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spur · Sep 26th, 2003, 10:11 PM

from other posts, i noticed a lot of people said they dont like the look of the forthcoming convertable. would like to read peoples comments now and is it possible to have a poll, like/dislike.

bascule · Sep 26th, 2003, 10:22 PM

I've got no problem with the looks of the convertable, but I'd prefer a Roadster.

spur · Sep 26th, 2003, 10:23 PM

a lot of people have said the roof on the convertable spoils the shape of the mini. vote, do you like forthcoming mini conv.

Bk MCS · Sep 26th, 2003, 10:24 PM

It's possible t ohave a poll but you didnt put one up when you started the thread so...

I like the new convertible from all the pics I've seen and am hoping that I'll be at the dealer one day with Andre and see a convertible model. By the way, when do they start building it?

NEMINI · Sep 26th, 2003, 10:26 PM

don't like it ... too VW'ish to me ... I'd prefer a hardtop

spur · Sep 26th, 2003, 10:27 PM

i have just posted the poll. they come out here, in good old blighty next may/june.

motoring · Sep 26th, 2003, 10:39 PM

My name is on the wait list...

dinger · Sep 27th, 2003, 04:31 PM

We like as I have one on order,but if it looks like a pram when the roof is down

then nooooooooooo we dont want one.

KenL · Sep 27th, 2003, 05:13 PM

I think it will look great with the roof down but I'm never a fan of soft tops with the roof up.

A roadster with a roof like the Peugeot 206CC would be fantastic. I'd definately be interested in one like that.

MiniMan7 · Sep 27th, 2003, 05:19 PM

I looks cool with the roof down, but when the roof is up, it looks weird.

It would've been awesome if they made it a hard-top.

-Adam

bg1229 · Sep 29th, 2003, 11:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMan7

I looks cool with the roof down, but when the roof is up, it looks weird.

It would've been awesome if they made it a hard-top.

-Adam

agreed......i too would like a removable hard top

ssimms · Sep 29th, 2003, 01:58 PM

I actually bought my Cooper with the intention of just fulfilling my MINI craving until the convertible came out. However, after nearly 11 mos. with it, I like the coupe so much with the sunroof that I may not make the change. I also thought I would order the convertible in the S version. Again 11mos. with this car, I haven't really felt a need for the S. I enjoy 115 horses to their maximum, but, I don't think I would be any happier with an S. Yes, it would be nice but, I don't know of any S's that will deliver 40+ MPG on the way home from autoxing. And I am having as much fun as I could have autoxing this one, so, I am re-evaluating my plans for an S convertible at this time. Unless, I can convince the wife to take my Cooper and give up her daily transportation. Creating space in the garage for something else. But, I am quite happy with my Cooper 2dr. coupe w/sunroof for today.

spur · Feb 10th, 2004, 01:46 PM

Now we can see the finished article and there is a lot more info and photos, i thought i would get this going again. Anyone now like it who didnt?

Paul · Feb 10th, 2004, 01:51 PM

http://www.mini2.com/news/news217.html and
www.mini2.com/gallery/model_MINI_Convertible.html for those who haven't seen them yet.

minimotorin · Feb 10th, 2004, 02:07 PM

I just voted, I like it! Also, just put my deposit down. And I'm waiting, waiting but heck that's part of the fun. I waited 6 months for my first S.

Root Ginger · Feb 10th, 2004, 02:11 PM

Was unsure after some of the pram like mock up pics but now I definitely like it with roof up or down!

Good job BMW. In fact the only thing I'd change is make the rear hinges a lot smaller on the tail gate. the size of the original MINI would be good.

Washy · Feb 10th, 2004, 02:21 PM

Having seen some of the spy shots of prototypes. I was not too sure about it, despite having one on order.
Paul's shots of the S in London and the official pictures I have seen today have changed my mind completely. I think it is a stunning car and more importantly Sandra will love it

Hat · Feb 10th, 2004, 02:50 PM

overall i like it, but i doubt i'll buy one for the following reasons:

1. I'm unconvinced as to how it will drive with the roof chopped off.
2. the price premium
3. it will become a fashion victim with all the 'luvvies' & 'it girls' buying it
4. open top motoring & the UK climate do not mix

Paul · Feb 10th, 2004, 03:01 PM

Isn't it true we buy more open top cars in the UK than any other country in Europe, maybe besides Germany?!

We're mad. Mad I tell you.

Washy · Feb 10th, 2004, 03:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Isn't it true we buy more open top cars in the UK than any other country in Europe, maybe besides Germany?!

We're mad. Mad I tell you.

I believe that is correct....

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Sep 26th, 2003, 10:11 PM	#1
spur MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London/Essex Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 484 Offline	do you like mini convertable. from other posts, i noticed a lot of people said they dont like the look of the forthcoming convertable. would like to read peoples comments now and is it possible to have a poll, like/dislike.

