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MINI Cooper Electric from $49,990 Drive Away @ MINI Dealers

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MINI Cooper Electric from $49,990 Drive Away @ MINI Dealers
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E5TOQUE on 03/11/2023 - 07:15 mini.com.au (8805 clicks)
Last edited 03/11/2023 - 15:13 by 1 other user

Mini Australia has reduced the price of the Mini Cooper Electric by ~$20,000 down to $49,990 drive away until the end of the year, or until stocks last.

Power: 135kW / 290Nm
Range: 233KM
0-80% Charge: 36mins

Important things to note:

  1. Next-Gen Mini Cooper Electric arrives next year. It will be made in China by Great Wall Motors. See more info here: https://www.drive.com.au/news/2024-mini-cooper-electric-hatc…

  2. There are other Chinese made EV’s around the same (or less money) that will offer more range/value for money:

  • Tesla Model 3 RWD (if you want a sedan, and are happy getting the current pre-facelift model)
  • MG 4
  • BYD Dolphin
  • BYD Atto 3 (if you want a compact SUV)
  • BYD Seal (if you want a sedan)
  • GWM Ora

But for the people that love the Mini style, want a European brand and live inner city, this could be ideal.

Terms & Conditions

  1. Drive away price based on a new, base model featured vehicle and excludes: (a) the cost of any options; and (b) the effect of any discount, rebate or promotion.

  2. Drive away price is recommended by MINI Australia, but individual dealers may charge a different dealer delivery fee – which may be higher or lower.

Prices shown are the manufacturer’s recommended prices and include applicable GST. Above amounts do not include any manufacturer rebates, incentive payments or alike which may affect tax and duty amounts calculated. The Recommended Drive Away Price includes 12 months’ registration and compulsory third party insurance (CTP) and is based on a private owner aged 40 with a good driving record and the vehicle being garaged in the postcode entered.

This is a manufacturer's publication, and new vehicles must be purchased from authorised MINI dealers. The actual drive away price may vary according to different states in Australia and individual circumstances (including, in NSW and QLD, the choice of insurer) and may vary from dealer to dealer. Financing, leasing, hiring or credit costs associated with the purchase of the vehicle are not included. Please consult your MINI dealer to confirm the price that is specific to you.

All information is current as at the date of publication and assumes that delivery of the vehicle occurs at the dealer's premises. Some information used in this price calculator is sourced from third parties. BMW Group Australia has taken all reasonable efforts to ensure that the pricing information is accurate, but does not guarantee its accuracy.

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    • panderiz on 03/11/2023 - 09:11
      +3

      Why so?

      • ssfps on 03/11/2023 - 13:48

        Your car requires an OTA software update, so we've locked the doors.

      • freedomofspeech on 04/11/2023 - 13:02
        -2

        They catch fire, are super expensive, not helping the environment at all..

        • pegaxs on 06/11/2023 - 07:56
          +1

          Holy shit, of all the nonsense that gets posted here…

          They catch fire

          At a far less rate than what ICE powered vehicles do.

          are super expensive

          Not really. A Model 3 is about the same price as a top of the range Camry. The BYD Seal is aboit $10k cheaper than a Model 3, a similarly spec’d Hyundai is about the same price as a BYD Atto 3. Or are you trying to compare a Hyundai Accent to a Porsche Taycan?

          not helping the environment at all..

          But burning petrol/diesel some how is?

    • GrueHunter on 03/11/2023 - 18:50
      +5

      thanks, cutting edge insights there

      now do chemtrails

  • JuryWheel on 03/11/2023 - 08:55
    +1

    That range seems very low……not sure why you would buy one of these over a BYD or a used Tesla3…? Maybe even an MG?

  • May4th on 03/11/2023 - 09:12
    +2

    that's an atrocious range. I'd wait for the Volvo EX30 for that price. anything under 300km really is unacceptable nowadays

  • dji1111111 on 03/11/2023 - 09:23
    -1

    No sensible reason to buy these even at the "discounted" price lol
    Pick any other EVs on the market blindfolded and you'd still do better

  • anfs on 03/11/2023 - 09:25
    +9

    A coworker has one. She had to get one after her Mini Cooper S was written off and insurance couldn't get her a replacement. She likes it quite a bit (and even adapted to one pedal driving).

