I agree with you there Marcus.

Paul,

Did they mention any changes regarding US availability/timeline? What is your understanding of the current release schedule for the Cooper/CS, both in regards to manual and automatic transmission?

Also, (newbie question alert) I see the Chili pack and the Pepper pack on here, but I assume those are different options packs from what the US gets. Did they give an idea as to what the options packs for the US would ultimately be?

Thanks,
JMelrose

No firm dates for anything we don't have already I'm afraid.

First time I've actually had time to look through the photos, I like this wall of clocks shot.

http://www.mini2.com/images/paris_one/IMG_4092.jpg

:D

No firm dates for anything we don't have already I'm afraid.

First time I've actually had time to look through the photos, I like this wall of clocks shot.

http://www.mini2.com/images/paris_one/IMG_4092.jpg

:D


There are some excellent pics Paul, I loved the JCW S Convertible, looked really smart :cool:

Shame about this one :eek:

Bend over! (http://www.mini2.com/images/paris_one/slideshow.php?directory=.&currentPic=35)[1024x682]

lol, and a few shakey ones too. :)

Video of the MINI Cooper S, including Engine Bay:
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/44274/limit/recent
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/525/laser_s_engine_bay.mov

Video of Astro Black MINI Cooper (short clip):
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/44275/cat/525
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/525/black_cooper_paris.mov

I think that's it for video. :) Hope it's been helpful.

Thanks Paul!

The whole paris report has been very usefull, i am now decided on my interior spec! I'm so hyped that i can't believe i'm only planning on buying it next year.

Awesome!!! Love it. The best bit? The interior, defo. Mind you, the biggest improvement are the fog lights, which will me much better.

OK, so who wants to see the yellow S?

;)

Nobody?

Ah well, here you go anyway.....

http://www.mini2.com/images/paris_five/slideshow.php

;) :)

BIG thanks to Tom at 4car for help with those.

i do like that aero kit :D

reminds me of an aftermarket bodykit in a way? really not sure about it, much prefer the current one, but maybe it will look different in the flesh :hmph:

Are they MINI wheels?

Hi Paul In the background of the yellow JCW

There is a silver Mini

Did u get any pics of that???

Thanks for all the great reporting by the way

Nobody?

Ah well, here you go anyway.....

http://www.mini2.com/images/paris_five/slideshow.php

;) :)

BIG thanks to Tom at 4car for help with those.
excellent, really like the aero kit:D

like those wheels too, looking more promising:)

Can anyone make out what the sill strips say?

Can anyone make out what the sill strips say?
looks like 'your MINI' but i guess it probably isnt that at all :p

looks like 'your MINI' but i guess it probably isnt that at all :p
thats what I was thinking too:confused:

wonder if there is a new personalisation service coming out?

whats the company car tax on these new models

Alloys are cool. i was thinkin the same about the side strip its eather your mini or your mine? lol

Looks cool tho

Rakey u could be right with the new personalisation service BMW do that now.

that's my colour. anyone know what are the wheels

side strips could say your mellow

Like the look of the yellow S:eek: :o

Like the look of the yellow S:eek: :o
there is no problem with Yellow now;)

a) Soggy has sold his and b) its a more manly yellow now

there is no problem with Yellow now;)


Of course:D

I like those wheels :cool:

I've spent ages going through this thread...:D
My enthusiasm is building..can't wait to see the new model in the metal now.
Thanks Paul, some awesome stuff there...:nice:

Like the Aero Kit; Would also like to see one in the metal now; But I still can't get over those Side Repeaters; they look awfull; Not much you can do about them either.

Paul; Little off topic here, but is the Mandarina Duck luggage carried over from the last collection or is it a re-designed range.

Hi Paul In the background of the yellow JCW

There is a silver Mini

Did u get any pics of that???

Try here -

http://www.thecarlounge.net/gallery/albums//Events/International%20Auto%20Shows/Paris/2006/455.jpg

from The Car Lounge (http://www.thecarlounge.net/index.html)

Pete

Some say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery -

http://www.thecarlounge.net/gallery/albums//Events/International%20Auto%20Shows/Paris/2006/494.jpg

:aargh:

( again, from The Car Lounge (http://www.thecarlounge.net/index.html) )

Pete