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Minihopeful · May 22nd, 2003, 08:48 PM

Can't wait to see the Italian job and all of the MINI costars.

Seeing all the publicity and the increased public buzz about our beloved MINI has me thinking... Will this cause the average car buying public to run out and buy a MINI?

Does this mean longer waiting periods for the Cooper and especially the S?

Will the attention and increased demand increase the possbility of watering down the handling characteristics and other sports enthusiast features of the MINI to meet the milk toast masses?

Discuss among yourselves...

Mugami · May 22nd, 2003, 09:39 PM

in the movie there is only one S. the other two the blue and the white ones are Reg. Coopers. The red one is the only S in the movie

chiph · May 22nd, 2003, 09:48 PM

I think there will be additional demand because of the movie - maybe not a lot, but more, for sure.

So if anyone is waffling on whether to order one or not -- better do it in the next week!

Chip H.

90IScruisingSpeed · May 22nd, 2003, 10:42 PM

It'll push up the price of our cars if we were to sell as demand will definately outstrip supply again!!

AprilWhine · May 23rd, 2003, 12:18 AM

Yes, I can see resale value going up, and supply of new ones going down.

Yank · May 23rd, 2003, 12:27 AM

MINI has restarted the television advertisements again which leads me to believe it's going to be a MINI media blitz to coincide with the movie opening.

There is no better marketing tool today than the silver screen.

I don't like milk toast...

cooper4us · May 23rd, 2003, 01:05 AM

I agree. If anything resale values will go up or will remain at their current levels.

R1 · May 23rd, 2003, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minihopeful
Seeing all the publicity and the increased public buzz about our beloved MINI has me thinking... Will this cause the average car buying public to run out and buy a MINI?

It's already too late in the city I live in. MINI's are everywhere!!!

If I look out of my front window at home I can guarantee I will see around 3 MINI's in under 5 minuets!! .... and I'm not exaggerating!!

paulgraz · May 23rd, 2003, 01:47 AM

I was talking to dealers last summer when the Austin Powers movie came out - all the available cars suddenly vanished and waiting lists instantly got longer. Movie exposure absolutely sells cars...

Nameless · May 23rd, 2003, 01:48 AM

Great! - The more converted the merrier!

If we wanted a unique car we wouldn't have gone for a mass produced MINI would we?

Stew,
Looking forward to being in with the MIN crowd on Sept 1st.

5280Motoring · May 23rd, 2003, 02:13 AM

My worry is that it's going to be like the bunnies that are adopted en masse around Easter. Everyone will want one but not do the homework to find out if it's really for them. Fortunately, if that does mean waiting lists again, maybe the fascination will wear off by the time money needs to change hands for good and only the serious will end up with the car.

PigLick · May 23rd, 2003, 02:41 AM

Good point, maybe it's all those "I wanna be cool like Austin Powers" buyers that then complained to JD Powers about cup holders and a rough ride...

PigLick

Dark Silver S · May 23rd, 2003, 04:15 AM

I'm not too worried. As it is, I don't think any two MINIs are the same. With all the options and aftermarket stuff, we're all different.

MrWhoa · May 23rd, 2003, 04:19 AM

Well to be honest the one in Austin Powers was the first time I saw a new Mini.. So I guess Im the subject of a topic like this.

Minihopeful · May 23rd, 2003, 04:40 AM

My problem is that I can't afford to place an order for my S until summer. The nearest dealer already has a 6-8 month wait for an S.

With all the new attention I'm afraid the wait time will be longer and the dealer might try to pull the MSRP+ thing like they did when the MINI first came out.

Maybe I'm reading too much in to the ability of a film to influence peoples buying habits.

EBMCS03 · May 23rd, 2003, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smspjs
Great! - The more converted the merrier!

If we wanted a unique car we wouldn't have gone for a mass produced MINI would we?

They are not THAT mass produced are they?? well at least not in the US. that was a bonus for me. Its not like the Civic or Accord or Camry... those are MASS produced... Just hope MINI will not produce more because of the demand... I still want the MINIs to be somewhat on the low end.

acetonic · May 23rd, 2003, 12:36 PM

They ARE mass produced, it's just that they are only bringing 30,000 or so a year over here to the states. That's like a couple of months sales on an F150 pickup or a Toyota Camry. I only see a couple of other MINI's a month in my neighborhood. Sadly on any given day I'll see one or more Hummers though.

btw. I just got back from an advanced screening of the film. It's a good action flick/heist caper. Don't even compare it to the original as it only has a few things in common. It deserves to be a big hit, compared to the other "blockbusters" I've seen in the last week (Xmen 2 and Matrix Reloaded) Who knows how it will fly with the masses however?

