FUN!
Water pump sprung a leak, replaced for AU $70.
Gearbox overhauled.
This car is so much fun! forget about how unreliable it is, remember it is a 36 year old car and handles so much better then you will get out of any modern car! Its all about the fun factor in this car!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th February, 2006
FUN
Distributor and coil got wet in rain, had to have cover made.
Wheel bearings rumbling and replaced.
Wiring caught fire.
Stolen...burnt out ignition and wore out brakes.
Broken tooth on fly wheel.
Choke didn't work from inside the car.
Inhibitor switch worked spasmodically .
I am surprised they were able to steal this car... to start it, I used to have to get under the bonnet, turn the fly wheel and manually pull the choke out, get in, hold my mout right when turning the key, rev the guts out of it, wait till it warmed up and then get out and put the choke back in, shut the bonnet, check the skies for rain... and then I could go wherever it was I wanted to go...
The NRMA people new me by name :)
Fun to drive when it wasn't raining:)
Could park anywhere.
The semi- auto meant I could change down gear going up hills before the auto kicked in.
Even though I had so many problems, it was a good, fun car to drive and one day I would love to buy another one.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 1st January, 2004
A nice car, that's true. I own a 1100 Special. It's like a kart to drive.
Alfonzo.
I just restored a Mini K for a guy, and I'm a Mini fan :) They're a good Mini if you cannot come up with the $ for a Cooper S. Being 1098 cc, they have good power for the age of car, and the ride is good with the hydrolastic suspension.
A good condition mini that well maintained is well worth it.
Note the buyer must remember this is a 1960's car that's now over 30 years old :) If you keep that in mind, you should be OK.
It's a Mini, what else needs to be said!
Leaked a lot of oil when purchased.
Replaced gearbox, fitted cooper head, High lift rockers, performance intake and exhaust manifolds, cooper exhaust, fast road cam and high flow air filter.
The engine was rebuilt with all new gaskets and new rod change seal from Mini spares.
This car is very quick for a 1000cc Mini.
The change in carburettor needle has meant that it uses a lot more fuel than standard, but the car is now a lot more enjoyable to drive.
A stereo would be nice.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th September, 2003
A low-cost inner-city runabout with classic appeal
Nothing.
All things considered, the Morris Mini is pretty indestructible. Having said this however, I'm assuming you'll keep up to date with the required maintenance. More importantly I stress that you remember to lubricate the suspension components and change the engine oil on a regular basis.
The 850cc Mini represents excellent value for money with running costs that won't break the bank. A little slow off the mark, but hey, what's the rush?
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd November, 2002
A bargain runabout
Blocked PCV
Blown clutch seal
Clutch
Front suspension ball joints.
An old British car that although not quick (has Cooper head / extractors) corners like a train.
I am 6'4" and there is more room in the cabin than my previous car - Legacy GT.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd September, 2002
Do you find that it handles better than the subaru did? I had a 1979 mini 1000 recently, it handled good, but no power, mine was totally factory standard, does having the cooper head etc help with that? and the extractors?
There are no other car, Other than the classic mini to give you smiles per miles.. For the money paid, These little gems are road legal go-karts, Get a good one, And other than space, You`ll be laughing all day long, And growing little horns-every time you take a run out in the go-kart..Kev.
I until recently had a 998cc mini, and with limited budget was able to get it to run a whole lot better and handle even better.
All that I did was put a 1 1/2" SU carby on it, which set me back about $30 including the manifold.
A set of Hi-Lo's dropped the car by about 2 inches at the turn of a spanner, or back up when I wanted to be legal. Combined with a 3/4 race cam and there was oodles of power and would grip the road better than anything else I have seen, and even with a standard exhaust had a really nice exhaust note.
...now I just wish I didn't sell the car.
I think these cars are awesome... but too small with WICKED headlights that are more blinding than a high ball. You have to be quick, because if you wait around the BIGGER cars will be an annoyance. It's not for a cool, calm, easygoing type that likes to travel a long distance. You can't drive cross-country inside of a rolling jet-potato. Not fun for long. I think it's time to stretch now
Top car
Head gasket.
Small oil leak.
Clutch.
Take in mind that it's an old car and things are bound to start going wrong. Parts are easily available.
This is a top car, there is nothing that I can really say that would go against this car at all.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd December, 2000
Hey mate, I've just got myself my very first mini after my dad and my brother both have had one so its in the blood. anyway it's a 67 deluxe and I think its one of the best minis ever produced. beautiful body and if the mods are right, even a 998 engine can give off an awesome tone. long live the mini!
Regards Rhys (18)
20th Jan 2005, 15:39
My Father owned a Morris Mini 1100 K which he brought when the car was 2/3 years old. What a great little car it was. He sold it in 1983 for 800 dollars. He had no trouble with it.Regards, Robert.