FINALLY BUYING A CLASSIC MINI! & WHY YOU SHOULD TOO!

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  • Time to finally add a Classic MINI to the garage? Win your own right here competition.ukminis.co.uk & use code TGE to get 50% off your ticket price!
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  • @TGE
    @TGE  Před 3 lety +35

    Time to finally add a Classic MINI to the garage? Win your own right here competition.ukminis.co.uk & use code TGE to get 50% off your ticket price!

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety +7

      Don't think I've ever seen you smile as much, thats what Mini's do 😁

    • @ryanbrooks555
      @ryanbrooks555 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes def that was hilarious you driving that 😂😂😂

    • @jackvlogs3262
      @jackvlogs3262 Před 3 lety +1

      Your not supposed to use the choke when it’s warm because it will flood the engine. I’ve got a mini so I know 😂

    • @edgargomes8003
      @edgargomes8003 Před 3 lety +3

      Thnx for your ♥️.TOLD YOU TGE #1☝🏼.ONLY ONE WHO GENUALLY RESPONDS👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽EXCUSE MY ENGLISH IM DUTCH😂.IM EVEN CHECKING ALL TGE FROM 3YEARS AGO CAnt get enough👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @harry_murphy
      @harry_murphy Před 3 lety +2

      Who else was grinding their teeth watching Tom drive this 🤣🤣

  • @VeyzHD
    @VeyzHD Před 3 lety +62

    It’s kind of funny to see Tom genuinely more excited to drive around in that mini, than in a supercar

    • @rocfella
      @rocfella Před 3 lety +5

      actually it is more exciting 🙂

    • @dnbmania
      @dnbmania Před 3 lety +3

      They are way more engaging

    • @brandencoburn757
      @brandencoburn757 Před 2 lety

      Classic cars are HISTORY! I couldn't care less about these so called "supercars" or "hypercars". When are you going to be able to drive so fast on the highways or the roads? NEVER! A small classic car is great.

    • @alexpanting4177
      @alexpanting4177 Před 5 měsíci

      I would be who actually cares about supercars, classics all day

  • @KevinTalbotTV
    @KevinTalbotTV Před 3 lety +61

    nice, love classic minis, i had a 200bhp turbo a few years ago went like poop off a shovel!

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety +5

      Now that sounds epic 😁

    • @KevinTalbotTV
      @KevinTalbotTV Před 3 lety +5

      @@ukminis it was fun but engine didn't last long

    • @TGE
      @TGE  Před 3 lety +10

      HELL

    • @THEGAMER4LIFE1990
      @THEGAMER4LIFE1990 Před 3 lety +1

      I know your making a monster truck Kev you wanna make a mini monster with a v8 in the back 😉

  • @STRmw2
    @STRmw2 Před 3 lety +46

    If we dont get all pedantic, you can't really get more 'british' than a classic mini - i love em

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety +1

      Here gere 🤩

    • @Pauld62
      @Pauld62 Před 3 lety +1

      Unless you put Mr Bean in a mini

  • @mricemantoyou
    @mricemantoyou Před 3 lety +6

    Lol.. I'm 6'3 and I had 3 of these in the 90s, once I had 6 people in it and had to push start it with 5 passengers still sat in there... Also fun round London too... Great cars

  • @markgadsby5568
    @markgadsby5568 Před dnem +1

    Minis come into their own when you are throwing it into a roundabout or weaving in traffic. Many happy (and scary) memories

  • @fullyplantd
    @fullyplantd Před 3 lety +36

    Couldn't stop laughing along with you all the way through this

  • @lgliam
    @lgliam Před 3 lety +17

    Yes Tom, get yourself a Mini! As someone that lives out in the middle of bum fuck nowhere, you shitting yourself driving around the countryside is what I'm like as soon as I get into a city!

  • @adrianhalliwell3963
    @adrianhalliwell3963 Před 3 lety +3

    The smile on your face driving that answers the question that yes you should get one ..... Its that mini feeling . Im 6 foot 3 and have owned two ...... Great fun especially when are used to it and the handling . You can throw them round ....... enjoy !!!

