The Austin Mini Cooper 998cc is without a doubt an iconic car since the 1960’s. With the vehicle being considered, in some ways, the British equivalent to its German contemporary, Classic Beetle by Volkswagen, this British ride with a ‘vintage feel’ interior and speed will have every person turning their heads to take a second glance at even the scruffiest example.But wait, there’s more to come.
With a basic engine kit, the mini can be extremely nippy. That’s of course if you are driving alone. However, with three additionaly passengers in the car, the petrol consumption is awful. Having to mash the throttle due to the much slower pick-up could just be the reason. But heading down a slope with the wind behind you can prove to be a lesser pain. Although this English beauty can reach speeds up to 90-110km/h, she drives more comfortably at around 70-80km/h.
When asked about the safety of the mini, designer Issigonis confidently stated:“I make my cars with such good brakes, such good steering, that if people get into a crash it´s their own fault. I don’t design my cars to have accidents."
Despite the belated introduction of the airbags and side impact bars in vehicles, it is generally acknowledged that the mini was designed with excellent handling characteristics.
Although there are certain problems that can be fixed yourself, there is one painful problem. For the reason that the Austin Mini is not an all-terrain vehicle in any sense imaginable, a journey can easily become agonizing if the road is bumpy and the weather is wet. Having the carburetor placed behind the engine reduces carburetor icing, but that leaves the distributor located right behind the grill exposed to water coming in. Thus, when it’s raining cats and dogs, the engine will stall.
It may be a small and unreliable at times. But bear in mind – you’re driving an icon. Driving in a Murano may be more reliable, faster and bigger but in an Austin Mini, you will make heads turn. You will see people smiling from ear to ear. You will be noticed. The word ‘bored’ will no longer exist in your dictionary because every drive will be a mini adventure. As a matter of fact, you will never feel diminutive when you’re beside another automotive, but instead, superior. It’s not just the car. It’s the feeling.
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Furthermore, which vintage year cooper are you referring to? if you were referring to the 1st of the coopers, therefore from the 1960s, of course it had a vintage feeling dashboard as it is a vintage car. it was the dashboard of that era and if its even 1991, it would be almost 30 years old then. 2010? 40yrs old. The red one looks like a ROVER MINI from the late 1980s, these are reliable minis with fuel injection instead of a carb. the one in British Racing Green without the headrests is vintage 60s mini cooper but on modern 12in rims. original coopers come in 10inch rims n tires.
Minis aren't as destructive as you are led to believe. but they do leak oil everywhere. but if it didnt, it wouldnt be british. another good example is the land rover. they love to leak too.
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