Comments on: UK 2005 Cabrio Options List http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:18:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5928 Gabriel Bridger Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:39:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5928 <p>Same here!</p> Same here!

]]> By: GJR http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5927 GJR Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:38:19 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5927 <p>OK- if it's going to be a tough undertaking, I guess I'll have to shell out the big $$$ for the ones from</p> <p>http://www.coopertuning.de</p> <p>They're expensive pieces, but I'm a sucker for chrome :(</p> OK- if it's going to be a tough undertaking, I guess I'll have to shell out the big $$$ for the ones from

http://www.coopertuning.de

They're expensive pieces, but I'm a sucker for chrome :(

]]> By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5926 Gabriel Bridger Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:33:31 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5926 <p>GJR - bad news on that front. I've heard it isn't designed to be easily retrofitted. That being said I'm sure it could be done.</p> GJR – bad news on that front. I've heard it isn't designed to be easily retrofitted. That being said I'm sure it could be done.

]]> By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5925 Gabriel Bridger Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:32:07 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5925 <p>Here's some more luggage info for you: <a href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/03/16/the_mini_cabrio_luggage">http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/03/16/the<em>mini</em>cabrio_luggage</a>.</p> Here's some more luggage info for you: http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/03/16/theminicabrio_luggage.

]]> By: GJR http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5924 GJR Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:04:13 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5924 <p>Thanks Gabe. I can't wait for the part number for the chrome interior package to be released so I can add those items to my '03 MCS.</p> Thanks Gabe. I can't wait for the part number for the chrome interior package to be released so I can add those items to my '03 MCS.

]]> By: chris http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5923 chris Thu, 22 Apr 2004 14:33:48 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5923 <p>hi,</p> <p>although nobody was replying on that at that time, I have the confirmation today that all cuurrent special designed baggage offered for the MINI cabrio is made by "mandarina duck" (saw it in a magazine today)... man, I'm such a smart ass (^_^)... and it also says "prize on request", meaning that it's gonna be very expensive!</p> hi,

although nobody was replying on that at that time, I have the confirmation today that all cuurrent special designed baggage offered for the MINI cabrio is made by “mandarina duck” (saw it in a magazine today)… man, I'm such a smart ass (^_^)… and it also says “prize on request”, meaning that it's gonna be very expensive!

]]> By: Stuart http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5922 Stuart Thu, 22 Apr 2004 14:19:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5922 <p>I'm wondering why no pepper white on cabrio(convertable) too. Seems a shame it would suit the car well</p> I'm wondering why no pepper white on cabrio(convertable) too. Seems a shame it would suit the car well

]]> By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5921 Gabriel Bridger Thu, 22 Apr 2004 06:38:26 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5921 <p>We've know about the option for some time but there hasn't been an official photo as of yet. There have been a few spy shots floating around however.</p> We've know about the option for some time but there hasn't been an official photo as of yet. There have been a few spy shots floating around however.

]]> By: CometGirl63 http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5920 CometGirl63 Thu, 22 Apr 2004 06:35:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5920 <p>here's a spy shot from mini2.com of the chrome boot latches, they look really great, IMHO. </p> <p>http://www.mini2.com/gallery/MINI%20Convertible/sa_2.jpg</p> here's a spy shot from mini2.com of the chrome boot latches, they look really great, IMHO.

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/MINI%20Convertible/sa_2.jpg

]]> By: Matthew Gifford http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5919 Matthew Gifford Thu, 22 Apr 2004 04:17:41 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5919 <p>Thanks, Ian. Fixed.</p> Thanks, Ian. Fixed.

]]> By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5918 Gabriel Bridger Thu, 22 Apr 2004 03:44:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5918 <p>Yeah that PW one is a nasty rumor. That would probably be my choice if I was ordering an MCS today.</p> <p>Of course not being included in the 2005 Cabrio ordering list doesn't look good.</p> Yeah that PW one is a nasty rumor. That would probably be my choice if I was ordering an MCS today.

Of course not being included in the 2005 Cabrio ordering list doesn't look good.

]]> By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5917 Gabriel Bridger Thu, 22 Apr 2004 03:41:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5917 <p>Yeah get it while you can :)</p> Yeah get it while you can :)

]]> By: Ian Cull http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5916 Ian Cull Thu, 22 Apr 2004 03:16:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5916 <p>Also, now that I have followed the link ... "strictly for internal use only"! :)</p> Also, now that I have followed the link … “strictly for internal use only”! :)

]]> By: Ian Cull http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5915 Ian Cull Thu, 22 Apr 2004 03:15:25 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5915 <p>Latest rumour on the web is that Pepper White will not be on <em>any</em> MINI for the '05 model year - I am sure our friend Gabe can learn more for us.</p> <p>Meantime, I want to see more of the "Hoot" orange - for owl fanatics? ;)</p> Latest rumour on the web is that Pepper White will not be on any MINI for the '05 model year – I am sure our friend Gabe can learn more for us.

Meantime, I want to see more of the “Hoot” orange – for owl fanatics? ;)

]]> By: Frank http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/21/uk_2005_cabrio_options_list/comment-page-1/#comment-5914 Frank Thu, 22 Apr 2004 01:59:07 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/21/#comment-5914 <p>You'll be surprised as to how much I have warmed up to the new MINI Cabrio. BMW really did a top notch job with the final product. I still have my beefs with drop top cars (Poor visibility with top up, body flexing, added weight to prevent said flexing, etc)but the car is sure to be a looker.</p> <p>Since you can't get (correct me if I am wrong) a contrast roof, MINI wised up and offered color coordinated interior trim options. Some of the body new body colors seem interesting too, like Purple Metallic.</p> <p>It is interesting to note that Pepper White will not be offered in the US market cabrio.</p> You'll be surprised as to how much I have warmed up to the new MINI Cabrio. BMW really did a top notch job with the final product. I still have my beefs with drop top cars (Poor visibility with top up, body flexing, added weight to prevent said flexing, etc)but the car is sure to be a looker.

Since you can't get (correct me if I am wrong) a contrast roof, MINI wised up and offered color coordinated interior trim options. Some of the body new body colors seem interesting too, like Purple Metallic.

It is interesting to note that Pepper White will not be offered in the US market cabrio.

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