Displaying 11 - 20 of 28 1980 Austin Mini reviews.
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1980 Austin MiniReview
Mini — Very stable on curves, low consumption, parks practically anywhere, fits comfortably 4 persons, excellent price-quality ratio, noisy interior due to low isolation between the engine and the interior, no air conditionning, energetic on hills, very low compared to other cars, like a crate on ball bearing wheels, flashy and cute Pros: Size Cons: Noise Looking for a Used Mini in your area?CarGurus has 6 nationwide Mini listings and the tools to find you a great deal. |
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1980 Austin MiniReview
Every One Should At Least Drive A Mini Once..just So They Know What There Missing Out On. — It doesnt matter what you drive youll not find anything more fun than a mini..runs on rails just like a go cart..in wet or dry weather. May only have a 1ltr engine but is still quite nippy one you do a bit of fiddling and put adjustable suspension on with some chunkyer wheels.. so easy to fix...Engines broken? jus replace it..a few hours later you could have it runnig again no problems...fantastic value for money..cheap parts..chep insurance..and will run off a thimble of petrol for a week Pros: The most fun to drive...so easy to fix Cons: Lacking in power at times and limited space but you cant complain with handling like that. |
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1980 Austin MiniReview
1984 - Austin Mini Mayfair. — Performance – Well, lets be honest, standard factory min's aren't the fastest things on the road, nor do they have the best brakes, but as for coreners, they handle as if they are on rails. You could throw a mini into a corner and speeds far greater that similar cars of its age and come out the other side un-scathed. Build Quality – What car doesn't haev a little tin worm in it?? Appearance – I don't think i need to say anything here, the name does the talking. Cost of Ownership – They are relativly cheap, however they are now on the increase and i can't imainge them getting any cheaper. Buy buy buy. Fun Factor –Again, i'll let the name do the talking. Pros: Looks, ride, Handling Cons: Tin Worm |
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1980 Austin MiniReview
It Was Cheap...... — My friend Ken and I are of the firm belief that everyone should own a Mini at some stage [that’s a real Mini and not the new one]. Not because they are good cars but because they are so bad you appreciate REAL cars when you get one. Looks OK on the photograph doesn’t it? Leaked oil and when you broke hard it tried to turn you in the opposite direction [drum brakes all round!]. Also when you had three in the back seat, the clutch couldn’t cope and slipped more than Torvill and Dean. Me and my mate Clem serviced it once but I cross-threaded the sump bolt and it poured oil everywhere. This was not going to be the last time I ended up swearing under the bonnet of a car. The end for the Mini came only six month later when the sub frame needed welding and I sold it to my next door neighbour’s brother for Mini Cross racing rather than get it fixed. I liked the idea of this car ending its days being thrashed round a grass circuit; alas he repaired it and ran it on the road. Pros: Cheap Cons: Unreliable, unsafe and leaked oil. |
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1980 Austin MiniReview
Go-kart — so much fun to drive and corners like on rails. got fully adjustable suspension all round. engine upgrade, full exhaust system. k&n. reclining bucket seats, custom interior (includes seats, dash, and rear speaker board) full pioneer system (6x9's, 5.5", headunit, ipod connections) and full respray, new alloys and chrome work replaced. Pros: cornering, fun feel good factor Cons: space in the back |
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1980 Austin MiniReview
Cute Like A Toy Car! — Unfortunatly mine (not in photo) was another forced sell as we moved so had no storage. Cool little motor though, not entirely practical, but who really worries about that?! Pros: Good little project with loads of potential Cons: Not suitable if you have limbs or like to move about! |
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1980 Austin MiniReview
Great Fun But Not Practical — This was my first ever car and I regret ever selling it (as one week later it was destroyed by the new owner!). My dad used to race mini cooper's and helped me 'do' this up as a cooper lookalike. This involved adding 4 Hella spotlights, the white decals, alloys, chrome exhaust and a roll cage just in case! It was great looking but not practical at all (crap heater, useless boot, no leg room, shoddy winderwipers). I would love to own one again though! Pros: A classic and fun car. Cons: not practical |
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1980 Austin MiniReview
The Most You Can Have With Your Pants On! — It's a 1-litre HL automatic, 2-door saloon built by some magnificent Englishmen in 1980. It's rusty, unreliable, slow, cold and constantly needs fixing. BUT..... It's cheap, fun, makes you smile when you drive it and I love it. Pros: Small, economical, fun with a proud heritage. Cons: Unreliable. |
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