fancy extras, the Mini has a certain je ne sais quoi which makes it stand out from the crowd. ...

jambo5678 08.05.2001 · Read full review
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