Comments on: The 2007 MINI: In Detail http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:59:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MCS - Ltd slip & sport suspension options - Page 2 - MINI2 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-131464 MCS - Ltd slip & sport suspension options - Page 2 - MINI2 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:15:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-131464 <p>[...] Here is a link to a very comprehensive review of the 07 Mini range. You will note that Sports Suspension consists of:- a) Harder Springs b) Dampers c) Anti- Roll Bars MotoringFile » Archive » The 2007 MINI: In Detail [...]</p> [...] Here is a link to a very comprehensive review of the 07 Mini range. You will note that Sports Suspension consists of:- a) Harder Springs b) Dampers c) Anti- Roll Bars MotoringFile » Archive » The 2007 MINI: In Detail [...]

]]> By: Mary http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-107484 Mary Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:26:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-107484 <p>Does anyone know if there are any plans to bring back the burnt orange body color?</p> Does anyone know if there are any plans to bring back the burnt orange body color?

]]> By: MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-77291 MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 18:51:47 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-77291 <p>[...] MF Featured Articles MINI's Future Models Revealed R56 Pedestrian Crash Analysis 2007 MINI USA Pricing and Options 2007 MINI In Detail (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Official Photos (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 JCW Accessories Revealed MINI Names the R55: The Clubman MF Design Analysis: 2007 MINI Official 2007 MINI UK PDFs [...]</p> [...] MF Featured Articles MINI’s Future Models Revealed R56 Pedestrian Crash Analysis 2007 MINI USA Pricing and Options 2007 MINI In Detail (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Official Photos (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 JCW Accessories Revealed MINI Names the R55: The Clubman MF Design Analysis: 2007 MINI Official 2007 MINI UK PDFs [...]

]]> By: Garrett Earley http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-59875 Garrett Earley Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:19:28 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-59875 <p>Hi,</p> <p>Very informative article on the Mini. I was wondering if anyone might know where I can get information about the designer of the speedometer instrument display (like an email address), I can't seem to get much information off the Mini website.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> Hi,

Very informative article on the Mini. I was wondering if anyone might know where I can get information about the designer of the speedometer instrument display (like an email address), I can’t seem to get much information off the Mini website.

Thanks.

]]> By: petsounds http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-52150 petsounds Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:59:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-52150 <p>No one has seemed to mention that MINI has apparently dropped leatherette from their seating options. This isn't a f'ing BMW people, not all of us want leather. I'm vegan and leatherette was definitely included in my purchase decision for my current MINI, and will be in my next car as well. (Yes, I know about cloth, and I hate cloth in car seats..my wife has cloth seats in her A4 and they are uncomfortable) In fact, Audi dropping leatherette was one of the reasons I didn't get another Audi. I was steeling myself for all the interior changes that were rumored, but this was a complete suckerpunch.</p> No one has seemed to mention that MINI has apparently dropped leatherette from their seating options. This isn’t a f’ing BMW people, not all of us want leather. I’m vegan and leatherette was definitely included in my purchase decision for my current MINI, and will be in my next car as well. (Yes, I know about cloth, and I hate cloth in car seats..my wife has cloth seats in her A4 and they are uncomfortable) In fact, Audi dropping leatherette was one of the reasons I didn’t get another Audi. I was steeling myself for all the interior changes that were rumored, but this was a complete suckerpunch.

]]> By: Ray http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-52094 Ray Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:29:07 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-52094 <p>This sounds like bad news all around!</p> <ol> <li><p>A larger Mini… Are you serious?</p></li> <li><p>With ALTA's release of it's new Garrett GT3071R turbo that works in tandem with the existing MCS supercharger, producing up to 400hp, the '07 is a set back in performance options.</p></li> <li><p>What's the purpose in keeping the hood scoop? Great looks? Consistent form?</p></li> <li><p>The integrated stereo will end up being a permanent fixture. Good luck finding an aftermarket to replace it. I guess your glove box will not only house your iPod, but your new stereo system too, to bad for those of you wanting an aftermarket DVD player.</p></li> <li><p>There was mention of an electronically controlled automatic. What happened to the CVT?</p></li> <li><p>An iDrive? Somebody please shoot me now! iDrive is the laughing stock of the auto industry.</p></li> <li><p>With so many changes to the '07, this will seriously dilute the parts pool. Not GOOD!</p></li> </ol> <p>It's all in the name of innovation, fuel economy, safety, and emission and definitely not in Mini owner’s interests. Like I said, "It’s bad news!"</p> This sounds like bad news all around!