    As mentioned by others, the range is extremely short but she only drives to the shops and work so is perfect for her, plus they have a second diesel car for long distance trips and towing. She charges every night on a slow 2.4kW AC connection and says it's been quite reliable. So it sounds like if you need a second car for short distance and you were considering one of the Chinese EVs, this might be worth considering?

    • Drogo on 03/11/2023 - 10:55
      +2

      Thanks for the level headed review. Sounds good for a city run about.
      The range anxiety in a city crowd sound alot like the but I need a bullbar to protect me from the swams of kangaroos I hit everyday crowd.

    • ChickenAdobo on 03/11/2023 - 11:19
      -1

      No it not. If you need a car the same size and can spend more. The fiat 500e is the better car. More range and fast charging.

      • Speckled Jim on 04/11/2023 - 13:51

        Do you not acknowledge the inherent gender-appropriateness of each?

        I see one as a bloated throwback to a revolutionary front-driver with decent motorsport chops.
        The other as a bloated throwback to a smelly, underpowered little rear-engined smoker that's trying to be a chic fashion accessory.

        A Honda E is a better drive than either, with even less range than the Mini.

        • dangerdanger on 04/11/2023 - 23:37

          Each to their own. I like the range that we're slowly having more access to. Just wish the prices would come down!

  • trevor99 on 03/11/2023 - 09:25
    -1

    Here's a Canary in the coal mine
    https://ctif.org/news/norwegian-shipping-company-bans-electr…

    • team teri on 03/11/2023 - 09:51
      +1

      One shipping company out of many, with the others issuing statements that they have no problem with EVs being carried on their ships. I wonder if one was to look into the ownership structure, with Norway being a major fossil fuel producer…

      From your article: "Referencing the Norwegian Directorate for Safety and Preparedness (DSB), the NRK news company says that fires in fossil fuel cars are 4-5 times as common as fires in electric cars. " I guess that explains it.

      • trevor99 on 03/11/2023 - 10:24
        -1

        No. The Ferry company will reduce their income significantly with this decision as many in Norway are already electric.

        EV fires are catastrophic because they burn fiercely and produce their own oxygen so sprinklers are useless.
        They've already destroyed two ships, e.g. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/burned-out-car-carrier-…

        • M00Cow on 03/11/2023 - 11:01
          +2

          They're just like airplanes. Millions fly everyday without an issue. But when there is a catastrophe….

        • team teri on 03/11/2023 - 13:08
          +2

          There's always two sides to each story.

          I'd say: EV fires are only catastrophic if the people fighting the fire are ill prepared to do so. All that is needed is a large fire blanket to cover the burning wreck until the combustible material is exhausted. There is only a limited amount of energy in an EV battery (both electric and chemical). Water may not extinguish it, but can easily keep the near surroundings cool enough that the fire doesn't spread to other vehicles.

          Different approach, sure. More dangerous if properly managed: no.

          Apparently one ferry company decided they rather miss out on revenue than train their crews and get the right equipment. Others made a different call.

        • dangerdanger on 04/11/2023 - 23:39

          That oxygen argument again… 🙄
          Waiting for the Sky news / YouTube link…

      • Tiggrrrrr on 06/11/2023 - 16:40

        Or maybe because the chance of a stationary vehicle with an ICE is pretty unlikely compared to an EV? i.e. It's estimated that about one-third of fires in electric vehicles occur while the car is parked and unplugged.

    • Stopback on 05/11/2023 - 10:52

      Lfp battries

      And

      Sodium

      Are much safer

      Tech is improving

  • kaitoivan on 03/11/2023 - 09:28
    +4

    Range: 233KM

    Thanks, but I'll walk.

    • LFO on 04/11/2023 - 12:21
      +2

      Long walk … please carry water … and food …

  • clubhonda on 03/11/2023 - 09:31
    -2

    Are you sure you want a Mini? It doesn't work even when used as a getaway car by professional criminals.
    https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/girl-9-shot-in-he…

    • easternculture on 03/11/2023 - 09:48
      +1

      Link is click bait lol, is that you Murdoch

      Get a read on this story
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      $16 charged every 4 weeks (min. cost $208). Then $16 charged every 4 weeks.

