Comments on: MINI Concept Tokyo – in Detail http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:44:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Rebekah http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-132794 Rebekah Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:18:04 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-132794 <p>Personally I like this concept. If it were on the market, I'd definately buy one. A few things I'd have done differetly, but for the main, I really like it! Especially the colors! This isn't your everyday type car, which I love! I like seeing MINI taking a rather large and creative step in design ideas.</p> Personally I like this concept. If it were on the market, I’d definately buy one. A few things I’d have done differetly, but for the main, I really like it! Especially the colors! This isn’t your everyday type car, which I love! I like seeing MINI taking a rather large and creative step in design ideas.

]]> By: daniel http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-129286 daniel Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:04:57 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-129286 <p>at first i saw it an clicked on it but when im saw all the inside etc it was great and now i want it as my car</p> at first i saw it an clicked on it but when im saw all the inside etc it was great and now i want it as my car

]]> By: dan http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-129259 dan Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:45:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-129259 <p>this mini is soooooooooo mint and i want one</p> this mini is soooooooooo mint and i want one

]]> By: andizuki http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-31246 andizuki Fri, 03 Feb 2006 04:02:45 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-31246 <p>c'mon people! This is a concept car- it is supposed to be outrageous. It the perfect anime car- totally cartoon like and fun. I mean I wouldn't be caught dead in it but, well, ok, if Mini gave me one, of course i'd drive it. I do love the idea of a Mini wagon and will surely purchase one when they arrive!</p> c’mon people! This is a concept car- it is supposed to be outrageous. It the perfect anime car- totally cartoon like and fun. I mean I wouldn’t be caught dead in it but, well, ok, if Mini gave me one, of course i’d drive it. I do love the idea of a Mini wagon and will surely purchase one when they arrive!

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]]> By: GrumpyGills http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26667 GrumpyGills Wed, 26 Oct 2005 01:49:59 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26667 <p>I really like some of the innovations. Had to get past the day-glo colours (but even they started to look good once I acclimated). Not sure about how water tight the back gate windows would be.</p> <p>All in all, it's a pretty cool little car.</p> <p>Thanks Gabe!</p> I really like some of the innovations. Had to get past the day-glo colours (but even they started to look good once I acclimated). Not sure about how water tight the back gate windows would be.

All in all, it’s a pretty cool little car.

Thanks Gabe!

]]> By: Rocketboy http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26666 Rocketboy Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:47:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26666 <p>And how would this 'damage' MINI's reputation? Because you don't like the color? Because there's a picnic basket in the side window? Or a table intergrated into the roof? People are offended by features that will never see the light of day? How fickle can you get. And this is comming from a MINI owner who loves his 2-spoke, and his mark 1 tail lights. I love my MINI the way it is, and I don't specifically like all the changes that have been made to the MINI. But to hope that MINI loses it's shirt because of a concept? Or that now the MINI brand is somehow tarnished because they made a concept that was not intended to appeal to you (there's a reason that this version was shown in Tokyo, and not Detroit) and your market sensabilities? You should just go stand in the corner with Jim from Ohio, I'm sure you would have a great conversation on how they made too many MINIs already.</p> And how would this ‘damage’ MINI’s reputation? Because you don’t like the color? Because there’s a picnic basket in the side window? Or a table intergrated into the roof? People are offended by features that will never see the light of day? How fickle can you get. And this is comming from a MINI owner who loves his 2-spoke, and his mark 1 tail lights. I love my MINI the way it is, and I don’t specifically like all the changes that have been made to the MINI. But to hope that MINI loses it’s shirt because of a concept? Or that now the MINI brand is somehow tarnished because they made a concept that was not intended to appeal to you (there’s a reason that this version was shown in Tokyo, and not Detroit) and your market sensabilities? You should just go stand in the corner with Jim from Ohio, I’m sure you would have a great conversation on how they made too many MINIs already.

]]> By: csdmmnt http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26665 csdmmnt Tue, 25 Oct 2005 21:16:21 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26665 <p>I like it, I like it a lot.</p> <p>I ABSOLUTELY love what they did for the cup holders. Look at the passenger side vent ... the pop down cup holder. What a novel and wonderful idea!!</p> I like it, I like it a lot.