  • @russellclark1978
    @russellclark1978 Před 3 lety +8

    Just saw this vid ping up... Going to watch it later with my lad, just before his bedtime. Just wanted to say that the original Mini is a cool and brilliant car. I had the fortune to drive one a few years ago and I had the biggest smile on my face. Such a fantastic handling car that is so much fun!! 👍

  • @robertallen7435
    @robertallen7435 Před 3 lety +21

    From Pista to Mini....TGE always keeping it fresh !!✌

  • @cryingrogue4813
    @cryingrogue4813 Před 3 lety +12

    Genuinely one of the funniest videos you've posted and judging by that smile I think we'll see one in the garage soon, great vid lad

  • @matevo2286
    @matevo2286 Před 3 lety +4

    Yes Tom get one, brother got 2, mod version and a ERA mini version that's rare in storage. Always put a smile on the face driving them

  • @TheChrisglasgow
    @TheChrisglasgow Před 3 lety +3

    Watching this with a big smile. Reminds me of when I test drive 1 of these about 20 years ago. Every drive truly was a mini adventure 😂

  • @BondTheOGYT
    @BondTheOGYT Před 3 lety +5

    I saw you lurking Mini pages and I KNEW YOU BOUGHT ONE 🔥 welcome to the Mini family. Anyone else excited for the content on this?

  • @fabianb7819
    @fabianb7819 Před 3 lety +12

    PLEASE buy one! You, Ianthe & farting crisps in this poodling around central London would be absolute HELL !
    Also you and Archie or JE would be CHAOS

  • @kevincockburn7805
    @kevincockburn7805 Před 3 lety +6

    Let's be frank, this car provides more smiles and laughs per BHP, than any supercar. This car really is a legendary car. No one will give a monkeys about a 918 or a La Ferrari in 50 years, but the mini will live for ever.

  • @SCDC-Channel
    @SCDC-Channel Před 3 lety +2

    Wow welcome to the club! I love my 1999 Mini Cooper 1.3i Sports Pack, AMAZING car!

  • @markpritchard23
    @markpritchard23 Před 3 lety +3

    My very first car was a Silver Mini HL - CAG 76X. Loved it. Had 11 people in it once couldn't get it to 20mph because of the weight. Happy Happy days ❤️🥰

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety

      on the way to the world record, 27 🤩

  • @carlbryan2227
    @carlbryan2227 Před 3 lety +4

    Great video Tom I had a mini 1275gt back in the orange and black cool fun car you put a smile on my face for a Sunday evening 😀🙏🏿

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety

      very valuable now 😁

  • @350zex35
    @350zex35 Před 3 lety +5

    😂 Another incredibly fun, country side drive with you Tom! That was loads of fun, seeing you man handle that old school stick shift 😆 You mastered the clutch feel in no time flat 👏🏻👏🏻 For nostalgic reasons among many, a Classic Mini would be a fantastic addition to your garage my friend 👊🏼

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety

      its what they do 😁

  • @dsummers8191
    @dsummers8191 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video! Used to walk past a Mini 30 on a regular basis around the time of purchasing my first car which was a "breadvan" VW Polo. There really is no comparison old Mini to new MINI and as for some of the new variants they ought to call them MAXI. In saying that the first generation new MINI designed by Frank Stephenson is a lovely design in its own right. Enjoyed seeing TGE having fun in these great little cars. Thank you.

  • @ashleighlancaster1683
    @ashleighlancaster1683 Před rokem +1

    So nostalgic to see this mini, as my grandma had this mini, and it's what started my love of Minis...
    Like not this EXACT mini, but she did have the 30th anniversary mini in Cherry Red, her's was completely standard, never modified in any way.

  • @BMW7series251
    @BMW7series251 Před 3 lety +1

    Had 2 of these new Tom back in the early 70's! A Standard and a Clubman. Took the Standard 4 up plus camping gear down into France! Chaos!!

