Her indoors likes the idea of a Mini that goes and has Air con . Any advise would help ,
Thanks in anticipation .

I take it her indoors means the wife

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

Partner yes , done the wife thing and have the scares to prove it and that was 20yrs ago . Not many Rover Minis in WA so that will make it even more interesting . She wont drive Rustzilla my Clubman Van .

I went through this debacle when deciding on downgrading my daily.
I opted for a BMW Mini - and I am so glad I did.

I did that, and went from a 74 leyland mini 1100 to an 88 rover mini 1275spi with air con and it's great! Much more comfortable and reliable now the bugs have been ironed out. The only downside I have faced is that with so much more things in the rover it can be a lot more complicated and expensive when something goes wrong. However that's not normally as often


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88 Rover 1.3i "Reggie"
99 Rover 1.3i “Grover”
12 Mini Cooper S "The shitter"
17 Mini Clubman JCW “Noddy”

i have 2 Rover Minis here in WA.

I had to really back up the wifes everyday 1988 auto.. Just in case! Did the sums on a 2002 BMW Mini Auto and a Rover auto and the Rover won....

You can get a Rover SPi Mini auto for the same money as the 2002 BMW Mini Auto and in 5yrs the BMW Mini will be worth less than half what you paid! The Rover will still be holding strong.. for me that was a win!

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New from the UK and wanting a NICE little British car!

It was your wifes car that started the idea , just have to find one .

My 99 Rover has just moved on..........with some regrets mind you. It's Archie heal was 2'nd gear, Grieg @ Mini Classics sorted that issue and after that it was a joy to drive. Ideally suited to a daily drive the SPI started first time every time even after being layed up for 3 months. A/C worked without a hitch cooling the car down within a couple of minutes. Horses for courses.

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1970 Mk2
1968 Mk1 project

import 1, avoid 1 from edward lee's if looking for a fresh import already compiled as ive heard he winds the k's back on cars he has in his lot (but as its done before they leave japan it cant be proven)

these guys can check a cars Obo if you decide to buy an mini from mr lee to see if its genuine k's https://www.facebook.com/japodocheck

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Get one and you will fall in love
If you want a nice Mini, Colour, model and age, email Aaron and he will find it and get it over here, then have the SEVS Compliance done by Chris on NSW central coast Oz Cooper....

Aaron Ross Sales Manager Bulldog Bros Trading, Tokyo, Japan
Ph: +81-90-9845-7441

Oz Cooper
3/8 Ketch Close,
Berkeley Vale
New South Wales, 2261
Ph: 02 43889059

Aaron Ross
[email protected]

Chris Gough
[email protected]

mini3r, have you had one imported? If so how much did it set you back?

Bazzamagoo you would need to set yourself a budget, first for the car, model, condition and options, that is your biggest variable, so many choices. Then for the import costs and then getting it on the road, compliance, repairs, transport, registration and insurances within australia , about 6-7000 would easily cover that part.