I ABSOLUTELY love what they did for the cup holders. Look at the passenger side vent … the pop down cup holder. What a novel and wonderful idea!!

]]> By: Terry http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26664 Terry Tue, 25 Oct 2005 01:05:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26664 <p>Those mirror caps look to be either supplied by or inspired by UK designer Paul Smith as well.(www.paulsmith.co.uk) </p> <p>He's done work with Mini before, and recently did some work for Triumph. I think they would look particularly groovy on my Pepper White MCS...I wonder where I can get my hands on them...</p> Those mirror caps look to be either supplied by or inspired by UK designer Paul Smith as well.(www.paulsmith.co.uk)

He’s done work with Mini before, and recently did some work for Triumph. I think they would look particularly groovy on my Pepper White MCS…I wonder where I can get my hands on them…

]]> By: RB http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26663 RB Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:04:03 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26663 <p>Comment</p> <p>n 1: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief</p> <p>Synonyms:  </p> <p>animadversion, annotation, backtalk, buzz, comeback, commentary, crack, criticism, dictum, discussion, editorial, elucidation, exposition, footnote, gloss, hearsay, illustration, input, judgment, mention, mouthful, note, obiter, observation, opinion, remark, report, review, wisecrack.</p> <p>Just in case some of you forgot what the word means.</p> <p>This ain't Rocket Science! I understand getting upset when it becomes personal but some need to take a chill pill thank you!</p> <p>It's just a F'n car not anything life threatening.</p> Comment

n 1: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief

Synonyms:  

animadversion, annotation, backtalk, buzz, comeback, commentary, crack, criticism, dictum, discussion, editorial, elucidation, exposition, footnote, gloss, hearsay, illustration, input, judgment, mention, mouthful, note, obiter, observation, opinion, remark, report, review, wisecrack.

Just in case some of you forgot what the word means.

This ain’t Rocket Science! I understand getting upset when it becomes personal but some need to take a chill pill thank you!

It’s just a F’n car not anything life threatening.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26662 Aaron Mon, 24 Oct 2005 04:00:56 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26662 <p>Building a concept car that Stands Out requires no genius or imagination, as this car demonstrates. While some here seem impressed by anything simply on the basis of it Standing Out, I'd have to agree with Mark's comment that this concept is as likely to damage MINI's image as it is to attract attention.</p> Building a concept car that Stands Out requires no genius or imagination, as this car demonstrates. While some here seem impressed by anything simply on the basis of it Standing Out, I’d have to agree with Mark’s comment that this concept is as likely to damage MINI’s image as it is to attract attention.

]]> By: Rocketboy http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26661 Rocketboy Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:05:27 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26661 <p>Wow...What's up with all of the anger? As Brian Regan once said "It's Not What I'm Used To!". Nobody is going to take your MINI out of your garage and replace it with the Tokyo Concept. Anyways, what part of Concept don't people get? Yes, the colors are terrible, but if you want to stand out, you have to go bigger and brighter than the next stand over. It works for Las Vegas. As far as concepts go, this is an awesome car. Do I want it in my garage? Not in this form. Would I want it on my shelf with my collection of MINI models? You better believe it.</p> Wow…What’s up with all of the anger? As Brian Regan once said “It’s Not What I’m Used To!”. Nobody is going to take your MINI out of your garage and replace it with the Tokyo Concept. Anyways, what part of Concept don’t people get? Yes, the colors are terrible, but if you want to stand out, you have to go bigger and brighter than the next stand over. It works for Las Vegas. As far as concepts go, this is an awesome car. Do I want it in my garage? Not in this form. Would I want it on my shelf with my collection of MINI models? You better believe it.

]]> By: JAG http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26660 JAG Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:25:16 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26660 <p>It could be worse, check the Nissan Pivo and then everything makes sense. You can thank me later.</p> <p>autoweek.com go to gallery of The Tokyo Motor Show.</p> It could be worse, check the Nissan Pivo and then everything makes sense. You can thank me later.

autoweek.com go to gallery of The Tokyo Motor Show.

]]> By: tanya http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26659 tanya Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:25:16 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26659 <p>Our conversation is over. Now is the time on Motoringfile when we dance.</p> Our conversation is over. Now is the time on Motoringfile when we dance.

