and they will tell you it was "re-shelled". 99.9% of the time that means they switched the VIN tag. But they can't tell you they did that, because it's illegal. Plenty of them around - just know what it is you are buying.

why does me thinks that Frank2198. is really the seller of this drag queen mini??

Jeduhh01, you are absolutely right! That is another great question to ask the dealer about, they are reputable so i don't have an issue with that, but it will e great to know how the mini was used prior to being listed for sale. They say its currently running w/ about 21 lbs of boost, but i do plan on bringing that down for reliability reasons of course. I don't  mind turning wrenches as long as I can find the parts to replace it with lol 


On a side note, in your opinion can a 998CC mini keep up in highway speeds without it being to mechanincally strained? (60-65mph)?

Nice car from the pictures... however you as the buyer need to decide if it fits your daily needs....

Mini Magazine was from 2003... so the car has been limited use for 17 years..   just kept for show?  DOes it work as really advertized 
  
Check out Turbo Mini forum.,,, there are alot of stoires of how fragile a Turbo Mini A series can be.   Build em., Blow em. have to rebuild them again.

I would also question if the car can handle  / yourself can handle florida heat wiht NO AC  and / the extra strain of heat on the turbo mini powerplant... Cpoling systems are already maxed .... add turbo  + all that other stuffing in an engine bay, its going to struggle inflorida to keep cool vs how it has lived in Northern Europe....

As a toy car.,  take for a rip... show... be cool = nice build

Daily driver.. and if you cant turn wrenches.. NOT a good fit.  better buy a backup honda for a daily driver... 

Its actually local for me, I live in South Florida so this is like walking distance for me (hyperbole). I dont mind that its newer mini, and the fact that it has ~180bhp is quite nice given that its going to be daylied mostly on the highways. i don't know if the 998CC can handle highway driving as effectively. 

frank2198..it sure is NOT a 1968..  I  my guess 84 or newer, IF the color is  original. it  was only in 1999 on the Mini 40s..  but I did NOT go through the 56 photos as it takes over a  minute to load ONE photo.  It is best to find one local to you.for your FIRST mini... or drive/fly to see it in person. NEVER EVER  buy a classic mini SIGHT UNSEEN..  NEVER buy from a broker..  they are still some nice minis on www.ebay.co.uk   but I ALWAYS  have a friend in England go look in person.  and check both vin numbers... against the V5  ( the UK title)

Well I have no doubt I am going to end up getting a Mini, but it never hurts to consult with people with more experience, it would be naive of me to think that I know it all. 

Why are you going to let someone else tell you if a product is worth it or not? If you don't have the skill set or time to put in  and you feel it is worth buying, then do it. Remember everything is negotiable.

You're absolutely right! I'll bring this up to the seller.

The quick and easy answer is that the door hinges are internal. An MkII would have external door hinges.

NO..  run from this. sure NOT worth it.. value to me would be HALF that. or less..   only proper Cooper s. or mokes are worth this in 2020..

Sorry for my ignorance, stupid question but, how can we tell its not a 68 Mini?

If you paid someone else to do it, certainly would cost more.

Not my cup of tea, but looks like a decent build. Except for the problem of it not actually being a 1968 car of course.

Yeah, its already in the USA! Thats what makes it so tempting.I just don't know if its as good of a deal as i think it may be. I'm pretty sure buying a mini with a 1.3 and then going through the labor to put it the way this one is will be more than $29k no?

If you are buying it, make sure the seller takes ALL the risk of importing it. Personally, I wouldn't touch it if it wasn't already in the USA

Good evening ladies and gents! I just made this account because I plan on joining the Classic Mini groups very soon! I am actively searching for a steal in regards to a mini and I have found a couple that are pretty reasonable in price, however, I came across a listing from a local dealer that just got a mini in stock from Germany where it was "built" what do I mean by "built"? Well you'll see in a little bit ... The dealer is asking $29.9k for it here in the USA and below I am going to paste the list of modifications it has .. My question is, from you more experience mini owners, is it worth the cash or should I stick to something more "traditional? (the car will be daily driven) (ive also posted the link to the listing so that you can check out the pictures, i have a deposit on it already but im wondering if its the right choice)

ENGINE

-1275 CC MG Metro turbo honed and bored to 1293 CC, cross drilled/wedged crankshaft
lightened balanced and shot peened connecting rods ARP bolts.
-High Velocity Cam drive, MG Metro turbo reworked head, Metro garrett turbo, high pressure wastegate
modified induction chamber, Mercedes AMG intercooler, electric fan, Silicone hoses, 12 row oil cooler.
-Metro turbo exhaust manifold, maniflow mid section with silencer, HIF6 – 1.75inch SU carb

TRANSMISSION
– German constructed 4 Speed helical box, all- Synchro- straight cut drop gears, titanium gearset.
– Metro turbo clutch cover, metro turbo fast road clutch plate, lightened steel flywheel.
– 3.44:1 final drive ratio, Minishop cross-pin differential.

BRAKES
– Front Metro turbo vented discs, KAD 4 pot calipers, stainless steel braided brake lines.
– Rear red painted alloy drums standard shoes.

SUSPENSION
-Adjustable ride height, Adjustable Spax dampers, Lacquered and waxolyed rubber mounted subframes,
– Front has negative camber bottom arms, adjustable tie rods, heavy duty bushings,
– Rear has standard radius arms, Adustable camber and caster brackets

EXTERIOR
– BMW Z3 Style bonnet bulge on full metal bonnet, Cooper S grille and surround
– 60’s lucas driving lamps, Minispeed Germany MSP3 Wheel arches.

INTERIOR
-Cobra Imola front seats, adjustable seat frames, chrome plated seat adjusters, Schroth electronic 4pt harnesses.
-Jaguar black carpets, Black dash, innocenti speedo, tacho, oil pressure, oil temp and water gauges.
-Turbo boost gauge, Starter button, 280mm raid dino leather steering wheel, full cage, polished fire extinguisher.

//www.realmusclecar.com/listings/1968-classic-mini-morris-mk2-turbo-mini-world-magazine-show-car-documented-build-restoration-fully-sorted/