1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Grey Market?

  1. ScottinBend

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    #2 ScottinBend, Nov 28, 2010
    Call a MINI dealer and give them the VIN. They will be able to tell you a lot with that info.
     
  2. Nathan

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    #3 Nathan, Nov 28, 2010
    I'd give MINI USA a call 866-ASK-MINI with the VIN to get to the bottom of this.
     
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    #5 apacheman75, Nov 28, 2010
    I just checked it out and in the region it said USA!! The other option was of course Europe and I am assuming that means it is in fact US spec and the dealer is a moron!! Thanks for the help guys!
     
  5. Metalman

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    #6 Metalman, Nov 28, 2010
    Ha.....
    Yep, there is nothing in the law that says a dealer can't be a moron. Some of them have been known to be very successful at that capability.:cryin:
     
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    #7 Minidave, Nov 28, 2010
    I would have been very surprised to see a Euro spec car in the states, it's not expensive enough to warrant the shipping cost, importation fees etc, not to mention getting it compliant would be big bux.....and frankly I doubt it would ever clear customs.
     
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    #8 apacheman75, Nov 28, 2010
    The dealer gave my daughter a sheet of the car history. Apparently a soldier purchased the car while oversees. When he returned to the states the DMV labeled the car as grey just based on were it was purchased so it appears I will have to clear this up at the DMV!!!!
     
  8. Way Motor Works

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    #9 Way Motor Works, Nov 28, 2010
    I've seen a few MINI's with this happen. They have all been US spec cars that soldiers bought while overseas then shipped them back after their tour was up. Not a big deal. But I can tell you they have no warranty in the US.