]]> By: O(=^=)O Capn http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26658 O(=^=)O Capn Sat, 22 Oct 2005 10:16:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26658 <blockquote> <p>Darn, at first I thought these ingenious vent cupholders were going to include a Thermal Electric Cooler that would cool our Cokes or warm our Tea. Too bad they did not think about that. </p> <p>If forget the color, there are a lot of details on this car that are flat COOL! I like the keyfob idea, front flip hood, hidden cupholders, Union Jack diagonal seam covers (way cool), driving lights integrated in to the grill and modular wheels.</p> </blockquote> <p>GMG</p> <p>Well, If you think about it, The a/c blowing on your drink cools it when it is hot out and the Heat keeps your beverages hot when it is cold outside.</p> <blockquote> <p>Your repeated stories on the Mini Concept Tokyo are becoming extremely tiresome. You may not touch my monkey.</p> </blockquote> <p>Tanya I'm old enough to know what that meant the first time. I'm kinda shocked that you would say such a crass thing, even if you are hot. </p> <p>"love him, touch him, pet him..." I'll stop now.</p>

Darn, at first I thought these ingenious vent cupholders were going to include a Thermal Electric Cooler that would cool our Cokes or warm our Tea. Too bad they did not think about that.

If forget the color, there are a lot of details on this car that are flat COOL! I like the keyfob idea, front flip hood, hidden cupholders, Union Jack diagonal seam covers (way cool), driving lights integrated in to the grill and modular wheels.

GMG

Well, If you think about it, The a/c blowing on your drink cools it when it is hot out and the Heat keeps your beverages hot when it is cold outside.

Your repeated stories on the Mini Concept Tokyo are becoming extremely tiresome. You may not touch my monkey.

Tanya I’m old enough to know what that meant the first time. I’m kinda shocked that you would say such a crass thing, even if you are hot.

“love him, touch him, pet him…” I’ll stop now.

]]> By: rednwhitecooper http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26657 rednwhitecooper Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:09:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26657 <p>well, after i clean all of the throw up off my keyboard here....</p> <p>thats one of the ugliest things ive eve seen! as soon as i start to like the original concept, they drop this ugly junker!</p> <p>seriously, what part of this car is supposed to be atteactive in ANY way??? its just gaudy and ugly all around!</p> <p>i think its time to start questioning some of the design team over at BMW.</p> <p>In the words of Jay Leno, "What were you thinking?!?"</p> well, after i clean all of the throw up off my keyboard here….

thats one of the ugliest things ive eve seen! as soon as i start to like the original concept, they drop this ugly junker!

seriously, what part of this car is supposed to be atteactive in ANY way??? its just gaudy and ugly all around!

i think its time to start questioning some of the design team over at BMW.

In the words of Jay Leno, “What were you thinking?!?”

]]> By: Vanwall http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/10/21/mini_concept_tokyo_-_in_detail/comment-page-1/#comment-26656 Vanwall Sat, 22 Oct 2005 01:20:25 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/10/21/#comment-26656 <p>Play nice, now. ;-) </p> <p>MINI's War and Peace-like apologia is somewhat more than the usual simple press release, and somewhat less than a blanket mea culpa - this was a team effort, I'm sure, and like all teams, the leaders retire to the Caymans, and the messengers...well we all know about that. Someone at the top said go as far as you can, so they did - right off the map into uncharted territory. This would never be my choice for a MINI, but in a world of extreme anime and '60s boot-licking, I'd say it fits like a glove. A proctologist's glove, mebbe. ;-) Not my cuppa, I daresay.</p> <p><pre><code> BCNU, Rob in Dago </code></pre></p> Play nice, now. ;-)

MINI’s War and Peace-like apologia is somewhat more than the usual simple press release, and somewhat less than a blanket mea culpa – this was a team effort, I’m sure, and like all teams, the leaders retire to the Caymans, and the messengers…well we all know about that. Someone at the top said go as far as you can, so they did – right off the map into uncharted territory. This would never be my choice for a MINI, but in a world of extreme anime and ’60s boot-licking, I’d say it fits like a glove. A proctologist’s glove, mebbe. ;-) Not my cuppa, I daresay.

          BCNU,
       Rob in Dago

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