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#5751
08-05-2009 | 02:45 PM
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This reminds me... someone had posted on the forums that he was selling his '94. Obviously it must be one of those "updated to specs" of a certain year... but how would this guy legally sell his car (here in the US) as a '94?
I love when someone tries to sell a newer Mini by stating that it has been "de-seamed"... or when they add exterior hinges to make it more like a MKI... or cut out MKIII tail lights to make it into a MKI. Precisely why I haven't purchased yet. I'd hate to get screwed.
And there are LOTS of areas and things to inspect to make sure everything checks out.
I love when someone tries to sell a newer Mini by stating that it has been "de-seamed"... or when they add exterior hinges to make it more like a MKI... or cut out MKIII tail lights to make it into a MKI. Precisely why I haven't purchased yet. I'd hate to get screwed.
And there are LOTS of areas and things to inspect to make sure everything checks out.
#5753
08-05-2009 | 02:47 PM
#5754
08-05-2009 | 02:48 PM
#5755
08-05-2009 | 02:50 PM
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Miniola, I caught the comment and have chosen to look past it. I was warned that there are hard core folks out there that will bash a later model car. I tend to say nothing, when there is nothing constructive to say. I am one that learned after the deal, while trying to learn about my car specs. I remember seeing/reading a story in the late 90's about Rover actually retro fitting cars and reselling them. I figured mine was one of those. Either way, that's enough on that subject!
It'll take a lot more than a little comment to get rid of me!! Of course, selling my car will slow my attendance down a bit. Yes, it's on the block. Just not good timing for me to have two toys. I won't mind if it doesn't sell, but the $$ is more importante` at this time..
It'll take a lot more than a little comment to get rid of me!! Of course, selling my car will slow my attendance down a bit. Yes, it's on the block. Just not good timing for me to have two toys. I won't mind if it doesn't sell, but the $$ is more importante` at this time..
SURELY you must be talking about a different car.Sucks that you learned "after". SORRY.
#5756
08-05-2009 | 02:51 PM
I'm interested in looking for a Classic. Unfortunately, most of the ones I've looked at so far have been (in my mind) waaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced. Are there any good sites to check out if you're looking to buy a Mini?
I originally played w/ the idea of importing one to the US, but the process seems a lot more difficult than it should be. At this rate, I'd might as well wait until I land a job in Europe and just own one for the duration that I'm there...
I originally played w/ the idea of importing one to the US, but the process seems a lot more difficult than it should be. At this rate, I'd might as well wait until I land a job in Europe and just own one for the duration that I'm there...
#5757
08-05-2009 | 02:55 PM
www.minimania.com is where I found my Mini at. She wasn't bad priced either but the guy I bought her from didn't know what he had. There are some people out there that think their Mini's are made of gold and sell them for wayyy too much.
#5759
08-05-2009 | 03:14 PM
*drool*
http://picasaweb.google.com/alfremor...at=directlink#
#5761
08-05-2009 | 04:27 PM
Ummm...I think they might mean the same thing..either that or they took a part from and older car and put it on a new one..
#5762
08-05-2009 | 05:01 PM
Darren! Lurker!!
Hey, G.I. Joe - you mean to tell us you're already selling the pretty blue thing???
#5763
08-05-2009 | 05:09 PM
Yup. I'm trying to burn the last 20 mins of my workday. It is going by extremely slowly!!
#5765
08-05-2009 | 05:32 PM
Yep. Looks like a really nice one. 
Just incase you didn't know but the p'ups are a little smaller inside than the saloon mini's so if you're really tall you might not fit. But I'm sure someone 6' can fit in one....haven't been in a p'up yet though to know for sure. There is one in the KC area. I'm waiting to see it and get a ride in it.
Just incase you didn't know but the p'ups are a little smaller inside than the saloon mini's so if you're really tall you might not fit. But I'm sure someone 6' can fit in one....haven't been in a p'up yet though to know for sure. There is one in the KC area. I'm waiting to see it and get a ride in it.
#5766
08-05-2009 | 06:35 PM
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NO!! I'd never sell my Thing! That is why the Mini is up for sale. The Thing is a family heirloom, it's not going anywhere! Certainly not an easy choice, but family comes before toys.. sucks to be mature in life, sometimes! If I don't sell it, then It too will become a faimly heirloom that My kids can have when I am gone!
#5767
08-05-2009 | 07:55 PM
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NO!! I'd never sell my Thing! That is why the Mini is up for sale. The Thing is a family heirloom, it's not going anywhere! Certainly not an easy choice, but family comes before toys.. sucks to be mature in life, sometimes! If I don't sell it, then It too will become a faimly heirloom that My kids can have when I am gone!
Uh... GI JOE we've never seen your "THING". At least I don't remember seeing it.Pretty sure UHOH is talking about the pretty blue Mini that you just got and posted pics of for us. Didn't you just get that?
Didn't you trade the Miata for the Mini? I am so confused.
