Comments on: 1 JULY 2004 http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:04:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6121 Gabriel Bridger Thu, 29 Apr 2004 19:07:12 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6121 <p>The UK configuator should be up as well. No word on when MINIUSA will update their flash site.</p> The UK configuator should be up as well. No word on when MINIUSA will update their flash site.

]]> By: Philip http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6120 Philip Thu, 29 Apr 2004 19:01:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6120 <p>The German online configurator already shows pictures of the MY05 updates when going for an MCS.</p> <p>You have to look closely but the interior shots already feature the new passenger door handle and front map reading lamps as well as the new head lights.</p> <p>There is no preview of the discontinued indi blue any more.</p> The German online configurator already shows pictures of the MY05 updates when going for an MCS.

You have to look closely but the interior shots already feature the new passenger door handle and front map reading lamps as well as the new head lights.

There is no preview of the discontinued indi blue any more.

]]> By: Randolph Lee http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6119 Randolph Lee Thu, 29 Apr 2004 03:36:48 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6119 <p>Any word on the if the US CVT Coopers will at last get the paddle shifters that the Rest of the world has had for over a year?</p> Any word on the if the US CVT Coopers will at last get the paddle shifters that the Rest of the world has had for over a year?

]]> By: alex http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6118 alex Thu, 29 Apr 2004 01:04:58 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6118 <p>maybe the new black is like BMW carbon black, which is a really cool black/purple color...</p> maybe the new black is like BMW carbon black, which is a really cool black/purple color…

]]> By: Michael http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6117 Michael Wed, 28 Apr 2004 16:06:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6117 <p>I'm guessing that the new antenna IS compatible with Sirius. It says it's satellite radio compatible, and Sirius is the BMW/MINI partner so I'd think it's a pretty safe bet...</p> <p>What's the deal with the new black? Is it darker, lighter what? It seems weird that of all the colors to tinker with, that they would choose black...</p> I'm guessing that the new antenna IS compatible with Sirius. It says it's satellite radio compatible, and Sirius is the BMW/MINI partner so I'd think it's a pretty safe bet…

What's the deal with the new black? Is it darker, lighter what? It seems weird that of all the colors to tinker with, that they would choose black…

]]> By: Sean Bartnik http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6116 Sean Bartnik Tue, 27 Apr 2004 22:53:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6116 <p>Oh man I want that extra sunvisor. I will be interested to see if it's retrofittable :-)</p> Oh man I want that extra sunvisor. I will be interested to see if it's retrofittable :-)

]]> By: HarryC http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6115 HarryC Tue, 27 Apr 2004 20:25:18 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6115 <p>anybody know what the new ratios in the Getrag 5-speed are?</p> <p>Also, could we <em>please</em> have a higer-ratio overdrive for better hwy mileage?</p> anybody know what the new ratios in the Getrag 5-speed are?

Also, could we please have a higer-ratio overdrive for better hwy mileage?

]]> By: Jeff http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6114 Jeff Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:54:13 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6114 <p>Does anyone know if the new antenna will work with Sirius satellite radio? I don't believe Europe has Sat radio so it may not.</p> Does anyone know if the new antenna will work with Sirius satellite radio? I don't believe Europe has Sat radio so it may not.

]]> By: R http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6113 R Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:33:49 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6113 <p>The goofiest thing on the MINI...the original "sun"visor and now the new one!...R</p> The goofiest thing on the MINI…the original “sun”visor and now the new one!…R

]]> By: froglegs http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6112 froglegs Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:01:24 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6112 <p>FWIW, more than a couple US dealer's sites say things like "coming soon", e.g.</p> <p>http://www.minitowson.com/index.asp</p> <p>Makes me think the US cars are indeed on the same schedule as everyone else. That black eye purple is pretty okay looking, but the name?</p> FWIW, more than a couple US dealer's sites say things like “coming soon”, e.g.

http://www.minitowson.com/index.asp

Makes me think the US cars are indeed on the same schedule as everyone else. That black eye purple is pretty okay looking, but the name?

]]> By: Matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6111 Matt Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:45:01 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6111 <p>almost enough to get me to trade in. pepper white, Cooper S, with more power and shorter gearing, possible new mirrors and the new key. too bad i'd get hosed.</p> almost enough to get me to trade in. pepper white, Cooper S, with more power and shorter gearing, possible new mirrors and the new key. too bad i'd get hosed.

]]> By: Jason Z. http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6110 Jason Z. Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:03:17 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6110 <p>I want those headlights! somebody needs to figure out a retrofit kit for them for my now classic MKI 2002.</p> I want those headlights! somebody needs to figure out a retrofit kit for them for my now classic MKI 2002.

]]> By: Wen http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6109 Wen Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:20:16 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6109 <p>i like the third visor and the map lights! any ideas on a retrofit?! :)</p> i like the third visor and the map lights! any ideas on a retrofit?! :)

]]> By: Rocketboy http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6108 Rocketboy Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:42:56 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6108 <p>Hummm... I'll take the increase in power, the fold down mirrors, and the MP3 CD player. I'll take a big 'no thanks' for the Japanese Script cloth seats... (ugh, what's next, MINI R Type?)</p> Hummm… I'll take the increase in power, the fold down mirrors, and the MP3 CD player. I'll take a big 'no thanks' for the Japanese Script cloth seats… (ugh, what's next, MINI R Type?)

]]> By: dc http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6107 dc Tue, 27 Apr 2004 05:43:30 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6107 <p>Any pics of the new ingress/egress grab handles mentioned here on April 23 ?</p> <p>The new chronograph gauges look better than was previously posted back around Feb.</p> <p>Wish mini.com would provide pics I could link to.</p> Any pics of the new ingress/egress grab handles mentioned here on April 23 ?

The new chronograph gauges look better than was previously posted back around Feb.

Wish mini.com would provide pics I could link to.

]]> By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6106 Gabriel Bridger Tue, 27 Apr 2004 04:33:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6106 <p>LOL - not quite! I probably shouldn't say anymore :)</p> LOL – not quite! I probably shouldn't say anymore :)

]]> By: charlie http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6105 charlie Tue, 27 Apr 2004 04:31:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6105 <p>Do the initials J.P. ring a bell?</p> Do the initials J.P. ring a bell?

]]> By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6104 Gabriel Bridger Tue, 27 Apr 2004 04:28:00 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6104 <p>I completely agree Charlie. The spec that MINI.com has may not be what the US gets. It's an issue there's no doubt about it. I can't tell you how many people at dealerships and even at MINI corporate have told me that this site is where they hear most of their information in regards to new models and additions. </p> <p>In fact if I told you who has said that to me you'd be absolutely stunned.</p> I completely agree Charlie. The spec that MINI.com has may not be what the US gets. It's an issue there's no doubt about it. I can't tell you how many people at dealerships and even at MINI corporate have told me that this site is where they hear most of their information in regards to new models and additions.

In fact if I told you who has said that to me you'd be absolutely stunned.

]]> By: charlie http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6103 charlie Tue, 27 Apr 2004 04:24:35 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6103 <p>I agree Gabe. But it would be nice if MINIUSA had the same information timeline as the rest of the world......don't you think? Or does MINI.com not represent the interests of MINIUSA?</p> I agree Gabe. But it would be nice if MINIUSA had the same information timeline as the rest of the world……don't you think? Or does MINI.com not represent the interests of MINIUSA?

]]> By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/04/26/1_july_2004/comment-page-1/#comment-6102 Gabriel Bridger Tue, 27 Apr 2004 04:20:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/04/26/#comment-6102 <p>Thanks Josh - good to have it back up :)</p> Thanks Josh – good to have it back up :)

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