Comments on: Special Edition MINI in 2006? http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: STEVE http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15336 STEVE Mon, 31 Jan 2005 20:51:30 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15336 <p>WE NEED MINI WAGON-NOW!!!! IF IT HAPPEN I GET A MINI :)</p> WE NEED MINI WAGON-NOW!!!! IF IT HAPPEN I GET A MINI :)

]]> By: Pravelon http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15335 Pravelon Thu, 27 Jan 2005 23:35:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15335 <p>I too, would like to see a Mini split door wagon. The prior generations of such a model were unparallelled in proportional space and utilty, and they were still fun to drive.</p> I too, would like to see a Mini split door wagon. The prior generations of such a model were unparallelled in proportional space and utilty, and they were still fun to drive.

]]> By: Peter Reynolds http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15334 Peter Reynolds Tue, 18 Jan 2005 03:16:28 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15334 <p>Some of you might remember the Austin Metro. It was supposed to replace the Mini, but the Mini was still in production long after the Metro production stopped. Well, there was a Group B rally car based on the Metro. It had a mid-engine V6 driving the rear wheels.</p> Some of you might remember the Austin Metro. It was supposed to replace the Mini, but the Mini was still in production long after the Metro production stopped. Well, there was a Group B rally car based on the Metro. It had a mid-engine V6 driving the rear wheels.

]]> By: RB http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15333 RB Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:40:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15333 <p>I refuse to do battle until ya carry a sword!</p> <p>+++RB</p> I refuse to do battle until ya carry a sword!

+++RB

]]> By: iDiaz http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15332 iDiaz Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:17:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15332 <p>Yeah, true enough. A MINI has always been front-engined, front-wheel-drive, but hey--why not evolve it for the special edition and make it a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car? It would give the Elise a run for its money!</p> Yeah, true enough. A MINI has always been front-engined, front-wheel-drive, but hey–why not evolve it for the special edition and make it a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car? It would give the Elise a run for its money!

]]> By: RB http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15331 RB Thu, 13 Jan 2005 18:14:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15331 <p>IDiaz....</p> <p>Ya miss quoted me and missed my point.</p> <p>A comment was made about a Renault Clio...I was responding to that comment.</p> <p>ALSO...I did not say "it's just a Mini Cooper." I said..."IT'S A FRICKIN MINI COOPER!" </p> <p>It was a compliment! Meaning...it's not these other cars , it is what it is and lets leave it that way.</p> <p>BTW...I love my '02 MCS and I hope they never become anything less!</p> <p>Good Cheer to ya.</p> <p>+++RB</p> IDiaz….

Ya miss quoted me and missed my point.

A comment was made about a Renault Clio…I was responding to that comment.

ALSO…I did not say “it's just a Mini Cooper.” I said…”IT'S A FRICKIN MINI COOPER!”

It was a compliment! Meaning…it's not these other cars , it is what it is and lets leave it that way.

BTW…I love my '02 MCS and I hope they never become anything less!

Good Cheer to ya.

+++RB

]]> By: iDiaz http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15330 iDiaz Thu, 13 Jan 2005 17:29:39 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15330 <p>RB: You've obviously never reeled in the aforementioned Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, or Mercedes in the twisties, or you'd never say something like "It's just a MINI Cooper". The agility of our little short-wheelbase machines with a little chassis adjustment and sans some weight would be unmatched! </p> <p>With all the experience BMW has in ultra-high-quality carbon fiber, and the many CSL models under their belt, I think a MINI CSL would be one serious track/canyon monster!</p> RB: You've obviously never reeled in the aforementioned Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, or Mercedes in the twisties, or you'd never say something like “It's just a MINI Cooper”. The agility of our little short-wheelbase machines with a little chassis adjustment and sans some weight would be unmatched!

With all the experience BMW has in ultra-high-quality carbon fiber, and the many CSL models under their belt, I think a MINI CSL would be one serious track/canyon monster!

]]> By: RB http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15329 RB Thu, 13 Jan 2005 16:11:03 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15329 <p>Thanx Gabe & Ian.</p> <p>+++RB</p> Thanx Gabe & Ian.

+++RB

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15328 Gabe Thu, 13 Jan 2005 02:22:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15328 <p>RB - I did it for you :)</p> RB – I did it for you :)

]]> By: Ian http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15327 Ian Thu, 13 Jan 2005 02:20:13 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15327 <p>RB, I think <strong>you can use bold type</strong> (see "the fine print" under "post a comment")</p> RB, I think you can use bold type (see “the fine print” under “post a comment”)

]]> By: RB http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15326 RB Thu, 13 Jan 2005 02:14:19 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15326 <p>Reminds me of the Max Hoffman suggested '54 Porsche Speedster idea from a long time ago.</p> <p>As far as weight goes ask any roadracer about adding penalty weight to their cars.</p> <p>If ya want a Renault Clio... buy a Renualt Clio, yes the Renault Clio Sport is an awsome car, but this is a MINI Cooper! Not a Ferrari, Not a Porsche, Not a Astin Martin, Not a Mercedes...IT'S A FRICKIN MINI COOPER! </p> <p><strong>M...I...N...I.......C...O...O...P...E...R!</strong></p> <p>I wrote this figuring nobody would come back to this post. So if I offended anybody sorry, but geeeez give me a break.</p> <p><strong>M...I...N...I.......C...O...O...P...E...R!</strong></p> <p>I wish we could choose BOLD type.</p> <p>+++RB</p> Reminds me of the Max Hoffman suggested '54 Porsche Speedster idea from a long time ago.

