eS aka n!co

I may be able to afford a secondary car in the future and I’m looking at a MCS Convertible with auto. Driving 50+ miles a day in DC traffic I want something maneuverable, fairly small and fun to drive. The traveler would also fit the bill and could be used on weekends with the kids too. I say spread the joy.

I think that what you are trying to tell me that it is the 08 wagon? I’m Sorry. Right?

Hey rds, when you say “both” 2007 models in the flesh, does that mean MC and MCS or sedan and Wagon?

It is interesting that you would say something like this on a Traveller thread. and that would mean that a wagon variant would come out in 2007. HMMN,

“Argh! Gah!”

IF so let it be AWD AWD AWD!

                  BCNU,
                Rob in Dago

Absolutely! And remember, they both have the same drivetrain (1275cc Cooper S engine, and 7.5 inch front disk brakes, same wheel and tire size). The wagon weighs probably at least 100lbs more just because there is more glass, and a longer roof. The gas tank in the Woody is low and under the floor, where the twin tanks in the Cooper S sedan are higher, in the boot on both sides. Both of them are fully streetable vehicles.

Dave — thanks for porting the picture over.

cheers,

Paul

BTW, love the picture, but it highlights my major beef with the new mini. You look at that picture, and it still looks like a mini; the personality is still there. You look at the new mini traveller, and it looks like a half dozen other station wagons on the road.

I agree we don’t know for sure what the end result is going to be, but from the concept vehicles, I think at least from a style standpoint, the idea is fairly clear. And besides, what’s the point of looking at articles such as this then, if we’re not going to speculate?

Here it is: Photo

Now we won’t really know how the New MINI wagon’s handling will compare to the sedans until we get our hands on them, so speculation at this point is just that — SPECULATION. However, my best “guess” is that BMW will give us a very fine handling wagon (call it what you want). I look forward to seeing how it does.

I do know that I can transport 4 extra tires and wheels, floor jack, an air tank, tool box, two helmets, a cooler, and two folding chairs in my wagon when I got to autocross — can’t do that with the sedan!

If you want to see a picture of the wagon in three wheel mode at an autocross, go to NAM (same user name as here) and look in my gallery.

Am I going to run down to my MINI dealer and order a wagon? Most likely not. But when I need to replace my 2006 MCS(if I ever do such a thing) , I will most certainly look. And when I need to replace my daily driver vehicle (99 Ford Contour SVT)I will have a MINI wagon on the short list.

Let’s preserve judgement until we have the facts — I know that isn’t as much fun as what is going on here, but the truth is we won’t KNOW until we have our hands on the new wagons.

cheers,

Paul