Are you related to my step-kids?

 

I've had 2 VW pickups in the past and put many 100's of thousands of miles on them, the first a diesel and the second with a gas engine. They were the most useful vehicles I've ever owned. No, they would not haul a boat or tow anything heavy, but I drove them everyday in every kind of weather and they always drove well and got good mileage. I think there's still a market for smaller fuel efficient pickups.........

 

I like

 

I would - it would be practical (for me) and would make it easier to justify (to myself) a 2nd Mini. There is a guy in MOALA that has one that is really nice!

 

Mine actually had the canvas canopy for the rear to convert it to a van. Looked pretty cool and definitely increased the load capacity. Don't think I have any photos though.

 

How's this for a camper top (on an original Clubman Estate)?

 

That looks sweet. I would seriously consider that!

 

I think it could be a real hit in the US. I did a similar (and much cruder) exercise in January though for a more off road version. Your on-road only version could surpass normal Clubman performance if it saved some weight in the conversion. Though a targa-top/convertible would probably sell better and there's plenty of space to store the top!

 

one of the REDBULL minis. They've been hacked to take that ugly can on the back, but really it's the pickup with coolers in the bed! Now that's a function I could sign up to!

I'd like one. We used to have a Ford Exploder, and when that was retired for the MDX, we lost a thrasher for moving really dirty stuff. I don't need to move 4x8 sheets of plywood, but some dirty car parts and the like.......

Anyway, if you look at the original Mini, there was a pick-up, the Moke, small business vans and on and on. Pretty much everything that could have been made out of a Mini has been done, so go for it MINI! Maybe a pick up wouldn't be a huge seller in Nebraska (Just guessing, nothing agianst Neb...), but I bet it would sell pretty well. Heck, if there were a shell, I bet every house cleaing service in SF would get them! East to park!

Matt

Matt

 

Now THAT would definitely replace my current MINI cabrio!

 

I think the pick-up looks great and would be interested! I've got a 2002 Chevy Silverado and pick-ups are very handy to have around.

 

I would strongly consider a MINI pickup!

 

I would if they could tow a small camper or trailer of around 2000 - 3000 pounds

 

Hmm, less weight and the same power w/ or w/o the "S" engine.
Huh! Are you kidding?! I'd buy one in a in a heartbeat.
Specially if the new "Traveler" platform is used.

 

I would be pretty interested in one.

 

Count me out, tyvm.

 

Heck, Iv'e always loved all the models of the old school minis.. If I could afford too, I would have one of every model. A small panel truck would be awesome!!!

 

I would buy one. Its the perfect size for my around the house jobs that require hauling. Right now I have pretty red stepside ford ranger, but I'd trade it for one of those. Its a bit dressier than my pickup for a double duty day (a special event and an errand in one trip).

 

There aint no way in H#$@ I would use this on vacation for camping. My idea of a vacation is someone else doing the cooking and cleaning.

 

I love how the upstairs windshield even has its own wiper!

--Dan
Mach V
FastMINI.net

 

I would buy a MINI Pickup if for no other reason than to help friends move. After I loaded a dorm size refrigerator in the back I would say ok my truck is full, now the rest of you load your own trucks. Of course my pickup would have to be AWD, Turbo, and lowered so I could get the rest of my beer in it.

 

I would

 

yes I would. And if they do, it will set off a domino effect in the car industry to build smaller more fuel efficient pickups for all of us who dont tow two tons of our homes or lifestyles behind us every freaking holiday.

Can we make it a flexfuel E85'er?

 

Your right what happened to toyota ,nissan,ford ,chevy , even VW mini trucks ,if someone made one I would buy it .

 

A MINI pick-up is the only 2nd MINI I would consider. And that coming from a MINI owner who has vowed to always own a MINI.

But if MINI is going to build a pick-up, I do hope it's soon, 'cause I got to tell'ya, I don't understand why Chevy has'nt done it already with their HHR. They are offering a panel truck version for 08.

The HHR would make for an oustanding little pick-up. It could probably even be offererd in a regular and a extended cab version. Plus the wheel base is already long enough in it's present version and the truck "theme" is already there. It would also be a more practical/usable little pickup than a MINI.

A HHR pick-up would sell like hot-cakes!!! Just an honest opion!