With so many different models and specifications to navigate, this book will help you get the Mini you want at the right price. Featuring over a hundred color images, plus details of problems to keep an eye out for, it is an essential aid for the discerning buyer, providing insight into market and value data and predicting future collectable models. Owning a Mini can be a very sociable experience, and this book gives details of back-up and support organizations for BMW’s British–built baby.
With so many different models and specifications to navigate, this book will help you get the Mini you want at the right price. Featuring over a hundred color images, plus details of problems to keep an eye out for, it is an essential aid for the discerning buyer, providing insight into market and value data and predicting future collectable models. Owning a Mini can be a very sociable experience, and this book gives details of back-up and support organizations for BMWs British-built baby.
Introduction - the purpose of this book |
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1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance |
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2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? |
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3 Living with a MINI - will you get along together? |
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4 Models compared - which is the one for you? |
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5 Before you view - be well informed |
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6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help |
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7 Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay? |
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8 Key points - where to look for problems |
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9 Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment |
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10 Auctions - Sold! Another way to buy your dream |
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11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! |
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12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart |
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14 Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles |
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15 Lack of use problems - just like their owners, MINIs need exercise! |
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16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the MINI world |
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17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips |
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Index |
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Passionate about automobiles from an early age, Martyn Collins is an enthusiast of all cars, in particular the Mini brand. A motoring journalist since graduating in 1999, Martyn has worked on Parkers Car guides, Mini magazine, and Autoblog UK, among other titles. He closely followed the new Minis development through to launch in 2001, and has been an owner since 2002. Having worked his way up from a Mini One, Martyn currently drives a 2006 Cooper S GP his dream Mini.