As far as weight goes ask any roadracer about adding penalty weight to their cars.

If ya want a Renault Clio… buy a Renualt Clio, yes the Renault Clio Sport is an awsome car, but this is a MINI Cooper! Not a Ferrari, Not a Porsche, Not a Astin Martin, Not a Mercedes…IT'S A FRICKIN MINI COOPER!

M…I…N…I…….C…O…O…P…E…R!

I wrote this figuring nobody would come back to this post. So if I offended anybody sorry, but geeeez give me a break.

M…I…N…I…….C…O…O…P…E…R!

I wish we could choose BOLD type.

+++RB

]]> By: Matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15325 Matt Wed, 12 Jan 2005 17:53:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15325 <p>al, you just may get one in the next generation.</p> <p>personally, i love the idea of a SE MINI, assuming it's an S, with loads of light weight materials and a more aggressive sporting nature. The only thing that if missing that could give me considerable pause would be the CWP.</p> al, you just may get one in the next generation.

personally, i love the idea of a SE MINI, assuming it's an S, with loads of light weight materials and a more aggressive sporting nature. The only thing that if missing that could give me considerable pause would be the CWP.

]]> By: Al Sutton http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15324 Al Sutton Wed, 12 Jan 2005 04:35:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15324 <p>What I really want is a Mini Cooper WAGON</p> What I really want is a Mini Cooper WAGON

]]> By: iDiaz http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15323 iDiaz Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:16:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15323 <p>Cool, I just covered weight reduction on our forums, so if you want some detailed information on how weight reduction affects performance driving, click here:</p> <p>http://www.teammightyminiz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1388&highlight=</p> Cool, I just covered weight reduction on our forums, so if you want some detailed information on how weight reduction affects performance driving, click here:

http://www.teammightyminiz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1388&highlight=

]]> By: Vanwall http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15322 Vanwall Tue, 11 Jan 2005 03:39:07 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15322 <p>Gee, I hope it's available in different colors, and they paint the dang CF. A Lightweight Special would be just the name for it - Oops, Issigonis already used it! ;-) But, you know, the more the factory makes it closer to a racer, the better the value as collectible. Remember the lightened Talledaga Fords, with a reworked station-wagon bumper for a front spoiler? Or some of those Chevys with aluminum hoods? Or early Lo-Corts with ally body bits? All these babies are very sought-after. When I think about it, CF isn't so bad - Yeah, that's the ticket - lighter is better! </p> <p><pre><code> BCNU, Rob in Dago </code></pre></p> Gee, I hope it's available in different colors, and they paint the dang CF. A Lightweight Special would be just the name for it – Oops, Issigonis already used it! ;-) But, you know, the more the factory makes it closer to a racer, the better the value as collectible. Remember the lightened Talledaga Fords, with a reworked station-wagon bumper for a front spoiler? Or some of those Chevys with aluminum hoods? Or early Lo-Corts with ally body bits? All these babies are very sought-after. When I think about it, CF isn't so bad – Yeah, that's the ticket – lighter is better! 

    BCNU,
  Rob in Dago

]]> By: Ian http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15321 Ian Tue, 11 Jan 2005 03:21:21 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15321 <p>I hate carbon fiber too ...</p> <p>Dan, there is more than one way to get a unique MINI; I have not yet seen another one like mine ;)</p> I hate carbon fiber too …

Dan, there is more than one way to get a unique MINI; I have not yet seen another one like mine ;)

]]> By: GrumpyGills http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15320 GrumpyGills Tue, 11 Jan 2005 03:13:37 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15320 <p>Am I the only one who thinks carbon fibre is ugly? The stuff looks like chain-mail to me.</p> Am I the only one who thinks carbon fibre is ugly? The stuff looks like chain-mail to me.

]]> By: allan MICHAEL http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15319 allan MICHAEL Tue, 11 Jan 2005 03:10:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15319 <p>Sorry Dan,,,i went a bit overboard,,, just thought the MC40 was overpriced, that's all. Glad you like your car. I just want to see Mini do a really special car for the money.</p> Sorry Dan,,,i went a bit overboard,,, just thought the MC40 was overpriced, that's all. Glad you like your car. I just want to see Mini do a really special car for the money.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15318 Gabe Tue, 11 Jan 2005 03:08:18 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15318 <p>dan - I really like the MC40 spec too. However I think MINIUSA missed some of their target audience with the options they chose to include and omit. </p> <p>It's a great idea though and for those that enjoy the spec, it's a great car.</p> dan – I really like the MC40 spec too. However I think MINIUSA missed some of their target audience with the options they chose to include and omit.

It's a great idea though and for those that enjoy the spec, it's a great car.

]]> By: dan http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/01/10/special_edition_mini_in_2006/comment-page-1/#comment-15317 dan Tue, 11 Jan 2005 03:05:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/01/10/#comment-15317 <p>I love my MC40. I see run of the mill mini's all day everyday... in 8 months of driving i've not seen one other mc40 on the road. If they make this new special, it will likely be more expensive than the mc40, but well worth it to the "right" person... just like my car.</p> I love my MC40. I see run of the mill mini's all day everyday… in 8 months of driving i've not seen one other mc40 on the road. If they make this new special, it will likely be more expensive than the mc40, but well worth it to the “right” person… just like my car.

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