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kshapiro · Jun 4th, 2003, 07:55 AM

Automobile magazine says that BMW has two changes for MINI in '04...the convertible and a "facelift" for the MINI. Anybody have any idea about this "facelift"?

MiniMan7 · Jun 4th, 2003, 08:21 AM

Facelift? Never heard about that before?

I hope its not a durastic change.

cooper4us · Jun 4th, 2003, 08:25 AM

That's the first time I heard about that one also. I am assuming they are talking about new colors to the range as well as options.

I don't expect any radical changes to a car that was introduced to the US market just 15 months ago...why mess with success?

2004 model year info will not be released by MINIUSA until the end of the summer or around August. I am in a waiting list for a new '04 MCS so I am really eager to find out what the new year has in store for new 2004 owners to be.

MiniMan7 · Jun 4th, 2003, 08:27 AM

Ah, good point, maybe facelift just means new options and colours?

bkwalker · Jun 4th, 2003, 08:37 AM

mmm car companies always do that to attract the new sales!

it just gets the previous owners upset and jealous.

i think this picture below could be the possible face lift.

its a nice steering wheel hey?

bkwalker · Jun 4th, 2003, 08:38 AM

u can also see the cream leather which looks mighty nice in my opinion!!!

MiniMan7 · Jun 4th, 2003, 08:41 AM

The wheel is very nice.

The leather is actually gold not cream I believe? Is it not available already?

bkwalker · Jun 4th, 2003, 08:43 AM

im not sure about the leather. miniman

wish i ordered/knew about it when i was optioning up my car over a year ago now

haha

MiniMan7 · Jun 4th, 2003, 08:47 AM

I'm not 100% sure either, but I do know the truth is out there!

DJP · Jun 4th, 2003, 10:39 AM

BKWalker - Where did you find the photo with the 3-Spoke Steering wheel?
I love it & ESPECIALLY with the Cordoba Beige (such a pity it's not available in an S.....yet)

bkwalker · Jun 4th, 2003, 10:49 AM

DJP,
isn't it great!!!
i cant remember where i got the pic from though!!! sorry.
i just stored it on my computer and have completly forgotten. it looks so nice though hey!

BruceK · Jun 4th, 2003, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DJP
BKWalker - Where did you find the photo with the 3-Spoke Steering wheel?...

If memory serves, it right here in a thread here on MINI2. Do a search for Wheel and Munich (where the photo was taken) and 3 spoke and you should find it.

BruceK · Jun 4th, 2003, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
Facelift? Never heard about that before?

I hope its not a durastic change.

When the MINI was first launched, the official word from BMW was the long-range plan was to periodically evolve the exterior design over time -- but at the same time to keep it completely recognizable as a MINI.

To illustrate this, they used the example of the Porsche 911. The 911 has changed over the 40 years, but every version (912, 935, 996, etc.) is still instantly recognizable as a member of the Porsche 911 model line.

paulusdr · Jun 4th, 2003, 03:38 PM

yeah i heard the same sort of thing but more like 2006 they want to improve on interior space by making the mini a little bit longer

EBMCS03 · Jun 4th, 2003, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DJP
BKWalker - Where did you find the photo with the 3-Spoke Steering wheel?
I love it & ESPECIALLY with the Cordoba Beige (such a pity it's not available in an S.....yet)

Aqui...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=28594

minimee · Jun 5th, 2003, 02:36 AM

Arrrggghhhh

My MCS is due on September 1st and all this talk about the 2004 model is making me think should I ring the dealer and wait. What do you think?

Do you guys think the steering wheel will be the main change? Any other rumours?

I'm gonna be gutted if I decide not to wait and then theres something really special added but then again I can't be arsed to wait another month

Decisions decisions

Greg

cooper4us · Jun 5th, 2003, 02:37 AM

I would wait.

Bonjour · Jun 5th, 2003, 03:07 AM

It might just be me, but I'm not too keen on that 3-spoke steering wheel.

EBMCS03 · Jun 5th, 2003, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bonjour
It might just be me, but I'm not too keen on that 3-spoke steering wheel.

No its not just you I dont like the 3 spoke steering wheel either. Much rather have the current one.