  1. A larger Mini… Are you serious?

  2. With ALTA’s release of it’s new Garrett GT3071R turbo that works in tandem with the existing MCS supercharger, producing up to 400hp, the ‘07 is a set back in performance options.

  3. What’s the purpose in keeping the hood scoop? Great looks? Consistent form?

  4. The integrated stereo will end up being a permanent fixture. Good luck finding an aftermarket to replace it. I guess your glove box will not only house your iPod, but your new stereo system too, to bad for those of you wanting an aftermarket DVD player.

  5. There was mention of an electronically controlled automatic. What happened to the CVT?

  6. An iDrive? Somebody please shoot me now! iDrive is the laughing stock of the auto industry.

  7. With so many changes to the ‘07, this will seriously dilute the parts pool. Not GOOD!

It’s all in the name of innovation, fuel economy, safety, and emission and definitely not in Mini owner’s interests. Like I said, “It’s bad news!”

]]> By: CHRISTIAN MEYER http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-50674 CHRISTIAN MEYER Fri, 01 Sep 2006 19:29:08 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-50674 <p>when can we see the first road test of the ´07 mcs? i wonder if this new mini will outperform a jcw mcs. keep me inform</p> when can we see the first road test of the ´07 mcs? i wonder if this new mini will outperform a jcw mcs. keep me inform

]]> By: Lance http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-50542 Lance Thu, 31 Aug 2006 23:31:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-50542 <p>Does anyone know if there will be a JCW addition to this new motor set up?</p> Does anyone know if there will be a JCW addition to this new motor set up?

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-50359 Robert Wed, 30 Aug 2006 03:35:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-50359 <p>I think the 07 looks great.......and even if there was something about it I really didn't like, the added performance and gas mileage of the new engine would easily make up for it.</p> I think the 07 looks great…….and even if there was something about it I really didn’t like, the added performance and gas mileage of the new engine would easily make up for it.

]]> By: Bob http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-49838 Bob Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:29:38 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-49838 <p>The new interior is nicer and more coherent, and who can argue with better performance?</p> <p>But the front has been blanded. Looks generic hatchback with nostalgia look added on. Jelly beaned. Lost character.</p> <p>I'll be keeping my Cooper until the next redesign.</p> The new interior is nicer and more coherent, and who can argue with better performance?

But the front has been blanded. Looks generic hatchback with nostalgia look added on. Jelly beaned. Lost character.

I’ll be keeping my Cooper until the next redesign.

]]> By: Doug http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-49687 Doug Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:38:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-49687 <p>This car's cool...The first generation Mini didn't quite do it for me, but I'm going to buy a convertible. No question about it.</p> This car’s cool…The first generation Mini didn’t quite do it for me, but I’m going to buy a convertible. No question about it.

]]> By: I Know Less » Blog Archive » New Car cont. http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-49599 I Know Less » Blog Archive » New Car cont. Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:45:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-49599 <p>[...] The NEW 2007 MINI is previewed! It’s much like I hoped. The interior looks to use better material and be a bit less cheap plastic. The current model had a lot of untextured and glossy plastics that to me just look cheap. However, many of the current owners don’t like aspects of the new model and their opinions are out there to read too. To me, the first (60’s) models will always be the classic and all others are just different. My main desire is for a small, fast, comfortable car that has an aura of quality. The new one seems to do that a bit better than the last, for me. [...]</p> [...] The NEW 2007 MINI is previewed! It’s much like I hoped. The interior looks to use better material and be a bit less cheap plastic. The current model had a lot of untextured and glossy plastics that to me just look cheap. However, many of the current owners don’t like aspects of the new model and their opinions are out there to read too. To me, the first (60’s) models will always be the classic and all others are just different. My main desire is for a small, fast, comfortable car that has an aura of quality. The new one seems to do that a bit better than the last, for me. [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » 2006 » August » 18 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-49245 MotoringFile » 2006 » August » 18 Fri, 18 Aug 2006 05:31:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-49245 <p>[...] Error 404 - Not Found MotoringFile Featured Articles Next Generation MINI Articles (all) 2007 MINI In Detail 2007 MINI Official Photos 2007 MINI Drops Weight Next Generation MINI Production Timeline Hey Stracco: The Interview Behind the Wheel of the 2007 MINI Let's Plan: MINI Clubs & MTTS Top 5 Most Popular MF Articles [...]</p> [...] Error 404 – Not Found MotoringFile Featured Articles Next Generation MINI Articles (all) 2007 MINI In Detail 2007 MINI Official Photos 2007 MINI Drops Weight Next Generation MINI Production Timeline Hey Stracco: The Interview Behind the Wheel of the 2007 MINI Let’s Plan: MINI Clubs & MTTS Top 5 Most Popular MF Articles [...]

