Official info on facelifted MINI...

[KenL]

...is available at:

http://www.mini2.com/news/news229.html

Anyone who's always wanted an EB ONE/COOPER can now get one.

Prices increase by 2.5%.

Slight increase in performance for all models due to gearing and 7BHP increase for Cooper S

[AberdeenMini]

Not too much of a change, which is good! Dont want an old looking car already! :)

[Duncan Stewart]

I like the sound of the interior improvements. Not sure about lowering the front bumper! I've already grounded the bottom of mine a few times on rough laybys, etc.

[Wul]

quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart

I like the sound of the interior improvements. Not sure about lowering the front bumper! I've already grounded the bottom of mine a few times on rough laybys, etc.

And what sir are you doing in "rough laybys"?:I

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart

I've already grounded the bottom of mine a few times on rough laybys, etc.

You think you've got it tough!! Mine grounds on a dead ant!!

[Duncan Stewart]

quote:Originally posted by Wul
And what sir are you doing in "rough laybys"?:I

Now that would be telling!

[monkimagic]

How cool, I thought this was gonna take longer and we hope to change out MINI in sept, looks like it could be an EB cooper

Monki

[lightbody]

New Bumpers - don't like them - i prefer my "Mini-esque" chrome "bumpers".
Simpler Grille - Good idea.

Map lights replacing clock - bad idea. The current map lights work fine and shine in the back too which is handy, and i like my clock in the roof!! Its big and everyone can see it!

Lower gear ratios - good idea - car doesn't feel "nippy" enough and this will help.

New headlights and taillights - why? They look like the sort of lights Neds fit to Corsas.

Bigger door bins - about time!

Bigger rearview mirror - why? Mines fine.

Power-fold mirrors - about time!

Extra side-visor - why? - How about making the FRONT ones work right first!!

Puddle lights - oh yeah, i've always thought my MINI really needed these - NOT!

More Torque - about time.

New gearbox - why? Mine is a pure delight to use.

"Chrono package" - why? This isnt Mini-like at all.

MP3-compatible CD player - about time! I might even retro-fit this.

More side-support on the seats - good - but have they fixed all the other problems with them!?

I have more thoughts, but I'll stop now.

- Rob (Keeping his 2001 MINI!)

[Crombers]

Big dilema..... Do I go for delivery 11/6 (Cooper Chilli 17's) as planned or wait out until late August for revised model (Henry Bros say I have the option). Kinda prefer the looks of the original but worried about residuals later on.
What does one do ?

[s2mpf]

Get what you want, I dont think the long term value will change much.I have ordered a replacment "S" and hope to get it in late June the last of the original model!.