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MINIAC · Feb 5th, 2008, 03:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stormy1777 (original)

you are right, USA would be LHD.. but what are the technical differences between these two models? are they the same technically?

The technical differences would be related to EPA and DOT regulations.

Quote: Originally Posted by stormy1777

I'm testing using the BMW decoder. Here are the last 7 digits.. "TT59669", on the realoem.com it doesn't even find it, nor does it have 2007 or 2008 cars.

Once RealOEM gets updated for the R55 (Clubman) your VIN should work.

I have no idea why the Decoder is showing your MINI as built for the European (ECE) market. You might want to call MINIUSA (1-866-275-6464) and ask.

Feb 5th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#7
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 01:26 AM Posts: 8,675 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stormy1777 (original) you are right, USA would be LHD.. but what are the technical differences between these two models? are they the same technically? The technical differences would be related to EPA and DOT regulations. Quote: Originally Posted by stormy1777 I'm testing using the BMW decoder. Here are the last 7 digits.. "TT59669", on the realoem.com it doesn't even find it, nor does it have 2007 or 2008 cars. Once RealOEM gets updated for the R55 (Clubman) your VIN should work. I have no idea why the Decoder is showing your MINI as built for the European (ECE) market. You might want to call MINIUSA (1-866-275-6464) and ask.