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old original

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just saying hi to everyone

I've an ERA, which I've had since new (yes I'm that old!!) and I've suffered for it over the years.

It's done about 200,000 miles and is still used daily as it's my only car. I do try to keep it original as poss but it's difficult 'cause some bits are nigh-on impossible to get, even the right size tyres are now unobtainable...

Ahh..the pleasures of owning a Mini


cossierick

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Good evening and welcome.

the search button is brilliant, but if you get stuck were all here to help.

Rick

ps get some pics up of the car.


old original

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Thanks for the welcome

I'll try and put some pics up in the gallery section shortly


apbellamy

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King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner

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Hello and welcome

On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it

*hehe!*


John

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Mongo

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Welcome to TM! Deffo get some pics up!

200,000 miles in a mini! What condition is it in?

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.


Rob Gavin

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a warm welcome


turbominivanman

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Welome to TM.

And congratulations for sticking with the ERA for what must seem like an eternity from new !

My god, you've got some staying power !

You'll have a ball on this site - loadsa great stuff and advice. It's the first thing most of us on here must go to, as soon as we switch the pc on !

There's a TM weekend this Sat/Sun - why not come over. Details in the Events area.

Richard.

Minivanless, but reluctantly happy living with the decision. There'll be another one day.
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=minimadmotorman#p/u


old original

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On 15th Oct, 2009 minimadmotorman said:
Welcome to TM! Deffo get some pics up!

200,000 miles in a mini! What condition is it in?


Body wise - not too bad. Back in 2002 I had a complete rebuild courtesy of Somerford Minis so it was better than new then. Unfortunately I haven't a garage since I moved house three years ago and there are now one or two bubbly bits and the front spoiler could do with some serious attention.

I'm not the world's greatest polisher but occasionally it gets a treat.

Mechanically, like all minis, it has it's moments. There isn't much which hasn't gone pop, bang, snap or F?*k off I've had enough at some point.

and the latest score is...
Engine 3 Gearbox 3


old original

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On 15th Oct, 2009 turbominivanman said:
Welome to TM.

And congratulations for sticking with the ERA for what must seem like an eternity from new !

My god, you've got some staying power !

You'll have a ball on this site - loadsa great stuff and advice. It's the first thing most of us on here must go to, as soon as we switch the pc on !

There's a TM weekend this Sat/Sun - why not come over. Details in the Events area.

Richard.


Cheers, on the eternity thing, you're not wrong.
I think the most recent case of "eternity" was waiting in the front car park at the Haynes museum for the AA to turn up and watching everyone else going home.
This was after it disgraced itself by depositing the contents of the sump on the track whilst waiting for the photos to be taken at the 50th anniversary party a couple of months ago!!

Thanks for the invite but unfortunately I have to work most weekends. I do get one in six off so hopefully something in the future might fit in (or I win the lottery!)


BENROSS

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a warm welcome, yes pics would be nice

iam sure that engine is due for some refreshment. or has it been done






Oli

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Wilts

welcome onboard!

On 15th Jul, 2009 fastcarl said:
the pissed up clown stood back up, did a twirl and left bollock naked,

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