Everyone has seen the Italian Job and thought how fun it would be to own one of the classic Minis. The funky retro styling, sprightly performance and sheer excitement experienced when driving one has made the classic Mini hugely popular. The new Minis still retain the wow factor, and continue to steal the show.
Buying a good quality second hand Mini could be the heist of the century. Whether you go for the retro or recent model, one thing is guaranteed- you’re going to have a lot of fun. Both classic and modern Minis are renowned for superb handing, solid performance and a fantastic driving experience. While other cars can sometimes be slow to get going, the Mini is like a child with ADD; always excited, always looking to go!
There’s a great selection of modern Minis to look at, from the entry level Mini One, to the mid range Cooper, and insane top end Cooper S. Now built by BMW, you can be totally sure of high quality engineering and a good warranty. Thankfully the new Minis don’t take after their adoptive German parents in style terms; you can still get a great range of colours, cool alloy wheels and most importantly the 60s style bonnet headlights!
A used car in general can be significantly cheaper to buy than a brand new one, and this is certainly the case with a Mini. Classic models aside, you can be looking at a 40% reduction on the retail price for modern Minis.
There are many places to buy second hand cars, from local dealerships to car supermarkets. One of the best places to shop for a used car however is online. Big sites like Car Source have thousands of motors listed, which means the odds of finding a great deal are heavily stacked in your favour.
Every real driver should own a Mini at some point in their lives. Not only will you be open mouthed and wide eyed all the time from the excitement, if you buy second hand you’ll be walking away with an absolute bargain. Next stop Turin!