So what happened? You shared your beautiful Mini with us and then you are getting rid of it so quickly?
You don't love her? Yes, I have lots of questions. Sorry... not that "THINGS" are bad... but we're a Mini/MINI love kinda place here.
#5768
08-06-2009 | 03:40 AM
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Huh? Uh... GI JOE we've never seen your "THING". At least I don't remember seeing it.
Pretty sure UHOH is talking about the pretty blue Mini that you just got and posted pics of for us. Didn't you just get that? Didn't you trade the Miata for the Mini? I am so confused.
So what happened? You shared your beautiful Mini with us and then you are getting rid of it so quickly? You don't love her? Yes, I have lots of questions.
Sorry... not that "THINGS" are bad... but we're a Mini/MINI love kinda place here.
Uh... GI JOE we've never seen your "THING". At least I don't remember seeing it.Pretty sure UHOH is talking about the pretty blue Mini that you just got and posted pics of for us. Didn't you just get that?
Didn't you trade the Miata for the Mini? I am so confused. So what happened? You shared your beautiful Mini with us and then you are getting rid of it so quickly?
You don't love her? Yes, I have lots of questions. Sorry... not that "THINGS" are bad... but we're a Mini/MINI love kinda place here.
You'd remember my Thing, had you seen it!
But I'm sure I haven't shown it around here, so Here you go!
This is a bit of a shock to me as well, business has slowed to a crawl, actually a drunken crawl. Sacrifices "should" be made. I really do like the Pooper, but being the new kid on the block, it's the easiest to part with at this point. There are a few things I "want" to do to it, and that will cost me money, that I don't have. I have an addiction to cars, and if I keep it, I Will spend the $$ on it. It's a sicknes really... kinda sad, sorta...
I still love Mini/MINI, and hopefully I Don't sell.... Time will tell..
#5769
08-06-2009 | 09:59 AM
I love your Thing! I've always had a soft spot for aircooled VWs - especially the type 181's.
Definitely understand your addiction though. I have this way of adopting vehicles and fixing them up (mechanically, at the least). Unfortunately, I get attached to some of the vehicles and have a hard time selling them on.
Definitely understand your addiction though. I have this way of adopting vehicles and fixing them up (mechanically, at the least). Unfortunately, I get attached to some of the vehicles and have a hard time selling them on.
Wow.. 3rd degree, eh?? You'd remember my Thing, had you seen it!
But I'm sure I haven't shown it around here, so Here you go!
This is a bit of a shock to me as well, business has slowed to a crawl, actually a drunken crawl. Sacrifices "should" be made. I really do like the Pooper, but being the new kid on the block, it's the easiest to part with at this point. There are a few things I "want" to do to it, and that will cost me money, that I don't have. I have an addiction to cars, and if I keep it, I Will spend the $$ on it. It's a sicknes really... kinda sad, sorta...
I still love Mini/MINI, and hopefully I Don't sell.... Time will tell..
You'd remember my Thing, had you seen it! But I'm sure I haven't shown it around here, so Here you go!
This is a bit of a shock to me as well, business has slowed to a crawl, actually a drunken crawl. Sacrifices "should" be made. I really do like the Pooper, but being the new kid on the block, it's the easiest to part with at this point. There are a few things I "want" to do to it, and that will cost me money, that I don't have. I have an addiction to cars, and if I keep it, I Will spend the $$ on it. It's a sicknes really... kinda sad, sorta...
I still love Mini/MINI, and hopefully I Don't sell.... Time will tell..
#5770
08-06-2009 | 10:31 AM
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Wow.. 3rd degree, eh?? You'd remember my Thing, had you seen it!
But I'm sure I haven't shown it around here, so Here you go!
This is a bit of a shock to me as well, business has slowed to a crawl, actually a drunken crawl. Sacrifices "should" be made. I really do like the Pooper, but being the new kid on the block, it's the easiest to part with at this point. There are a few things I "want" to do to it, and that will cost me money, that I don't have. I have an addiction to cars, and if I keep it, I Will spend the $$ on it. It's a sicknes really... kinda sad, sorta...
I still love Mini/MINI, and hopefully I Don't sell.... Time will tell..
You'd remember my Thing, had you seen it! But I'm sure I haven't shown it around here, so Here you go!
This is a bit of a shock to me as well, business has slowed to a crawl, actually a drunken crawl. Sacrifices "should" be made. I really do like the Pooper, but being the new kid on the block, it's the easiest to part with at this point. There are a few things I "want" to do to it, and that will cost me money, that I don't have. I have an addiction to cars, and if I keep it, I Will spend the $$ on it. It's a sicknes really... kinda sad, sorta...
I still love Mini/MINI, and hopefully I Don't sell.... Time will tell..
Were you expecting anything less than the 3rd degree?
Really?Sorry about your sickness. Do they have groups for that?
#5775
08-07-2009 | 05:08 AM
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