Number1 · May 23rd, 2003, 12:42 PM

Greetings All
No need to get hung up on BMW selling more Minis. The more the merrier -- the longer parts will be available for this very special car that we've been lucky to drive.

Cheers!

Sejanus · May 23rd, 2003, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SCooperS
I'm not too worried. As it is, I don't think any two MINIs are the same. With all the options and aftermarket stuff, we're all different.

Very true. I went to one MINI run where we had around 30 cars and between body colors, roof colors and wheels no two MINIs were identical

tavis1 · May 23rd, 2003, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minihopeful
My problem is that I can't afford to place an order for my S until summer. The nearest dealer already has a 6-8 month wait for an S.

With all the new attention I'm afraid the wait time will be longer and the dealer might try to pull the MSRP+ thing like they did when the MINI first came out.

Maybe I'm reading too much in to the ability of a film to influence peoples buying habits.

I know what you mean. I got to pay off bills befor I can order my S. With So cal dealers I hope they don't increase there all ready huge premimums. When is enough enough? I'm hoping to order mine in October. Just when you have hope the premimums might drop Or you can work it down bam! Don't get me wrong I can't wait for the movie. My wife and I have our MINI gear ready to go. I know this movie will do better than 2 Dumb and 2 Ignorant. I'm hopeing that the common person will think the movie will be a flop and will want to spend there $9.00 on another movie.
Tavis1

May 22nd, 2003, 08:48 PM	#1
Minihopeful MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, NE Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Italian Job & "unwanted attention"? Can't wait to see the Italian job and all of the MINI costars. Seeing all the publicity and the increased public buzz about our beloved MINI has me thinking... Will this cause the average car buying public to run out and buy a MINI? Does this mean longer waiting periods for the Cooper and especially the S? Will the attention and increased demand increase the possbility of watering down the handling characteristics and other sports enthusiast features of the MINI to meet the milk toast masses? Discuss among yourselves...

May 22nd, 2003, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 1,215 Offline	in the movie there is only one S. the other two the blue and the white ones are Reg. Coopers. The red one is the only S in the movie 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

May 22nd, 2003, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	I think there will be additional demand because of the movie - maybe not a lot, but more, for sure. So if anyone is waffling on whether to order one or not -- better do it in the next week! Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

May 22nd, 2003, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
90IScruisingSpeed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 27 Offline	One things for sure It'll push up the price of our cars if we were to sell as demand will definately outstrip supply again!!

May 23rd, 2003, 12:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Yes, I can see resale value going up, and supply of new ones going down. Global Moderator

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May 23rd, 2003, 12:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Yank MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Yankelsbourg Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 173 Offline	MINI has restarted the television advertisements again which leads me to believe it's going to be a MINI media blitz to coincide with the movie opening. There is no better marketing tool today than the silver screen. I don't like milk toast...

May 23rd, 2003, 01:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	I agree. If anything resale values will go up or will remain at their current levels. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

May 23rd, 2003, 01:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	Re: Italian Job & "unwanted attention"? Quote: Originally posted by Minihopeful Seeing all the publicity and the increased public buzz about our beloved MINI has me thinking... Will this cause the average car buying public to run out and buy a MINI? It's already too late in the city I live in. MINI's are everywhere!!! If I look out of my front window at home I can guarantee I will see around 3 MINI's in under 5 minuets!! .... and I'm not exaggerating!!

May 23rd, 2003, 01:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
paulgraz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howell, NJ USA Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 190 Offline	I was talking to dealers last summer when the Austin Powers movie came out - all the available cars suddenly vanished and waiting lists instantly got longer. Movie exposure absolutely sells cars... ~Paul 03 Elec Blue/white MCS Prem/Cold/Fog/Nav Ordered 8/9/02, Built 9/27/02, Home 10/29/02! 71 Volvo 1800E (weekend classic fun)

May 23rd, 2003, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nameless MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 01:17 AM Posts: 2,606 Offline	Great! - The more converted the merrier! If we wanted a unique car we wouldn't have gone for a mass produced MINI would we? Stew, Looking forward to being in with the MIN crowd on Sept 1st.

