Reasons you Should or Should NOT Own a Mini

On the fence about buying a classic mini? Or any other classic car for that matter? This might help.

Table of Contents
0:00 Intro
0:17 Reasons you should own a mini
2:26 Reasons you won't own a mini
4:31 A good old sound clip

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[johnpaxson]

It's uncomfortable, it's loud, it smells bad, IT'S PERFECT.

[luisperdigao]

Recently bought my mini as a first car and I love it! Bought it as a non-runner while having no experience with fixing cars at all. I spent a few weeks kneeling down in front of it on the driveway trying to get it running. The funny thing is - so many people saw me struggling with it and decided to come have a chat and try to help out, eventually a mechanic saw me and offered to take the mini into his garage for free. He got the car running and I gave him a box of beers as thank you. Absolutely wonderful!

[timsminigarage]

Parts availability is a huge bonus too

[jkraich]

I just bought my first classic mini! I pick it up tomorrow. I can’t wait

[howiestone]

“If you own it, you should drive it” 💯

[Merchello]

I watched this and nothing changed about me wanting a mini, I’d love the attention, I’d love to drive it everyday and I’m not gonna let it sit there, I’m hopefully gonna get one when I pass my final exams

[christianweinzierl]

I own my Mini for about 19 years now and i totally agree with Phill. Mine is very reliable, i do all the repairing myself. Right now its stripped to the bare shell and gets a refresh, because my Mini gave me so much trust, so much fun and beatyfull moments. So, if you can, buy one and let that car be part of your life. Enjoy the ups and downs of that great machine.

[kaindog]

Not many classic cars handle like a mini! If you want to turn right in a mini you actually turn right. Cheers from Australia.

[eddiepires]

Yes, totally agree, the points you made are all true, and they are absolutely fun to drive. 😊

[masonjordan]

Just bought a 1982 mini, waiting for it to be delivered. Found your channel, loving it so far!!!

[garyloudon]

Had 5 over the years last one was a 98 rover mini mpi saw it years later on eBay it’s not scrapped but not taxed or mot I checked on line it’s probably in a shed somewhere used to love when someone was tailgating then you hit a country road twisting and turning and the car behind just disappearing .

[Car_and_classic_lover]

Great video, I love everything about a Mini haha! However although the attention isn't always the best bit, I do love the fact that they make people smile and laugh as they remember their stories of the Mini!

[theondebray]

I've had a succession of classic MiniVANs since passing my driving test 1968! Currently restoring my 1981 van to the highest standard, just for shows, cruising, and FUN. Classic Minis are (as you say) simple, ALL parts available, few specialist tools required, affordable (compared to newer cars), TUNABLE, DIY-able (except for maybe bodywork repairs & spraying?), they are becoming VALUABLE (esp. the vans £15, 000 and UP), and when set up carefully, the handling is still outstanding compared to many other modern eurobuckets. They are still the most popular car on the amateur racing circuits, for all the above reasons. Reliable? In my memory, I've had only three breakdowns in all those years, two coil failures (I always carry a spare now), and one dizzy cap shortout. I have always been meticulous in maintaining my 'vans, that's important, but that's fine for me as I like 'hands on'.
And always a talking point, swap stories, have a laugh wherever - almost everyone over 30 has had a Mini. 👍👍

[martinnewbery]

What a fab video!! You've never owned a car unless you've owned a mini.
Would love to own one again but a good one is well into thousands of pounds, over here in England.
Look back in motoring history, to sixties, see what races it won. Martin.

[hosrow]

I totally agree on the attention. I love to see people having a big smile, kids jumping up and down waving, people taking pictures and video on the freeway. The biggest joy for me is tough see how much people love and and enjoy seeing one drive by.

[angelsone-five]

Very succinct comments and all true. Now get out there and buy one!

[CooperSTraveller]

Totally agree with all that Philip. The drawing a crowd can be a tad annoying if you’re in a hurry somewhere and when people ask what year it is etc sometimes it’s hard to be in the mood to talk when you’re thinking of where you have to be. I just leave myself extra time if I know I need to stop for petrol lol

[tubabloke]

Maybe I missed the story, but if not can you please expand on the “Lake adventures!”

[SimmJimm]

All comments are spot on…the last one, bang on.

It so so so wants to be driven and boy are they fun to drive.

Hope the car down by the lake is all good.

[eliaschristodoulou]

I just finish the restoration of my 1976 mini.I own it since 2015 and except the paint work all the other jobs did by myself. It is very easy to work on a mini even for first time (my job is totally different).it took me 7 months but now I can enjoy it again in the narrow and full of turns roads of the small island of Samos in Greece...The mini is my only car by the way but the biggest distance here is 80 km from side to side of the island....so the mini is perfect