]]> By: iNomis Speaks » Blog Archive » 2007 Mini Cooper cont. http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-48969 iNomis Speaks » Blog Archive » 2007 Mini Cooper cont. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:40:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-48969 <p>[...] The NEW 2007 MINI is previewed! It’s much like I hoped. The interior looks to use better material and be a bit less cheap plastic. The current model had a lot of untextured and glossy plastics that to me just look cheap. However, many of the current owners don’t like aspects of the new model and their opinions are out there to read too. To me, the first (60’s) models will always be the classic and all others are just different. My main desire is for a small, fast, comfortable car that has an aura of quality. The new one seems to do that a bit better than the last, for me. [...]</p> [...] The NEW 2007 MINI is previewed! It’s much like I hoped. The interior looks to use better material and be a bit less cheap plastic. The current model had a lot of untextured and glossy plastics that to me just look cheap. However, many of the current owners don’t like aspects of the new model and their opinions are out there to read too. To me, the first (60’s) models will always be the classic and all others are just different. My main desire is for a small, fast, comfortable car that has an aura of quality. The new one seems to do that a bit better than the last, for me. [...]

]]> By: aumneo » Blog Archive » MINI v2.0 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-48962 aumneo » Blog Archive » MINI v2.0 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:56:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-48962 <p>[...] Motoring File has an extensive detail article of all the finer qualities of the new MINI. [...]</p> [...] Motoring File has an extensive detail article of all the finer qualities of the new MINI. [...]

]]> By: RedRocket http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-48934 RedRocket Wed, 16 Aug 2006 06:31:33 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-48934 <p>I am definately waiting. Is there any word about a JCW kit yet?</p> I am definately waiting. Is there any word about a JCW kit yet?

]]> By: JD7 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-48823 JD7 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:49:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-48823 <blockquote>Moving on to the roof, the range of paintwork options allows even greater freedom of choice, with the MINI purchaser being able to opt for roof paintwork not only in body colour, but also in black or white.</blockquote> <p>somehow greater freedom of choice means one less color than the current configuration (the loss of the silver roof).</p> <p>Outstanding write up. What a great way for me to start the work day!</p> Moving on to the roof, the range of paintwork options allows even greater freedom of choice, with the MINI purchaser being able to opt for roof paintwork not only in body colour, but also in black or white.

somehow greater freedom of choice means one less color than the current configuration (the loss of the silver roof).

Outstanding write up. What a great way for me to start the work day!

]]> By: DIOJCW http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-48820 DIOJCW Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:14:54 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-48820 <p>QUOTE “This is indeed a good example of that classical ‘form follows function’ and is typical of MINI”</p> <p>what a functional hood scoop the new cooper s has..... oh wait it does nothing</p> QUOTE “This is indeed a good example of that classical ‘form follows function’ and is typical of MINI”

what a functional hood scoop the new cooper s has….. oh wait it does nothing

]]> By: Rancho Chase » Blog Archive » 2007 MINI Cooper unveiled http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-48812 Rancho Chase » Blog Archive » 2007 MINI Cooper unveiled Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:50:37 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-48812 <p>[...] Yesterday MINI issued a press release and many official photos of the “R56″ - the 2007 model of the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S. Those who aren’t familiar with Coopers may have a hard time discerning the differences, but they are substantial. Right now I am not very keen on the appearance changes but they may grow on me. I am looking forward to the Traveler model that was shown as a concept car at the last Detroit Auto Show, because I need more room in the back seat for my growing daughter! [...]</p> [...] Yesterday MINI issued a press release and many official photos of the “R56″ – the 2007 model of the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S. Those who aren’t familiar with Coopers may have a hard time discerning the differences, but they are substantial. Right now I am not very keen on the appearance changes but they may grow on me. I am looking forward to the Traveler model that was shown as a concept car at the last Detroit Auto Show, because I need more room in the back seat for my growing daughter! [...]

]]> By: Jack http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-48795 Jack Tue, 15 Aug 2006 02:53:08 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/14/the-2007-mini-in-detail/#comment-48795 <p>I like some of the aspects of it but one thing I am not real impressed with is the idea of the radio being intergrated into the speedo to me this is a step in the wrong direction it seems very non muscle car to boutique for me. I am glad I am ordering an 06 MCS</p> I like some of the aspects of it but one thing I am not real impressed with is the idea of the radio being intergrated into the speedo to me this is a step in the wrong direction it seems very non muscle car to boutique for me. I am glad I am ordering an 06 MCS

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