Mini coupe

[Mini Mark]

I was just nit picking. TBH most of the MKI MINI was deigned by Rover before BMW put their oar in. It was originally going to run the K series.

Nick

Yep that normally shuts people up as does the fact the any classic mini built after 1994 is techincally a 'BMW' Mini as they owned rover.

To be honest I didn't like the new MINI at first but at then end of the day BMW have done a cracking job with it they have not only kept the name alive the have completly revied it lets face it how many new classic minis did you see on the road when they were still being built??.  How many british jobs has it helped secure?? I don't know but I feel sure if the MINI wasn't built in oxford then lots more companies would have closed.  Mini/MINI United Not Divided

The thing that really upsets me is the fact that my friends who have MINI'S have had their cars damaged at shows by low life idiots who think they shouldn't be at shows

[Jack3559]

I don't see a problem with it not being British, in fact, I prefer German cars.

The hate isn't because it was a 'British' icon gone continental.

It's because it's a big car marketed as a teeny tiny car.

[Mr_F]

Engines built at Hams Hall, Assembled down the road, employs no end of jobs and creates money for the UK through massive exports, ok, so it says BMW somewhere else but the fact is were S&^% hot at engine technology and these big companies know it.

I like the mini after not liking it originally, just wish they had a more tactile controls package! 

Bet they can build you a new one quicker than Wolf'y too.

[Mini Mark]

I'm glad they've finally releaised a sporty diesiel in the 2.0 SD (yes i know most people will say you can not get a sporty deisel)  it will certianlly give me something elso to llok at some change time on the current daily run a round

[Jack3559]

Engines built at Hams Hall, Assembled down the road, employs no end of jobs and creates money for the UK through massive exports, ok, so it says BMW somewhere else but the fact is were S&^% hot at engine technology and these big companies know it.

I like the mini after not liking it originally, just wish they had a more tactile controls package! 

Bet they can build you a new one quicker than Wolf'y too.

[emery1990]

If they called it something else then wouldn't everyone be saying it looks just like a mini, then get sued maybe? But it's called the mini and everyone says, it's nothing like a mini..

[Mini Mark]

If they called it something else then wouldn't everyone be saying it looks just like a mini, then get sued maybe? But it's called the mini and everyone says, it's nothing like a mini..

Yep dammed if they do dammed if they don't if it hadn't of been for BMW in the mid 90's Rover would have killed the Mini off years ago.  I was lucky to be invited to the luanch of the WRC team by MINI which of course I accepted what an awesome car looking forward to them doing a full season.  If BMW didn't have the MINI name then to me the car could have the same appeal. I may be biased but I can see a resemablce to the classic Mini in the MINI with its cheecky looks and fantatic handling

[tech1889]

I love my Cooper S its just too juicey for me doing 13-15k per year.. sound = amazing... handling = amazing.. looks = have grown on me.. space = sh!t.. each to their own i suppose.. i would love to own one for a track toy one day..

[VW BUSH]

How many hair dressers and personal trainers do we have in this country?

Original mini was based on a concept used by the Germans in WW2, so really it has just gone home........
Something about driving round in BL kit kat wrapper that the "new" mini does not have, chance of surviving a crash maybe? i liked them anyhoo.
New mini is like Ipods and Iphones, a branded must have for the metrosexual who does not care so long as it is in fashion.
Just happens to be a fairly good car, although most nail technicians would not know the difference.

[Thom89]

Mini Coupe looks like an abortion built by Leepu.

Thom