OK, it's not horrible and it's arguably more 'MINI' than the Countryman or the Paceman Concept, but if it does go into production, I don't know where it's supposed to fit in the MINI range.... it's all getting very confusing. AND I just realised I'll have to change my name to "ElfPERSON"...... or "ElfTHING"
BTW Colin - The pills don't really work any more....
Last edited by ELFMAN; 24th February 2011 at 05:40 PM.
2008 R56 COOPER S, Pepper White, Black Roof, 'John Cooper' Signature Side and Bonnet Stripes, JCW 'Stage 1' Tuning Kit, Forge Intercooler, Milltek Downpipe & Sports Cat, ALTA Induction, Chris Knox/DNA Remap, JCW/Brembo Brakes, Limited Slip Diff, JCW Suspension and Front Strut Brace, 17" Crown Spokes with Non-Runflat 205/45x17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, JCW/Recaro leather Seats, JCW Sideskirts, Chili Pack, Front Spotlights. Still got my old Hendrix Badge blu-tacked to the dash!
I think there is a great little car under all that concept car tat and silly name.
Would suit me fine as I don't need a big car and can't fit passengers in the back of my "big" Mini anyway
I think that mini is Mucking Fagic.
I really want one, especially the see through union jack roof.
However I think the production version will be quite different.
Mmm concept version - YES!
But production version (if it happens) - i will reserve judgement!!
Lot's of the cool parts may be watered down, or lost - which is one thing i hate about the whole concept to production versions.
However i think i would rather have an original Mini - if i was to go with a car of that size!!
Sometimes, i like to sit on the floor, pull my knees up to my chest, wrap my arms around my legs and tuck my head in.
Why?.......Because that's how i roll.
Why didn't they just bring the MINI out in this scale to begin with?
The Clubman came out because the MINI Hatch didn't have enough room, then the Countryman was 'necessary' because the Clubbie still wasn't big/practical enough for families, then the Paceman concept appeared because the Countryman's image wasn't sporty enough or something, now there's a desperate need for a SMALLER 'Rocketman' MINI?
Jeez, I wish they'd make up their minds!!! Does ANYBODY know what a MINI actually IS these days? It's apparently EVERYTHING, or maybe nothing...
I really am getting a bit fed up with the whole thing. It's like kids in a sweetshop - I want THAT, no, I want THAT, no, I want THAT!
Wonder if all these 'New Kids around the block' will affect residual values of our trusty old Hatches?
2008 R56 COOPER S, Pepper White, Black Roof, 'John Cooper' Signature Side and Bonnet Stripes, JCW 'Stage 1' Tuning Kit, Forge Intercooler, Milltek Downpipe & Sports Cat, ALTA Induction, Chris Knox/DNA Remap, JCW/Brembo Brakes, Limited Slip Diff, JCW Suspension and Front Strut Brace, 17" Crown Spokes with Non-Runflat 205/45x17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, JCW/Recaro leather Seats, JCW Sideskirts, Chili Pack, Front Spotlights. Still got my old Hendrix Badge blu-tacked to the dash!
I believe that in answer to your question, the Mini is no longer size related, but a brand/style status symbol! In that you don't buy the Mini because it's small, if you wanted small you'd buy an IQ or a SMART or something, instead your buying the brand and the benefits of owning a car for an executive car manufacturer if that makes sense? (the benefits being crap service from some dealerships and rattles that drive you mental )
MINI F56 Cooper in Deep Blue with black roof and caps.
i actually think the roof is superb and the interior especially the steering wheel is indeed with the keeping of going back to its roots from the classic where many a similar style wheel was pride of place in the cabin.... very classy bit of kit all round but think the lights would take a beating as stated before but other than that and the fact its an auto it looks all good
bet it costs a few quid aswell