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MINIALEX · Jun 5th, 2003, 03:24 AM

According to the AutoExpress today there is a chance that the New MINI Convertible could be produced by Pinninfarina in Italy alongside the Ka.

Apparently Oxford is struggling to keep up with demand as it is - any thoughts I'm not sure whether its a good thing or a bad thing,

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daro911 · Jun 6th, 2003, 05:04 AM

I thought BMW were going to expand Oxford as the MINI demand grew. How can a MINI be a MINI if it's being *******ised by the Italians and the production will dribble out compared to the hard working Brits current performance.

Can't see it happening or rather hope it doesn't. Can you imgine Alfa's being made in UK etc etc

Jonnygribben · Jun 11th, 2003, 04:09 AM

Does it really matter where it is actually assembeled? It'll be the same desigers, same machines and maybe even some british workers just the factory in a different location! Maybe im wrong but i dont think the location of where it is assembeled makes a difference, but if were actually being designed and completly made by the italians that would be a different story!

rocketsredglare · Jun 11th, 2003, 04:49 AM

I don't care. I want one. Now.

COOPERation · Jun 11th, 2003, 04:57 AM

Could have potential...

Paul · Jun 11th, 2003, 05:19 AM

As far as I know, this is completely untrue.

addman · Jun 11th, 2003, 01:41 PM

I'll get the wife to ask the guys when she goes on the factory tour on the 25th... they wouldn't say anything in May, but then it hadn't 'officially' been confirmed then

MINIALEX · Jun 11th, 2003, 07:12 PM

I kind of agree but do like the fact thats it British built especially at Cowley -if it was made in Germany or France I'm not sure I would of been as keen to buy!

MINIALEX · Jun 11th, 2003, 07:14 PM

I read it in Autoexpress a week or so back!

Paul · Jun 11th, 2003, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by MINIALEX
I read it in Autoexpress a week or so back!

You'll read a lot in AutoExpress and other magazines, doesn't mean they're true.

CYCO · Jun 11th, 2003, 10:12 PM

MINI conv is to built in new factory in Khazicstan from late 2004 or so i hear

Paul · Jun 11th, 2003, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by CYCO
MINI conv is to built in new factory in Khazicstan from late 2004 or so i hear

JonnyThong · Jun 11th, 2003, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by CYCO
MINI conv is to built in new factory in Khazicstan from late 2004 or so i hear

I heard that too, apparently all production is moving over there in a couple of years and thr shape is going to change. According to a good sauce the body shell will be shared with the toyota Yaris.

Paul · Jun 11th, 2003, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by JonnyThong
I heard that too, apparently all production is moving over there in a couple of years and thr shape is going to change. According to a good sauce the body shell will be shared with the toyota Yaris.

Very good.

Busy in your dealership today is it?

You and Cyco both bored at work, or a split personality?

JonnyThong · Jun 11th, 2003, 10:26 PM

Ooops, looks like we've been rumbled!

MINIALEX · Jun 11th, 2003, 10:27 PM

I did say in the original thread that it was only a chance but they must of got it from somewhere unless they just made it up - perhaps its something their considering because of how busy the factory is!

Paul · Jun 11th, 2003, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by MINIALEX
I did say in the original thread that it was only a chance but they must of got it from somewhere unless they just made it up - perhaps its something their considering because of how busy the factory is!

It wouldn't be the first time. From years of following the motoring press, and in particular the MINI press coverage, a lot of stuff I have to assume is completely made up, and a lot is made from taking a lot of guesses based on possible situations. Some (and only a small amount), is based on good facts and inside information.

Still hasn't stopped me buying the mags though.

Jun 5th, 2003, 03:24 AM	#1
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 1,077 Offline	Convertible to be made in Italy According to the AutoExpress today there is a chance that the New MINI Convertible could be produced by Pinninfarina in Italy alongside the Ka. Apparently Oxford is struggling to keep up with demand as it is - any thoughts I'm not sure whether its a good thing or a bad thing, MINIALEX Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Jun 6th, 2003, 05:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 490 Offline	Italy I thought BMW were going to expand Oxford as the MINI demand grew. How can a MINI be a MINI if it's being *******ised by the Italians and the production will dribble out compared to the hard working Brits current performance. Can't see it happening or rather hope it doesn't. Can you imgine Alfa's being made in UK etc etc Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

Jun 11th, 2003, 04:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
rocketsredglare MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 28 Offline	I don't care. I want one. Now. 2003 Cooper Pure Silver, Silver roof and Red Interior

Jun 11th, 2003, 07:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 1,077 Offline	I kind of agree but do like the fact thats it British built especially at Cowley -if it was made in Germany or France I'm not sure I would of been as keen to buy! Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Jun 11th, 2003, 07:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 1,077 Offline	I read it in Autoexpress a week or so back! Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

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Jun 11th, 2003, 04:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jonnygribben MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ballymena N. Ireland Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Does it really matter where it is actually assembeled? It'll be the same desigers, same machines and maybe even some british workers just the factory in a different location! Maybe im wrong but i dont think the location of where it is assembeled makes a difference, but if were actually being designed and completly made by the italians that would be a different story!

Jun 11th, 2003, 04:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 1,400 Offline	Could have potential...

Jun 11th, 2003, 05:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	As far as I know, this is completely untrue.

Jun 11th, 2003, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
addman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Harlow, Essex Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 395 Offline	I'll get the wife to ask the guys when she goes on the factory tour on the 25th... they wouldn't say anything in May, but then it hadn't 'officially' been confirmed then

Jun 11th, 2003, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MINIALEX I read it in Autoexpress a week or so back! You'll read a lot in AutoExpress and other magazines, doesn't mean they're true.

Jun 11th, 2003, 10:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
CYCO MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Warwickshire Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 44 Offline	MINI conv is to built in new factory in Khazicstan from late 2004 or so i hear

Jun 11th, 2003, 10:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by CYCO MINI conv is to built in new factory in Khazicstan from late 2004 or so i hear

Jun 11th, 2003, 10:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
JonnyThong MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:49 AM Posts: 22 Offline	Far East Quote: Originally posted by CYCO MINI conv is to built in new factory in Khazicstan from late 2004 or so i hear I heard that too, apparently all production is moving over there in a couple of years and thr shape is going to change. According to a good sauce the body shell will be shared with the toyota Yaris.

Jun 11th, 2003, 10:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Re: Far East Quote: Originally posted by JonnyThong I heard that too, apparently all production is moving over there in a couple of years and thr shape is going to change. According to a good sauce the body shell will be shared with the toyota Yaris. Very good. Busy in your dealership today is it? You and Cyco both bored at work, or a split personality?

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Jun 11th, 2003, 10:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
JonnyThong MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:49 AM Posts: 22 Offline	Ooops, looks like we've been rumbled!

Jun 11th, 2003, 10:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 1,077 Offline	I did say in the original thread that it was only a chance but they must of got it from somewhere unless they just made it up - perhaps its something their considering because of how busy the factory is! Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Jun 11th, 2003, 10:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MINIALEX I did say in the original thread that it was only a chance but they must of got it from somewhere unless they just made it up - perhaps its something their considering because of how busy the factory is! It wouldn't be the first time. From years of following the motoring press, and in particular the MINI press coverage, a lot of stuff I have to assume is completely made up, and a lot is made from taking a lot of guesses based on possible situations. Some (and only a small amount), is based on good facts and inside information. Still hasn't stopped me buying the mags though.

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