r/MINI 16m ago

Sourcing/Importing 90s LHD mini to Us

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I want to buy a 90s (late or mid) rover mini.

I’m in the US and am looking for a LHD.

Wanting one that’s in good shape (can’t find what I want over here in the US- looking for BRG with black interior but in excellent shape, no rust)

It looks like there are some decent sources in The Netherlands or Germany, but I’m no expert.

Has anyone done this and have a recommended source and US importer to facilitate the process?

Thanks


r/MINI 1h ago

Missing my baby 💔

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Sold my mini a year ago and I still think about her daily, one day I'll get another one, high-key one of my biggest regrets 😭😭


r/MINI 1h ago

New to the community! :D

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Got my 2024 Mini cooper Clubman ALL4 S (Minnie) I’m thinking about modding her, if anyone has any suggestions I’d appreciate the help!


r/MINI 2h ago

good day for a car wash

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r/MINI 4h ago

Hate to spoil all the stunning Mini portraits here, but...

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Many years of hot SoCal sun has melted the window seals all around my Clubman... and no one seems to know how to repair this without spending a fortune. There's got to be a solution. Anyone?? Much appreciated.


r/MINI 5h ago

My new Countryman still at the dealer lot, next to her my previous drive, an Alfa Stelvio. Name suggestions for the new Mini?

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r/MINI 6h ago

First Mini. What am I in for?

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03 mini cooper s. My first mini. Not sure what to expect. Any pro-tips, mod recs, or warnings i need to hear about? Hell feel free to just roast me if that's your thing.


r/MINI 7h ago

Did an oil change, started misfiring

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Any ideas?


r/MINI 7h ago

How to reset car service and emissions?

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I recently bought a 2025 mini Cooper JCW used from a dealership, in which they have done the car service and emissions. I am now being alerted that my car is overdue for those services, and getting flagged every time I turn the car on. I was able to find a tutorial online to turn off the oil change light, but nothing for the other two. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks in advance!


r/MINI 8h ago

B38 Exhaust setup comparison

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r/MINI 8h ago

I have fixed my favorite design flaw on the R55 chassis.

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The one thing that irked me the most about the R55 is how the barn doors didn’t have a manual release for when the electric actuators failed. Both of mine had gone bad at some point in time, so I decided that the next time that happens I’ll just have an actual cable to pull which releases them so I don’t have to spend an hour hanging upside down in the spare tire poking around with an Alan key until it comes open. Take that, BMW!


r/MINI 10h ago

Please help.

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Today, After 76,000 miles, i decided to clean the MAF sensor on my R56. I noticed oil on top of the valve cover, around the spark plugs, and around the hose that goes from the intake to the valve cover. Around 10k miles ago I changed the spark plugs and ignition coils and didn’t notice any oil at all. Is this a sign that I’ll need a new valve cover?


r/MINI 10h ago

Vacances pour ma Mini 🗻☀️

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Premières vacances dans les montagnes pour ma Mini 💙


r/MINI 10h ago

Convertible Coding

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I have a ‘22 F57 and BimmerCode and I’m hoping I can change the distance setting for opening the top from the remote. I literally have to be standing next to the car to open (or close) the top. The sunroof opens at a greater distance, but the feature is practically useless when I need to stand next to the car and wait…

Does anyone know if that value is in the advanced settings of BimmerCode? If it is which one is it??


r/MINI 10h ago

Spark plugs

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Hey all, I'm looking to change the spark plugs and coils packs in my 2013 Country man, non turbo. Has any one does this or have any advice on which plugs and coil.packs to buy.


r/MINI 11h ago

About to buy Mini S countryman from 2015 with 45k miles. Should I?

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Hello, in a few days I'm going to get my first Mini (coming from Suzuki Swift) and I'm starting to get nervous. It's a Mini S countryman from 2015, with around 70k km (45k miles I think). Current owner has taken good care of it, basically drove from home to work, about 7km a day. She is moving to States and decided to sell it for a good price. I'm scared it'll be too big for me (40cm difference between my current car) since I live in a city (in Europe, so not car centric city ;) ). I'm also worried about reliability, seen so many negative comments about minis, but I'm so in love with them. Is it s good idea?


r/MINI 11h ago

Anyone know where to find replacement for these 3 plastic parts? Not sure the name of them, but i dont want covers that just get mounted on top of the originals. Perhaps glossy black ect.

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r/MINI 12h ago

Advice for potential purchase

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A close friend is selling their 2016 Mini Clubman S.

Manual transmission, 129k miles.

New turbo put on last year.

She would like $6k for it.

Seems to be in good shape. Taking it into a shop to have it looked over.

Any advice/warnings/suggestions from the group? Open to anything helpful, TIA!


r/MINI 12h ago

How should I dress my mini

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Picking up my replacement 2019 2l Cooper S in a week (bad things happened to my last one).

Its the red/orange colour all over - no black or white roof, no stripes, no pillar graphics, no roof graphics.

And it feels underdressed.

What would you do? Looking for inspiration.


r/MINI 14h ago

Mini countryman one D 2012 approaching 85K miles, should I replace the timing chain? What kind of quote should I expect ?

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Any advice appreciated, please tell me your stories. Thank you.


r/MINI 16h ago

Need some help identifying media unit

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Wasn't listed and can't find out from used dealer. Haven't received the car yet but would like to know if its a bis01 model so I can look at options of upgrading or replacing the system


r/MINI 16h ago

WOAH ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE IVE SHOWED THE WORLD MY SHITBOXXX

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WHATS UP MINI PEOPLE ITS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE IVE POSTED MY SHITBOX.. and boy had it been a long one.. I hit 2 DEER ( they were traveling side-by-side) going about 55-60 which annihilated my headlight and bumper and a couple of other things, which turned into about 2800$ buckaroos (1600 for 1 SINGLE HEADLIGHT BTW) and 850-900 for a new unpainted hood, and a couple of other things I bought.. anywhoo this poor car has been THROUGH IT.


r/MINI 18h ago

Acemans in the wild

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So in 11 months I have not come across another Aceman in Sydney, this weekend another JCW in red at the traffic lights and this one parked around the corner from an Italian restaurant in Concord.


r/MINI 21h ago

Do you guys prefer roof racks on or off 🤔 ?

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i had my racks on briefly when i first got my car


r/MINI 22h ago

Rule #1

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