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  1. 29th November 2010, 02:07 PM #1
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    new here...

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  2. 29th November 2010, 02:42 PM #2
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    Interesting looks, though it should be a cracking bit of kit. A GP version of this would be something else!

    I was going to say it's not very practical, but I never really took anyone in the back of mine anyway so would probably have got away with it.
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  3. 29th November 2010, 02:44 PM #3
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    If they go a bit mental with this (Challenge bits as rumoured, over 230bhp stock), this may be the one reason to tempt me away from R53's. For the money they'll charge though, a lightly used 135 may be a better bet - lots of scope for power with one of them


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  4. 29th November 2010, 02:46 PM #4
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    As we have seen before, it is just truely stunning!!!
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  5. 29th November 2010, 03:11 PM #5
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    Yes, it is very tempting. I can live without rear seats but I would need to be able to get my golf clubs in the boot somehow.
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  6. 29th November 2010, 03:27 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by KenL View Post
    Yes, it is very tempting. I can live without rear seats but I would need to be able to get my golf clubs in the boot somehow.
    I think the couple could actually have a bigger boot and may work in your favour!!
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  7. 29th November 2010, 03:32 PM #7
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    Want!!!
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  8. 29th November 2010, 03:56 PM #8
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    What you have seen so far is 75% true to final production.

    The lights should be interesting and the different front and rear aprons.

    From Factory JCW to Audi TT Quattro - Might be back one day!
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  9. 29th November 2010, 05:31 PM #9
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    This is all a bit 'old hat' or with the roof design (which I still think looks a WEE bit awkward) - 'Old Baseball Cap'. There have been loads of Coupe pics floating around for ages.

    Overall, despite my roofline reservations (hopefully the roof can be specified in something other than Silver...), I like it and I'm sure it'll be a cracking drive, but it'll probably come at a not-so-cracking price.

    I don't even think you'd need a 'GP' version - with the weight-saving, chassis dynamics and the 'cooking' JCW engine (which, if required, is shooty-in to get wads of power from), it could arguably be the most accomplished MINI yet, but I wonder if MINI would dare spec it with non-runflats as they do with their 'M' cars for that 'ultimate driving machine' status? Or will they still play safe... unless of course you're on a greasy lumpy road.

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  10. 29th November 2010, 05:37 PM #10
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    Yep, agree with the Elfmeister, i likey the coupe
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