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femstar · Apr 18th, 2008, 05:15 AM

In Oz

at mo and have a few MINI findings to report, haven't spotted many, but the C.R are a slightly deeper red which I suspect is something to do with Sun protection , The pricing (due to freight I suspect )is something to behold out here $54K

for a JCWSC with Chili Pack (which excludes an alarm) conversion rate is around 2.2, so yeah that's an expensive small car although you do get full JCW brake kit within the price.No TLC style options either and nil MINI Ones either due to need for constant air con so demand on engine.

Tried to hire an S for duration of stay, but they are all auto, which is not for me. So making do with big ol pick up truck/yewt - may stick some viper stripes on it

So nothing revelatory to report but jus thought I'd share.

billy.batson · Apr 18th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Do they sell enough MINIs in Australia to warrant dedicated dealerships? Or are they sold through BMW dealers I wonder.

On the same thread I am interested to know how BMW will market the anticipated Triumph and Isetta brands, would make sense at least for the new Triumph to share MINI dealerships, whilst the Isetta always was a BMW in most markets.

Paul · Apr 18th, 2008, 12:31 PM

There's a forum here devoted to the place....

http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia/

Mike Clarke · Apr 19th, 2008, 12:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by femstar (original)

In Oz

at mo and have a few MINI findings to report, haven't spotted many, but the C.R are a slightly deeper red which I suspect is something to do with Sun protection , The pricing (due to freight I suspect )is something to behold out here $54K

for a JCWSC with Chili Pack (which excludes an alarm) conversion rate is around 2.2, so yeah that's an expensive small car although you do get full JCW brake kit within the price.No TLC style options either and nil MINI Ones either due to need for constant air con so demand on engine.

Tried to hire an S for duration of stay, but they are all auto, which is not for me. So making do with big ol pick up truck/yewt - may stick some viper stripes on it

So nothing revelatory to report but jus thought I'd share.

whereabouts in Australia are you?
The different look of the CR might just be the different quality of the light.

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

Do they sell enough MINIs in Australia to warrant dedicated dealerships? Or are they sold through BMW dealers I wonder.
.

Perth has a dedicated MINI Garage, although it is owned by the same guy who owns the BMW dealership

femstar · Apr 19th, 2008, 02:10 AM

In Newcastle and dedicated MINI dealership here.
CR is deffo a deeper red Mike

Mike Clarke · Apr 19th, 2008, 02:25 AM

Keep an eye out for Smurfn & ScottyB in Newcastle

femstar · Apr 20th, 2008, 09:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke (original)

Keep an eye out for Smurfn & ScottyB in Newcastle

spotted a EB/W JCWS yesterday .

Pom Down Under · Apr 21st, 2008, 07:58 AM

Where abouts in Oz are you femstar?
Melbourne also has it's own dedicated MINI garage, but there are also around half a dozen BMW dealers who have MINI dealers as part of the overall set up.
There are quite a few around, although I am yet to see another Clubman on the road.

femstar · Apr 22nd, 2008, 02:35 AM

I'm in Maitland near Newcastle, Matey.

85NIXMIN · Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:03 AM

Yeh there's dedicated MINI garages here too.... in Queensland...

Apr 18th, 2008, 05:15 AM	#1
femstar MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 156 Offline	MINI in Australia In Oz at mo and have a few MINI findings to report, haven't spotted many, but the C.R are a slightly deeper red which I suspect is something to do with Sun protection , The pricing (due to freight I suspect )is something to behold out here $54K for a JCWSC with Chili Pack (which excludes an alarm) conversion rate is around 2.2, so yeah that's an expensive small car although you do get full JCW brake kit within the price.No TLC style options either and nil MINI Ones either due to need for constant air con so demand on engine. Tried to hire an S for duration of stay, but they are all auto, which is not for me. So making do with big ol pick up truck/yewt - may stick some viper stripes on it So nothing revelatory to report but jus thought I'd share.

Apr 18th, 2008, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	There's a forum here devoted to the place.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia/ Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Apr 22nd, 2008, 06:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:34 AM Posts: 1,084 Offline	Yeh there's dedicated MINI garages here too.... in Queensland... If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

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Apr 18th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
billy.batson MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 164 Offline	Do they sell enough MINIs in Australia to warrant dedicated dealerships? Or are they sold through BMW dealers I wonder. On the same thread I am interested to know how BMW will market the anticipated Triumph and Isetta brands, would make sense at least for the new Triumph to share MINI dealerships, whilst the Isetta always was a BMW in most markets.

Apr 19th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by femstar (original) In Oz at mo and have a few MINI findings to report, haven't spotted many, but the C.R are a slightly deeper red which I suspect is something to do with Sun protection , The pricing (due to freight I suspect )is something to behold out here $54K for a JCWSC with Chili Pack (which excludes an alarm) conversion rate is around 2.2, so yeah that's an expensive small car although you do get full JCW brake kit within the price.No TLC style options either and nil MINI Ones either due to need for constant air con so demand on engine. Tried to hire an S for duration of stay, but they are all auto, which is not for me. So making do with big ol pick up truck/yewt - may stick some viper stripes on it So nothing revelatory to report but jus thought I'd share. whereabouts in Australia are you? The different look of the CR might just be the different quality of the light. Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original) Do they sell enough MINIs in Australia to warrant dedicated dealerships? Or are they sold through BMW dealers I wonder. . Perth has a dedicated MINI Garage, although it is owned by the same guy who owns the BMW dealership

Apr 19th, 2008, 02:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
femstar MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 156 Offline	In Newcastle and dedicated MINI dealership here. CR is deffo a deeper red Mike

Apr 19th, 2008, 02:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Keep an eye out for Smurfn & ScottyB in Newcastle

Apr 20th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
femstar MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 156 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke (original) Keep an eye out for Smurfn & ScottyB in Newcastle spotted a EB/W JCWS yesterday .

Apr 21st, 2008, 07:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pom Down Under .....like a Cheshire cat. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 12:34 PM Posts: 407 Offline	Where abouts in Oz are you femstar? Melbourne also has it's own dedicated MINI garage, but there are also around half a dozen BMW dealers who have MINI dealers as part of the overall set up. There are quite a few around, although I am yet to see another Clubman on the road.

Apr 22nd, 2008, 02:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
femstar MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 156 Offline	I'm in Maitland near Newcastle, Matey.

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