  • @peterj7983
    @peterj7983 Před 3 lety +3

    Finally a classic mini!!! I’ve had mine for 4 years, great place to put money, been waiting for TG to get one

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety

      good man and even better if you win this for a £5 😁🤯

  • @trevorwakefiel870
    @trevorwakefiel870 Před 2 lety +1

    I use to have a Leyland Mini clubman S 1977 998c engine Australian made model. I rolled it when I fell asleep at the wheel it saved my life at 19 as strong as a brick on wheels.
    The gears lift up the gear stick in the hand push up to the right to the front.
    Most reliable little car I had and parts where cheap in 1983 84 85 not that it needed much at all on servicing.
    I suggest bear get the Automatic Mayfair as he's hopeless at manual in the mini , the gear changes are notchy and need fo be quick.
    Australian model didn't have synchro on 1st gear only crash on first gear so you basically only could go into first gear at stopping..
    Great to watch love the UK Austin Rover Mini's.

  • @noseyparker6622
    @noseyparker6622 Před 3 lety +4

    I've never seen you look so happy and excited driving a car.....you've gotta get one 😊

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety

      minis do this 🤩

  • @siennamayh
    @siennamayh Před 3 lety +1

    Ah memories. My grandma had many minis. Her last was a 35th anniversary. My auntie made her sell it as she said it was too dangerous and forced her into buying a micra instead, which I was instructed to sell when she died. If it was the mini I’d have kept it.

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety +1

      She was a hero 😁

  • @CavemanNinja100
    @CavemanNinja100 Před 3 lety +6

    At this point you own ALL my favorite cars except a 918!! Best channel ever!!

  • @_chenn
    @_chenn Před 3 lety +1

    Those 6x9s how nostalgic! First car was a mini city, took 6 miles on the a41 to reach 83mph with 4 of us inside, quite impressed.

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety

      decent effort 😁

  • @manfredi169
    @manfredi169 Před 3 lety +3

    I love this old mini because it puts a big smile on your face. Whoever wins the car will have great times driving it

  • @britishminiclub
    @britishminiclub Před 3 lety +2

    Brilliant fun 🤩 loved how you struggle with the gear box in a classic Mini sort of way. That smile though is everyone’s reaction to a Mini. You just can’t beat driving one ☝️

  • @davej4484
    @davej4484 Před 3 lety +2

    One of the best videos I've watched in ages! What a laugh! Jet Black limited edition Mini was my 1st car... Great memories!!

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety

      very rare now 😁

  • @christopherclarke5978
    @christopherclarke5978 Před 3 lety +1

    The modern mini isn't a Mini its a BMW 0.5. The classic is the original roller skate, class them oldies, I remember doing 85 in the fast lane nailing the life out of it but what fun. 1275GT with a tickled engine.

  • @italsounds001
    @italsounds001 Před 3 lety +2

    Do it.. I got a 1275 GT a few weeks ago as a little lockdown project, great fun when you suss it out, you can drive at 9/10ths all the time ✌️

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety +1

      there the ones to get, rarer than most and certainly the best ever Mini 😁

  • @salvulcano802
    @salvulcano802 Před rokem

    Im 24 and I actually bought the same exact car as my first car, however my one is a left hand drive 30th anniversary. I found it at a car dealership catching rust and I restored it. I must say it brings me so much joy every day I drive it. People thought I'm crazy but I think I made a good investment although I don't know if I would ever sell it. Hahaha love minis !

  • @Eurocally
    @Eurocally Před 3 lety +2

    Love it, I’ve owned a classic mini and now own a 12 year old Cooper S, very different cars but still have the same feeling, just easier to drive now 👍🏻

  • @spadgm
    @spadgm Před 3 lety +2

    I have driven a lot of cars, but still remember my first time driving a classic mini many moons ago!
    About the most pure driving experience there is!
    Would be great if you added one to your collection mate!

