Hi everyone,
I've just joined the Forum and thought I'd say Hi.
I'm Martin, live in Leixlip and I've found myself developing a strange attraction to MINIs.
Mostly I ride bikes and have a BMW K1300S and Guzzi California EV Touring for everyday transport.
I've been considering adding a smallish car to the stable, something with a bit of cheeky character for when I want to bring my daughter along. So I've been looking at the Fiat 500, classic Morris Minor etc... but keep coming back to the MINI as my preferred option.
I reckon a post facelift gen-1 or early gen-2 petrol engined 3-dr hatch will fit the requirements and budget. Either a One or Cooper will do and I'll be choosing based on a well cared for condition rather than spec.
Other than the generic rules of thumb when buying any car is there anything specific I should be looking for or weaknesses I should be aware of?
Thanks,
Martin