[Paul]

MINI2 (in the shape of little ol' me) will be at Geneva for the unveiling of the MINI Convertible, March 2nd 2004.

I'll be spending pretty much all the time there in the MINI section, as after all that's what I'm there to see. I shall of course be armed with a Digital Still and Digital Video Camera.

So, I thought I'd give you all the chance to tell me anything specifically you'd like me to find out, ask, take photos or video of from the event.

I will then do my best to get everything snapped, filmed, and answered in time for my return, to make it as successful and beneficial a trip to everyone as possible.

Please keep this on topic and fairly "tidy" so I don't miss anything when the time comes to compile and use the list.

Thanks.

[Faz]

Nice idea Paul.

I'd love to see as many photos as possible. 'A picture speaks a thousand words' and all that!

I think we all have a pretty good idea of what the cabrio will look like from the outside, so I'd like to see some more interior pics and more info on the colour coded dash options and new seat colours etc.

Also to do with the interior, will there be much less leg-room in the back?

Finally, I thought I'd read somewhere that there would be more new alloy wheel designs (other than the new 5-spoke on the pics from London - great scoop by the way!), I'd really like to know more about 'em.

Thanks Paul - have fun!

[gabe]

Finally, I thought I'd read somewhere that there would be more new alloy wheel designs (other than the new 5-spoke on the pics from London - great scoop by the way!), I'd really like to know more about 'em.


Here's some wheel info from Bridger.us/MINI from a couple months back: http://www.bridger.us/mini/?Y=2003&M...mingFrom MINI

[Goonery]

I'd like to know why there is a gap in the chrome waist finisher towards the rear of the car, and why the roll over hoops are such a cringingly amatuerish design.

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

....why the roll over hoops are such a cringingly amatuerish design.

I might not phrase it like that!

[Rog G]

Paul, we would like to know:
1. If the rear seat still folds to give greater boot space.
2. If the hood is electric and exactly how it works.
3. The rear seats look narrower than standard, by how much.
4. Colour combos.
5. Price

My wife has one on order to compliment my S.

Thanks in advance

[MINIALEX]

I'm going myself Paul would I think most people would be extremely interested in seeing the roof go back and some more info on how it works, times etc

[ScottyG]

I'd like to see some pictures of those very attractive girls in very little clothing....you know the sort you get at motor shows! Could put 'em in Mini Babes thread, to keep it on topic an' all that!

[milliethemini]

Paul,

If at any time during the unveiling, Chris Bangle steps up and starts yakking about how pedantric the MINI look is and what radical new ideas he has to 'chop it up and redo it', you have my permission to step behind the grassy knoll and 'terminate the subject with extreme prejudice'

[minicabrio]

The only thing im still not sure on is the roof workings/mechanism! A video or pics of the roof going up and down would be great!!

Have fun out there!

Jon

[S2000&CooperS]

I would love to know the USA launch date and how much the Cooper version will cost. My parents are very interested in buying one!

[minimotorin]

1. Price
2. Launch date
3. what color options for roof/body/dash etc.
4. BOOT space, if the roof folds do we lose some of this
5. lock method for the front of the roof/top

[Hat]

what are the security arrangements when the top is open
how does the webasto-style roof work & do the rails have to be removed manually to make it a full cabrio
will the roof close on the remote key (comfort closing mode)
does the cabrio come with the new engines at launch
how much extra weight has been added

[Goonery]

If only this thead was "Who wants to be a millionaire", I'd be well past a million by now.


Its my final answer Chris

[jordan]

1. what are all the colours
2. will there be any decent 1:18 sclale models of the cabrio
3.i would love a mini cabrio press pack please paul

[wayneg111]

love to know what engine will be in the cooper s cab
will it be a 1.6 turbo or 2 lite unit and if you can get any performance figures that would be great

[MINIALEX]

Wayne - the autoexpress article you are referring to (i think) is very misleading - the Cooper S cab will be launched with its current engine and then the whole range is having new engines in 2005 or 2006 (can't remember which)

[fzzygttr]

Paul - green with envy. Wish I could go and see it myself. I'm on the "interest list" as my dealer is not yet taking orders because they have no idea when the USA production will start. Here are my burning questions:

1. Cabrio top - how well is it insulated and sealed? ( The VW Cabrio top is 6 layers, very sound proof and kept the interior toasty.) The Auto Express article mentions something about a sunroof like opening in the MC cabrio top - sounds odd if its true...usefulness or gimmick? How does this "opening" work?

2. Is there a cover that goes over the cabrio top when its folded down? Does color match interior or top?

3. Windscreen - backseat windscreen and foot screen under front seat? Standard with vehicle or an option. Is it well integrated into the design and how does it effect back seat passengers?

4. How do the roll bars work? Are they only on the back seat? Do those extend? What about front seat passengers?

5. Front license plate - does it sit below the chrome grill (like MCS) or does it sit on the bottom half of the grill (like MC - US model)?

Thanks and turning greener day by day,

fzzygttr

[Root Ginger]

I'm sure it's been asked before but is the rear screen glass or perspex? Heated?

[Paul]

Thanks folks, keep them coming, plenty of time until the launch.

Some of these questions I believe I already know, but we'll keep this for official answers from the event.

Thanks.

Paul