  • @markcady6882
    @markcady6882 Před 3 lety +2

    Too much coffee Tom?!! 🤣😂. You were chaos during this video, love a Mini, you have to get one to sit alongside the 912.

  • @Paul_F_C
    @Paul_F_C Před 3 lety +3

    What I love about your channel is it’s very eclectic, it’s got my favourite 996 , but it has watches and all manner of different cars and not just all all about super cars and also a very cute dog

    • @TGE
      @TGE  Před 3 lety +1

      ❤️💪

  • @benjackson359
    @benjackson359 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing! Welcome to the Mini family. I’ve got a Cooper Sport 500 👍🏼

  • @leobrereton4176
    @leobrereton4176 Před 3 lety +3

    Causing CHAOS Driving Round The Countryside Wheel Spinning Out Of Peoples Driveways With Amazon Delivery Men Starring At You - And If You Buy A Classic Mini Put The Chaos Plate That Was On The Jimny On It👍

  • @mnbeardie
    @mnbeardie Před 2 lety +1

    That pure joy during your whole ride...
    Same feeling I get every time I drive my R53. One day I will have a classic. A bit tougher to find in the states.

  • @John-dz5dv
    @John-dz5dv Před 3 lety +2

    Tom this is where you learn to drive a proper car.
    Yes the car you drove a 998cc & yes it did have disc brakes on the front.
    Thank god you didn't go out in the swift tuned one think you would of crashed that one.
    Had a 1340cc with twin tanks full roll cage 13" wheels & removable front end.
    Was red & yellow resprayed by myself known has Sunglasses required
    You will have fun when you get one

  • @tech88596
    @tech88596 Před 3 lety +2

    Great cars. First car was a ‘67/68 Clubman AYD608S 😎👍

  • @NaturallyAspirated
    @NaturallyAspirated Před 3 lety +7

    CZcams viewer: Did you enjoy yourself Tom?
    TGE:... Neighhh 🐴

  • @TomShorrock
    @TomShorrock Před 3 lety +3

    100% get one! But with a man of your expense get a mk1 Cooper S, you wouldn’t have much change out of £50k but they’re only going one way 🤘🏻

  • @christopherclarke5978
    @christopherclarke5978 Před 3 lety +1

    Yes the smile says it all....that mini smile even when you can defrost the screen in the winter lol

  • @mrman17
    @mrman17 Před 3 lety +2

    There's nothing quite like hooning around a B road in a classic Mini. Also, remember to push the choke in next time :)

  • @Challenger540i
    @Challenger540i Před 3 lety +1

    A: Your Rangie looks SO much better for the tints and Alloys B: I LOVE this little Mini C: Great vid! ty

  • @asramsy1
    @asramsy1 Před 3 lety +2

    I didn't think your videos could get any better but here we are!

  • @tom4626
    @tom4626 Před 3 lety +1

    I had a mini 30 as my first car 19 years ago. Spent £700... Sold for not much more 2 years later. Crazy to think the market is so high now

  • @junderwoituk
    @junderwoituk Před 3 lety +3

    Looks like it's the most fun you've had in ages :-) I had a 1274 GT back in the day and it was great fun to drive...

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety

      the holy grail now 😁

  • @AnonymousCaveman
    @AnonymousCaveman Před 2 lety +1

    Genuinely wanted a classic mini since I was about 4... And I got shown the film the Italian job when I was about 6/7 and it's a goal to own one in the future.... Before there prices get toooooo highwhich sadly seems to be happening. Lovely video and awesome mini you drove.

  • @benjackson359
    @benjackson359 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely get one in the garage. Nothing beats a classic Mini for smiles per mile.

  • @heathbrowning34
    @heathbrowning34 Před 3 lety +2

    Class video 😂 Judging by your laughter and smiles, you 100% need one of these Mini’s! Please do it Tom

  • @paulrobinson1288
    @paulrobinson1288 Před 3 lety +2

    Total pure motoring at it's best... The iconic British Mini is the best car ever made.

