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Paul · Sep 10th, 2003, 03:25 PM

In the same vein as the old "The GREAT 2004 Model Year Rumour Mill" from General Discussion, I thought we could have one to match in the Convertible section.

So, we've confirmed on here it's called the MINI Convertible.

It will come in all forms (One, Cooper and S).

It will be released in the UK Sat 26th June 2006, USA is still saying "Summer", but that's probably August/September.

Two new colours should arrive just for the Convertible, one is a new Metallic Blue, and one is Metallic Orange. Called Hot Orange and Cool Blue.

For some colours we expect the option of colour coded dashes.

There will be black and blue roof options, but only black for the MINI One.

Most of the "rumours" can be found in the new section, more so than here: www.mini2.com/news/

Official news:

> 10th February 2004:
> MINI Convertible - First Official Pictures

> 10th February 2004:
> MINI Convertible - First Official Pictures - Extended Version

> 10th February 2004:
> MINI Convertible Features Feature!

> 10th February 2004:
> MINI Convertible Official News - In Brief

> 10th February 2004:
> MINI Convertible Official News - In Depth

MINIALEX · Sep 10th, 2003, 11:59 PM

Blue roof is definitely going to be available

dinger · Sep 11th, 2003, 06:24 AM

The roof will have two opening positions.

Paul · Sep 11th, 2003, 09:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dinger

The roof will have two opening positions.

Jammed half way and worked properly?

dinger · Sep 11th, 2003, 10:34 AM

Haha.

Roy Boy · Sep 11th, 2003, 10:50 AM

Some new alloy's

MINIALEX · Sep 11th, 2003, 11:15 AM

How will the two position roof work then?

dinger · Sep 11th, 2003, 11:21 AM

From what I can gather the top of the roof folds back or within its self just like a webasto sunroof.

Hat · Sep 11th, 2003, 02:39 PM

http://www.mini-rentals.co.uk/range.htm are already listing 2 cooper cabrios & a cooper S cabrio for rental from next year. the coopers are cool blue & hot orange, the S is listed TBA

stryder · Sep 11th, 2003, 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Jammed half way and worked properly?

No, Jammed halfway, and appears closed, but actually leaking on your feet.

dinger · Sep 11th, 2003, 08:55 PM

Roof position one just for Paul M.

Paul · Sep 11th, 2003, 10:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dinger

Roof position one just for Paul M.

The "Bug Catcher"

Nic D · Sep 12th, 2003, 10:39 AM

Regarding the H/K:

"H/K are currently finishing off the design for the rear speakers of the Mini Convertable ready for 2004. They will use a 165mm in the rear quarters where as your car has a 6x9."

From a mate

DaveN · Sep 12th, 2003, 04:23 PM

Is it true the panoramic sunroof option will not be avialable on the Cabrio? That'll be a pity it's nice to have that feeling of open space and smell of fresh air...

eugeneloke · Sep 14th, 2003, 05:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaveN

Is it true the panoramic sunroof option will not be avialable on the Cabrio? That'll be a pity it's nice to have that feeling of open space and smell of fresh air...

?????
Once you get the whole roof down - it's paranoma maximus man!!!

Eugene Loke

poppet · Sep 14th, 2003, 03:21 PM

My dealer has told me that as part of the chilli pack for the cooper there will be 17" 5-star alloys and a trip computer. I was told that there is going to be a blue, white, red and back roofs. Ive also got a picture of the roof partly opened and one of the boot down.

spur · Sep 14th, 2003, 05:13 PM

that is one ugly looking roof. what happens to the rods the cables are in, once the roof is down? looks like the roof on the old, and cheap citreon c2.

dinger · Sep 14th, 2003, 05:56 PM

Thanks for posting those poppet.

The first pic of the cabrio with its roof partly open looks like it has a roll cage right behind the front seats.

checkertop · Sep 14th, 2003, 10:51 PM

so, is the boot the same, or do we lose some boot space to canvas stowage?....btw, does anyone else dislike our horn? To me, it sounds too--uh, American...

badboyzbadboyz · Sep 17th, 2003, 11:26 AM

In that picture of the Yellow cabrio does it have a yellow interior or is that just the sun shining on beige interior making it look lighter?

