Mini in general

The Mini has been around since 1957/1958 but they stopped production. However, it was resurrected in 1997 by BMW but the Classic Mini, may it be Austin, City, Cooper, etc. are still popular. Even more so than the new one, which are much bigger and aren't really 'mini'. The Mini even has lots of clubs, websites, magazines devoted to them. There are even huge events like the 'London-to-Brighton Mini Run'. I've been to that a few times where thousands of Mini's drive from Crystal Palace to Brighton for various events to watch and with lots of things to buy. I'd driven a Mini for three years right after I got my driver's license before having to sell it for a more ...  Read the complete review

My First Car or how to fit six students in a mini! This is part of Aefra CARS/MOTOR BIKES OF MEMORY motors challenge but I must admit that I've struggled to find something to write about. Although I drive a car everyday I 'm not an enthusiast to me they are a means of transport and little more. I do like some cars but mostly they are of the sport classics variety. Ferrari's, E-types and Aston Martins that I?ve never had a chance to drive so when thinking about motor memories I'm stuck with the mundane. Thinking more on it and not wanting to disappoint Aefra I realised that I had driven a 'classic' and it is a car that has stuck ...  Read the complete review

With my Beemer in at the menders, it is time for the courtesy car on offer at my dealership to get a spin. Im talking here about the Mini cooper I had last week while the car was having its main service. It went in on Friday and the mechanics at my BMW dealer dont work Saturdays so I had the joy of a Mini Cooper for the entire weekend. It was with mixed feelings that I took it back on Monday morning. Styling/looks. Well, I liken the Mini to the concept VolksWagen took to the Beetle. People like it so keep it the same but change it slightly to be fashionable. That is exactly what BMW have done with the new mini. I can see the trademark lights and overall ...  Read the complete review

My brother is Mini mad. When he passed his driving test, he bought a Mini straight away. His first Mini was a Blue W reg model. The trouble was we had just moved from Southport to Glossop, and he had left the car in Southport. Therefore, we had to drive him back to Southport. When we arrived, he tried to start the car, but it just would not start, after an hour he turns round and says, "It hasn't got no petrol in it." So I went to the petrol station and got him some petrol. We decided to have a drink before heading off home, so we pulled into a pub, on the outskirts of Southport. When we come out he then says, "The car hasn't got any oil in ...  Read the complete review

I bought my Mini Cooper S in October last year and thoroughly love the car (even though I've rated it 3/5). If you're single or in a relationship without kids then the Mini is a great car but if you are ever going to require ANY leg space in the rear or the car or to put more than a few bags of shopping in the boot this car is definitely not for you. I adore my mini and it ticks all the right boxes for me, it surprisingly has a very good MPG for it's class as a 300 mile drive to my parents house I'll average 43 MPG, it's reliable, it's fun and as common as they are each Mini is also unique to itself as there are so many options ...  Read the complete review