Sep 26th, 2003, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
bascule Thi Rascule Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 185 Offline	Ragtop I've got no problem with the looks of the convertable, but I'd prefer a Roadster. Attached Thumbnails

Sep 26th, 2003, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
spur MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London/Essex Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Poll. do you like mini convertable a lot of people have said the roof on the convertable spoils the shape of the mini. vote, do you like forthcoming mini conv.

Sep 26th, 2003, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bk MCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida State University! Local Time: 04:44 AM Posts: 179 Offline	It's possible t ohave a poll but you didnt put one up when you started the thread so... I like the new convertible from all the pics I've seen and am hoping that I'll be at the dealer one day with Andre and see a convertible model. By the way, when do they start building it? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...CS/sig3txt.jpg The second 2004 MINI with a stress cracked windshield, missed #1 by a few days! (I refer to my MINI as he/him/Andre in my posts)

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Sep 26th, 2003, 10:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:44 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	don't like it ... too VW'ish to me ... I'd prefer a hardtop NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Sep 26th, 2003, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
spur MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London/Essex Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 484 Offline	i have just posted the poll. they come out here, in good old blighty next may/june.

Sep 26th, 2003, 10:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
motoring Autox Monster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Des Moines, WA Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 619 Offline	My name is on the wait list... IB/W MC with the really big checkered flag on top 2004 H Stock National Champion

Sep 27th, 2003, 04:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	We like as I have one on order,but if it looks like a pram when the roof is down then nooooooooooo we dont want one.

Sep 27th, 2003, 05:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	I think it will look great with the roof down but I'm never a fan of soft tops with the roof up. A roadster with a roof like the Peugeot 206CC would be fantastic. I'd definately be interested in one like that. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Sep 27th, 2003, 05:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 06:44 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I looks cool with the roof down, but when the roof is up, it looks weird. It would've been awesome if they made it a hard-top. -Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Sep 29th, 2003, 11:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
bg1229 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: in the brook Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 944 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMan7 I looks cool with the roof down, but when the roof is up, it looks weird. It would've been awesome if they made it a hard-top. -Adam agreed......i too would like a removable hard top

Sep 29th, 2003, 01:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
ssimms Old user out of touch Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Local Time: 03:44 AM Posts: 39 Offline	I actually bought my Cooper with the intention of just fulfilling my MINI craving until the convertible came out. However, after nearly 11 mos. with it, I like the coupe so much with the sunroof that I may not make the change. I also thought I would order the convertible in the S version. Again 11mos. with this car, I haven't really felt a need for the S. I enjoy 115 horses to their maximum, but, I don't think I would be any happier with an S. Yes, it would be nice but, I don't know of any S's that will deliver 40+ MPG on the way home from autoxing. And I am having as much fun as I could have autoxing this one, so, I am re-evaluating my plans for an S convertible at this time. Unless, I can convince the wife to take my Cooper and give up her daily transportation. Creating space in the garage for something else. But, I am quite happy with my Cooper 2dr. coupe w/sunroof for today. Scott Simms 1999 BMW 528i, 1997 BMW 318i 2003 MINI Cooper (currently 126200 miles)

Feb 10th, 2004, 01:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
spur MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London/Essex Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Now we can see the finished article and there is a lot more info and photos, i thought i would get this going again. Anyone now like it who didnt? TOP OFF AT LAST. (Everybody be cool, you, be cool.)

Feb 10th, 2004, 01:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	http://www.mini2.com/news/news217.html and www.mini2.com/gallery/model_MINI_Convertible.html for those who haven't seen them yet.

Feb 10th, 2004, 02:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
minimotorin MINI Psycho Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jacksonville Florida Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 191 Offline	I just voted, I like it! Also, just put my deposit down. And I'm waiting, waiting but heck that's part of the fun. I waited 6 months for my first S.

Feb 10th, 2004, 02:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Was unsure after some of the pram like mock up pics but now I definitely like it with roof up or down! Good job BMW. In fact the only thing I'd change is make the rear hinges a lot smaller on the tail gate. the size of the original MINI would be good. It was acceptable in the 80's

Feb 10th, 2004, 02:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Having seen some of the spy shots of prototypes. I was not too sure about it, despite having one on order. Paul's shots of the S in London and the official pictures I have seen today have changed my mind completely. I think it is a stunning car and more importantly Sandra will love it Black to the future....

Feb 10th, 2004, 02:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	overall i like it, but i doubt i'll buy one for the following reasons: 1. I'm unconvinced as to how it will drive with the roof chopped off. 2. the price premium 3. it will become a fashion victim with all the 'luvvies' & 'it girls' buying it 4. open top motoring & the UK climate do not mix

Feb 10th, 2004, 03:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	Isn't it true we buy more open top cars in the UK than any other country in Europe, maybe besides Germany?! We're mad. Mad I tell you.

Feb 10th, 2004, 03:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Isn't it true we buy more open top cars in the UK than any other country in Europe, maybe besides Germany?! We're mad. Mad I tell you. I believe that is correct.... Black to the future....

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