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R1 · Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:10 PM

One of our sales guys saw 4 Blue next gen Cooper S's on the M4 this morning.

He took a pic of one with his mobile phone. Note the number plate!!

He said they were all taped up in various places and all left hand drive.

simeds · Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:15 PM

the devils car !

Paul · Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:22 PM

Been a few posted on the motorway, I think tigger, eyore and roo posted a couple yesterday (of the same 4 cars by the sound of it).

Checkie_checkmate · Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:25 PM

Saw a blue on on Monday on it's own heading towards the Newbury junction of the M4. Gorgeous colour and iliked

R1 · Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:25 PM

DeK · Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:56 PM

thank for you picture !!!

Hat · Aug 3rd, 2006, 06:56 PM

with so many motorway sightings i wonder if they are getting launch models out to dealers?

Paul · Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:13 PM

I know that something has been taking place this week, which may explain it. And it's not deilvering them to dealers. But I can say no more.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Been a few posted on the motorway, I think tigger, eyore and roo posted a couple yesterday (of the same 4 cars by the sound of it).

Thanks for the mention Paul; it sounds just like "my" four! Miserable lot, didn't get a wave from any of the drivers

Tigger

Paul · Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:19 PM

Clear rear indicators look good. Standard on the S as I understand it.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Clear rear indicators look good. Standard on the S as I understand it.

And, when they flashed, they really did look like they were LED indicators.

Tigger.

thx1138 · Aug 3rd, 2006, 08:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo

And, when they flashed, they really did look like they were LED indicators.

Tigger.

LED indicators! I'm so excited!

Thanks for the report Tigger.

Harpo · Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:22 PM

There are swarms of them around at the moment. Even small town Wantage is now a regular haunt for them.

R1 · Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo

Thanks for the mention Paul; it sounds just like "my" four! Miserable lot, didn't get a wave from any of the drivers

Tigger

Must admit that back end does look quite nice. A lot better than the front IMO.

LMB · Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by R1

Must admit that back end does look quite nice. A lot better than the front IMO.

I like the rear bumper.....I think.

UKC4 · Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:54 PM

SO do we have any Idea's on price? for the new S.

swamos · Aug 4th, 2006, 03:59 AM

I like that blue!!

Paul · Aug 4th, 2006, 06:16 AM

The blue is very nice in the metal.

DeadCanDanceR · Aug 4th, 2006, 08:01 AM

Great plates!

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Aug 4th, 2006, 08:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

The blue is very nice in the metal.

I'll agree with that. The worst aspect of the new car by far has to be the loss of that nice curved glass at the rear and (I'm gutted to say) is enough to put me off buying a new one on its own

So, I got to thinking, what would it be like if it was colour keyed, to look more like a classic Mini?

With apologies for the rubbish PhotoShop job

Tigger.

PS: Come to think of it, how long until the aftermarket manufacturers are making replacements for those panels?

Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:10 PM	#1
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	Spotted on UK motorway! One of our sales guys saw 4 Blue next gen Cooper S's on the M4 this morning. He took a pic of one with his mobile phone. Note the number plate!! He said they were all taped up in various places and all left hand drive. Attached Thumbnails

Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 6,242 Offline	the devils car ! *Friend of the Mini-less*

Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	Been a few posted on the motorway, I think tigger, eyore and roo posted a couple yesterday (of the same 4 cars by the sound of it). Trained Monkeys

Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 399 Offline	Saw a blue on on Monday on it's own heading towards the Newbury junction of the M4. Gorgeous colour and iliked Checkmate mad owner

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Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline

Aug 3rd, 2006, 06:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 15,971 Offline	with so many motorway sightings i wonder if they are getting launch models out to dealers?

Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	I know that something has been taking place this week, which may explain it. And it's not deilvering them to dealers. But I can say no more. Trained Monkeys

Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Been a few posted on the motorway, I think tigger, eyore and roo posted a couple yesterday (of the same 4 cars by the sound of it). Thanks for the mention Paul; it sounds just like "my" four! Miserable lot, didn't get a wave from any of the drivers Tigger Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009! Last edited by MINIAC : Aug 3rd, 2006 at 08:47 PM. Reason: fix ImageShack link

Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	Clear rear indicators look good. Standard on the S as I understand it. Trained Monkeys

Aug 3rd, 2006, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Clear rear indicators look good. Standard on the S as I understand it. And, when they flashed, they really did look like they were LED indicators. Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Aug 3rd, 2006, 08:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
thx1138 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo And, when they flashed, they really did look like they were LED indicators. Tigger. LED indicators! I'm so excited! Thanks for the report Tigger.

Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 4,651 Offline	There are swarms of them around at the moment. Even small town Wantage is now a regular haunt for them. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo Thanks for the mention Paul; it sounds just like "my" four! Miserable lot, didn't get a wave from any of the drivers Tigger Must admit that back end does look quite nice. A lot better than the front IMO.

Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 23,749 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by R1 Must admit that back end does look quite nice. A lot better than the front IMO. I like the rear bumper.....I think. Global Moderator

Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
UKC4 MINI2 Sex God & etc...... My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bradford Local Time: 06:11 AM Posts: 1,316 Offline	SO do we have any Idea's on price? for the new S.

Aug 4th, 2006, 03:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	I like that blue!!

Aug 4th, 2006, 06:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	The blue is very nice in the metal. Trained Monkeys

Aug 4th, 2006, 08:01 AM	#19 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 18,965 Offline	Great plates!

Aug 4th, 2006, 08:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett The blue is very nice in the metal. I'll agree with that. The worst aspect of the new car by far has to be the loss of that nice curved glass at the rear and (I'm gutted to say) is enough to put me off buying a new one on its own So, I got to thinking, what would it be like if it was colour keyed, to look more like a classic Mini? With apologies for the rubbish PhotoShop job Tigger. PS: Come to think of it, how long until the aftermarket manufacturers are making replacements for those panels? Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

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