1983 Rover - Austin Mini City E review from UK and Ireland
"A wicked little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Worn tie-bar bushes.
Broken earth strap.
Few rust spots.
General comments?
I've driven quite a few cars and this is the most fun ever; I always have a smile on my face while driving it and people and other minis wave a lot, which is cool.
It's a standard 998cc, but it goes really if you rev the engine and use the full range of each gear. Revving it makes it quite noisy, except I don't mind because it sounds great And I've taken much of the sound insulation out.
It handles brilliantly on the 10" wheels, and I can beat many other cars around corners without even trying.
The ride is very harsh (avoid speed bumps!), but you soon get used to it, although driving for long periods at 60/70mph can be unpleasant.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2003 |