[flyingbadger]

JAMES!!!

You disrespectful son of a *.

How dare you speak those words on a public forum and not expect some form of backlash.









This mini is super. Bad James.

*Edit - Bugger. Topher beat me.
*Also next page syndrome. *.

[James H]

But.... but.... he....

[R94N]

I thought it was interesting with the very low mileage. It's essentially like new still.

[James H]

I thought it was interesting with the very low mileage. It's essentially like new still.

Each to their own, it is bloomin low mileage for the age!

I'm picking this up tomorrow:

[Bonanzoid]

I think that's the same car my mate has, although his might be a very similar Hyundai. If it is, it's rather nice but not if you're sat in the back for a road trip. I was comfy enough (just) but my mate who's bigger had a horrid time of it.

[The Deadly]

Did I miss a row about Minis? I have a convertible Mini and it is excellent. Great car.

[neilt0]

Did I miss a row about Minis? I have a convertible Mini and it is excellent. Great car.

You're a gay man? Are you closeted, hence the anger?

[The Deadly]

Yawn. See I would report you for making a hugely offensive comment but I realise you are just jealous of me. Maybe one day if you work hard you'll be able to afford a decent car too.

[James H]

Each to their own.

That's what I said!

[DevilsDuck]

I have a convertible Mini

I didn't realise you are a hairdresser

[The Deadly]

You guys can say what you like about Bertie. He is a mighty fine car and there is no better feeling than driving down the M3 with receipts and other bits of paper flying out all over the place.

[Topher]

I have never understood naming a piece of machinery. Ever.

I saw two people pushing a new shape Mini this morning.

[Bonanzoid]

I have never understood naming a piece of machinery. Ever.

I saw two people pushing a new shape Mini this morning.

I can see your point, but when we named our car in Guadeloupe - Little Beest [sic]. It was spelled weirdly because the second word was Flemish (I think) as we had a Belgian flatmate. That car was absolutely horrendous, but I loved everything about it. The windows that wouldn't wind down but would go down by putting your hand on it and pulling, the terrible tiny engine, the lack of power steering, the gear changes that were virtually a workout. It was great fun.

[chrysostom]

I love my 1.4l, black 2 door Peugeot 206. Had him for 7 years now (my first and to date, only car) - survived 2 break ins, a tail light theft and 1 crash, without a doubt my favourite possession. I'll cry the day that I have to say goodbye.

http://instagram.com/p/Dm-PI/

ps. His name is Leroy

Posted this last year - still applies. I always refer to the car as a him, I guess I've been through a lot with this car and spent a lot of time in it. Huge emotional attachment for me.

[Topher]

I've been told I'm being grumpy on this, but I genuinely don't get it at all. I understand there being an attachment of some kind to your car, but not giving it a name.

[The Deadly]

I didn't give mine a name as such my kids did. It kinda just stuck over time.

[chrysostom]

I've been told I'm being grumpy on this, but I genuinely don't get it at all. I understand there being an attachment of some kind to your car, but not giving it a name.

The same could be said of pets.

[Topher]

You're comparing apples and oranges though; pets are sentient beings and cars are machines. That said, we have two fish and a loach thing without names.

[chrysostom]

K-9 was a machine.

[dimtimjim]

I'm gonna say it. I hate old Minis.

Well you're clearly wrong. Original mini's are the bomb. If you don't 'get' it, you've clearly never driven one.

I used to have one, stage 2 tuned 1300cc MG Metro engine in it with semi-rally spec brakes and suspension. That thing would out drag an M3, back in the day. Only did 110mph flat out, but got there quick. Straight through exhaust too (no baffles) so could be heard coming from miles away...!

Best cars ever. Ok?

[Yudster]

Heartfelt plea - if any of you know of a small, economical to run and reliable car that I could buy for about 25p (well not that, but you know what I mean) could you point me in the direction? Also, as buying a car can take a while and my need is uber-urgent, I know this is a long shot but if anyone knows of anything that I could borrow for a week - maybe two - let me know?

I know Autotrader is out there but without someone who knows what they are talking about to reassure me that something is worth it, I have no confidence in myself here.

This is a second car by the way, the Cee'd is still lovely - but Mr Yudster needs it for work, and now he isn't working locally any more I have to be available for Baby Yudster and school runs in a way that public transport simply doesn't allow...

Thank you lovelies.

[James H]

Anything small and Japanese personally. Nissan Micra / Mitsubishi Colt / Toyota Starlet are all good buys and can be had for peanuts these days!

[bmstinton93]

First post in here. Today signalled the start of me being on the road! After passing my test 2 years ago I haven't driven since. Today I took my first refresher lesson as with my new job starting in 2 weeks I've decided I can afford to start looking for a car!

[Yudster]

What do people think of this? I mean, I don't need anything that will take more than two people and a bag or one person and two bags! I've heard these things are very cheap to run, and really good fun.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201306297552500/sort/default/usedcars/make/smart/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/co39uf/page/1/quicksearch/true/radius/20?logcode=p

[flyingbadger]

Nowt wrong with the wee black Corsa - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p
Decent mileage.
Low tax and insurance, not very fast up a hill, but comfortable. Cheap for parts as well.