Rover Mini Saloon City 2d (1988/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can be expensive, but bargains are there to be had.
Costs
Genuine parts can be costly.
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On the road
Driving
Fun, handles like it's on rails, but noisy.
Performance
Slow acceleration and no top-end, suggest stage1 tuning kit - cheap but effective.
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Living with it
Reliability
if its too cold, damp, wet, hot, or mildly moist, its a mission to start it.
Image
Nothing looks cooler than a classic Mini bombing along the lanes!
Comfort
What's comfort? Get some decent bucket seats or Metro GTi seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Ha Ha Ha! Get an alarm to keep your insurers happy, but ultimately pointless.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil seals, gaskets and all small rustable parts.
Other
Sub frames prone to rust, oil leaks but too fun to miss out on owning one!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes