Most liked posts in thread: Grey market newbie here

  1. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
    #2 Nathan, Dec 6, 2012
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  2. Mr. Jim

    Mr. Jim Mudshark
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 22, 2010
    3,390
    1,213
    113
    North Carolina
    Ratings:
    +1,221 / 0 / -0
    #3 Mr. Jim, Dec 6, 2012
    Welcome to M/A!
    I remember something about the later model mini's being brought in as older to avoid emissions standards.
     
  3. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 4, 2009
    25,021
    13,497
    113
    Burbs of Philly, PA
    Ratings:
    +14,644 / 10 / -4
    #4 Dave.0, Dec 6, 2012
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site.
     
  4. Jason Montague

    Jason Montague New Member
    Lifetime Supporter

    Jan 5, 2010
    6,134
    1,588
    0
    Physician Assitant (retired)
    Sherman,Tx
    Ratings:
    +1,588 / 0 / -0
    #5 Jason Montague, Dec 6, 2012
    Last edited: Dec 7, 2012
    :cornut: Welcome to MA. I remember reading in MC2 magazine about 'grey market' Minis being quietly slipped across the Canadian Border and worked on such that they were considered antique cars and licenseble as such. The facts of this are hazy so perhaps a more knowledgeble person will pop up. MC2 has their own Mini(as opposed to MINI) editor(Chuck Heleker) who takes/answers questions concerning any and all aspects of original Minis. Click on..........mc2magazine.com...........:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
  5. MCS02

    MCS02 Moderator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2009
    11,305
    6,277
    113
    Male
    Ratings:
    +8,070 / 10 / -3
    #6 MCS02, Dec 7, 2012
    Glad you found us . wish I could help
     
  6. N2MINI

    N2MINI MINI of the Month

    Dec 4, 2009
    3,349
    575
    113
    Sign Maker
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Ratings:
    +594 / 0 / -0
    #7 N2MINI, Dec 7, 2012
    Welcome to the FUN!!!
     
  7. eMINIparts

    eMINIparts Well-Known Member
    Motoring Alliance Sponsor

    Mar 13, 2012
    3,751
    1,087
    113
    MINI Parts Advisor
    Bedford NH
    Ratings:
    +1,090 / 0 / -0
    #8 eMINIparts, Dec 7, 2012
    Welcome to the Cooler MINI Forum.....
     
  8. Minidave

    Minidave Well-Known Member
    Lifetime Supporter

    Dec 22, 2009
    5,638
    4,590
    113
    Male
    Overland Park, Ks
    Ratings:
    +5,182 / 1 / -0
    #9 Minidave, Dec 7, 2012
    What help do you need?

    There have been a number of later model Mini's "revinned" with earlier model chassis numbers, this could be one of those.....

    If it has 2 piece sliding side windows it's probably an early model car, if it has A/C, fuel injection, wind up windows and an air bag, it's not.