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May 11, 2017 04:44AM | Dan Moffet | |
May 10, 2017 08:10PM | specialist | |
May 10, 2017 10:18AM | malsal | |
May 9, 2017 07:12PM | Minerva | |
May 9, 2017 05:00PM | Spitz | |
May 9, 2017 04:57PM | Rosebud | |
May 9, 2017 04:31PM | Rosebud | |
May 9, 2017 12:32PM | Spitz | |
May 9, 2017 11:36AM | mur | |
May 9, 2017 09:45AM | miniguydotcom | Edited: May 9, 2017 09:47AM |
May 9, 2017 07:10AM | elpez | |
May 9, 2017 05:56AM | mergedown | |
May 9, 2017 05:48AM | Willie_B | |
May 9, 2017 05:45AM | mergedown |
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California needs to loosen up their smoke law.or ask people to wear mask everyday when they go to work.
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honestly, i own a Leyland mini but i don't think my mini would even go near the Rover mini in terms of quality and durability. i really like the Rover mini period, i dont care if these cars were imported to japan by the british'es(plural) , as long as it passes the quality standards of the japanese car manufacturers.,im ok with that.
I seriously think this person is perhaps hospitalised and maybe only allowed internet access once in a while.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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If it's not Scottish....it's crap! (Cry of the Mini Tartan Owners' Clan)
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honestly, i own a Leyland mini but i don't think my mini would even go near the Rover mini in terms of quality and durability. i really like the Rover mini period, i dont care if these cars were imported to japan by the british'es(plural) , as long as it passes the quality standards of the japanese car manufacturers.,im ok with that.
I seriously think this person is perhaps hospitalised and maybe only allowed internet access once in a while.
"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May
"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge
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California has ridiculous standards.. you may end up with The Clerk From Hell and you'll get even more grief.
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Looks good.
Mine is an 89 Jap MINI..... unfortunately mine was automatic,....got that all fixed now
Your carbs wouldn't have been factory, hopefully someone has tuned them properly and they run well..... twins do look great also.
The front rubber springs on mine were completely squashed when I got mine some 11 yrs ago......yours looks a little low in the front so I would expect the same.....or perhaps it has adjustable suspension fitted.
How well does the AC work?
"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May
"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge
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Nothing that rob/tony/specialist wrote is correct. If I were to make generalizations about Japanese market minis it would be that they are lightly used, rarely show signs of regular preventative maintenance, but can be mostly rust free. Your car might very well be a nice car as it is, the maintenance could be up to date and competently done.
Good luck with your new purchase.
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Just be sure to check what your state requires as far as emissions equipment, emissions testing or federal emissions or federal safety-standard stickers.
California has ridiculous standards. While regular cars and trucks that are pre-'76 are exempt from emissions-testing, that (sometimes/often/technically) doesn't apply to classic Minis built after 1967. (Because '68 and up weren't built for U.S. sale, they are private imports.) Depending on which agency you call, the answers get a bit wobbly - and, at the DMV, you may end up with The Clerk From Hell and you'll get even more grief.
If you are considering a classic Mini in California, the general advice is to get one that is already titled in California - but that is no guarantee you won't have issues in the future. If it's a legitimate '67-or-older classic Mini, you typically won't have problems.
For other states, some have emissions standards that apply to metropolitan areas, but not to less-populated areas. If the car is registered elsewhere in the state, you're home-free. I believe Nevada, Arizona and Colorado are that way, but I'd check. I'm not sure which states may have similar requirements.
For some states, the emissions-testing is only done the first time the car is registered.
On the "Consignment - For Sale by Owner" page of my website, at the bottom with all the relevant disclaimers, it reads:
"BOTTOM LINE: This is a case where it pays to do your homework. Be careful what you buy, you may not be able to drive it in some states, including California."
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Hope that helps...
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1. Drive it
2. Join CMU so you can drive in fun drives with a lot of other Minis
3. Looks classic enough for me
4. Don't worry about it's heritage, provenance, etc, it's YOURS now!
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"How can anything bigger be mini?"
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I'm purchasing a 1990 Japanese import Rover Mini. See PHOTOS:
I've started to do some homework, but would love any input. I know the Japanese imports have AC, which this does, and it seems to work based on a FaceTime walkthrough I did with the current owner. Any input, watchouts, tips, tricks, etc., would be appreciated. And I will continue to research on the vehicle.
I know it's not an MK1, or "classic" in the true sense, but I'm OK with that.
Thanks!