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Paul · Jul 18th, 2003, 01:09 PM

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Originally posted by Silver and Black
Two new exclusive colours for the cabrio, fair enough.
But, if Velvert Red is being replaced, what colour is going to replace it?
I am sure we will all find out soon enough Could it be Electric blue across the range?

I think you've answered your own question, the metallic orange will replace it. They're limited to numbers of colours at one time.

21Blue · Jul 18th, 2003, 01:18 PM

Hey, the pics Paul posted also shows the Cordoba Beige sports seats..

Paul · Jul 18th, 2003, 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by 21Blue
Hey, the pics Paul posted also shows the Cordoba Beige sports seats..

I noticed that after I posted it!

Grinder · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:49 PM

Sorry if this is silly, but factory armrest? I just checked the MINIUSA site, and didn't see it as an option, but this thread indicated that it would be an option from March 2003 on...

Paul · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grinder
Sorry if this is silly, but factory armrest? I just checked the MINIUSA site, and didn't see it as an option, but this thread indicated that it would be an option from March 2003 on...

I have seen the armrest on here before somewhere (the BMW/MINI one).

Paul · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:52 PM

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Paul · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:53 PM

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Paul · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:53 PM

See here for more information:
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Hat · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:57 PM

any news on engine or drivetrain changes paul?

Paul · Jul 18th, 2003, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by Hat
any news on engine or drivetrain changes paul?

Not for 2004 models.

richhamer · Jul 18th, 2003, 03:03 PM

So why are MINI limited in number of colours?

Paul · Jul 18th, 2003, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by richhamer
So why are MINI limited in number of colours?

Paint shop limitations, and it's a pretty new paintshop (it was installed for the Rover 75 I believe), so it would be expensive to renovate or add another one.

That said, rumour has it MINI are seeking to up production considerably!

TINMAN · Jul 18th, 2003, 03:17 PM

Anyone heard if they are going to make the red interior available on the S. A pepper white S with red interior would look very nice,it sure looks good on the coopers.

Rob. · Jul 18th, 2003, 04:16 PM

I read in Auto Express that the cabrio isn't going to be built at Oxford. It will be built in Italy on the same production line as the Ford Street Ka, I think it was the Pininfarina factory. It does mean however that the paint shop could have a couple of extra colours, if two are being used in Italy.
If it is still limited to 12 colours in total. It means only 8 are available for the one and Cooper and the others are 'exclusive'

jasonfields007 · Jul 18th, 2003, 04:30 PM

when i get my car in november from factory build... will it have all the 2004 changes on it?

ta

Paul · Jul 18th, 2003, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Silver and Black
I read in Auto Express that the cabrio isn't going to be built at Oxford. It will be built in Italy on the same production line as the Ford Street Ka, I think it was the Pininfarina factory. It does mean however that the paint shop could have a couple of extra colours, if two are being used in Italy.
If it is still limited to 12 colours in total. It means only 8 are available for the one and Cooper and the others are 'exclusive'

I've no evidence to support that.

I believe it will be built at Oxford. I hear whispers the overal production could be as much as around 180,000 a year, with around 1/3 of total units being cabrio's.

Minimum · Jul 18th, 2003, 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by nickworld
What is wrong with the current key? I wouldn't mind some more programmable options - Comfort Closing anyone? - but other than that it seems to do very well. No?

Right now you have to choose between Comfort Opening or popping open the bootlid. With an extra button, you could do both. Also, you could pop the bootlid instantly instead of holding a button in for 5 seconds, which is how it works now.

Remote comfort closing would be sweet, but it's a safety issue. At least we can close the windows from the door lock.

Rob. · Jul 18th, 2003, 09:17 PM

Paul,
I have had a look where I read it and it was in Auto Express issue 763, 9th to the 15th of July, page 47. It was a 'special' issue of world new car exclusives. In the Italy section it says that BMW is looking for a producer of future mini models and Pininfarina is in the running so nothing definate there, sorry

In the same mag on p.33 it says models one, cooper and S are supposedly going to be available as Mini Open cabrios with prices from £12,400 to £16,600. These figures just seem like some journos best guess by adding £2000 to the basic list price of the hard top version.

Dustikins · Jul 19th, 2003, 12:22 AM

The leather steering wheel isn't standard in the US now. It's been that way since at least March (that's when the price list our dealer gave us was printed).

Boomer · Jul 19th, 2003, 12:37 AM

One thing ... when I was specing out my '04 MCS the dealer said that the magnesium door panels would not be available on the '04. I try to find out more tomorrow when I get my production number.

