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minicabrio · Jan 10th, 2004, 02:59 PM

Hi, my name is Jon and although I am not currently a MINI owner, I am on the list at Barons of Farnborough for a MINI Cabriolet!!

Just wondered what was actually known about the cabrio??

Will it be an electric or manual roof? Will the roof dissapear out of sight or will it sit on top? Have BMW hidden the hinges on the rear boot lid? New colours? Delivery dates?

To be honest, Im not to worried about any of this.... just can't wait for my first MINI!

MINIALEX · Jan 10th, 2004, 04:24 PM

Hi - I am also on the list for a Cabrio - do a search theres loads of stuff on here including quite a few pics

Check the news section as well - there are some excellent recent photos of the roof mechanism etc.

PS its an electric roof but not as we know it!! I think i'm right in saying that its going to be controlled by cables rather than hydraulics - check the pics anyway

Paul · Jan 10th, 2004, 05:46 PM

Check the news section www.mini2.com/news for reports on the '05 and Convertible and you could learn a lot, as well as browsing this convertible forum.

minicabrio · Jan 11th, 2004, 06:08 PM

Thanks for the pointers, I shall delve for information!!

Paul · Jan 11th, 2004, 06:45 PM

Always feel free to ask for help or clarification, we'll try where we can to help!

jwjon1 · Jan 14th, 2004, 05:05 PM

Just spoke with my local Mini dealer, and was told that a June 2004 delivery has been announced for the cab. She was not able to quote a price for me, however, stating that it was still too early to price. If anyone hears anything different, I'd be curious to know.

As for myself, I have thought long and hard about my next car purchase, and have decided that for the price, the Cooper S was the way to go for me (I was close to going with a M3 cab, if that says anything about the types of cars I am interested in). This whole convertible issue throws a new twist into my plan as I really do enjoy driving my girl around topless, and don't know if I should wait or not... and if so, don't have a clue how much more cash the drop top will cost: will it place the Cooper S MSRP into the realm of serious buyers only, or will it still pack the most fun for the price?

Anyway, just one man's rant. Any new info on price points/delivery dates would be appreciated as I don't have the time to bug my dealer every week.

NEMINI · Jan 14th, 2004, 05:09 PM

That may well be the date for the Cooper Cabrio but the Cabrio S will be a few months later

Faz · Jan 15th, 2004, 09:04 PM

My local dealer has also quoted delivery for June (Cooper - not CooperS).

No exact prices, but several sources (including my dealer) have suggested a £2k premium over the normal models.

Also mentioned he'd probably be in touch in Feb or March with details for me to start speccin'!

AidenL · Jan 15th, 2004, 09:10 PM

I wonder should I start a S Cabrio Speccin' Thread ?

NEMINI · Jan 15th, 2004, 09:22 PM

don't even say you want a Cabrio now Aiden. You know you could have owned an S for almost 2 years by now and been getting ready to trade in for another by now

AidenL · Jan 15th, 2004, 09:23 PM

The Cabrio looks good............you never know with me..............

NEMINI · Jan 15th, 2004, 09:30 PM

yeah by the time the cabrio S comes out the new engine will be too close not to wait for .......

Washy · Jan 16th, 2004, 07:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

I wonder should I start a S Cabrio Speccin' Thread ?

Would work for me

NuVoix · Jan 16th, 2004, 01:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Faz

My local dealer has also quoted delivery for June (Cooper - not CooperS).

No exact prices, but several sources (including my dealer) have suggested a £2k premium over the normal models.

Also mentioned he'd probably be in touch in Feb or March with details for me to start speccin'!

Hi faz, we're just down the rd from eachother. When did u put your name down on the waiting list?

Goonery · Jan 16th, 2004, 02:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by washy

Would work for me

So we know its not going to be an Orange one so far

Washy · Jan 16th, 2004, 02:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

So we know its not going to be an Orange one so far

I don't suppose you could talk them into doing a nice cherry sunburst....

Goonery · Jan 16th, 2004, 02:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by washy

I don't suppose you could talk them into doing a nice cherry sunburst....

OMG, I just never thought of that, but the old creative juices are flowing, it would make one hell of a paint job.

Mr Cooperation ?, are you there, we need some artwork

Washy · Jan 16th, 2004, 02:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

OMG, I just never thought of that, but the old creative juices are flowing, it would make one hell of a paint job.

Mr Cooperation ?, are you there, we need some artwork

A couple of P90's in the bonnet we would be well away....

Faz · Jan 16th, 2004, 07:43 PM

Hi NuVoix.

Just dug out my receipt from Sytner's. I'm afraid it was a while ago - 26th August last year!

The day before I placed my deposit (£100), I was told they had 14 others already.

Looks like this little Cabrio could be a bit popular.

