Comments on: Update #1 from the BMW/MINI Press Event http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ernie Oporto http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-207304 Ernie Oporto Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:42:24 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-207304 <p>Wickedly sweet photo sets!</p> Wickedly sweet photo sets!

]]> By: Ginger http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-207105 Ginger Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:01:17 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-207105 <p>The silver Clubman looks similar to my Pepper white one. Almost 400 miles in tree-weeks and I'm loving it!</p> The silver Clubman looks similar to my Pepper white one. Almost 400 miles in tree-weeks and I’m loving it!

]]> By: C4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206925 C4 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:15:02 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206925 <p>Why am I back in full moderation?</p> Why am I back in full moderation?

]]> By: C4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206924 C4 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:14:28 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206924 <p>BMW and MINIUSA headquarters are located in New Jersey. Hence, all press cars have NJ license plates.</p> BMW and MINIUSA headquarters are located in New Jersey. Hence, all press cars have NJ license plates.

]]> By: Shamus http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206923 Shamus Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:00:57 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206923 <p>I, for one, love the 1-series. I got the chance to check it out in person at the San Francisco Auto Show. Black-on-red 135 with all the goodies. Very sweet! For those dissenters out there, it could just be that it only really looks good in certain colors. God knows sparkling silver has gotten universally trashed in the MINI world for being bland and 'mommy'. The Clubman was at the show as well, better in person, but I just couldn't get over how cheap the side door and tailgates were. Maybe Gabe can check that out when he's there, perhaps they'll fix them by production.</p> I, for one, love the 1-series. I got the chance to check it out in person at the San Francisco Auto Show. Black-on-red 135 with all the goodies. Very sweet! For those dissenters out there, it could just be that it only really looks good in certain colors. God knows sparkling silver has gotten universally trashed in the MINI world for being bland and ‘mommy’. The Clubman was at the show as well, better in person, but I just couldn’t get over how cheap the side door and tailgates were. Maybe Gabe can check that out when he’s there, perhaps they’ll fix them by production.

]]> By: David T http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206917 David T Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:31:22 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206917 <p>Most of Jersey is beautiful countryside. I try to stay away from the built up areas when I am forced to go there ;-)</p> <p>I was excited to see the Clubman in person since I thought it looked so promising in the pictures. I was too late to play with the doors and see the inside but I did look at the exterior and felt the proportions did not do it for me. So much for my interest in the JCW Clubman. Glad I got an 2006 since I will have to wait for the mid cycle facelift to see if it gets better.</p> <p>Seems like the one series is a different market. I want a hatchback, otherwise I might be interested in the 1 series. After the reliability problems of my M3, I would not keep it past 80K miles though.</p> Most of Jersey is beautiful countryside. I try to stay away from the built up areas when I am forced to go there ;-)

I was excited to see the Clubman in person since I thought it looked so promising in the pictures. I was too late to play with the doors and see the inside but I did look at the exterior and felt the proportions did not do it for me. So much for my interest in the JCW Clubman. Glad I got an 2006 since I will have to wait for the mid cycle facelift to see if it gets better.

Seems like the one series is a different market. I want a hatchback, otherwise I might be interested in the 1 series. After the reliability problems of my M3, I would not keep it past 80K miles though.

]]> By: rhawth99 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206873 rhawth99 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:16:14 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206873 <p>BMWs have always left me cold along with their stuffy sales people so I for one am not remotely interested in a 1 series. The Clubman on the other hand, is very interesting to me. Thanks for the Clubman pics, Gabe.</p> <p>Doesn't everyone come to Jersey for the scenery? :)</p> BMWs have always left me cold along with their stuffy sales people so I for one am not remotely interested in a 1 series. The Clubman on the other hand, is very interesting to me. Thanks for the Clubman pics, Gabe.

Doesn’t everyone come to Jersey for the scenery? :)

]]> By: c4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206864 c4 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:42:01 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206864 <p>BMW and MINI's USA headquarters are located in New jersey, hence the press cars have plates from the "Garden State".</p> BMW and MINI’s USA headquarters are located in New jersey, hence the press cars have plates from the “Garden State”.