Boomer

Jul 18th, 2003, 01:09 PM	#21
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Silver and Black Two new exclusive colours for the cabrio, fair enough. But, if Velvert Red is being replaced, what colour is going to replace it? I am sure we will all find out soon enough Could it be Electric blue across the range? I think you've answered your own question, the metallic orange will replace it. They're limited to numbers of colours at one time. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 18th, 2003, 01:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by 21Blue Hey, the pics Paul posted also shows the Cordoba Beige sports seats.. I noticed that after I posted it! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:49 PM	#24 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 1,118 Offline	Sorry if this is silly, but factory armrest? I just checked the MINIUSA site, and didn't see it as an option, but this thread indicated that it would be an option from March 2003 on... Whatever.

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:50 PM	#25 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Grinder Sorry if this is silly, but factory armrest? I just checked the MINIUSA site, and didn't see it as an option, but this thread indicated that it would be an option from March 2003 on... I have seen the armrest on here before somewhere (the BMW/MINI one). Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:52 PM	#26 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Image 1: Attached Thumbnails Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Jul 18th, 2003, 01:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
21Blue MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane, Melbourne Local Time: 11:20 AM Posts: 816 Offline	Hey, the pics Paul posted also shows the Cordoba Beige sports seats..

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Image 2: Attached Thumbnails Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	See here for more information: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...phone+h older Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:57 PM	#29 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	any news on engine or drivetrain changes paul?

Jul 18th, 2003, 02:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Hat any news on engine or drivetrain changes paul? Not for 2004 models. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 18th, 2003, 03:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
richhamer Northerner in t'south Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Solihull Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 354 Offline	So why are MINI limited in number of colours? Gone Coming December '08

Jul 18th, 2003, 03:08 PM	#32 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by richhamer So why are MINI limited in number of colours? Paint shop limitations, and it's a pretty new paintshop (it was installed for the Rover 75 I believe), so it would be expensive to renovate or add another one. That said, rumour has it MINI are seeking to up production considerably! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 18th, 2003, 03:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
TINMAN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 159 Offline	Anyone heard if they are going to make the red interior available on the S. A pepper white S with red interior would look very nice,it sure looks good on the coopers.

Jul 18th, 2003, 04:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 1,616 Offline	I read in Auto Express that the cabrio isn't going to be built at Oxford. It will be built in Italy on the same production line as the Ford Street Ka, I think it was the Pininfarina factory. It does mean however that the paint shop could have a couple of extra colours, if two are being used in Italy. If it is still limited to 12 colours in total. It means only 8 are available for the one and Cooper and the others are 'exclusive'

Jul 18th, 2003, 04:30 PM	#35 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	when i get my car in november from factory build... will it have all the 2004 changes on it? ta '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Jul 18th, 2003, 04:50 PM	#36 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Silver and Black I read in Auto Express that the cabrio isn't going to be built at Oxford. It will be built in Italy on the same production line as the Ford Street Ka, I think it was the Pininfarina factory. It does mean however that the paint shop could have a couple of extra colours, if two are being used in Italy. If it is still limited to 12 colours in total. It means only 8 are available for the one and Cooper and the others are 'exclusive' I've no evidence to support that. I believe it will be built at Oxford. I hear whispers the overal production could be as much as around 180,000 a year, with around 1/3 of total units being cabrio's. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 18th, 2003, 05:06 PM	#37 (permalink)
Minimum MINI2 Something or Other Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oregon Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 307 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by nickworld What is wrong with the current key? I wouldn't mind some more programmable options - Comfort Closing anyone? - but other than that it seems to do very well. No? Right now you have to choose between Comfort Opening or popping open the bootlid. With an extra button, you could do both. Also, you could pop the bootlid instantly instead of holding a button in for 5 seconds, which is how it works now. Remote comfort closing would be sweet, but it's a safety issue. At least we can close the windows from the door lock.

Jul 18th, 2003, 09:17 PM	#38 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 1,616 Offline	Paul, I have had a look where I read it and it was in Auto Express issue 763, 9th to the 15th of July, page 47. It was a 'special' issue of world new car exclusives. In the Italy section it says that BMW is looking for a producer of future mini models and Pininfarina is in the running so nothing definate there, sorry In the same mag on p.33 it says models one, cooper and S are supposedly going to be available as Mini Open cabrios with prices from £12,400 to £16,600. These figures just seem like some journos best guess by adding £2000 to the basic list price of the hard top version.

Jul 19th, 2003, 12:22 AM	#39 (permalink)
Dustikins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peoria, IL Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 103 Offline	The leather steering wheel isn't standard in the US now. It's been that way since at least March (that's when the price list our dealer gave us was printed).

Jul 19th, 2003, 12:37 AM	#40 (permalink)
Boomer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Collingswood, NJ Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 60 Offline	One thing ... when I was specing out my '04 MCS the dealer said that the magnesium door panels would not be available on the '04. I try to find out more tomorrow when I get my production number. Boomer

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