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Shredded Wheat Rules · Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:09 AM

What do all yer guys n gals think of "Go mini"

Rakey · Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:23 AM

I think as with the previous mini mags, it will take a few issues to build up and get more content in there that is new and fresh, same as Mini World and Mini Mag, then I am sure that it will go to a monthly publcation, get more readership and also increase the numbers that enjoy the social side of the mini.

I hope it just grows and grows, and doesn't take too much from mini2 and put it in there as their content, as I think Paul works really hard on making Mini2 a great site with so many exclusives for us.

Hat · Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:37 AM

stil not managed to track down a copy. i've ordered it online as its free postage

Paul · Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:38 AM

When answering, please consider how much MINI2 costs you, and what you get from the site.

Rakey · Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

When answering, please consider how much MINI2 costs you, and what you get from the site.

and they really don't stand much chance on keeping up with the news on mini2, as the web is more instant than a mag, so think they need to focus on mods, new accessories, and readers cars, and leave mini2 to tell us the news as it happens and how to fix our faults.

Paul · Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:45 AM

I think a "Too Early To Judge" option would probably be a good one, because based on a small and possibly hurried (?) first issue it's a bit hard to judge.

I'm staying tight lipped for the time being.

northandy · Dec 3rd, 2003, 11:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

When answering, please consider how much MINI2 costs you, and what you get from the site.

Paypal "subscription" will be sent tonight !!!!....

LMB · Dec 3rd, 2003, 02:47 PM

I wasn't overly impressed at first and have said that I wouldn't buy it again. However, it has proved to be good bog reading material.

So it has got a little nesh.

Rakey · Dec 3rd, 2003, 03:09 PM

maybe a few pages in there from Mini2's Paul Mullet on the Mini rumour mill, things in the diary etc would be a great way to sell the news to us, that way too Mini2 gets some money pennies.

monsta · Dec 3rd, 2003, 05:37 PM

Definitely too early to comment, the first issues of Mini World weren't particularly good, neither was Mini Magazine. It's always a laugh looking at the letters section on new magazines, they must all be made up

I'm sure someone will flame me for that! lol.

RedMini · Dec 3rd, 2003, 06:38 PM

........ like the letter about the dealer telling someone that the whine their MINI was making was from the power steering!

My first thought was that there wasn't a lot in the mag and that I can't see myself shelling out for it each time. £3.80 seems a bit over the top, especially as MiniWorld and MiniMag are "only" £3.40.

My next thought was that if I subscribe I save money by getting a free issue over the course of a year, but you have to spend it to save it.

There is always the worry that if you don't buy it you'll miss out on something - like the photos of my better half's car that were taken yesterday!

Paul · Dec 3rd, 2003, 06:43 PM

A reason why you shouldn't judge anything too soon....

This is MINI2 in February 2001, the month we launched:

Click here to be taken back to Feb 2001, and the first full month of MINI2!

AidenL · Dec 3rd, 2003, 07:17 PM

Havent seen it yet............

On saying that, M2 will always be way ahead, because of the contacts Paul has in relation to scoops, and the cost issue (bar my phone bill

) and the fact that is is interactive and more absorbing...........

pocket_rocket · Dec 3rd, 2003, 07:28 PM

Wow Paul that was cool! I wasn't around for that.. POINT WELL TAKEN..
I am going to order and hope I get my moneys worth by the end

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

A reason why you shouldn't judge anything too soon....

This is MINI2 in February 2001, the month we launched:

Click here to be taken back to Feb 2001, and the first full month of MINI2!

monsta · Dec 3rd, 2003, 07:46 PM

£19.00 for a year's subscription doesn't sound bad though.

Restyle · Dec 3rd, 2003, 09:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

This is MINI2 in February 2001, the month we launched:
Click here to be taken back to Feb 2001, and the first full month of MINI2!

No Disrespect intended Paul, But I much prefer the look of that Original Home Page to the One we are presnted with Today .
I find that when I direct people to MINI2.com, they generally come back to me saying that its too confusing for a Home page & it took them a long time to Navigate, as they usually have to click on a "currently discussed" topic 1st, then go to the "Director" at the bottom of the page to select where they Really want.
I do the Same.