  • @markhouse4664
    @markhouse4664 Před 3 lety +7

    The 1990s want their parcel shelf back... 6x9s!!

    • @markR6.76
      @markR6.76 Před 3 lety +1

      Pioneer’s by any chance 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jamesosullivan6987
    @jamesosullivan6987 Před 3 lety

    That made me smile as it brought back memories of what we used to rag around the country lanes in the late 80's / early 90's. Funny to watch you try and drive a car with a proper old skool manual gear box. They are little zippers once you get used to how to drive it. Buy one, you'll love it.

  • @NickG24
    @NickG24 Před 3 lety +2

    I love minis, haven’t driven one since 1999 when I sold mine though! Your face 🤣 they do make you look a bit like Mr Bean. That was more scary than it should’ve been! Definitely one for the garage - CHAOS!

  • @christophercooper3708
    @christophercooper3708 Před 3 lety +2

    No gearboxes were harmed in this video

  • @russellclark1978
    @russellclark1978 Před 3 lety +2

    Please please get a Mini Tom... Would love to see one in your garage! 👍

  • @stuartreynolds9362
    @stuartreynolds9362 Před 3 lety +2

    Love all your videos Tom but this is the best yet! Absolute classic (both the car and the content)!!

  • @CollectingMotors
    @CollectingMotors Před 3 lety +2

    Probably the funniest thing i've ever seen you drive, I had to buy 2 tickets just to experience the same :D

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety +2

      good luck 🍾🎁

  • @AllTorque
    @AllTorque Před 3 lety +3

    Glad you have come around to my way of thinking ... owing 60 shit boxes is far better than 3 supercars haha

  • @timevans4995
    @timevans4995 Před 3 lety +2

    A competition I will definitely be entering which I can answer correctly ! LoL 😂
    My only claim to fame is…..I was born on the same day that the mini was first launched in the UK ! 😂😂

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety +1

      thats an awesome claim to fame 🎁🍾

  • @4wheelsonmywagon733
    @4wheelsonmywagon733 Před 3 lety +1

    Btw.... check out classic minis with tuned motorbikes engines..... high revving chaos on an entirely different level 🙏

  • @joakimthomasli2604
    @joakimthomasli2604 Před 3 lety +2

    So freaking cool! Restomod the hell out of the mini 🤩🤣

  • @stephenlane9168
    @stephenlane9168 Před 3 lety +1

    Get one Tom. I’ve seen one converted to full electric ( ideal for you bombing around in London) easy to park, unique steering though

  • @OzzyM1998
    @OzzyM1998 Před 3 lety +2

    Good to see a bigger youtuber appreciate the Minis! 👌

  • @sshnrub
    @sshnrub Před 3 lety +2

    Yep. Will be in my garage when I’ve got the money for a few cars✌️

  • @leedorey1490
    @leedorey1490 Před 2 lety +1

    My first car was an 850. Second a 1000, third a 1275 GT, fourth a Cooper. Loved them, would love another after all these years.

  • @jeffreyimminga1991
    @jeffreyimminga1991 Před 3 lety +1

    That's so cool! I have a 50th anniversary MINI Clubman. Hopefully one day I will own a classic MINI

  • @Spare84
    @Spare84 Před 3 lety +2

    Most fun I've seen you have in any car, ever. Enjoyed this one, you yob.

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety

      its what Minis do to people 😁

  • @rsjamie9423
    @rsjamie9423 Před 3 lety +3

    For me the Abarth 595 is more the modern mini than the BMW mini itself. I love old cars but these are trouble....

  • @jamiewalker5535
    @jamiewalker5535 Před 3 lety +2

    That was very funny! Just what we need at the moment, love it lad.

  • @peterweisenbach
    @peterweisenbach Před 3 lety +2

    Hmm I always wanted one.. but in Germany prices have skyrocketed. But it would be nicer with your Mini Works GP ;)

  • @trickyg9130
    @trickyg9130 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Small world, I used to own that mini G977 UAY about 3 yrs ago. Looking good.