May 23rd, 2003, 02:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
5280Motoring 12th Floor Cube Dweller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 248 Offline	My worry is that it's going to be like the bunnies that are adopted en masse around Easter. Everyone will want one but not do the homework to find out if it's really for them. Fortunately, if that does mean waiting lists again, maybe the fascination will wear off by the time money needs to change hands for good and only the serious will end up with the car. Visit the Pool Cleaners from Distant Planets Izzy is an '03 MCS, with PP, CWP. It's BRG on BRG. I know, BFD.

May 23rd, 2003, 02:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 512 Offline	Good point, maybe it's all those "I wanna be cool like Austin Powers" buyers that then complained to JD Powers about cup holders and a rough ride... PigLick

May 23rd, 2003, 04:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 791 Offline	I'm not too worried. As it is, I don't think any two MINIs are the same. With all the options and aftermarket stuff, we're all different. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

May 23rd, 2003, 04:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
MrWhoa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pensacola FL Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 284 Offline	Well to be honest the one in Austin Powers was the first time I saw a new Mini.. So I guess Im the subject of a topic like this. Mr Whoa Everytime you mod a Mini a VW cries. WARNING! Looking at my gallery has been known to cause brain damage

May 23rd, 2003, 04:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
Minihopeful MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, NE Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 26 Offline	My problem is that I can't afford to place an order for my S until summer. The nearest dealer already has a 6-8 month wait for an S. With all the new attention I'm afraid the wait time will be longer and the dealer might try to pull the MSRP+ thing like they did when the MINI first came out. Maybe I'm reading too much in to the ability of a film to influence peoples buying habits.

May 23rd, 2003, 05:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smspjs Great! - The more converted the merrier! If we wanted a unique car we wouldn't have gone for a mass produced MINI would we? They are not THAT mass produced are they?? well at least not in the US. that was a bonus for me. Its not like the Civic or Accord or Camry... those are MASS produced... Just hope MINI will not produce more because of the demand... I still want the MINIs to be somewhat on the low end. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

May 23rd, 2003, 12:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 288 Offline	They ARE mass produced, it's just that they are only bringing 30,000 or so a year over here to the states. That's like a couple of months sales on an F150 pickup or a Toyota Camry. I only see a couple of other MINI's a month in my neighborhood. Sadly on any given day I'll see one or more Hummers though. btw. I just got back from an advanced screening of the film. It's a good action flick/heist caper. Don't even compare it to the original as it only has a few things in common. It deserves to be a big hit, compared to the other "blockbusters" I've seen in the last week (Xmen 2 and Matrix Reloaded) Who knows how it will fly with the masses however?

May 23rd, 2003, 12:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
Number1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Greetings All No need to get hung up on BMW selling more Minis. The more the merrier -- the longer parts will be available for this very special car that we've been lucky to drive. Cheers!

May 23rd, 2003, 01:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sejanus MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 4,380 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by SCooperS I'm not too worried. As it is, I don't think any two MINIs are the same. With all the options and aftermarket stuff, we're all different. Very true. I went to one MINI run where we had around 30 cars and between body colors, roof colors and wheels no two MINIs were identical

May 23rd, 2003, 02:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 2,948 Offline	I know what you mean Quote: Originally posted by Minihopeful My problem is that I can't afford to place an order for my S until summer. The nearest dealer already has a 6-8 month wait for an S. With all the new attention I'm afraid the wait time will be longer and the dealer might try to pull the MSRP+ thing like they did when the MINI first came out. Maybe I'm reading too much in to the ability of a film to influence peoples buying habits. I know what you mean. I got to pay off bills befor I can order my S. With So cal dealers I hope they don't increase there all ready huge premimums. When is enough enough? I'm hoping to order mine in October. Just when you have hope the premimums might drop Or you can work it down bam! Don't get me wrong I can't wait for the movie. My wife and I have our MINI gear ready to go. I know this movie will do better than 2 Dumb and 2 Ignorant. I'm hopeing that the common person will think the movie will be a flop and will want to spend there $9.00 on another movie. Tavis1

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