Comments on: MINI Unveils the Sidewalk http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:13:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: ST http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-174563 ST Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:47:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-174563 <p>I'm lovin my MCSC Sidewalk in Astro Black</p> <p>Really love the Malt Brown leather & the wheels. In Aus, it even comes with Sat Nav as std</p> <p>It's a sexy lil beast and a hoot to drive!</p> I’m lovin my MCSC Sidewalk in Astro Black

Really love the Malt Brown leather & the wheels. In Aus, it even comes with Sat Nav as std

It’s a sexy lil beast and a hoot to drive!

]]> By: Loey http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-154067 Loey Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:23:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-154067 <p>Just bought my sidewalk mini in astro black. With JCW kit. Could not love the car any more. 5 weeks old and still can't believe it's mine.<br /> Oh yea, live in Fl. love the rag top.</p> Just bought my sidewalk mini in astro black. With JCW kit. Could not love the car any more. 5 weeks old and still can’t believe it’s mine.
Oh yea, live in Fl. love the rag top.

]]> By: Judi http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-140452 Judi Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:07:39 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-140452 <p>I bought the Sidewalk in Pepper White and after 6 weeks, love it even more. Not sure if I had the chance, I would have "sidewalk" as the name, but the color combo of the pepper white and the interior is a winning one. Even my girlfriends have commented on the wheels, so they must be eye catching as well!</p> I bought the Sidewalk in Pepper White and after 6 weeks, love it even more. Not sure if I had the chance, I would have “sidewalk” as the name, but the color combo of the pepper white and the interior is a winning one. Even my girlfriends have commented on the wheels, so they must be eye catching as well!

]]> By: Charles http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-127403 Charles Wed, 06 Jun 2007 23:36:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-127403 <p>Always thought silver paint on a car was akin to primer grey w/a clearcoat. Maybe the name sidewalk is supposed to take us back to the days when we pedaled cute kiddie cars. Not really enspiring name for a pocket sports car.</p> Always thought silver paint on a car was akin to primer grey w/a clearcoat. Maybe the name sidewalk is supposed to take us back to the days when we pedaled cute kiddie cars. Not really enspiring name for a pocket sports car.

]]> By: RedSpider http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-92955 RedSpider Sun, 04 Feb 2007 21:49:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-92955 <p>The piping and seat bottoms give the interior the look of the classic MINI of earlier times. Wish it came in something other than a ragtop.</p> The piping and seat bottoms give the interior the look of the classic MINI of earlier times. Wish it came in something other than a ragtop.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-86715 Gabe Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:57:58 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-86715 <p>We've had several articles detailing the production plans for the convertible but the short answer is that the engines will not be changing until the new body style arrives. Far too much involved in making the new, wider engine fit in the old chasis.</p> We’ve had several articles detailing the production plans for the convertible but the short answer is that the engines will not be changing until the new body style arrives. Far too much involved in making the new, wider engine fit in the old chasis.

]]> By: Chrissy http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-86713 Chrissy Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:43:11 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-86713 <p>Ok so I understand that the body design of the convertibles is not changing until the 09 model year, but what about the engines? Will the 07 and 08 convertibles have the supercharger or the turbo? I can't seem to find any information on this. As well, will it not be costly to work with two different body styles (R53 and R56) and two different interiors at the factory? Why not change the convertible now?</p> Ok so I understand that the body design of the convertibles is not changing until the 09 model year, but what about the engines? Will the 07 and 08 convertibles have the supercharger or the turbo? I can’t seem to find any information on this. As well, will it not be costly to work with two different body styles (R53 and R56) and two different interiors at the factory? Why not change the convertible now?

]]> By: JP http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81709 JP Thu, 11 Jan 2007 03:31:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81709 <p>"Heritage" is important to MINI, and this special edition reflects it. Judging the auto before seeing it in the flesh is a mistake. I hope the Sparkling Silver is a variation of silver and not sandstone will only be revealed in Feb. The malt brown leather appears to be stunning on the seats and is without peer in its class. MINI and BMW have achieved a level of success that has left Audi and Mercedes as second class wannabees. Their sales success is proof enough, but add a their resale value and you have the final proof.</p> “Heritage” is important to MINI, and this special edition reflects it. Judging the auto before seeing it in the flesh is a mistake. I hope the Sparkling Silver is a variation of silver and not sandstone will only be revealed in Feb. The malt brown leather appears to be stunning on the seats and is without peer in its class. MINI and BMW have achieved a level of success that has left Audi and Mercedes as second class wannabees. Their sales success is proof enough, but add a their resale value and you have the final proof.

]]> By: Adrian http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81593 Adrian Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:25:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81593 <p>That release is very poorly written â€" like it was translated from Japanese, or written by someone for whom English is not their first language.</p> <p>As for the name of the vehicle, heritage aside, "Sidewalk" is a VERY unflattering name for any car, let alone one that seeks to impart a sporting image. Though the exterior color does resemble concrete.</p> That release is very poorly written — like it was translated from Japanese, or written by someone for whom English is not their first language.