Paul · Jan 18th, 2004, 10:34 AM

A new update on delivery times/expectations: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....postcount=9288

Jan 10th, 2004, 02:59 PM	#1
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 14,904 Offline	What is known for certain??? Hi, my name is Jon and although I am not currently a MINI owner, I am on the list at Barons of Farnborough for a MINI Cabriolet!! Just wondered what was actually known about the cabrio?? Will it be an electric or manual roof? Will the roof dissapear out of sight or will it sit on top? Have BMW hidden the hinges on the rear boot lid? New colours? Delivery dates? To be honest, Im not to worried about any of this.... just can't wait for my first MINI!

Jan 10th, 2004, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 1,077 Offline	Hi - I am also on the list for a Cabrio - do a search theres loads of stuff on here including quite a few pics Check the news section as well - there are some excellent recent photos of the roof mechanism etc. PS its an electric roof but not as we know it!! I think i'm right in saying that its going to be controlled by cables rather than hydraulics - check the pics anyway Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Jan 14th, 2004, 05:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	That may well be the date for the Cooper Cabrio but the Cabrio S will be a few months later NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Jan 15th, 2004, 09:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	I wonder should I start a S Cabrio Speccin' Thread ? *Global Moderator*

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NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	don't even say you want a Cabrio now Aiden. You know you could have owned an S for almost 2 years by now and been getting ready to trade in for another by now NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

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Jan 10th, 2004, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 40,532 Online	Check the news section www.mini2.com/news for reports on the '05 and Convertible and you could learn a lot, as well as browsing this convertible forum.

Jan 11th, 2004, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 14,904 Offline	Thanks for the pointers, I shall delve for information!!

Jan 11th, 2004, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 40,532 Online	Always feel free to ask for help or clarification, we'll try where we can to help!

Jan 14th, 2004, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
jwjon1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Just spoke with my local Mini dealer, and was told that a June 2004 delivery has been announced for the cab. She was not able to quote a price for me, however, stating that it was still too early to price. If anyone hears anything different, I'd be curious to know. As for myself, I have thought long and hard about my next car purchase, and have decided that for the price, the Cooper S was the way to go for me (I was close to going with a M3 cab, if that says anything about the types of cars I am interested in). This whole convertible issue throws a new twist into my plan as I really do enjoy driving my girl around topless, and don't know if I should wait or not... and if so, don't have a clue how much more cash the drop top will cost: will it place the Cooper S MSRP into the realm of serious buyers only, or will it still pack the most fun for the price? Anyway, just one man's rant. Any new info on price points/delivery dates would be appreciated as I don't have the time to bug my dealer every week.

Jan 15th, 2004, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Faz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 249 Offline	My local dealer has also quoted delivery for June (Cooper - not CooperS). No exact prices, but several sources (including my dealer) have suggested a £2k premium over the normal models. Also mentioned he'd probably be in touch in Feb or March with details for me to start speccin'!

Jan 15th, 2004, 09:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	The Cabrio looks good............you never know with me.............. *Global Moderator*

Jan 15th, 2004, 09:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	yeah by the time the cabrio S comes out the new engine will be too close not to wait for ....... NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Jan 16th, 2004, 07:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL I wonder should I start a S Cabrio Speccin' Thread ? Would work for me Black to the future....

Jan 16th, 2004, 01:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
NuVoix "I really HATE Sytner" Join Date: May 2003 Location: Derby, UK Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Faz My local dealer has also quoted delivery for June (Cooper - not CooperS). No exact prices, but several sources (including my dealer) have suggested a £2k premium over the normal models. Also mentioned he'd probably be in touch in Feb or March with details for me to start speccin'! Hi faz, we're just down the rd from eachother. When did u put your name down on the waiting list?

Jan 16th, 2004, 02:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 13,516 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by washy Would work for me So we know its not going to be an Orange one so far

Jan 16th, 2004, 02:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by goonery So we know its not going to be an Orange one so far I don't suppose you could talk them into doing a nice cherry sunburst.... Black to the future....

Jan 16th, 2004, 02:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 13,516 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by washy I don't suppose you could talk them into doing a nice cherry sunburst.... OMG, I just never thought of that, but the old creative juices are flowing, it would make one hell of a paint job. Mr Cooperation ?, are you there, we need some artwork

Jan 16th, 2004, 02:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by goonery OMG, I just never thought of that, but the old creative juices are flowing, it would make one hell of a paint job. Mr Cooperation ?, are you there, we need some artwork A couple of P90's in the bonnet we would be well away.... Black to the future....

Jan 16th, 2004, 07:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
Faz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 249 Offline	Hi NuVoix. Just dug out my receipt from Sytner's. I'm afraid it was a while ago - 26th August last year! The day before I placed my deposit (£100), I was told they had 14 others already. Looks like this little Cabrio could be a bit popular.

Jan 18th, 2004, 10:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 40,532 Online	A new update on delivery times/expectations: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....postcount=9288

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