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Arnbut · Jun 22nd, 2007, 07:44 PM

Scion XB.

lespurgeon · Jun 22nd, 2007, 08:20 PM

I've always thought the Yaris looked like a Ka copy - so I think the bonnet stripes were actually to copy the Kas Devilrat and funkychicken saw - a 2nd generation rather than direct copy on the MINI in my book.

DDon670 · Jun 23rd, 2007, 01:30 PM

Although it doesn't look at all like a MINI look at the obvious styling influences stolen by Ford on the upcoming Ford Flex. The floating roof with wraparound glass, roof available in body color,white,or silver, matching mirrors, chrome trim bar around the entire bottom of the glass. It is obvious in pictures, but even more so in person. I saw it at the NY auto show and just laughed.

minimike7 · Sep 19th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Spotted a great one today, silver nissan micra, old style so pre 51 plate I think, silve body black roof and door pillers looked like a squash mini to the right and left rear side if you looked it at from a slight angle

Mad me laugh whilst sat in Dunstable traffic

Phil Craddock · Sep 19th, 2007, 02:30 PM

I dare not say that I'm just embarking on some work with Suzuki - oops said it!!!!

rec · Sep 19th, 2007, 02:35 PM

there's a 107 with 2 stripes running up the middle near me
and i've seen a daewoo matiz with viper stripes.

i see a Fiesta Anniversary every day when i go home from work actually.

it just shows the influence the MINI design and styling has.

MiniOneSam · Sep 19th, 2007, 05:00 PM

I do like the Scion xB's, I wish they brought them over to the UK!! Not in Mini stylings though lol, and I've seen a Yellow Fiesta ages back when they brought it out. Was bored one day and ended up going round dealerships...bleh!!

rec · Sep 19th, 2007, 05:10 PM

i like the fact you can customise the Scion's out of the factory like the MINI's... but it's a strange choice of car to allow customisations on !

MiniOneSam · Sep 19th, 2007, 05:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

i like the fact you can customise the Scion's out of the factory like the MINI's... but it's a strange choice of car to allow customisations on !

Didn't know that? However saying it would be trying to copy, I think the Scion could look quite cool with chequers

Now to avoid a backlash I'm going to go hide

mikbmini · Sep 19th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Have seen it a couple of times around Tunbridge Wells and I saw it again today, that is a BMW 3 series compact, must be about 52 reg I think, black with Cooper style bonnet stripes running down the bonnet. The even go down the bonnet at slight angles if you know what I mean, like traditional bonnet stripes not the viper stripes. They are only on the bonnet and I don't think they go over the roof. Just looks a bit bizzare, not sure what look they were going for really!

Jun 22nd, 2007, 07:44 PM	#21
Arnbut Manic Hill-Dweller Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canton, Georgia Local Time: 10:22 PM Posts: 205 Offline	Scion XB. Safety fast, Bill

Jun 23rd, 2007, 01:30 PM	#23 (permalink)
DDon670 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston Massachusetts Local Time: 09:22 PM Posts: 93 Offline	MINI's styling influence Although it doesn't look at all like a MINI look at the obvious styling influences stolen by Ford on the upcoming Ford Flex. The floating roof with wraparound glass, roof available in body color,white,or silver, matching mirrors, chrome trim bar around the entire bottom of the glass. It is obvious in pictures, but even more so in person. I saw it at the NY auto show and just laughed.

Sep 19th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
minimike7 Minitastic My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Luton Local Time: 03:22 AM Posts: 340 Offline	Spotted a great one today, silver nissan micra, old style so pre 51 plate I think, silve body black roof and door pillers looked like a squash mini to the right and left rear side if you looked it at from a slight angle Mad me laugh whilst sat in Dunstable traffic http://www.bbmmc.co.uk

Sep 19th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 2,287 Offline	I dare not say that I'm just embarking on some work with Suzuki - oops said it!!!! Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Sep 19th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#26 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 03:22 AM Posts: 1,209 Offline	there's a 107 with 2 stripes running up the middle near me and i've seen a daewoo matiz with viper stripes. i see a Fiesta Anniversary every day when i go home from work actually. it just shows the influence the MINI design and styling has. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Jun 22nd, 2007, 08:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
lespurgeon Petrol or beer? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 04:22 PM Posts: 1,116 Offline	I've always thought the Yaris looked like a Ka copy - so I think the bonnet stripes were actually to copy the Kas Devilrat and funkychicken saw - a 2nd generation rather than direct copy on the MINI in my book.

Sep 19th, 2007, 05:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 868 Offline	I do like the Scion xB's, I wish they brought them over to the UK!! Not in Mini stylings though lol, and I've seen a Yellow Fiesta ages back when they brought it out. Was bored one day and ended up going round dealerships...bleh!!

Sep 19th, 2007, 05:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 03:22 AM Posts: 1,209 Offline	i like the fact you can customise the Scion's out of the factory like the MINI's... but it's a strange choice of car to allow customisations on ! Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Sep 19th, 2007, 05:12 PM	#29 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 868 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) i like the fact you can customise the Scion's out of the factory like the MINI's... but it's a strange choice of car to allow customisations on ! Didn't know that? However saying it would be trying to copy, I think the Scion could look quite cool with chequers Now to avoid a backlash I'm going to go hide

Sep 19th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
mikbmini No MINI no more :( My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tunbridge Wells Local Time: 03:22 AM Posts: 245 Offline	Have seen it a couple of times around Tunbridge Wells and I saw it again today, that is a BMW 3 series compact, must be about 52 reg I think, black with Cooper style bonnet stripes running down the bonnet. The even go down the bonnet at slight angles if you know what I mean, like traditional bonnet stripes not the viper stripes. They are only on the bonnet and I don't think they go over the roof. Just looks a bit bizzare, not sure what look they were going for really!

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