  • @RgRs-zo1wn
    @RgRs-zo1wn Před 3 lety +2

    By far some of your best work!! Keep it up lad 👍

  • @OutlawGarage
    @OutlawGarage Před 3 lety +2

    Cool video, really enjoyed that. Those small cars can be a little like a Tardis on the inside.

  • @matthewangove6660
    @matthewangove6660 Před 3 lety +1

    Your facial expressions when in the mini suit a ride in the sunshine bus 😂

  • @tomfoulger680
    @tomfoulger680 Před 3 lety +1

    I own a British Open Classic Mini 1 of 1000 originally and 1 of 250 now left on the road and it was the best decision I ever made buying one. Btw Im 6ft 4 (with seat extenders) and have no problem at all!

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety +1

      hero 🤩😁

    • @tomfoulger680
      @tomfoulger680 Před 3 lety

      @@ukminis thank you! If you give me a follow on @foulgerstoolstore on Instagram, I would be extremely happy to work with a company like yourselves

  • @kevin110571
    @kevin110571 Před 3 lety +2

    It was so much fun watching you drive this! A man less confident in his driving skills! I had to learn in a car like this.... great video love your content keep it up...

  • @paulverney4753
    @paulverney4753 Před 3 lety +1

    🤣 Only one thing could have made that video funnier.......Archie shitting himself in the passenger seat!

  • @whydoiexist5890
    @whydoiexist5890 Před 2 lety +1

    If there's one thing I love, its how classic minis basically start up instantly.

  • @chikondimasiye6351
    @chikondimasiye6351 Před 3 lety +2

    10:18 he almost binned it🤣🤣
    Legend🙌🙌

  • @iBayleyyy
    @iBayleyyy Před 3 lety +2

    this was pure chaos. Toms car reviews are top tier content

  • @toonarmy98
    @toonarmy98 Před 3 lety +2

    fantastic video...more of these please Tom. Minis are for life not just for Christmas! ;-)

  • @LordKamilB
    @LordKamilB Před 3 lety

    Love that video. It looks like you really had a lot of fun driving this MINI

  • @jmartin444
    @jmartin444 Před 3 lety +2

    Hilarious Tom. 😂 your face says it all. My friend had one 20 years ago. They are insane such a fun experience

  • @MattP168
    @MattP168 Před 3 lety +2

    Classic mini always makes the driver smile 😜

  • @davidstamp3209
    @davidstamp3209 Před 3 lety +1

    I've literally just finished building a mk 1 cooper for a customer. All that was useable was the room. Everything else was new panels lol

    • @ukminis
      @ukminis Před 3 lety +1

      sounds like a Mini 😁🤯

  • @mowilliams1511
    @mowilliams1511 Před 3 lety +1

    This video just put a massive smile on my face, top work, Tom!

  • @reececonnelly2982
    @reececonnelly2982 Před 3 lety +1

    Class Tom! Had me a stitches all the way through the test drive ! HELL

  • @TomJacksonGB
    @TomJacksonGB Před 3 lety +2

    Really need to put mine back together.

  • @DimitriVelair
    @DimitriVelair Před 3 lety +3

    i swear i love this video i never seen u so happy driving a car i really think you should buy one and keep it in your collection mate :)

  • @rossfirman4110
    @rossfirman4110 Před 3 lety +2

    Never soon you do happy in a video, the purchase is a must

  • @theoknowscars5418
    @theoknowscars5418 Před 3 lety +3

    I love the classic mini cooper and It was in mr bean and the Italian job

  • @jamesmargetts3692
    @jamesmargetts3692 Před 3 lety +1

    This vid had me smiling these classic Minis look like helllll. Well done with this Tom.

  • @jonathan_snowdon
    @jonathan_snowdon Před 3 lety +2

    Chaos. That clutch control was mega!