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ScottyB · Sep 5th, 2005, 11:25 PM

Sorry if these have been posted somewhere, but I couldnt find them anyways...

Spy shots of the Estate.

LMB · Sep 5th, 2005, 11:30 PM

minigolf · Sep 6th, 2005, 12:05 AM

Haha, it's not half bad IMO. If they keep this sort of caper up it won't be long until our "BINIs" are referred to as Classics.

DeadCanDanceR · Sep 6th, 2005, 02:12 AM

Oh my God!!!...That thing is soooooooooooooooo ugly!

xtremepsionic · Sep 6th, 2005, 02:50 AM

Hehe, I just don't really get the point of a car like that. The original Mini was supposed to be small, affordable car for 4 people. The new Mini Coopers are supposed to be small, nimble sports cars.

So now they have something that looks kinda like a Mini, but isn't very small, not going to be really nimble (with the longer wheel base, added weight, long bonnet)... And it doesn't look very pretty either.

Odd, but if I was in the market for something that hauls more stuff, have more room for the passengers, and isn't very nimble, I would get a small wagon like a Mazda 3. Anyway, I just don't understand the point of this thing yet, but perhaps I will when it comes out

brett · Sep 6th, 2005, 05:09 AM

That is so cool

I like it. Just like my old Mini van

Todd! · Sep 6th, 2005, 05:54 AM

Why bother?

brett · Sep 6th, 2005, 08:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd!

Why bother?

Why not?? The original Mini Classic was available in Estate and sold very well. Ideal for those who love the mini shape but need a little bit more legroom and bootspace

snuffy · Sep 6th, 2005, 08:34 AM

ew.

but good find anyway!

Rakey · Sep 6th, 2005, 08:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd!

Why bother?

because they can

To be honest something like that would be great for me for work, and I would seriously consider it for a bit more room

Great find Scotty

Eelke · Sep 6th, 2005, 10:14 AM

Please get over the looks for now. These are spy shots, of a car that has been (quite obviously, if you've seen this kind of picture before) deliberatlety camouflaged so it doesn't show too clearly what the finished product will look like.

mad brummie · Sep 6th, 2005, 02:24 PM

thats just appeared on MF, good find scotty

simeds · Sep 6th, 2005, 02:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett

That is so cool

I like it. Just like my old Mini van

just what i was thinking. I loved my mini van during the year i owned it before it rusted away and i realised the M.O.T certificate was fake!!!.

Do you think they'll do a works version

eddieboyII · Sep 6th, 2005, 02:54 PM

that looks bad....

but maybe it will look good in production model...

-->ed

Minis4ever · Sep 6th, 2005, 11:47 PM

Gabe at Motoringfile.com has posted photos from a Dutch Autowereld article of the 2007 version of the extended wheelbase Mini. Here's a photo Gabe posted and a link to Gabe's article.

Extended wheelbase Mini

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 7th, 2005, 12:15 AM

They better not alter the wheelbase of the standard MINI or they will loose me as a customer. No increase of the wheelbase, no increase in the overall length!!!!!

Mike Clarke · Sep 7th, 2005, 12:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bilbo Baggins

They better not alter the wheelbase of the standard MINI or they will loose me as a customer. No increase of the wheelbase, no increase in the overall length!!!!!

Let's not start another panic attack on the demise of the MINI

This just looks like a variation on a theme, there is a demand for a longer wheel base version and if produced it would no doubt be an addition to the standard versions not a replacement.

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 7th, 2005, 12:49 AM

Mike, lets hope you are right.

Paul · Sep 7th, 2005, 07:15 AM

Good find indeed!

The thing is this is a development car, like a lot of the shots posted around MINI2 over time.

It tells us little about the finished product, but it's still good to see what they're up to.

The Clubman isn't expected until late 2007 anyway, so they've plenty of time to smooth out the looks (and it clearly needs it!).

If that was the finished design, it would be ripped to shreds by just about everyone I think, as it's looking very ugly.

Like the "gun turret" headlights though!

smartbomb · Sep 7th, 2005, 04:43 PM

I'm looking forward to the arrival of the clubman ! The mini range consisted of many variants and MINI are exploring those to the full. Not too keen if there was to be a 5 door version as this would dilute the ethos, but times change........
THe other varaints which I have seen pics of look pretty exciting and show just how serious MINI are with what a great brand and product they have successfully re-introduced.
Just think if MINI was part of VW !

