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cjm_007
 Post subject: finding a mini in NZ
PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 6:43 pm 
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Hi guys,

looks like i might be moving to nz for a couple of years.... im looking at potentially getting a mini while im there with the possibility of private import back to oz in a couple of years... Does anyone have any info on minis in nz? what to look for? good / bad years etc?

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I hope you can find one that runs on diesel...

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look on trade me nz

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We had every model mini here in NZ so how bigs your cheque book.

If you are used to OZ spec minis they are quite different in Trim and paint work.

Join a local Mini club, would be your best bet.

Trademe.co.nz is also a good site to search

What city are you coming to
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NZ would be a great place to buy a Mini, so many interesting choices, and the prices are mostly really good. Not many Mokes though.

When I was there last year I found an lovely Wolseley Hornet parked in the street with a sign saying For Sale for 4,000 of those cute little NZ dollars.

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 Post subject: Re: finding a mini in NZ
PostPosted: Wed May 29, 2013 6:24 am 
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cjm_007 wrote:
Hi guys,

looks like i might be moving to nz for a couple of years.... im looking at potentially getting a mini while im there with the possibility of private import back to oz in a couple of years... Does anyone have any info on minis in nz? what to look for? good / bad years etc?

Cheers in advance

Most of those questions rely on what area will you be in and what your budget will be.

The biggest difference you'll find over here when you get off the plane is the refreshing lack of poisonous, bitie, spitty, slithery, wriggly, sharp and just generally unfriendly wildlife trying to kill you :D

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drmini in aust
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smac wrote:
cjm_007 wrote:
Hi guys,

looks like i might be moving to nz for a couple of years.... im looking at potentially getting a mini while im there with the possibility of private import back to oz in a couple of years... Does anyone have any info on minis in nz? what to look for? good / bad years etc?

Cheers in advance

Most of those questions reply on what area will you be in and what your budget will be.

The biggest difference you'll find over here when you get off the plane is the refreshing lack of poisonous, bitie, spitty, slithery, wriggly, sharp and just generally unfriendly wildlife trying to kill you :D

Ah, yes but you do have Oz possums to cuddle us, so we'll feel at home. 8)

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simon k
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buy something rare and bring it back when you come home

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Yes, there are those lovely possums.........

we make sox, gloves & hats out of them :lol:
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we make sox, gloves & hats out of them :lol:


I found Possum/Merino wool jumpers in a shop on Saturday - came from NZ, I was impressed

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Timbo
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smac wrote:
The biggest difference you'll find over here when you get off the plane is the refreshing lack of poisonous, bitie, spitty, slithery, wriggly, sharp and just generally unfriendly wildlife trying to kill you :D


Yeah right!
Katipo Spider Bites Sunbathing Tourist's Penis

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Yeah well ok, there's those....but they're rare :lol:

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simon k
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Timbo wrote:
smac wrote:
The biggest difference you'll find over here when you get off the plane is the refreshing lack of poisonous, bitie, spitty, slithery, wriggly, sharp and just generally unfriendly wildlife trying to kill you :D


Yeah right!
Katipo Spider Bites Sunbathing Tourist's Penis

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Unlike many spiders the female Katipo does not kill its mate after breeding.


lucky for that bloke!

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Yeah well ok, there's those....but they're rare :lol:


Probably a good thing!

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cjm_007
 Post subject: Re: finding a mini in NZ
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smac wrote:
cjm_007 wrote:
Hi guys,

looks like i might be moving to nz for a couple of years.... im looking at potentially getting a mini while im there with the possibility of private import back to oz in a couple of years... Does anyone have any info on minis in nz? what to look for? good / bad years etc?

Cheers in advance

Most of those questions rely on what area will you be in and what your budget will be.

The biggest difference you'll find over here when you get off the plane is the refreshing lack of poisonous, bitie, spitty, slithery, wriggly, sharp and just generally unfriendly wildlife trying to kill you :D


haha i'll keep that in mind, thanks. I should be on the north island, near wanganui/palmerston north. In terms of spending, i was looking around the 6k nzd mark... (does this seem reasonable?) I saw a couple on trade me that looked pretty nice. I'm surprised with the breadth of selection to be honest!
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