Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

It will have the FIRE engine, so don't worry about the cambelt as it is non interference, service it as those engines are really good IMO with regular oil changes.

Drive it like you stole it and some decent rubber and they are fun. Shit tyres mean you can both understeer and over steer at the same time, which is scary.

Lols, no idea what tyres are on it but it’s only done 50k and had MOT advisories for cracking sidewalls so I assume they’re very old. Free so can’t complain!

You so were moaning.. ;) free wins.

They aren't bad, just worth nothing. The punto has a few common issues but they are fun cars, in the spirit of small fiats imo.

I may have a strut brace for the front and the rear as putting the lowered stiffer suspension from the turbo/barchetta and silly large wheels with little rubber ruins that handling and makes everything a little flexible.

Ok did you know there was a single convertible integrale EVO built for Agnelli!

Here is a replica for sale: https://www.subito.it/auto/lancia-delta-hf-integrale-evo-cabrio-replica-modena-357513313.htm

So many bloody choices - not knowing a lot about cars it just seems I'm picking one and going with it!

Do you know anyone to go with you? Who either knows abut cars or will stop you falling for a car and overlooking all the faults? Am a sucker for that.

If it is Mini, @NurseHolliday is ya man, he will give you at least details on where to get info on what to look for. Going forewarned is going forearmed for haggling.

That's a good shout actually!

Ok and on another note - would looking at a used hybrid be a good idea? Honda CRV specifically - I think the low tax and running costs are quite attractive, as it'll mainly be a city car but should the fact that the main batteries deteriorate put me off?

Give me a shout @spenceey if you want me to go with you to see a Mini.

Got nothing better to do at the moment.

Does that mean we can call you the official forum Mini guru?

EDIT: capitalisation.

Yes apparently it'll be there way of getting round the emissions. They will be a commercial vehicle with no rear seats.

C'mon he's not that small.

Doh, didn't even see that coming.

Try again

Speaking of slow and can’t go ‘round corners, here’s the b on a cold start. Absolutely nothing below about 3.5k

https://youtu.be/LqoWCvt7uq4

Your race car doesn't count.

PS Great colour.

Awesome thanks!

https://www.wizautos.co.uk/used-cars/mini-hatch-1-6-cooper-s-3dr-milton-keynes-202010054628942

Forum thoughts on this?

If you can afford a little newer to get the N18 over the N14 engine, you'll be buying a huge chunk of better reliability.

That's really something to think about then. So basically 2010 onwards?

All of those seem to be around the 90k mileage mark which seems a little high doesn't it?

Your B is the exception that proves the rule and is sodding lovely, not exactly stock though. I never mean to be rude about Bs, I like them immensely, but I am not blind to how they compare to modern cars.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009073405749

Seems to have had some money spent on it too...

Apologies for the shitness of the site, but I recall some recent XJ220 love. Very sad to see.

https://carbuzz.com/news/jaguar-xj220-featured-on-top-gear-destroyed-in-horrific-crash

Is buying a car from ebay with out seeing it a stupid idea. I think so but I'm not sure what value me walking round it and kicking the tyres would generate. If its not an awful idea, does anyone have a rough idea how much it cost to have a car delivered per mile or whatever metric is used?

It seems like a gamble to me and I think prices reflect that (certainly at the lower end of the market).
That being said, plenty of cars seem to be listed and sold multiple times using the same photos so I think rejecting a car after winning it isn’t unusual... Not sure if you take the hit or if it’s an official process though.

Personally I go a lot on the description. If the seller has taken the time to do a proper description, list of service intervals and most importantly a list of faults with the car, then I'm much more inclined to trust them. If it's a 1-liner with crappy phone pics then run away.

my day of getting the racer home has been marred by unfortunate incident of carelessness. my partner, who brought the car down from london this morning has put a big scratch down the side of it reversing it off his trailer.

gutted.

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