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Officiall Release Date for '07 MINI? Hi folks, I'm a newbie to this site, and this is my maiden post on the forums. I'm thinking about trading in my '01 VW GTI for a Cooper. My main concern is that the new model seems to be just around the corner, and from I can gather from this site and accross the web is that it will be released as an '07 model. My question is whether or not any U.S. release date has been set, or at least suggested. There are already '06 models out in showrooms now from other companies, would Mini follow the trend? Finacially I should probably wait until at least November to make any sort of plunge, and my VW is running fine, so I can wait if it would seem to worth it (and from what I have read I think it would be), but I'm only human, and can exhibit only so much patience. Also, at one point would a waiting list be established for the new models? Is there any chance that I would be able to get one of the new models without paying over sticker? Thanks in advance. |
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| Welcome to MINI2 TrojanMan... ![]() My advice would be to definitely remain patient and enjoy your GTI for the moment. Take advantage of the great MINI community and stay glued to this forum for all the latest news regarding the R56. The more info we get, the better the new model is sounding. The exterior changes look to be plentiful but at the same time stay true to the current models design, along with interior changes that look to improve quality and space. The engine (IMO) will be way better then the current iron lump - and in case you're not sure, we'll be able to see it's potential/quality, in a lower spec form in some Peugot/Citroen cars before it's released in the MINI. ![]() |
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| Judging from all I've seen and heard over the past few months, I'd say around September 2006 at the earliest for the new shapes first model year to start. And don't hold your breath if you're after a cabrio!! |
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| Paul, this unofficial release date is for only One and Cooper or also Cooper S? As I've asked before with one of my posts, I'm not sure, but I think to replace my 02 MCS (full of rattles....). And probably it's better to wait the 2007 model, as it will be a great improvement. |
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| I'm not really sure, last time we had to wait for the S in the UK, but this time early indications are that they could well release all cars together. If they will or not is another thing, I don't know. |
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| Out with the old.... ...and when will they stop taking orders for the current models? As they are build-to-order, it's not like they'll stockpile before switching production, is it? |
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| If you are after build quality/reliability, then get the current MINI at the end of its run. BMW always produces its most reliable cars at the end of their cycle. My '98 e36 coupe was bulletproof. That's why I bought the '98. ***BMW-AG Rocks!!!*** Portsmouth FC Can Thank Sunderland...What a Farce!!! |
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| If you are after the best build quality / reliability, the the best of any car should be about a year after launch of a new model / platform (not facelift) - this is when all the start-up problems will have been ironed out and before all the cost-saving activities have been implemented. In '06, the current Mini will have had 5 years worth of cost saving activity making the car cheaper wherever possible, to offset the oncost of the features that it has gained over that time! - not meaning that the car is going to be bad, just that quality will be on the line David 2003 Mini Cooper S - DS/B |
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| I think 2005 will be a vinatge year for the Mini..... if you like it that much and know you are happy with them, then do yourself a favour and buy one now.. MINI No. 1 - 2005 Pepper White Cooper Chilli - Jun 05 - Nov 07. MINI No. 2 - 2005 Pepper White Cooper S Chilli - Oct 07 - Apr 09. MINI No. 3 - 2008 Lightning Blue Cooper Chilli - Great to be MINI again . |
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| I realize the logic here, but I am not sure that this is the truth. BMW is especially known for continually improving the quality of its cars year-in and year-out of the model's lifespan, whether or not a lot of cost-cutting is going on. Just look at any of the last two or three versions of the 3er and 5er and you will see that as the model got older, it got higher performance marks in quality/reliability. That is a main gripe of people not wanting to see the current model of whatever BMW go out as it will invariably mean losing all the years of Munich fine-tuning it to perfection in place of all the new quirks and squeaks of the new model that is replacing it. This surely is the case with the e46 vs. the e90 right now. ***BMW-AG Rocks!!!*** Portsmouth FC Can Thank Sunderland...What a Farce!!! |
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