Rover Mini Saloon (1988 - 2001) Studio 2 2d (1990/H) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I have a sense of humour.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Was generally well liked, its charm certainly helped.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. Despite being an absolute pain was great fun when it worked, would love to have another one day. Albeit one in much better condition.

What are you likely to buy next?

Have bought a Peugeot 306 and E30 BMW since selling this car.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£550

When did you buy the car?

March 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Originally seemed like a good price until I discovered the state of the bodywork.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap insurance, looked like a fun and interesting car to have

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Great fun. Lots of grip around corners, gives you plenty of confidence to chuck it into the bends. The small size of the car and hard ride makes everything seem much faster than it really is, meaning you don't have to go too quick to enjoy the drive.

What's it like to park?

Good all round visibility and diminuitive size made it easy to park

Have you had any problems with the car?

Fanbelt snapped, problems with battery contacts, problems with indicators, the body was made alsmost entirely of rust, and finally front subframe went causing some quite bad crabbing. Following the last problem the car was sold as spares/repair. Only managed 10-20 miles in it over a 6 month period because of all the problems it had.

What's most practical about your car?

Fairly spacious inside given the small size of the car.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Being a mini, it didn't have any.