Is this where the new Flymo engines end up, in one of these?
Is this where the new Flymo engines end up, in one of these?
Feet were made to fit car pedals. If we were meant to walk, we'd have pogo sticks for legs
I think some ranges argubly have choices like you would have with the standard hatch and rocketman, a fiat 500 and punto, a ford ka and fiesta, albeit, these options have 5 doors.
So the R56 is now the MINI equivalent of a PUNTO????? Bit long in the tooth. No longer stylish enough to cut it? A sort of Fat Dad to the Automotive Teenage Rampage that is Rocketman? (sound of gunshot)
I'd argue that there is more room for 'choices' from huge manufacturers like Fiat and Ford with 'stand alone' model lineups (the 500 has practically nothing to do with the Punto) than MINI which has (possibly Countryman aside) variations on a theme - ie with a distinct MINI style and based on the R56 platform. My point is that there's not a whole lot of difference between a Rocketman and a MINI hatch, whereas the 500 is cute and fashionable and, in comparison, the Punto... isn't. Fiat needed the 500 specifically to get into the market established by MINI way back in 2001, so why should MINI bring out a model in response to cars inspired by it? Trying to reinvent what you invented over a decade ago doesn't make sense to me.
How many 'choices' do we need from MINI? Personally I can't wait for the "Camperman" RV (which will be 25 feet long and handle like a fat labrador) and the "Shop'n'Cut'n'Cookman" supermarket trolley, ride-on lawnmower and BBQ Multi-Purpose 'Lifestyle' Vehicle. At least there'll be somewhere to put your ******* shopping...
Last edited by ELFMAN; 31st May 2012 at 04:15 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!
"Camperman" RV
“MINI giving our customers the choices they want and the choices they don’t since 2001”
Mini as it was. As it is. As it always will be. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, it's up to you to decide if it counts!
Like a FIESTA? NEVER! NEVER!! NEVER!!!
Back in the 80's I used to waste Fiesta XR2's for laughs in my Classic Mini, and despite the latest Fiesta being a much better car than its predecessors, let's not put a glorified shopping trolley in the same 'segment' as our beloved MINI. The whole thing about MINI used to be (and still should be) that it wasn't about 'segments' or market share, it was about a unique driving experience.
I really have to stop thinking about this. Despite being an interesting topic for debate, I'm afraid all the speculative Market Segment Model Alignment Niche-Filling talk is getting further and further away from why I got involved with the MINI. So instead I'm going to try to concentrate on Modding, fast B-roads and not acting my age!
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 agree with EVERYTHING you just said
...Edit: and this.... you guys are right on my wavelength this evening which is worrying as I've been doing 'blank' all day. I want a Coompervan
"How many 'choices' do we need from MINI? Personally I can't wait for the "Camperman" RV (which will be 25 feet long and handle like a fat labrador) and the "Shop'n'Cut'n'Cookman" supermarket trolley, ride-on lawnmower and BBQ Multi-Purpose 'Lifestyle' Vehicle. At least there'll be somewhere to put your ******* shopping... "
“MINI giving our customers the choices they want and the choices they don’t since 2001”
Last edited by MINIme:); 1st June 2012 at 12:12 AM.