Sep 10th, 2003, 03:25 PM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	The GREAT MINI Convertible Rumour Mill.... In the same vein as the old "The GREAT 2004 Model Year Rumour Mill" from General Discussion, I thought we could have one to match in the Convertible section. So, we've confirmed on here it's called the MINI Convertible. It will come in all forms (One, Cooper and S). It will be released in the UK Sat 26th June 2006, USA is still saying "Summer", but that's probably August/September. Two new colours should arrive just for the Convertible, one is a new Metallic Blue, and one is Metallic Orange. Called Hot Orange and Cool Blue. For some colours we expect the option of colour coded dashes. There will be black and blue roof options, but only black for the MINI One. Most of the "rumours" can be found in the new section, more so than here: www.mini2.com/news/ Official news: > 10th February 2004: > MINI Convertible - First Official Pictures > 10th February 2004: > MINI Convertible - First Official Pictures - Extended Version > 10th February 2004: > MINI Convertible Features Feature! > 10th February 2004: > MINI Convertible Official News - In Brief > 10th February 2004: > MINI Convertible Official News - In Depth Last edited by Paul : Feb 10th, 2004 at 11:52 AM.

Sep 10th, 2003, 11:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 1,077 Offline	Blue roof is definitely going to be available Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Sep 11th, 2003, 11:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 1,077 Offline	How will the two position roof work then? Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Sep 11th, 2003, 02:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 3,358 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Jammed half way and worked properly? No, Jammed halfway, and appears closed, but actually leaking on your feet. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Sep 11th, 2003, 08:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Roof position one just for Paul M. Attached Thumbnails

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Sep 11th, 2003, 06:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	The roof will have two opening positions.

Sep 11th, 2003, 09:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dinger The roof will have two opening positions. Jammed half way and worked properly?

Sep 11th, 2003, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Haha.

Sep 11th, 2003, 10:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Roy Boy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 17 Offline	Some new alloy's

Sep 11th, 2003, 11:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	From what I can gather the top of the roof folds back or within its self just like a webasto sunroof.

Sep 11th, 2003, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 15,800 Offline	http://www.mini-rentals.co.uk/range.htm are already listing 2 cooper cabrios & a cooper S cabrio for rental from next year. the coopers are cool blue & hot orange, the S is listed TBA

Sep 11th, 2003, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dinger Roof position one just for Paul M. The "Bug Catcher"

Sep 12th, 2003, 10:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nic D MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Swansea Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 916 Offline	Regarding the H/K: "H/K are currently finishing off the design for the rear speakers of the Mini Convertable ready for 2004. They will use a 165mm in the rear quarters where as your car has a 6x9." From a mate

Sep 12th, 2003, 04:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
DaveN MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Herts Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 131 Online	Is it true the panoramic sunroof option will not be avialable on the Cabrio? That'll be a pity it's nice to have that feeling of open space and smell of fresh air...

Sep 14th, 2003, 05:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
eugeneloke MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 56 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaveN Is it true the panoramic sunroof option will not be avialable on the Cabrio? That'll be a pity it's nice to have that feeling of open space and smell of fresh air... ????? Once you get the whole roof down - it's paranoma maximus man!!! Eugene Loke 2003 IndiBlu Mini Cooper, Glass Roof, Sports Rim, suspension & exhaust, full leather, auto-aircon, Sony MP80 with Aux-in

Sep 14th, 2003, 03:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
poppet Working at MINI Chiswick Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Windsor Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 1,002 Offline	My dealer has told me that as part of the chilli pack for the cooper there will be 17" 5-star alloys and a trip computer. I was told that there is going to be a blue, white, red and back roofs. Ive also got a picture of the roof partly opened and one of the boot down.

Sep 14th, 2003, 05:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
spur MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London/Essex Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 484 Offline	that is one ugly looking roof. what happens to the rods the cables are in, once the roof is down? looks like the roof on the old, and cheap citreon c2.

Sep 14th, 2003, 05:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Thanks for posting those poppet. The first pic of the cabrio with its roof partly open looks like it has a roll cage right behind the front seats.

Sep 14th, 2003, 10:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
checkertop MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Stamford CT Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 5 Offline	so, is the boot the same, or do we lose some boot space to canvas stowage?....btw, does anyone else dislike our horn? To me, it sounds too--uh, American...

Sep 17th, 2003, 11:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 1,257 Offline	In that picture of the Yellow cabrio does it have a yellow interior or is that just the sun shining on beige interior making it look lighter?

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