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[md7708]

Got my fun little mini just want something cheap and a bit like the mini to drive for a daily work horse.

Ive been told micra's(old shape) are like a Japanese minis and ka's are supposed to be similar are there any others?

[jaydee]

 

 

 

Even its size is quite small:

[md7708]

Haha I like it, even has the bonnet stripes

[Jordie]

On a modern scale, you'll need a hot hatch to be as fun as the mini is, in terms of cornering and drivability. Lower models are bit bland and roll through corners etc.

 

Thought about a different classic as a daily? mk2 golf is a good choice, afew of us on here have had a golf alongside a mini.

[md7708]

I've been looking at a civic type r but just the cost for a used one is putting me off slightly, I'll have a search for some golf's haven't given them a thought
I would probably prefer another classic

[Twisty]

ax gt is fun but poorly built and rust like mad, 205 gti is awsome, and the old xr2 or xr2i is quite fun, then really its the golf gti. go for one of these and it should  put a smile on your face.

 

or you can go for the newer fester st.

 

thats what i would go for if you want a fun cheap daily run around.

 

Actually thats a lie i would go for an alfa 147 but thats just me i love the alfa's.

 

whats your budget?

Edited by Twisty, 10 January 2014 - 07:32 PM.

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

Nothing's like a Mini.

Edited by Mini-Mad-Craig, 10 January 2014 - 07:32 PM.

[lukepilot]

I'm trying to get my mum to buy the brand new fiesta st instead of an audi a1 so I can drive it

[md7708]

Well I've got an a4 at the min to sell/trade in so I'd say about 2000ish but it could stretch for the right car

And surprisingly I've been looking at a few 147's on auto trader

Just want that mini feeling in my daily driver

[md7708]

I like the look of the new a1's not sure of how it drives/goes but it looks ok

[toyboy396]

Mini or Metro..  No Jap or eurobox will ever fit the bill

[Wigeon Incognito]

Panda 100hp but make sure you press the 'Sport' button.

As modern cars go it's the closest to the Mini feel I've found. The 'Sport' button increases throttle response but more importantly it weights up the steering, without it pressed the steering is too light for my tastes.

Matt.

[md7708]

Haha that was my first thought but the prices are rising for the decent ones I was offered a decent metro turbo now I wish I snapped it up :/

[md7708]

I'm so glad I posted this now! the panda would have never popped up I to my head

[md7708]

http://www.autotrade..._1-6l?logcode=p

Looks like a pretty good little option