RE: Next Mini revealed in concept
Discussion
Triumph Man said:
The only reason we are having really nice weather is because Alec Issigonis is spinning so fast in his grave that the inertia is taking us closer to the sun...
Oh come on now, MINI is not Mini and that has been apparent for many years now. Next we'll be wishing the latest Focus still looked like a Mk1 Escort...actually, it would be quite cool if it did but that kind of defeats my point.
te. Skater12 said:
Shares the same engine as the Citroen DS3, and going by the look of it they share a styling department too.
Surely this is just a DS3 draped in Mini-isms
How does it if its uses BMW's new 3cylinder engines? I dont think its a joint venture this time with PSA. Looks nothing like a DS3 either, save maybe for the way the rear lights sit on the body workSurely this is just a DS3 draped in Mini-isms
Garlick said:
Triumph Man said:
The only reason we are having really nice weather is because Alec Issigonis is spinning so fast in his grave that the inertia is taking us closer to the sun...
Oh come on now, MINI is not Mini and that has been apparent for many years now. Next we'll be wishing the latest Focus still looked like a Mk1 Escort...actually, it would be quite cool if it did but that kind of defeats my point.
New MINI is designed to fit perfectly into 2014, not 1962. This thread is exactly what Top Gear were talking about in their 911 feature.
MrTappets said:
It's going to end up completely spherical at this rate, with the interior just a giant hollow speedometer that the occupants sit in.
Ha. Very good. I don't have a problem with the MINI, from base model to JCW. But this really is a bit blobby. Almost like an Asian firm trying to copy the MINI without infringing too much on the copyright.
SpudLink said:
MrTappets said:
It's going to end up completely spherical at this rate, with the interior just a giant hollow speedometer that the occupants sit in.
Ha. Very good. I don't have a problem with the MINI, from base model to JCW. But this really is a bit blobby. Almost like an Asian firm trying to copy the MINI without infringing too much on the copyright.
http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/mini-c...
Garlick said:
Triumph Man said:
The only reason we are having really nice weather is because Alec Issigonis is spinning so fast in his grave that the inertia is taking us closer to the sun...
Oh come on now, MINI is not Mini and that has been apparent for many years now. Next we'll be wishing the latest Focus still looked like a Mk1 Escort...actually, it would be quite cool if it did but that kind of defeats my point.
As I said earlier my GF and my mum have minis. I suppose I was trolling slightly...I've owned a few BINI's over the years.
Great cars. Decent dealers. There's little to criticise really.
In PH world, where powerfully built sorts look down on these cars as the transport of estate agents and hairdressers, the Mini is not really appreciated.
But I really enjoyed owning ours. The regular Cooper was a bit anaemic but the S was a lovely little car that I was really quite fond of. I would like another.
Hopefully the new one will not be just a case of change the sake of change, but offers genuine improvements.
I think the best thing they could do is make the car lighter - that would improve everything. And give them larger fuel tanks - the range on the S was its only irritating flaw.
Great cars. Decent dealers. There's little to criticise really.
In PH world, where powerfully built sorts look down on these cars as the transport of estate agents and hairdressers, the Mini is not really appreciated.
But I really enjoyed owning ours. The regular Cooper was a bit anaemic but the S was a lovely little car that I was really quite fond of. I would like another.
Hopefully the new one will not be just a case of change the sake of change, but offers genuine improvements.
I think the best thing they could do is make the car lighter - that would improve everything. And give them larger fuel tanks - the range on the S was its only irritating flaw.
toppstuff said:
I've owned a few BINI's over the years.
Great cars. Decent dealers. There's little to criticise really.
In PH world, where powerfully built sorts look down on these cars as the transport of estate agents and hairdressers, the Mini is not really appreciated.
But I really enjoyed owning ours. The regular Cooper was a bit anaemic but the S was a lovely little car that I was really quite fond of. I would like another.
Hopefully the new one will not be just a case of change the sake of change, but offers genuine improvements.
I think the best thing they could do is make the car lighter - that would improve everything. And give them larger fuel tanks - the range on the S was its only irritating flaw.
The Mini is fairly light in all fairness. Well I think it is. How light do you think it should be? Min kerb weight is just over 1100kg (supposidly)Great cars. Decent dealers. There's little to criticise really.
In PH world, where powerfully built sorts look down on these cars as the transport of estate agents and hairdressers, the Mini is not really appreciated.
But I really enjoyed owning ours. The regular Cooper was a bit anaemic but the S was a lovely little car that I was really quite fond of. I would like another.
Hopefully the new one will not be just a case of change the sake of change, but offers genuine improvements.
I think the best thing they could do is make the car lighter - that would improve everything. And give them larger fuel tanks - the range on the S was its only irritating flaw.
Had an R56 Cooper S, which had 4 faults and 1 recall in 12 month's AUC ownership, handed it back to BMW when the trim around the steering column fell away and started flapping around, and the turbo started spluttering intermittently.
Terrible ownership experience. Won't go near a MINI again.
Terrible ownership experience. Won't go near a MINI again.
Nickbrapp said:
WHY WOULD YOU BUY A MINI ON FINANCE YOU COULD HAVE A E46 M3 CSL FOR THAT
MONEY!!
Or a m3 and a e39 M5!!!
Or a 911!
Yeah, but none of them get 45mpg, include servicing for 5 years for £200, most of them aren't £25k, but closer to £15K... and most girls I know, including a few I've known and know particularly well wouldn't want a CSL or 911 at any price.MONEY!!
Or a m3 and a e39 M5!!!
Or a 911!
As for "That grille is pure Mini, with the hexagonal shape borrowing from the original Cooper style rather than the sad-face arch." Erm, the original cooper had the sad-face arch as well? They all did until the MK2 of introduced the hexagonal grille.
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