R56 Are they really going to do that...
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Are they really going to do that...
The new MINI has many different things about it that are both good and bad depending on who you talk to. Frankly, I dont mind the Turbo motor, in fact I am looking forward to it. I think I will be able to look past the extra over-hang of the front bumper, but the thing that bothers me most about the new MINI is that they will not have wrap around glass. In my opinion one of the best looking things about the current MINI'S is when the windows are tinted and it blends so well because of the wrap around glass. I just thought I would vent about this because I am really bummed! Anyways, take care and ahve a good one!!!
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Originally Posted by 06_SuprCooper
looks like they took the MINI, and striped alot of things away that MADE it a MINI. in my opinion seems like they're trying to get away from being unique...
There are still plenty of things that are uniquely MINI: the wheels pushed to the corners, the clamshell bonnet, the charming round headlights, the "level-headed" roof profile, etc.
They're taking away a few things I'll miss (especially the subtle undulation of the current bonnet design), but on the whole they've kept the things that are most MINI about the MINI. It's still small, powerful, and built to handle like a go-kart, and the styling is very much in tune with the prior model years.
If it just looked like a Golf, then I'd be afraid they were getting away from being unique, but they're only taking a slight evolutionary step.
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Originally Posted by 06_SuprCooper
oh well, you are entitled to your opinion, thats fine. i'll be sticking with my 06 MCS.
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Originally Posted by Porco Rosso
... the MINI is no longer .... "unique".
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Originally Posted by SlverMini
Oh, I could have sworn I read something on Motoring File that said that they were doing away with the wrap around glass. They even had a spy picture to back it up !!
And of course you can find out a whole lot more about the 2007 MINI below:
Next Generation MINI Revealed (02/2006 Update)
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Originally Posted by Gabe
You are correct - MINI will be altering the design of the rear glass and it will not wrap-around as it currently does. You can clearly see it in this recent photo of a MINI test mule.
And of course you can find out a whole lot more about the 2007 MINI below:
Next Generation MINI Revealed (02/2006 Update)
And of course you can find out a whole lot more about the 2007 MINI below:
Next Generation MINI Revealed (02/2006 Update)
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Originally Posted by Porco Rosso
There are still plenty of things that are uniquely MINI: the wheels pushed to the corners, the clamshell bonnet, the charming round headlights, the "level-headed" roof profile, etc.
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Just really don't like it... I know that I might just be closed mined but I am really glad to have a 2005 MCS. If I could I would run out and grab an '06 but I don't know if I can bare to part with Austin. I really do not care for the interior at all. To me it just reminds me of a mid 1970's Japanese car.
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Yea, it looks like they took some of the roundness out of it. Just a visual thing..... The roundness part is what I like about the present car. It has a purposeful look somewhat like a 911. The front end... Whats with that? When something works don't throw out those design elements just for a fresh look. There may be a different agenda for the design of the future Minis In the mean time I agree with Bad S.
In 1964 the new improved AH Sprite was introduced, a total destruction of a car with character. At least BMW kept their heads with the Mini, but an 06 is still a better looking car IMHO.
In 1964 the new improved AH Sprite was introduced, a total destruction of a car with character. At least BMW kept their heads with the Mini, but an 06 is still a better looking car IMHO.
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