As has been said, a Magazine can Never replace the Live Feel & Community Spirit as found on this Site.
Although I feel "Go Mini" is a welcome addition on the Newsagents shelves, MINI2 still remains the #1 MINI Web Site.

minisoopercooper · Dec 3rd, 2003, 11:25 PM

I too have subscribed and am awaiting the first issue. Having said that can it really be a bad thing to have a mag dedicated to just the "new" MINI?

I havent got anything at all against the "Classic" mini but do I really want to shell out for a magazine AT LEAST 50% full of them rather than the car I actually bought the mag for and the car I have decided to own and drive. I think not.

As has been said above many times its not a rival to MINI2 and nor can it be. For a start I cant see me making many new freinds through the pages unlike I seem to be doing here in a very short space of time. Secondly such is my appetite for the MINI at the moment a once a month mag could never satisfy me! MINI2 does a much better job of that - in fact now I'm satisfied (at least for now) think I will lie back in bed and have apres cigarette!!!

Paul

milliethemini · Dec 4th, 2003, 12:02 AM

Imagine if there was a "Max Power" version of an all-MINI magazine.................crikey!!!!!

I'm sure sales would skyrocket, but for all the wrong reasons - and the sight of jubblies poised with MINIs would most likely turn off our fine female contingent of MINI owners.

How on earth does anyone see the cars in Max Power for the 'mounds' blocking them?

RVW · Dec 4th, 2003, 06:02 AM

Although its first issue failed to have the WHOW factor I thought it was an interesting
read.
The best I can say is -- Liken it to a good wine or spirit both of which IMPROVE with age

. So I for one will give it a chance at least for the first years subscription and then make a final judgement

Rakey · Dec 4th, 2003, 09:00 AM

Just one more thought while we are all rushing to subscribe to GoMini, think of how much we all get from Paul's great site and for what cost, we are all willing to give £19 for a year of a new mag, how about we do the same for Mini2?
http://www.mini2.com/donations/

View Poll Results: Is "Go mini" good value for money
Nah	5	20.00%
Oh yes	14	56.00%
Only if there was More MINI2 content in there	3	12.00%
Only if there was less MINI2 content in there (As its already on MINI2)	3	12.00%
Voters: 25. You may not vote on this poll

Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 51,129 Offline	I think as with the previous mini mags, it will take a few issues to build up and get more content in there that is new and fresh, same as Mini World and Mini Mag, then I am sure that it will go to a monthly publcation, get more readership and also increase the numbers that enjoy the social side of the mini. I hope it just grows and grows, and doesn't take too much from mini2 and put it in there as their content, as I think Paul works really hard on making Mini2 a great site with so many exclusives for us. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
http://www.mini2.com/forum/

Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 41,213 Offline	When answering, please consider how much MINI2 costs you, and what you get from the site. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 51,129 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett When answering, please consider how much MINI2 costs you, and what you get from the site. and they really don't stand much chance on keeping up with the news on mini2, as the web is more instant than a mag, so think they need to focus on mods, new accessories, and readers cars, and leave mini2 to tell us the news as it happens and how to fix our faults. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 41,213 Offline	I think a "Too Early To Judge" option would probably be a good one, because based on a small and possibly hurried (?) first issue it's a bit hard to judge. I'm staying tight lipped for the time being. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:09 AM	#1
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Dec 3rd, 2003, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hat Wolves Did It! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 15,941 Offline	stil not managed to track down a copy. i've ordered it online as its free postage

Dec 3rd, 2003, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 14,644 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett When answering, please consider how much MINI2 costs you, and what you get from the site. Paypal "subscription" will be sent tonight !!!!....

Dec 3rd, 2003, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 24,928 Offline	I wasn't overly impressed at first and have said that I wouldn't buy it again. However, it has proved to be good bog reading material. So it has got a little nesh. Global Moderator

Dec 3rd, 2003, 03:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 51,129 Offline	maybe a few pages in there from Mini2's Paul Mullet on the Mini rumour mill, things in the diary etc would be a great way to sell the news to us, that way too Mini2 gets some money pennies. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Dec 3rd, 2003, 05:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Definitely too early to comment, the first issues of Mini World weren't particularly good, neither was Mini Magazine. It's always a laugh looking at the letters section on new magazines, they must all be made up I'm sure someone will flame me for that! lol. the MINI has gone...