Jun 4th, 2003, 07:55 AM	#1
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 937 Offline	MINI Facelift For '04 Models??? Automobile magazine says that BMW has two changes for MINI in '04...the convertible and a "facelift" for the MINI. Anybody have any idea about this "facelift"? Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Jun 4th, 2003, 08:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:19 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Facelift? Never heard about that before? I hope its not a durastic change. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 4th, 2003, 08:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	That's the first time I heard about that one also. I am assuming they are talking about new colors to the range as well as options. I don't expect any radical changes to a car that was introduced to the US market just 15 months ago...why mess with success? 2004 model year info will not be released by MINIUSA until the end of the summer or around August. I am in a waiting list for a new '04 MCS so I am really eager to find out what the new year has in store for new 2004 owners to be. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Jun 4th, 2003, 08:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:19 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Ah, good point, maybe facelift just means new options and colours? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 4th, 2003, 08:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 804 Offline	mmm car companies always do that to attract the new sales! it just gets the previous owners upset and jealous. i think this picture below could be the possible face lift. its a nice steering wheel hey? Attached Thumbnails benno

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Jun 4th, 2003, 08:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 804 Offline	u can also see the cream leather which looks mighty nice in my opinion!!! benno

Jun 4th, 2003, 08:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:19 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	The wheel is very nice. The leather is actually gold not cream I believe? Is it not available already? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 4th, 2003, 08:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 804 Offline	im not sure about the leather. miniman wish i ordered/knew about it when i was optioning up my car over a year ago now haha benno

Jun 4th, 2003, 08:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:19 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	I'm not 100% sure either, but I do know the truth is out there! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 4th, 2003, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
DJP 2003 MWC Winner Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Melbourne Local Time: 11:19 AM Posts: 94 Offline	BKWalker - Where did you find the photo with the 3-Spoke Steering wheel? I love it & ESPECIALLY with the Cordoba Beige (such a pity it's not available in an S.....yet)

Jun 4th, 2003, 10:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 804 Offline	DJP, isn't it great!!! i cant remember where i got the pic from though!!! sorry. i just stored it on my computer and have completly forgotten. it looks so nice though hey! benno

Jun 4th, 2003, 12:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by DJP BKWalker - Where did you find the photo with the 3-Spoke Steering wheel?... If memory serves, it right here in a thread here on MINI2. Do a search for Wheel and Munich (where the photo was taken) and 3 spoke and you should find it. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jun 4th, 2003, 12:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 Facelift? Never heard about that before? I hope its not a durastic change. When the MINI was first launched, the official word from BMW was the long-range plan was to periodically evolve the exterior design over time -- but at the same time to keep it completely recognizable as a MINI. To illustrate this, they used the example of the Porsche 911. The 911 has changed over the 40 years, but every version (912, 935, 996, etc.) is still instantly recognizable as a member of the Porsche 911 model line. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jun 4th, 2003, 03:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
paulusdr MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between my girlfriend's thighs somewhere in surrey Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 52 Offline	yeah i heard the same sort of thing but more like 2006 they want to improve on interior space by making the mini a little bit longer Mini one, Pure mottled Silver, 15" 8 spokes, Tinted glass, White bonnet stripes, a 6'tall sexy blonde in my passenger seat , very cute screeming baby in the back. Life is good!

Jun 4th, 2003, 04:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by DJP BKWalker - Where did you find the photo with the 3-Spoke Steering wheel? I love it & ESPECIALLY with the Cordoba Beige (such a pity it's not available in an S.....yet) Aqui... http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=28594 EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Jun 5th, 2003, 02:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
minimee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Leicester Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Arrrggghhhh My MCS is due on September 1st and all this talk about the 2004 model is making me think should I ring the dealer and wait. What do you think? Do you guys think the steering wheel will be the main change? Any other rumours? I'm gonna be gutted if I decide not to wait and then theres something really special added but then again I can't be arsed to wait another month Decisions decisions Greg http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/minimee/sig.jpg

Jun 5th, 2003, 02:37 AM	#17 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	I would wait. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Jun 5th, 2003, 03:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	It might just be me, but I'm not too keen on that 3-spoke steering wheel.

Jun 5th, 2003, 03:14 AM	#19 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Bonjour It might just be me, but I'm not too keen on that 3-spoke steering wheel. No its not just you I dont like the 3 spoke steering wheel either. Much rather have the current one. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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