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DSapseid · Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:03 AM

Me and my younger brother spent a few hours last night cleaning our cars, mines the New one of Course and his is the classic

What you think??

118 · Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:09 AM

cool photos - nothing like a nice classic

:: Jon :: · Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:13 AM

old everytime

G-Man · Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:13 AM

Very clean and lovely mnis.

jkjn · Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:24 AM

Nice one mate

Mula · Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:27 AM

Nice

Curry23 · Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:32 AM

2 very nice cars you have their matey. Classic is a beauty

CooperS4us · Apr 2nd, 2007, 02:16 PM

Both are gorgeous Minis. Sadly I can't say the same for the R56. I don't think it captures the design prowess and spirit of the classic Mini as well as the R50/53 did.

Just my opinion, of course, but I know I am not alone in that line of thinking.

dneal · Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:11 AM

I think the comparison is a perfect example of how Stephenson missed the point of the Mini. While the "new" car is attractive in it's own right, it's twice as big! The Mini is about economy. While BMW finally figured that out with the improved mileage of the R56, it's still relatively enormous. Smart, Toyota Aygo, and many other small cars capture the spirit of Issigonis' purpose much better... but I digress.

It could be worse though. That Traveller/Clubman abomination is horrid. It reminds me of a recent Top Gear episode where Clarkson and Co. made stretched limo versions of various cars. Sawzall and a bit of tin in the middle.

Adding insult to injury, BMW is bringing back the baby-"poop"-brown (BSB) color. I can picture an executive strolling around a Bavarian footpath, admiring the color of the excrement coming from the back of a German "honey wagon" (fertilizer truck), and thinking he should use the color in a paint scheme. Probably the same guy who hired Bangle.

85NIXMIN · Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:17 AM

GR8 pics!!

Mike Clarke · Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:59 AM

Both MINI and Mini look great, I really like the look of the 7 hole 15s

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperS4us (original)

Both are gorgeous Minis. Sadly I can't say the same for the R56. I don't think it captures the design prowess and spirit of the classic Mini as well as the R50/53 did.

Just my opinion, of course, but I know I am not alone in that line of thinking.

Quote: Originally Posted by dneal (original)

I think the comparison is a perfect example of how Stephenson missed the point of the Mini. While the "new" car is attractive in it's own right, it's twice as big! The Mini is about economy. While BMW finally figured that out with the improved mileage of the R56, it's still relatively enormous. Smart, Toyota Aygo, and many other small cars capture the spirit of Issigonis' purpose much better... but I digress.

It could be worse though. That Traveller/Clubman abomination is horrid. It reminds me of a recent Top Gear episode where Clarkson and Co. made stretched limo versions of various cars. Sawzall and a bit of tin in the middle.

Adding insult to injury, BMW is bringing back the baby-"poop"-brown (BSB) color. I can picture an executive strolling around a Bavarian footpath, admiring the color of the excrement coming from the back of a German "honey wagon" (fertilizer truck), and thinking he should use the color in a paint scheme. Probably the same guy who hired Bangle.

Hccmotorsport · Apr 3rd, 2007, 10:01 AM

2 beautiful cars u have there in mint condition.

ThePM · Apr 3rd, 2007, 02:16 PM

Both beautiful Mini's. Look after the classic. They don't build them any more!

The PM

mrweasel · Apr 3rd, 2007, 02:47 PM

I wish I could find a Classic Mini over here. Would make for a fun restore project.

CooperS4us · Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:02 PM

Come to Miami and I'll hook you up with the most reputable Classic Mini dealer in the South East.

*Vikki* · Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:23 PM

lovely cars, love that classic so much!

Evergreen · Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:47 PM

Fantastic Pics! I'm new to the world of minis, but love to see both side by side. Thanks for the show.

ALD0 · Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:54 PM

Excellent pics, I'd have them both on my drive

CooperS4us · Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:08 PM

What year is the classic?

MiniMpi · Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM

Nice MINI and Mini!
The best of both worlds,
But I am biased :-)
Fergal.

Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:03 AM	#1
DSapseid Now with added spotlights My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nr Chichester W-Suss Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 362 Offline	The Old and The New Me and my younger brother spent a few hours last night cleaning our cars, mines the New one of Course and his is the classic What you think?? Attached Thumbnails

Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
118 KitKat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 19,295 Offline	cool photos - nothing like a nice classic * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
:: Jon :: what a 5h1t hole My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 15,110 Offline	old everytime EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Curry23 RIP Bella :( Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 1,402 Offline	2 very nice cars you have their matey. Classic is a beauty macdaddy_237@hotmail.com

Apr 2nd, 2007, 02:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
CooperS4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Florida Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 951 Offline	Both are gorgeous Minis. Sadly I can't say the same for the R56. I don't think it captures the design prowess and spirit of the classic Mini as well as the R50/53 did. Just my opinion, of course, but I know I am not alone in that line of thinking. '02 Cooper CVT PW/B Leatherette, MFSW, 15" 8-spokes '05 MCS CR/W

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Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
G-Man Cool CoopS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 212 Offline	Very clean and lovely mnis.

Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
jkjn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 228 Offline	Nice one mate

Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mula MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: watford herts Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Nice

Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
dneal MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 35 Offline	I think the comparison is a perfect example of how Stephenson missed the point of the Mini. While the "new" car is attractive in it's own right, it's twice as big! The Mini is about economy. While BMW finally figured that out with the improved mileage of the R56, it's still relatively enormous. Smart, Toyota Aygo, and many other small cars capture the spirit of Issigonis' purpose much better... but I digress. It could be worse though. That Traveller/Clubman abomination is horrid. It reminds me of a recent Top Gear episode where Clarkson and Co. made stretched limo versions of various cars. Sawzall and a bit of tin in the middle. Adding insult to injury, BMW is bringing back the baby-"poop"-brown (BSB) color. I can picture an executive strolling around a Bavarian footpath, admiring the color of the excrement coming from the back of a German "honey wagon" (fertilizer truck), and thinking he should use the color in a paint scheme. Probably the same guy who hired Bangle.

Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 08:31 AM Posts: 1,018 Offline	GR8 pics!! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 06:31 AM Posts: 5,193 Offline	Both MINI and Mini look great, I really like the look of the 7 hole 15s Quote: Originally Posted by CooperS4us (original) Both are gorgeous Minis. Sadly I can't say the same for the R56. I don't think it captures the design prowess and spirit of the classic Mini as well as the R50/53 did. Just my opinion, of course, but I know I am not alone in that line of thinking. Quote: Originally Posted by dneal (original) I think the comparison is a perfect example of how Stephenson missed the point of the Mini. While the "new" car is attractive in it's own right, it's twice as big! The Mini is about economy. While BMW finally figured that out with the improved mileage of the R56, it's still relatively enormous. Smart, Toyota Aygo, and many other small cars capture the spirit of Issigonis' purpose much better... but I digress. It could be worse though. That Traveller/Clubman abomination is horrid. It reminds me of a recent Top Gear episode where Clarkson and Co. made stretched limo versions of various cars. Sawzall and a bit of tin in the middle. Adding insult to injury, BMW is bringing back the baby-"poop"-brown (BSB) color. I can picture an executive strolling around a Bavarian footpath, admiring the color of the excrement coming from the back of a German "honey wagon" (fertilizer truck), and thinking he should use the color in a paint scheme. Probably the same guy who hired Bangle.

Apr 3rd, 2007, 10:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hccmotorsport Hccmotorsport My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Leeds Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 5 Offline	2 beautiful cars u have there in mint condition.

Apr 3rd, 2007, 02:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
ThePM MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 09:01 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Both beautiful Mini's. Look after the classic. They don't build them any more! The PM

Apr 3rd, 2007, 02:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
mrweasel Village Idiot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena, MD Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 65 Offline	I wish I could find a Classic Mini over here. Would make for a fun restore project.

Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
CooperS4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Florida Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 951 Offline	Come to Miami and I'll hook you up with the most reputable Classic Mini dealer in the South East. '02 Cooper CVT PW/B Leatherette, MFSW, 15" 8-spokes '05 MCS CR/W

Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 2,220 Offline	lovely cars, love that classic so much!

Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
Evergreen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Fantastic Pics! I'm new to the world of minis, but love to see both side by side. Thanks for the show.

Apr 3rd, 2007, 03:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 9,432 Offline	Excellent pics, I'd have them both on my drive

Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
CooperS4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Florida Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 951 Offline	What year is the classic? '02 Cooper CVT PW/B Leatherette, MFSW, 15" 8-spokes '05 MCS CR/W

Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 561 Offline	Nice MINI and Mini! The best of both worlds, But I am biased :-) Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

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