i like minis alot, but i can not buy one now becuase i dont have the money for one. how can i get involved in the mini scene? i like in huntington beach california, and i want to start to learn how they work and how to fix them and such. any suggestions?

 

http://www.californiacarclubs.com/list.htm

Try looking through the list on the above link.
You may find something nearby and get in touch with the club.

 

You might want to attend the next MOALA meeting, which is in Long Beach next Wednesday evening. My office is in Huntington Beach so get in touch if you want to go and I will give you the details.

Check out the website at: www.moala.org

You don't have to own a Mini or MINI to be a member and you don't have to be a member to come to the meetings. Also be sure tocheck out the Huntington Beach concorse car show at Central Park on June 5th - Mini and MINI will be one of the featured marquees and we are expecting several.

I'll PM you with my contact info.

 

i've checked out a few website shopping for a classic mini but i just haven't found what i'm looking for - i really like the mini cooper and the mini 1000 - can anyone suggest some good websites to buy

already checked - ebay, djminis, and a few others i found a link to on mini mania

 

I'm close to selling my 76 Mini 1000 RHD. Red, new carpet, new 10" Mini lites, NO rust. Very original. Pics not available for about 2-3 weeks until I get over this move, but just dropping a heads up. Car is located in Columbus Ohio and was imported from New Zealand about a year ago, hence the no rust. Need $6,995.00


PM me for more...

 

Also try www.westpaminis.com

 

OMG - they have a mr. bean's car (replica) have you seen it - it's the best - mr. bean is the reason i own a mini! thanks for the link, rick!

 

try minitemptation.com (used to be theminifarm.com). the owner (spencer) is a great guy and is very fair.

mike

 

Also, if you have time, check out Mini Meet West 2005 in San Ramon, CA. The last weekend in July. Sure to be many great looking Minis there with many enthusiasts. May even be a few for sale.

http://www.moasf.com/minimeetwest2005/

 

One of the top classic Mini specilaists is in your back yard. Herratige Garage in Costa Mesa. Go have a chat with Graham and/or Doug. Be prepared though. Classic Minis that are in decent shape are not cheap. In fact you will likely be able to pick up a used MINI Cooper for what a restored classic will cost. As an owner of many Minis, both classic and new, I encourage you to save your $$ and by the best you can.

ripley

 

this can give you an idea of prices ...

of course this is a dealer but I find the site to be a decent gauge

http://www.turkys.com/mini.html

 

this is a great website - lots of classic mini inventory and some VERY good prices - this is the most on one site that i've seen so far and i've picked a few out! now........... wonder how many my honey will let my buy?