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Minty · May 8th, 2002, 03:47 PM

This is a snippet from this weeks Autocar. Confirming all three of the MINI models will be available without a roof.

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 03:50 PM

That looks good.......really good......

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 03:51 PM

Are they 17" 5 spokers ?? They look bigger than normal ??

Minty · May 8th, 2002, 03:52 PM

Me thinks they are the 16"s

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 03:54 PM

Dont the tyres look lower profile though Minty ??

Minty · May 8th, 2002, 03:58 PM

yeah, they do look lower profile tyres. and i guess it might be lower due to the extra weight?!?
But i think its a photoshopped pic anyway.

R1 · May 8th, 2002, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Dont the tyres look lower profile though Minty ??

Your right!

PIT · May 8th, 2002, 03:59 PM

source:
http://www.autobild.de/suche/artikel...tikel_id=1606#

Minty · May 8th, 2002, 04:03 PM

Hmmm, nice pics PIT. But the roof looks a bit Chunky when its folded. I think the Official one will be flatter, well i hope it is anyway!

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 04:04 PM

If they can hide the "pram" roof away like the first pic, it will look fantastic.....there wont be a boot though !!

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 04:05 PM

That guy shouldnt be wearing a suit in a MINI convertable......very uncool......hope that isnt you PIT !!

Minty · May 8th, 2002, 04:06 PM

Who cares about boot space if you get a car that looks as good as that?

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minty
Who cares about boot space if you get a car that looks as good as that?

Wasnt much boot to start with anyway !!

PIT · May 8th, 2002, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
That guy shouldnt be wearing a suit in a MINI convertable......very uncool......hope that isnt you PIT !!

LOOOOOOL - no, its not me ;-)

Macsport · May 8th, 2002, 04:30 PM

I heard that the roof would be flush with the bodywork (no pram hood to spoil the line)

Just have to wait and see.

Minty · May 8th, 2002, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Macsport
I heard that the roof would be flush with the bodywork (no pram hood to spoil the line)

Just have to wait and see.

If that is the case, i will start saving now.

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minty

If that is the case, i will start saving now.

I just might too........a convertible S, looking like that.....mmmmmm

MINIAC · May 8th, 2002, 05:02 PM

Isn't the convertible version going to be a two-seater

ELISEBOY · May 8th, 2002, 05:57 PM

well IMO the bespoke one looks pants, just too chunky at the back

that Autocar picci has been around for a while and looks flush with rear seats, but i cannot see the finished version having 4 seats as there is just not the space in the back

will be ncie though

Paul · May 8th, 2002, 06:08 PM

The AutoCar picture is a fake.

Yes the Cabriolet is due in 2004 (not 2003 as far as I am aware, the diesel is the 2003 new model).... that's no secret, and it's been discussed here many times.

You wait until you hear the latest rumour on the C1 being rebranded as MINI instead of BMW, more in keeping with the 'city lifestyle brand'.

May 8th, 2002, 03:47 PM	#1
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	All Three to go Topless! This is a snippet from this weeks Autocar. Confirming all three of the MINI models will be available without a roof. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

May 8th, 2002, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	That looks good.......really good...... *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 03:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Are they 17" 5 spokers ?? They look bigger than normal ?? *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	Me thinks they are the 16"s E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

May 8th, 2002, 03:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Dont the tyres look lower profile though Minty ?? *Global Moderator*

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May 8th, 2002, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	yeah, they do look lower profile tyres. and i guess it might be lower due to the extra weight?!? But i think its a photoshopped pic anyway. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

May 8th, 2002, 03:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Dont the tyres look lower profile though Minty ?? Your right!

May 8th, 2002, 03:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 320 Offline	source: http://www.autobild.de/suche/artikel...tikel_id=1606# ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings Last edited by PIT : May 8th, 2002 at 04:05 PM.

May 8th, 2002, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	Hmmm, nice pics PIT. But the roof looks a bit Chunky when its folded. I think the Official one will be flatter, well i hope it is anyway! E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

May 8th, 2002, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	If they can hide the "pram" roof away like the first pic, it will look fantastic.....there wont be a boot though !! *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 04:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	That guy shouldnt be wearing a suit in a MINI convertable......very uncool......hope that isnt you PIT !! *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 04:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	Who cares about boot space if you get a car that looks as good as that? E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

May 8th, 2002, 04:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Minty Who cares about boot space if you get a car that looks as good as that? Wasnt much boot to start with anyway !! *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 04:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL That guy shouldnt be wearing a suit in a MINI convertable......very uncool......hope that isnt you PIT !! LOOOOOOL - no, its not me ;-) ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings

May 8th, 2002, 04:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Macsport MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 320 Offline	I heard that the roof would be flush with the bodywork (no pram hood to spoil the line) Just have to wait and see.

May 8th, 2002, 04:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Macsport I heard that the roof would be flush with the bodywork (no pram hood to spoil the line) Just have to wait and see. If that is the case, i will start saving now. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

May 8th, 2002, 04:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Minty If that is the case, i will start saving now. I just might too........a convertible S, looking like that.....mmmmmm *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 05:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 07:51 PM Posts: 8,319 Offline	Isn't the convertible version going to be a two-seater

May 8th, 2002, 05:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	well IMO the bespoke one looks pants, just too chunky at the back that Autocar picci has been around for a while and looks flush with rear seats, but i cannot see the finished version having 4 seats as there is just not the space in the back will be ncie though

May 8th, 2002, 06:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	The AutoCar picture is a fake. Yes the Cabriolet is due in 2004 (not 2003 as far as I am aware, the diesel is the 2003 new model).... that's no secret, and it's been discussed here many times. You wait until you hear the latest rumour on the C1 being rebranded as MINI instead of BMW, more in keeping with the 'city lifestyle brand'. Last edited by Paul : May 8th, 2002 at 07:15 PM.

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