Dec 3rd, 2003, 06:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
RedMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Surrey, England Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 679 Offline	........ like the letter about the dealer telling someone that the whine their MINI was making was from the power steering! My first thought was that there wasn't a lot in the mag and that I can't see myself shelling out for it each time. £3.80 seems a bit over the top, especially as MiniWorld and MiniMag are "only" £3.40. My next thought was that if I subscribe I save money by getting a free issue over the course of a year, but you have to spend it to save it. There is always the worry that if you don't buy it you'll miss out on something - like the photos of my better half's car that were taken yesterday! MCS JCW CR/CR ; MOD LY/B

Dec 3rd, 2003, 06:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 41,213 Offline	A reason why you shouldn't judge anything too soon.... This is MINI2 in February 2001, the month we launched: Click here to be taken back to Feb 2001, and the first full month of MINI2! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Dec 3rd, 2003, 07:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 42,173 Offline	Havent seen it yet............ On saying that, M2 will always be way ahead, because of the contacts Paul has in relation to scoops, and the cost issue (bar my phone bill ) and the fact that is is interactive and more absorbing........... *Global Moderator*

Dec 3rd, 2003, 07:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
pocket_rocket Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bucks County, PA Local Time: 01:28 PM Posts: 436 Offline	Wow Paul that was cool! I wasn't around for that.. POINT WELL TAKEN.. I am going to order and hope I get my moneys worth by the end Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett A reason why you shouldn't judge anything too soon.... This is MINI2 in February 2001, the month we launched: Click here to be taken back to Feb 2001, and the first full month of MINI2! "Blitzen" 04 MCS Electric Blue / White over Lapis Blue Interior "Gina" 06 Electric Blue Mistubishi Evolution IX Click --> <-- for My MINIs On Top Gallery.

Dec 3rd, 2003, 07:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	£19.00 for a year's subscription doesn't sound bad though. the MINI has gone...

Dec 3rd, 2003, 09:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 4,324 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett This is MINI2 in February 2001, the month we launched: Click here to be taken back to Feb 2001, and the first full month of MINI2! No Disrespect intended Paul, But I much prefer the look of that Original Home Page to the One we are presnted with Today . I find that when I direct people to MINI2.com, they generally come back to me saying that its too confusing for a Home page & it took them a long time to Navigate, as they usually have to click on a "currently discussed" topic 1st, then go to the "Director" at the bottom of the page to select where they Really want. I do the Same. As has been said, a Magazine can Never replace the Live Feel & Community Spirit as found on this Site. Although I feel "Go Mini" is a welcome addition on the Newsagents shelves, MINI2 still remains the #1 MINI Web Site. In da Wud

Dec 3rd, 2003, 11:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 20,657 Online	I too have subscribed and am awaiting the first issue. Having said that can it really be a bad thing to have a mag dedicated to just the "new" MINI? I havent got anything at all against the "Classic" mini but do I really want to shell out for a magazine AT LEAST 50% full of them rather than the car I actually bought the mag for and the car I have decided to own and drive. I think not. As has been said above many times its not a rival to MINI2 and nor can it be. For a start I cant see me making many new freinds through the pages unlike I seem to be doing here in a very short space of time. Secondly such is my appetite for the MINI at the moment a once a month mag could never satisfy me! MINI2 does a much better job of that - in fact now I'm satisfied (at least for now) think I will lie back in bed and have apres cigarette!!! Paul ↑↑↑ - Click me for the event of the year. - ↑↑↑

Dec 4th, 2003, 12:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
milliethemini Rep withdrawal sucks..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC,Canada Local Time: 10:28 AM Posts: 1,091 Offline	Imagine if there was a "Max Power" version of an all-MINI magazine.................crikey!!!!! I'm sure sales would skyrocket, but for all the wrong reasons - and the sight of jubblies poised with MINIs would most likely turn off our fine female contingent of MINI owners. How on earth does anyone see the cars in Max Power for the 'mounds' blocking them?

Dec 4th, 2003, 06:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 4,187 Offline	Although its first issue failed to have the WHOW factor I thought it was an interesting read. The best I can say is -- Liken it to a good wine or spirit both of which IMPROVE with age . So I for one will give it a chance at least for the first years subscription and then make a final judgement Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk

Dec 4th, 2003, 09:00 AM	#20 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 51,129 Offline	Just one more thought while we are all rushing to subscribe to GoMini, think of how much we all get from Paul's great site and for what cost, we are all willing to give £19 for a year of a new mag, how about we do the same for Mini2? http://www.mini2.com/donations/ The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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