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dietcokeplease · Jul 17th, 2002, 12:44 PM

OK, it may be sacriledge to talk about a 5 door Cooper (and MINI are planning one). But how about a 5 door Cooper where the door and door handle is hidden/integrated like the Alfa 147 and 156? It would add an element of practicality.

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Apial · Jul 17th, 2002, 01:16 PM

Well if the MINI make is to flourish then an expanded model lineup is needed in the future. A one model manufacturer will not sell as many cars as a multi model one.

A lot of present MINI owners will be wondering what to do as they hear the patter of little feet rise in crescendo to a heavy thump of teenage boots. How will they fit into a 3 door?

A 5 door design is a tough challenge to BMW. Will it be a MINI on steroids, or a larger sibling with a family resemblance?

The Toyota RAV4 3 door always looked happier than the 5 door version. The original design was simply stretched. I do hope that MINI show a little more imagination on their 5 door.

Martin L · Jul 17th, 2002, 01:20 PM

OK how about RX8 type rear doors?
It saves having a pillar in between the doors hence adding more practicallity to get in and out

Marts · Jul 17th, 2002, 02:43 PM

i would definitely consider a 5 door variant , if only to aid helping the little one in and out. He's only been in the mini once and that was not easy....

As long as the final product looks good they have a chance.

Jul 17th, 2002, 12:44 PM	#1
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 12:46 PM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Alfa Cooper OK, it may be sacriledge to talk about a 5 door Cooper (and MINI are planning one). But how about a 5 door Cooper where the door and door handle is hidden/integrated like the Alfa 147 and 156? It would add an element of practicality. FamilyManDC There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Jul 17th, 2002, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apial MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincolnshire Wolds Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 825 Offline	Well if the MINI make is to flourish then an expanded model lineup is needed in the future. A one model manufacturer will not sell as many cars as a multi model one. A lot of present MINI owners will be wondering what to do as they hear the patter of little feet rise in crescendo to a heavy thump of teenage boots. How will they fit into a 3 door? A 5 door design is a tough challenge to BMW. Will it be a MINI on steroids, or a larger sibling with a family resemblance? The Toyota RAV4 3 door always looked happier than the 5 door version. The original design was simply stretched. I do hope that MINI show a little more imagination on their 5 door. Balloons? http://www.loony-balloony.co.uk

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Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 13,597 Offline	OK how about RX8 type rear doors? It saves having a pillar in between the doors hence adding more practicallity to get in and out MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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Jul 17th, 2002, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marts MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: just moving to Great Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 516 Offline	i would definitely consider a 5 door variant , if only to aid helping the little one in and out. He's only been in the mini once and that was not easy.... As long as the final product looks good they have a chance.

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