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moorlockx · Apr 25th, 2003, 05:49 AM

So far I'm more than happy with the current motor. However, if they want to change something, I think a small increase in displacement should be examined. I'd really like to see this configuration in 1.8 instead of 1.6.
As far as a French connection goes, I know I wouldn't own one. After being in the automotive game for quite some time,I just don't have faith in car products made in that country. I know Renault used to put together some mean race engines and Citroen actually had the first front wheel drive car, but as far as the rest of their industry goes, it's been pretty lackluster (here in the US).
A BMW designed motor might be nice. Except, that in doing that, the price tag for the car would probably jump considerably. I'd hate to see a $30,000 Mini since the affordability is one of the cars best selling points.

Apr 25th, 2003, 05:49 AM	#19
moorlockx MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fayetteville, NC, US Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 893 Offline	So far I'm more than happy with the current motor. However, if they want to change something, I think a small increase in displacement should be examined. I'd really like to see this configuration in 1.8 instead of 1.6. As far as a French connection goes, I know I wouldn't own one. After being in the automotive game for quite some time,I just don't have faith in car products made in that country. I know Renault used to put together some mean race engines and Citroen actually had the first front wheel drive car, but as far as the rest of their industry goes, it's been pretty lackluster (here in the US). A BMW designed motor might be nice. Except, that in doing that, the price tag for the car would probably jump considerably. I'd hate to see a $30,000 Mini since the affordability is one of the cars best selling points. -- '03 S B/W