  • ripoffmerchant on 03/11/2023 - 09:48
    +1

    Anyone know if this can be stacked with gift cards?

    • easternculture on 03/11/2023 - 09:51
      +2

      Yes, my GF, nigerian princess, Omo-Oba Adenrele, can import one to Australia for you. She will accept apple GCs

      • Tiggrrrrr on 06/11/2023 - 16:41

        That's weird, my BF is a Nigerian Prince called Omo-Oba Adenrele…

  • mwblink86 on 03/11/2023 - 09:59

    So if you just bought it at $69k your car has depreciated 20k in less than a year. Way to go

    • ripoffmerchant on 03/11/2023 - 10:05
      -2

      EVs depreciate much faster than ICE vehicles in every single circumstance, and will be literally rubbish after 10-15 years of use.

      • ihfree on 03/11/2023 - 11:33
        +2

        Petrol costs are crazy now and will only go up.

        • easternculture on 03/11/2023 - 12:03
          -1

          Rather buy a 90's corolla that will appreciate in value in 15 years time than a 2023 EV that will be worth 5k in 10 years

          Even when factoring in petrol, ill still be thousands ahead

          • ihfree on 03/11/2023 - 12:05

            @easternculture: It would be interesting to calculate the difference in cost considering appreciation/depreciation, servicing, and fuel/electricity costs.

          • dangerdanger on 04/11/2023 - 23:40

            @easternculture: 15yo corollas are appreciating?!

      • Logical on 03/11/2023 - 20:24
        +3

        Nice try. Full of BS.

  • RolandWaites on 03/11/2023 - 09:59

    Electricity? Sounds like communism to me!!

  • THICKnSLOW on 03/11/2023 - 10:13

    I'll take it off dealers hands for $10K cash today, deal?

  • dahoe on 03/11/2023 - 10:24
    +2

    GWM Ora looks like a better buy for a similar styled car - better range, cheaper, probably better made.

    • Ryanek on 03/11/2023 - 10:31

      And has 4 doors

    • nomadspartan on 03/11/2023 - 18:22

      I saw Bjorn Nyland's review of it in Thailand and it seemed to be a terrible car primarily due to its slow charging rate and shitty software experience.

    • Speckled Jim on 04/11/2023 - 10:53

      Top Gear UK put them head-to-head. Ora was inferior in every way that matters to driving enthusiasts. In other words, it scored on range, practicality and (narrowly) on price.
      https://www.topgear.com/long-term-car-reviews/gwm-ora/funky-…

  • centrelink on 03/11/2023 - 10:26

    Why hasn’t someone mentioned China yet in the thread?

    • May4th on 03/11/2023 - 11:58
      +1

      china bad bah bah bah
      here you go

    • LFO on 04/11/2023 - 12:33

      And no mention either of the usual anti-EV mantra: city dwellers living in units don't have where to charge …

      • dangerdanger on 04/11/2023 - 23:41

        EV fires produce their own oxygen, sky news blah blah blah 😂

  • Benoffie on 03/11/2023 - 10:31

    Thats just stupid money for the range.

    Was looking at an imported Nissan eNote with stuff all kms for $40k that has a range of 1300kms.

    Granted, its a hybrid. But come on! 1300kms per tank! Why waste $50k for this?!

    • AustriaBargain on 03/11/2023 - 13:28
      +1

      I still want a Rav 4 hybrid. Even though I can't afford it and it's years out of stock anyway.

      • E5TOQUE on 03/11/2023 - 14:37
        +3

        There are better Hybrid SUV's available that don't have those sorts of wait times. Jump off the Toyota band wagon. They are not worth that sort of money, or those sorts of wait times. Aussies have this weird cult following with Toyota. I don't get it, they are genuinely not THAT good to justify their stupidly inflated prices and unrealistic wait times.

        • Honda CR-V Hybrid
        • Honda ZR-V Hybrid
        • Nissan X-Trail EPower
        • Mitshubishi Outlander PHEV
        • Kia Niro Hybrid
        • Hyundai Kona Hybrid
        • Kia Sportage Hybrid (arrives next year)
        • Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid (arrives next year)
        • Cupra Formentor PHEV
        • Haval H6 Hybrid
        • Haval Jolion Hybrid
        • BYD Seal U PHEV (arrives next year)

        The list is huge. I'm sure i've missed a fair few.

      • Benoffie on 03/11/2023 - 18:37

        There are plenty available if you're willing to take a 2WD and whatever colour they have a stock.

        You can stalk the stock levels via the Toyota website and change the dealerships.

        Whether or not they'll sell them and at what price, is another question.

      • tmonkey on 06/11/2023 - 12:46

        I don't see the fascination with hybrids - worst of both worlds. You still have all the expenses of an ICE vehicle (fuel, servicing, maintenance) but with the added weight of a battery. Once you've had an electric vehicle, you'll realise the joys of never visiting a service station again. No oil changes and other leaky bits. It just goes, and at night you plug it in and it's ready tomorrow. For most of us an extension cord on the typical 10A household circuit is all you need. Or you park at a public charger while you do your shopping and get the 7kw a day they give you free. I'm a month and 1,000km into a MG4 and my total fuel expenses so far are around $6.

        I had a 1st gen Nissan Leaf in the US in 2011 - 5 years and 80k km later my total maintenance and repair expenses had been zero. In 5 years, I never used a public station - all my charging was at home or at the office with an extension cord out the window. The 1st gen Leaf had battery heat mgt problems and after 5 years the range was down significantly, but it was still perfectly fine for a daily driver. Nissan was just coming out with the replacement battery program when I sold it and returned to Australia.

        Sure, there are a few people who regularly do over 300km daily, but for the rest of us range anxiety isn't a thing once you've had it a month. The one week a year I need to drive across country I can rent whichever style car I need for that trip and not worry about the kms to my car.

        • AustriaBargain on 06/11/2023 - 12:50

          Sounds great. I'll have to wait for them to get cheaper. In the meantime a used hybrid is probably in budget, it has some benefits such as quiet starting. Not a huge fan of it constantly switching between battery and engine, but still better than 100% engine all the time.

        • Tiggrrrrr on 06/11/2023 - 16:52

          "and other leaky bits"

          Like transmission fluid, brake fluid and coolant?

    • windwai on 03/11/2023 - 13:30

      It is a city car, not as efficient on highway.

    • arameda on 04/11/2023 - 11:36

      I have a 2019 Nissan Note e-power and its real world fuel economy is 4.4L/100km, or about 750-800km running in Eco mode.

      Those range claims are complete bullshit and I’m pretty pissed off about that. Thankfully I only paid $22k for it and it’s a fun little backup car.

    • LFO on 04/11/2023 - 12:26

      Was looking at an imported Nissan eNote

      That is a second hand Japanese import, isn't it?

      And runs on fuel/petrol, doesn't it?

  • samanris on 03/11/2023 - 10:32

    bought 3, thx

  • Donpisang11 on 03/11/2023 - 10:52
    +1

    Wondering if any one bought this crap for a full price

  • Sleepycat3 on 03/11/2023 - 10:54

    233km WLTP range is equivalent to roughly 200km real life, at least for an EV with aggressive regeneration. Not sure how much this Mini EV regenerates, but be aware that advertised range is not close to real life range, like how the old fuel consumption numbers were for regular vehicles.

  • Cluster on 03/11/2023 - 10:55

    Range 233km? They're joking, right? That's the range of a small city car completely unsuitable for going on any longer drives. As soon as you cover 100km from full charge you'll get range anxiety. Also it's probably 233km in ideal conditions. Switch on the heater or air conditioning and watch it shrink further.

    And $50k… dear deity

    • GrueHunter on 03/11/2023 - 18:54

      As soon as you cover 100km from full charge you'll get range anxiety.

      If you're fragile, sure

  • T-man on 03/11/2023 - 11:04
    +1

    Lol, the BYD Dolphin and MG4 offer a longer range and are much more affordable.

  • kaleidoscope on 03/11/2023 - 11:08
    +1

    lol 😂. I bet someone can make a car that has longer range with eneloops

  • Derek Unbelievable on 03/11/2023 - 11:17

    I saw one of these electric cooper yesturday. Was wondering how performance and sporty it can be, by only looking at the out appearance. This spec really disappointed me…..

    • Cluster on 03/11/2023 - 11:25
      +3

      It's a cheap econobox car masquerading as a 'luxury' brand. Mini must be hoping people remember that BMW was in charge of building Minis, and that buyers don't realize the next generation are made by Great Wall in China.

      • Derek Unbelievable on 03/11/2023 - 15:29

        I don't really mind it's been build by GWM. GWM makes good car with very reasonable price. My neighbour has got a Cannon. We sometimes go out together camping and fishing. Satisfying occasionally 4x4 need and in some aspect better than my Prado.
        The only point is MINI giving out this S piece of product, BUT still keeping such high price. It feels like they are trying to sell a 'chocolate icecream' with MINI label on it. But the brown looking icecream taste like poo.

  • BHR on 03/11/2023 - 12:05
    +3

    Find the amount of range anxiety in this thread hilarious - after switching to electric it’s a complete non event.

    Stats on car usage in Australian state the average daily use is 33.2km/day. At the end of the day you just plug it in. In this case still 200km to spare if you forget or use it a little more than average.

    • Stopback on 03/11/2023 - 23:42
      +1

      Stats on car usage in Australian state the average daily use is 33.2km/day.

      Just went to airport today 80km there and back.

      200km range is tiny.

    • gofree on 04/11/2023 - 01:34

      I do most of my driving on the weekend, like most people probably. I do anywhere between 250 and 350km over the two days, that's still only 50km/day on average. This ev can't do it without some range anxiety and few charging stops. MINI size, MINI range.

  • strdrv on 03/11/2023 - 12:14
    +2

    Below 30k is the reasonable price

  • thelilster on 03/11/2023 - 12:23

    This should be eligible for the 3k NSW govt rebate now that it's below 68k right?

  • PhilToinby on 03/11/2023 - 12:29

    Less range is generally due to a smaller battery, which will obviously weigh less, which also means the car is more efficient. Given the average commuting distance in Australia is less than 17km (SOURCE: ABS), the majority of people will be fine with a ~200km range.

    Pretty sure almost nobody is planning a big road trip in a Mini, so why give it a big battery…

    • Stopback on 03/11/2023 - 23:44
      +1

      Average communing distance is 17 km.

      Yeah but give me the standard deviation and the median.

    • May4th on 04/11/2023 - 09:12

      well problem is it's not more efficient. mini ev has a consumption of 17.5kwh/km, whereas the byd atto 3, a bigger larger car with range of 450-500 has 16kwh

    • tmonkey on 06/11/2023 - 12:55

      Exactly. I had a Gen 1 Nissan Leaf with 100 mile (160 km) advertised range for five years when I lived in the US. Even with a 40 mile each way commute a couple of days a week I never had an issue. (I did top up at the office with a regular 100V 20A extension cord out the window.) On really cold days (below -10C) things were close, but I always made it. Driving an electric car really changed how I drive in general - it became a game maximising efficiency. You could really see how speed makes such a huge difference, especially on the highway at over 120 kmh. (Also, very unsafe, but tucking in behind a semi was almost a free ride if you found the sweet spot!)

  • AustriaBargain on 03/11/2023 - 13:26
    +2

    You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!

  • thesaver on 03/11/2023 - 13:47

    Good deal and great looking car but very poor range. You can buy an Atto with more range for the same price.

  • axlfan on 03/11/2023 - 14:12

    I feel opinions about cars are subjective and mine is that I would hesitate at this price too but looks like a great price for Mini fans and enthusiasts !

  • dynaflow on 03/11/2023 - 16:20

    My first car was a Morris Mini Minor 850 and I drove that thing into the ground….no issues worth mentioning really.

  • maxbon on 03/11/2023 - 17:26

    The Mini is unique in its design. Pity that they gave it an impractically small battery. Charge a few thousand extra and put a better battery in.

  • hoverboardrider on 03/11/2023 - 18:04

    What about an Aspark Owl? Just waiting for them to go on special.

  • BusMan247 on 03/11/2023 - 18:10
    +1

    $50k for an electric fwd thats smaller than a corolla with 135kw, and 250km range, when i can buy a BYD seal for $60k that built like a BMW and 600km rangd and hammers.

    Wheres the deal?

    • Brick Tamland on 03/11/2023 - 18:45
      +2

      BMW build quality has really taken a dive?

      • BusMan247 on 03/11/2023 - 18:50

        Absolutely has. Build quality and reliability are different. Toyota is reliable for example.

        You buy a decen spec 3 series, 330 for example.. its a plastic steering wheel. Coming from an e46 when i was looking years ago to upgrade, i couldnt believe the at the time, top spec 3 series before an M car was a plastic steering wheel. Thats $110k in 2012 money. Ridiculous.

        Merc and BMW use faux leather generally too, so cant help hut feel those brands arent what they were, for a long time now

        • Brick Tamland on 03/11/2023 - 19:02

          Plastic steering wheel is just mean on any spec BMW. We got a fairly base level spec Hyundai i30 and that came with a leather steering. Wheel.

        • Tiggrrrrr on 06/11/2023 - 16:58

          BMW 3 Series have been pretty sh!t since the E46.

          Also, wondering where a BMW 3 Series Sedan is built? That would be at the BMW San Luis Potosi Plant in Mexico, which exclusively produces the 3 Series.

  • ContinuousCustomer on 03/11/2023 - 19:16
    +2

    With this range it should be 29k, will sell 3 cars…

  • Yaren24 on 03/11/2023 - 20:32

    Is this better than Tank 300?

  • choory on 03/11/2023 - 23:13

    This or KIA Ray EV?

  • SoTightEcoLPI on 03/11/2023 - 23:52

    Who in the name of OzB would buy this? Go drive a model 3.

    • Poor Ass on 04/11/2023 - 00:10
      +1

      there's always someone otherwise they'll stop making them

      • SoTightEcoLPI on 04/11/2023 - 00:12

        They will sell 13 cars for the year

  • jrvb42 on 04/11/2023 - 11:24

    Awesome. Might have an Italian job coming up. Hope the battery version is as good as the ICE on such things.

    • Speckled Jim on 04/11/2023 - 15:10

      You'd be hard pressed to make it far beyond the Swiss border from Turin (144km with hills).
      A mini could balance easier on the edge though.

  • LFO on 04/11/2023 - 12:28
    +1

    Well, one thing is clear, the EV haters are here too. I thought t was mainly in Whirlpool only.

    Envy spreads quickly and badly.

  • FrankGrimes on 04/11/2023 - 17:37
    +1

    It amazes me that people are willing to buy Chinese made cars, let alone Chinese made ev's. Gone are the days of reliable Toyotas and now we have embrace these "cars". I get warranty and things like that but given the shoddy reliability of those minis previously which I'm sure is now exacerbated by the fact that bmw owns mini….maybe have a think about that. I get to sit in and inspect a lot of new cars and can you tell the quality and materials used in some of these cars are hilariously bad, not built to last. But hey as long as the trustworthy salesman tells you it has the latest useless features then im sure people will still buy new cars.

    • LFO on 05/11/2023 - 14:17

      willing to buy Chinese made cars, let alone Chinese made ev's

      Just in case: the computer, tablet or phone you were using to type that comment and now to read this comment is … surprise!!!!! … is made in China!
      So is the modem and the router and the ethernet hardware that connects you to the Internet.

      Reality hurts.

      • Speckled Jim on 06/11/2023 - 08:39

        Small devices you can put in a cupboard are one thing. Choosing to seat your whole body and those of your family into something made in a country with such a record?
        Your trust came so cheap, now you're the deal. And for what? What's in it for you?
        • a lower wait time for the shiny-thing.
        • a bit cheaper than an established brand from a country that gives a crap about human rights and product safety.

        A line has been crossed. You missed the ready-rusted chassis' and snappy bolts from thousands of rueful car and motorcycle owners in the past 20 years.

        • LFO on 06/11/2023 - 11:19

          LOL. Bet you & family ride a bicycle made in China. A scooter too?

          Happy to trust your safety in a phone made in China? You know, an emergency in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere!

          a country that gives a crap about human rights

          Ahhhh I see it now … you hate China … China bad … China poo-poo …
          Yes, that being the case never ever ride a Chinese vehicle … unless is a Chinese made bus … or a Chinese made train … or Chinese made ferry … or a Chinese made anything?

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