Specialist here is only for mini lovers.
Anyone know for 15 years rule. What kind the requirements need to past inspection?

You're a ph#$ing idiot specialist.  Shut the hell up with your idiotic input

only 15 years or older. . so ALL classic minis are legal there UNLIKE the USA> which is still 25 years and older

How old do minis need to be  in order to import legally into Canada?

Craig is in Victoria I think.... close enough to lower mainland, and almost as close as you can get to Japan...lol

Jap spec MINIs are nice, usually no rust ( or little ), usually only around 50K km.  Don't buy an automatic though.

They are fun to drive, but typically not well taken car of (oil changes etc. )

I met Craig from Hunter's at MMW in 2010...good guy.... although I bought my 1989 Jap spec MINI in Calgary from another broker.

Yes....get one that's already here and look at it yourself or someone that knows classic MINIs look at it.

If you do find a fantastic deal on an automatic......it is easy enough to change out though, just need to find the lump and shifter and clutch pedal.  ( Not sure if computer etc. is specific to an auto if it's a 90's SPI )

Have you contacted these guys? jdmcarimport.com - not Mini specialists but they can get them in.

Any reason you want RHD? I have heard (do NOT know if it is true) that ICBC are putting a premium on RHD cars, especially those driven by younger drivers.

Thanks to everyone!!

I will send Craig a message for a nice mini

another vote for Craig, I was there yesterday picking up some stuff and he has a couple Minis "in stock". He has also helped me get a bunch of cool cars from Japan over the years.

Ditto for Craig...he got us our Mini Tartan. Very affordable price, honest guy to deal with and supply of parts to keep it running...or to dress it up. https://hunterclassicsportscars.allantechnologies.com/

1. Oh I see!! But local not many to pick. Anyone know where should I go in BC lower mainland 

I have been buying parts from and recommending Hunter Classic Sportscars for a long time. 

I have a very nice late model Japanese spec mini that Craig Hunter helped me acquire. He does this because he is an enthusiast. 

There are also nice cars cars that are already here. 

swing.. dido what Whee said..  buy local. bit more money.  but lots of minis have lots of PATINA.  aka rust..  laterbc

Always local if you can - that way you get to see the car yourself. Buying sight unseen is a gamble. Even if the seller is 100% up front with you, their description of the car may not match your expectations.

Thanks !! thewerewolf         Should I import myself or just buy from local here?

hi swing.. try looking at www.vancouverminiclub.ca  for Jap Mini..  think it was Craigs Auto or Hunters that also imports JDM minis..   hope this helps.. bc

Hi

I am new here. I am looking for a rover mini from Japan importing into canada BC. Can anyone give me so advice?

I did search all the auction and dealer from Japan. There are too many exporter in Japan.

Can anyone share their experience?

Thanks!