Anyone want to buy a MINI? Too Late!

Matblack · 14-01-2010, 10:34

No seriously

MB

Matblack · 14-01-2010, 10:50

I'm going to be looking at alternatives over the next few weeks/ months.

Because we're both quite tall the MINI will be a nightmare to put a seat in the back of without buggering up both our backs and it won't take anything but the smallest of pushchair/ buggys etc so it out of the running. New MINI 4x4 crossover vehicle is being released next year so that maybe a possibility but in the meantime I want something I can sling stuff in without feeling too precious about the trim etc.

In the running at the moment are; RAV4, CRV, QashQai and maybe the Verso

MB

Matblack · 14-01-2010, 11:13

Price wise we are probably going to be looking at circa £12.5k

She is a JCW with ~27k has a lot of the options including the upgraded HK stereo, she's been well looked after and still have MINI TLC package

Its a shot in the dark really but I thought it was worth asking

MB

Stan_Lite · 14-01-2010, 11:48

If I had the money, I'd give it some serious thought. Unfortunately, I don't

so all I can do is wish you good luck with the sale.

Pebs · 14-01-2010, 12:06

*cries*

I'd have it in a heartbeat if I could. Even if I only could a little bit.

Zirax · 14-01-2010, 12:11

Nope too poor I'm afraid

I must admit I would probably be in Elise territory if I had the cash. What about one of the Megane sporty ones that Karyn had? I seem to remember she got child seats in the back easily enough. Either that or things like Scooby/Evo would have 4 doors and remain fairly sporty.

Just wondering why you are going the 4x4 route? Or are you moving away from stuff with a bit of pace?

Matblack · 14-01-2010, 12:12

Its not the end of the world, MINI have offered to give me a price as its an unusual model they feel they'll be able to move it quick it part of MINI cherished because its was bought from a MINI dealer and always serviced at a MINI delaer.

MB

Belmit · 14-01-2010, 12:18

You and me both - having moved to Winchester I no longer need a car for commuting so mine's up for sale too.

£6.5K '52 plate in superb condition, again, if anyone's interested!

Matblack · 14-01-2010, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirax

Nope too poor I'm afraid

I must admit I would probably be in Elise territory if I had the cash. What about one of the Megane sporty ones that Karyn had? I seem to remember she got child seats in the back easily enough. Either that or things like Scooby/Evo would have 4 doors and remain fairly sporty.

Just wondering why you are going the 4x4 route? Or are you moving away from stuff with a bit of pace?

Its about height Matt, the Megane would be OK if you have children who can get in on their own, I've had Karyn's kids in the MINI, they clamber in and its easy, the issue is when you have a baby in a carrier, you either have to secure the seat into the ISOFIX or you leave the seat in and contort to put the baby in, these days there is quite a lot of securing to be down and you're at a nasty angle for a long time doing it. When you have a high riding car like the QashQai which isn't actually a 4x4 (comes in both flavors) you can open the back door and lift the seat straight into the ISOFIX or you can stay upright and make adjustments. We also need to be able to get a full load of gear for us and Roo plus buggy and stuff down to wales for a week which even with the Megane would be a push unless you pack well. Something with a big high boot would give us flexible space.

MB

Pebs · 14-01-2010, 12:37

There's no way I'd have a 3 door sports car if I had a baby. Something 4x4 height without doubt, parents backs get enough of a battering!

14-01-2010, 10:34	#1
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Anyone want to buy a MINI? Too Late! No seriously MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

14-01-2010, 10:50	#2
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I'm going to be looking at alternatives over the next few weeks/ months. Because we're both quite tall the MINI will be a nightmare to put a seat in the back of without buggering up both our backs and it won't take anything but the smallest of pushchair/ buggys etc so it out of the running. New MINI 4x4 crossover vehicle is being released next year so that maybe a possibility but in the meantime I want something I can sling stuff in without feeling too precious about the trim etc. In the running at the moment are; RAV4, CRV, QashQai and maybe the Verso MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

14-01-2010, 11:13	#3
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Price wise we are probably going to be looking at circa £12.5k She is a JCW with ~27k has a lot of the options including the upgraded HK stereo, she's been well looked after and still have MINI TLC package Its a shot in the dark really but I thought it was worth asking MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

14-01-2010, 11:48	#4
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	If I had the money, I'd give it some serious thought. Unfortunately, I don't so all I can do is wish you good luck with the sale. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

14-01-2010, 12:06	#5
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	cries I'd have it in a heartbeat if I could. Even if I only could a little bit. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

14-01-2010, 12:11	#6
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Nope too poor I'm afraid I must admit I would probably be in Elise territory if I had the cash. What about one of the Megane sporty ones that Karyn had? I seem to remember she got child seats in the back easily enough. Either that or things like Scooby/Evo would have 4 doors and remain fairly sporty. Just wondering why you are going the 4x4 route? Or are you moving away from stuff with a bit of pace?

14-01-2010, 12:12	#7
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Its not the end of the world, MINI have offered to give me a price as its an unusual model they feel they'll be able to move it quick it part of MINI cherished because its was bought from a MINI dealer and always serviced at a MINI delaer. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

14-01-2010, 12:18	#8
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	You and me both - having moved to Winchester I no longer need a car for commuting so mine's up for sale too. £6.5K '52 plate in superb condition, again, if anyone's interested! __________________

14-01-2010, 12:37	#10
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	There's no way I'd have a 3 door sports car if I had a baby. Something 4x4 height without doubt, parents backs get enough of a battering! __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

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