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ONED · Jul 28th, 2006, 11:12 AM

Big feature in THE SUN

(i didn't buy it) motors supplement on the new car

28/07/06

Checkie_checkmate · Jul 28th, 2006, 12:35 PM

Had a quick flick, not many photos. Our resident journalist Paul did a far better job and the photos are superior

SteveM3 · Jul 28th, 2006, 08:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Checkie_checkmate

Had a quick flick, not many photos. Our resident journalist Paul did a far better job and the photos are superior

Not many photo's in the SUN

. They are going to confuse readers if they use text.
Lets hope they don't make matters worse with big words.

KPKalle · Jul 28th, 2006, 08:07 PM

Any links for us "foreigners"?

@Mini@ · Jul 28th, 2006, 10:34 PM

Sorry in advance if someones posted this already... just wanted to be helpful

Sorry its all chopped up but hopefully you should be able read it

herbie hind · Jul 29th, 2006, 12:11 AM

you know...it even looks french.

KPKalle · Jul 29th, 2006, 03:28 AM

First and exclusive, eh? They wish

Paul · Jul 29th, 2006, 08:40 AM

One thing this report (and others) highlight is what I have said in other threads about the new car. Your average motoring journalist didn't seem to notice (or particularly care about) a lot of the updates or what we all view as quite significant alterations to the overall stance and design of the car. And I think it will be the same for most of the general public. Which is surely good for residuals.

Harpo · Jul 30th, 2006, 10:31 AM

And at the other end of the spectrum...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...9/mfmini29.xml

Paul · Jul 30th, 2006, 03:53 PM

"It replaces the old Chrysler-based, Brazilian-built "Tritec" motor, which was as tough as a cement mixer and sounded like one, too."

Harsh.

cleverzippy · Jul 31st, 2006, 11:56 AM

Eh, I thought the diesel was going to be a 1.6 HDI as found in current fords/peugeots? And is that statement correct about it having a VW gearbox? No more getrag?

ONED · Jul 31st, 2006, 03:10 PM

I think Andrew English "liked it"

...this guy must have a chip on his shoulder!

....time to put some Salt N Vinegar on it!

Zipperblues · Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cleverzippy

is that statement correct about it having a VW gearbox? No more getrag?

I was wondering the same thing... Anyone know for sure?

Paul · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:16 AM

As far as I know it's still Getrag, but Getrag have been used in VW/Audi before MINI so I assume the writer has taken the small leap to say it's VW sourced.

Jul 28th, 2006, 11:12 AM	#1
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 7,529 Offline	R56 in Sun Motors Big feature in THE SUN (i didn't buy it) motors supplement on the new car 28/07/06

Jul 28th, 2006, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 399 Offline	Had a quick flick, not many photos. Our resident journalist Paul did a far better job and the photos are superior Checkmate mad owner

Jul 28th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Checkie_checkmate Had a quick flick, not many photos. Our resident journalist Paul did a far better job and the photos are superior Not many photo's in the SUN . They are going to confuse readers if they use text. Lets hope they don't make matters worse with big words. Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

Jul 28th, 2006, 08:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	Any links for us "foreigners"? Global Moderator

Jul 28th, 2006, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
@Mini@ Will always have sweets! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham/Dorset ! Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 54 Offline	The Sun Sorry in advance if someones posted this already... just wanted to be helpful Sorry its all chopped up but hopefully you should be able read it Joanne.. www.scnm.co.uk Last edited by MINIAC : Jul 30th, 2006 at 04:06 PM. Reason: Make images clickable thumbnails

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Jul 29th, 2006, 12:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 11:23 PM Posts: 449 Offline	you know...it even looks french.

Jul 29th, 2006, 03:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	First and exclusive, eh? They wish Global Moderator

Jul 29th, 2006, 08:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	One thing this report (and others) highlight is what I have said in other threads about the new car. Your average motoring journalist didn't seem to notice (or particularly care about) a lot of the updates or what we all view as quite significant alterations to the overall stance and design of the car. And I think it will be the same for most of the general public. Which is surely good for residuals. Trained Monkeys

Jul 30th, 2006, 10:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 4,651 Offline	And at the other end of the spectrum... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...9/mfmini29.xml The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Jul 30th, 2006, 03:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	"It replaces the old Chrysler-based, Brazilian-built "Tritec" motor, which was as tough as a cement mixer and sounded like one, too." Harsh. Trained Monkeys

Jul 31st, 2006, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
cleverzippy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kettering, Northants Local Time: 04:23 AM Posts: 178 Offline	Eh, I thought the diesel was going to be a 1.6 HDI as found in current fords/peugeots? And is that statement correct about it having a VW gearbox? No more getrag?

Jul 31st, 2006, 03:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 7,529 Offline	I think Andrew English "liked it" ...this guy must have a chip on his shoulder! ....time to put some Salt N Vinegar on it!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zipperblues MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 11:23 PM Posts: 223 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cleverzippy is that statement correct about it having a VW gearbox? No more getrag? I was wondering the same thing... Anyone know for sure?

Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	As far as I know it's still Getrag, but Getrag have been used in VW/Audi before MINI so I assume the writer has taken the small leap to say it's VW sourced. Trained Monkeys

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