Austin Mini 1000 City E 2d (1988/F) Austin Mini 1000 City E 2d (1988/F) - Owner Review Nippy little things but not too comfy. 3 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Then click on a link to see other car buying advice and help including car reviews, car valuations and cars for sale. Tweet Value 3 out of 5 Getting more valuable by the day. Costs 3 out of 5 Parts can be expensive, but auto jumbles and scrappies are cheap enough. Driving 4 out of 5 Nippy little things but not too comfy. Performance 4 out of 5 accelerates very quickly, but not too much top end speed. Reliability 3 out of 5 So so. Depends on the weather, but a well looked after Mini should have little trouble. Image 5 out of 5 THE BEST! Nothings cooler than a mini! trust me. even boy racers bow down to them. Comfort 2 out of 5 Don't be silly! rubber cones for suspension? Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Get quote > Security 2 out of 5 None, get a good steering wheel lock, or fit a hidden switch from ignition to starter motor. Service 1 out of 5 No Rover or Austin so N/A. Problems Bodywork Just rust, never ending rust. Engine Good strong engine, but electrics are at the front so prone to failure on wet days. Gearbox Not too bad really, synchromesh can wear given a less than welcome down into 1st and 2nd. Other Leaky door seals, oil leaks, electrical failure, oil seals, headgasket. Usual stuff really. Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? Yes Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? Yes Help buying the Austin Mini Saloon View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs