WATTSHIP Kei Guide
Mitsubishi Minica H42A
The Minica — Mitsubishi's classic kei car form. Simple, light, easy to maintain.
1998–2011 car
Pricing Intel
JPY Auction
¥100,000 – ¥500,000
mid ¥250,000
US Resale
$4,000 – $10,500
mid $6,500
AU Resale
A$4,500 – A$11,500
mid A$7,000
Indicative ranges from 2024–2025 data. Auction prices may shift ±20% quarterly.
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🇺🇸 United States ✓ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom ✓ 🇦🇺 Australia ✓ 🇳🇿 New Zealand ✓ 🇨🇦 Canada ✓ 🇦🇪 UAE ✓ 🇰🇪 Kenya ✗
US eligible
2023
Canada eligible
2013
AU SEVS
not listed
Buyer's Guide
Best Years
2002200320042005
Common Issues
- •3G83 timing belt service interval critical
- •Power windows can fail on high-mileage units
What to Inspect
- •Verify timing belt history
- •Test all power windows
- •Inspect cabin electrics
Baseline Service at Import
- ✓Timing belt
- ✓All fluids
- ✓Brake hardware
- ✓Cabin air filter
Prefecture Rust Risk
Units from these prefectures see heavier salt exposure and freeze-thaw cycles: hokkaido, tohoku, niigata. Ask your exporter for the auction-sheet prefecture before bidding.
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wheel swapinterior refreshaudio upgrade