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Sep 6th, 2005, 12:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 14,017 Offline	Haha, it's not half bad IMO. If they keep this sort of caper up it won't be long until our "BINIs" are referred to as Classics. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Sep 6th, 2005, 05:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 2,397 Offline	That is so cool I like it. Just like my old Mini van 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Sep 6th, 2005, 05:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
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Sep 6th, 2005, 02:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 11:43 PM Posts: 18,867 Offline	Oh my God!!!...That thing is soooooooooooooooo ugly!

Sep 6th, 2005, 02:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 10:43 PM Posts: 1,037 Offline	Hehe, I just don't really get the point of a car like that. The original Mini was supposed to be small, affordable car for 4 people. The new Mini Coopers are supposed to be small, nimble sports cars. So now they have something that looks kinda like a Mini, but isn't very small, not going to be really nimble (with the longer wheel base, added weight, long bonnet)... And it doesn't look very pretty either. Odd, but if I was in the market for something that hauls more stuff, have more room for the passengers, and isn't very nimble, I would get a small wagon like a Mazda 3. Anyway, I just don't understand the point of this thing yet, but perhaps I will when it comes out

Sep 6th, 2005, 08:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 2,397 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Todd! Why bother? Why not?? The original Mini Classic was available in Estate and sold very well. Ideal for those who love the mini shape but need a little bit more legroom and bootspace 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Sep 6th, 2005, 08:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
snuffy meow mini2 meow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 579 Offline	ew. but good find anyway!

Sep 6th, 2005, 08:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 50,125 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Todd! Why bother? because they can To be honest something like that would be great for me for work, and I would seriously consider it for a bit more room Great find Scotty I didn't mean it

Sep 6th, 2005, 10:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
Eelke MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 233 Offline	Please get over the looks for now. These are spy shots, of a car that has been (quite obviously, if you've seen this kind of picture before) deliberatlety camouflaged so it doesn't show too clearly what the finished product will look like.

Sep 6th, 2005, 02:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 48,315 Offline	thats just appeared on MF, good find scotty

Sep 6th, 2005, 02:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 5,628 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett That is so cool I like it. Just like my old Mini van just what i was thinking. I loved my mini van during the year i owned it before it rusted away and i realised the M.O.T certificate was fake!!!. Do you think they'll do a works version

Sep 6th, 2005, 02:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
eddieboyII "knucklehead" Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 1,207 Offline	that looks bad.... but maybe it will look good in production model... -->ed

Sep 7th, 2005, 12:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Mike, lets hope you are right. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 6th, 2005, 11:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Minis4ever MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Extended Wheelbase MINI Spotted Gabe at Motoringfile.com has posted photos from a Dutch Autowereld article of the 2007 version of the extended wheelbase Mini. Here's a photo Gabe posted and a link to Gabe's article. Extended wheelbase Mini

Sep 7th, 2005, 12:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 8,854 Offline	They better not alter the wheelbase of the standard MINI or they will loose me as a customer. No increase of the wheelbase, no increase in the overall length!!!!! Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 7th, 2005, 12:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 5,173 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Bilbo Baggins They better not alter the wheelbase of the standard MINI or they will loose me as a customer. No increase of the wheelbase, no increase in the overall length!!!!! Let's not start another panic attack on the demise of the MINI This just looks like a variation on a theme, there is a demand for a longer wheel base version and if produced it would no doubt be an addition to the standard versions not a replacement.

Sep 7th, 2005, 07:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:43 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Good find indeed! The thing is this is a development car, like a lot of the shots posted around MINI2 over time. It tells us little about the finished product, but it's still good to see what they're up to. The Clubman isn't expected until late 2007 anyway, so they've plenty of time to smooth out the looks (and it clearly needs it!). If that was the finished design, it would be ripped to shreds by just about everyone I think, as it's looking very ugly. Like the "gun turret" headlights though!

Sep 7th, 2005, 04:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	I'm looking forward to the arrival of the clubman ! The mini range consisted of many variants and MINI are exploring those to the full. Not too keen if there was to be a 5 door version as this would dilute the ethos, but times change........ THe other varaints which I have seen pics of look pretty exciting and show just how serious MINI are with what a great brand and product they have successfully re-introduced. Just think if MINI was part of VW !

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