First Mini owners... now Bimmer owners

[MINIAC]

I loved my old BMW and hated having to sell it



I didn't renew my BMW CCA membership last year.

[shanemcr]

Quote: Originally Posted by ABG

Just my opinion but this looks like more of US issue than a UK one - in the US (as I understand it) a lot of buyer buy BMWs for their status above all else. That's a much lower priority in the UK where the 3 series is a very common car.

BTW there are also a fair few MINI owners who have BMWs - myself included

I think there are some people who can never be happy--they'll always find something to be bitter about or to feel superior about; I think that transcends country but you may be right ABG that wrt BMW this is more of a US thing, though dog know there are plenty of 3-series over here, too (mine included). I love my BMW, but I'm going to be happy become a MINI owner (end of June).

[nonsequitur]

The Mini has always been a little on the edge, and now our MINI continues that tradition. Everyone owned, or wanted to own, a Mini. There's fast growing feeling for MINI.

Here is a most interesting picture of the new 1 Series from BMW, with the MINI leading:
http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/03/..._info#comments

Remember that the MINI brand is a grand [and relatively inexpensive] experiment for BMW Group that just happens to be working very well, Thank You.

The MINI order process, customized mass production, waiting experience, and many vehicle engineering tests have provided a new baseline for BMW Group to bring cars like the 1 Series into the market. The BMW purists just are not looking at the company with the perspective that the family and Board are now using to manage these two successful brands, BMW and MINI. Take heart that your car is showing the way to a refreshed BMW.

[gibbon]

Quote: Originally Posted by moorlockx

It's not a BMW!
Rich Mammano

Ahhh ! That's pretty cool

I'm glad my MINI isn't a BMW

[minisoopercooper]

even though it clearly says "built by BMW" under the bonnett!

[R1]

Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease

Looks like MINI is the b-astard child. Snubbed by both classic Mini's and BMW's.

Cool !!

[Saxo Rocks]

beemer drivers for you :P