]]> By: Ketan http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206863 Ketan Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:30:13 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206863 <p>Did you guys notice the license plates are from Jersey. I never knew Jersey is that picturesque.</p> Did you guys notice the license plates are from Jersey. I never knew Jersey is that picturesque.

]]> By: cct1 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206859 cct1 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:08:58 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206859 <p>Wait until you see a 1 series in real life. Its one of the few cars that looks better in pictures than in the flesh, IMHO (although the color I saw it in wasn't so hot either). Front and side looks great, but the rear end is, well, just bad. It looks too boxy--the car has great curves on the front and sides, and then the rear end looks like someone tacked on a microwave on it--it just doesn't fit. But with a little modification, it might be ok--the tii looked great from all angles, but the way it was parked made it somewhat difficult to see the rear of the car very well. I'm hoping with the tii's suspension drop, and the rear wing that was added, the car's appearance will be improved, but the stock 135i just isn't as nice looking as it could have been.</p> Wait until you see a 1 series in real life. Its one of the few cars that looks better in pictures than in the flesh, IMHO (although the color I saw it in wasn’t so hot either). Front and side looks great, but the rear end is, well, just bad. It looks too boxy–the car has great curves on the front and sides, and then the rear end looks like someone tacked on a microwave on it–it just doesn’t fit. But with a little modification, it might be ok–the tii looked great from all angles, but the way it was parked made it somewhat difficult to see the rear of the car very well. I’m hoping with the tii’s suspension drop, and the rear wing that was added, the car’s appearance will be improved, but the stock 135i just isn’t as nice looking as it could have been.

]]> By: Allen http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206858 Allen Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:06:01 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206858 <p>is it just me or does the clubman look fat as hell in some of those pictures?</p> is it just me or does the clubman look fat as hell in some of those pictures?

]]> By: Ketan http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206846 Ketan Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:03:16 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206846 <p>The link doesn't work. There is a big debate at work on why would anyone want a Mini for 32 K when you can get one series for little more. I think 1 series will take sales away from Mini. I am thinking about getting a 1 series but I am really torn. I like my 05 MCS but these pics are really making it tough to stay loyal to Mini.</p> The link doesn’t work. There is a big debate at work on why would anyone want a Mini for 32 K when you can get one series for little more. I think 1 series will take sales away from Mini. I am thinking about getting a 1 series but I am really torn. I like my 05 MCS but these pics are really making it tough to stay loyal to Mini.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206823 Charlie Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:48:12 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206823 <p>MINIUSA Photos of the blue Clubman were taken along Oceanview Ave in Pacific Grove, Ca. Interesting that the Press introduction of the Clubman is apparently taking place in Monterey and @ Laguna Seca whereas the MINI Clubman "school" for service techs is scheduled for Las Vegas on Wed/Thurs this week.</p> MINIUSA Photos of the blue Clubman were taken along Oceanview Ave in Pacific Grove, Ca. Interesting that the Press introduction of the Clubman is apparently taking place in Monterey and @ Laguna Seca whereas the MINI Clubman “school” for service techs is scheduled for Las Vegas on Wed/Thurs this week.

]]> By: EricR http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206798 EricR Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:12:24 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206798 <p>So this is going to be at Laguna? If someone were to happen by that location, do you think they'd get kicked out? ;)</p> So this is going to be at Laguna? If someone were to happen by that location, do you think they’d get kicked out? ;)

]]> By: c4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206797 c4 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:11:17 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206797 <p>Gabe, looking forward to your Clubman test drive reports.</p> Gabe, looking forward to your Clubman test drive reports.

]]> By: Ian C. http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/comment-page-1/#comment-206792 Ian C. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:46:25 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/02/12/follow-the-latest-from-the-bmwmini-press-event/#comment-206792 <p>So spinning off BimmerFile won't reduce the BMW coverage on MotoringFile?</p> So spinning off BimmerFile won’t reduce the BMW coverage on MotoringFile?

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