Hey guys I was looking in Newsweek and saw a 2008 mini cooper traveller.

They said the price would be about $25,000. The targeted audience would be "mini fans needing someting a little more maxi", The rivals Chevy HHR, PT Cruiser. Then i got to what they called the wow factor it said "Sent generator pumps aromatherapy synced to songs playing on the stereo"

Sent generator pumps aromatheraoy synced to songs on the stereo. IT'S A CAR!!!!!!!!! if BMW is thinking about putting that thing into the car they are stupid, they are taking the mini and destroying it, not olny is the Mini Traveller ugly they are putting crap like that in it.

I like the new minis up to now but I think BMW needs to wake up and get back to the roots of the classic coopers before they ruin the cars.

 

Well, that's pretty crazy. Are there any links you could post to lead us NAMers to photos/descriptions? Weird concept, aromatherapy in a car...

 

I'm definitely not a fan of this...

 

Any photo?

 

I've always wondered what the Three Doors Down song "That Smell" might actually smell like. Guess I will finally get the chance!

"Ooooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you"

 

Three Doors Down?! Jesus...

Track: That Smell
Album: Street Survivors
Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Recorded: 1976

 

Ok, Yucca, seeing how you're in 'Bama, you need you an edumacation. Go to Itunes and download the original "Lynyrd Skynyrd" version of "That Smell" immediately. Then get a bottle of Jack Daniels or Southern Comfort and swig while listening repeatedly. For extra credit, you can also try anything my Marshall Tucker or Molly Hatchet

Annette

Ok, no flaming by my fellow Southerners. I am a true GRITS gal and have been to concerts of all of the above among others! And yes, I do have a pickup truck, a dog and an shiny shotgun (I use it for skeet!)

 

Forgive me. . . I did a quick search for the lyrics and just cut and pasted.

I thought 3 Doors down was odd. . . but wasn't thinking at the moment. . .

 

I guess BMW wants to copy GM. Get the car dailed in, then ruin it, or stop production. I saw it in AutoWeek, not worth posting pic.
Next will be a MINI SUV!

 

We'll let you go ths time, but just don't let it happen again.

 

Fugly is the only word I can come up with. I know the mk2 mini is going to look very similar to the mk1 regardless. But why waste the car show opportunities to make such ugly cars.

 

I'm have serious doubts about your Bamaness! I thought that all Southerners we issued Skynrd and Charlie Daniels records at birth. But then again the Southerners who all post here defy all odds and own a Mini rather than a pickup! Come to think of it... this Traveller concept could only be uglier if they made a pickup version.


J/K

 

What about the classic, "Stinkfoot", by Franz Z? I hope that isn't on the CD smell machine...

 

Hey Guys here is a link, but I want to tell you if you click on the link you may want to kill someone.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10774896...k_TIPDriveTime

 

Ackk, it's turning into a "Yupiee's" car if they put that in -- Loosing it's sportiness

 

Annette, you ROCK! I agree about the Jack Daniels suggestion. Southern Comfort is too sweet!

 

The fact that the Traveller exists makes all of our cars less cool. Guilt by association

 

That scent thing is only in the concept...there's no way it'll make production.

 

Yes ... it's a JOKE!
Designed to generate exactly this sort of reaction, so that the concept car gets lots of press.

Smile, you're on Candid Camera



[ Kyle - still undecided on the MINI? ]

 

Why, Thank-you kindly As do you!

I can see we will get along famously at MOTD4!

Annette

PS. Generally I would agree about the Southern Comfort, Wild Turkey can be substituted. Although, I have recently become somewhat fond of a drink called a "Scarlett O'Hara", Cranberry juice, Southern Comfort and some fresh squeezed lime, YUMMY!

 

My son brought some fresh-made popcorn into the car the other day - voila! Instant aromatherapy.

 

Must be the "smoke eater" option... you know... for smokers!

 

Anybody that has motored with my brother, after he's been eating chili, would appriciate a little aromatherapy.

I hope I can retro fit it.

 

Here's the deal....

I know I made it sound like I was getting a MINI soon, but that was just me getting over-excited. My parents want me in the Saab for now, so I dont have much choice.

Also, I'm moving to North Carolina for school next fall, so my parents won't let me get a new car now anyway. That means no 2006 MCS like I had planned...

It's ok though, I actually do like the car I have....I could be a lot worse off.

So like I was saying, my parents don't want me to get a new car now when I'm planning on going out of state next year. We also got into an argument a couple months ago over it. They felt like they were spoiling me way too much or something, and they said I cant expect to get a new car every year. I am fine with this. I'm really looking foward to the '07 MCS, so I dont mind waiting.

I still really like the MINI, and it's still been my #1 choice off and on for the last couple years.

About the sig...I went and looked at/drove a 325i again, and just couldnt get into it. It doesnt have a whole lot of personality imo. The MCS wins...

BUT...I'm not gonna pretend I am 100% sure about the MCS...it's not gonna happen just yet and a lot could change between now and then. I've looked at quite a few cars though, and the MCS is still my favorite.

One of these days I'll finally get one and no one will believe me...haha.

(sorry to hijack the thread)

 

double post...sorry