As for the name of the vehicle, heritage aside, “Sidewalk” is a VERY unflattering name for any car, let alone one that seeks to impart a sporting image. Though the exterior color does resemble concrete.

]]> By: MINIAC http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81506 MINIAC Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:25:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81506 <p>I'm assuming White Silver Metallic is Pure Silver Metallic?</p> I’m assuming White Silver Metallic is Pure Silver Metallic?

]]> By: Brian http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81463 Brian Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:41:48 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81463 <p>Anyone know when the Mini Configurator will have this option, or will it?</p> Anyone know when the Mini Configurator will have this option, or will it?

]]> By: Vanwall http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81191 Vanwall Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:50:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81191 <p>A bit hyperbolic for a press release from MINI, but isn't belles-letters the 'in' style nowadays? 'Specially considering obfuscation is the better part of valor for the elite flacks. Medium brown and dark grey don't do a thing for me, even when implied there's a tasty fountain drink associated with....leather. Hmmm...knew girl like that that in high-school, pretty tasty, too, (but that's another tale), and that's about the last time a Mini and a sidewalk were connected in the same meaningful sentence for me - somehow my shotgun rider suddenly starts yelling, "Stop @#%&# driving on the @#%&# sidewalk!" or words to that effect, puzzling to me at first, as none of the pedestrians we'd been sharing it with that day had a thing to say. Cutie-pie wheels, tho, I'll give it that.</p> <pre><code> BCNU, Rob in Dago </code></pre> A bit hyperbolic for a press release from MINI, but isn’t belles-letters the ‘in’ style nowadays? ‘Specially considering obfuscation is the better part of valor for the elite flacks. Medium brown and dark grey don’t do a thing for me, even when implied there’s a tasty fountain drink associated with….leather. Hmmm…knew girl like that that in high-school, pretty tasty, too, (but that’s another tale), and that’s about the last time a Mini and a sidewalk were connected in the same meaningful sentence for me – somehow my shotgun rider suddenly starts yelling, “Stop @#%&# driving on the @#%&# sidewalk!” or words to that effect, puzzling to me at first, as none of the pedestrians we’d been sharing it with that day had a thing to say. Cutie-pie wheels, tho, I’ll give it that.

  BCNU,
Rob in Dago
]]> By: gmini http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81163 gmini Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:20:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81163 <p>I wonder if the car at the show has fully padded lower cushions or if they're flat like the English leather bottoms we got.</p> I wonder if the car at the show has fully padded lower cushions or if they’re flat like the English leather bottoms we got.

]]> By: V70R http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81160 V70R Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:11:17 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81160 <p>I really like the color of the seats, but not with that paint. I think they would look very cool in my dark silver MCSc, or in a black one - without the off whilte piping. Interesting packaging though - I can't see how the nomenclature will be all that popular over here. What is sidewalk supposed to signify?</p> I really like the color of the seats, but not with that paint. I think they would look very cool in my dark silver MCSc, or in a black one – without the off whilte piping. Interesting packaging though – I can’t see how the nomenclature will be all that popular over here. What is sidewalk supposed to signify?

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81154 lavardera Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:05:36 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81154 <p>great wheels.</p> <p>Is it my imagination, or do the convertibles seem to get the better looking wheels?</p> great wheels.

Is it my imagination, or do the convertibles seem to get the better looking wheels?

]]> By: Mike http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81091 Mike Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:01:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81091 <p>I agree, Dustin, the brown leather and grey just don't complement each other. I thought the name meant that it was so small that it could be driven on the Sidewalk!</p> I agree, Dustin, the brown leather and grey just don’t complement each other. I thought the name meant that it was so small that it could be driven on the Sidewalk!

]]> By: Ian C. http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81089 Ian C. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:59:57 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81089 <p>I'd love to see some MotoringFile commentary here!</p> I’d love to see some MotoringFile commentary here!

]]> By: codemunkee http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81049 codemunkee Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:59:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81049 <p>well i guess they have to make something to make the covertible more appealing; now that the new new mini is coming out.</p> well i guess they have to make something to make the covertible more appealing; now that the new new mini is coming out.

]]> By: robble http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81047 robble Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:54:21 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81047 <p>The press release write sure has a way with words...</p> The press release write sure has a way with words…

]]> By: Z4MINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/comment-page-1/#comment-81045 Z4MINI Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:49:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/01/09/mini-unveils-the-sidewalk/#comment-81045 <p>For those who are wondering "Sidewalk" was a special edition name of the Classic Mini. ...Like Knightsbridge, Chelsea, etc.</p> For those who are wondering “Sidewalk” was a special edition name of the Classic Mini. …Like Knightsbridge, Chelsea, etc.

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