Comments on: MINI Cross-over to Debut in Paris this Fall? http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/ 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: O(=^=)O Capn http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-223210 O(=^=)O Capn Sat, 31 May 2008 19:34:28 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-223210 <blockquote>O(=^=)O Capn May 28th, 2008 Link Too bad it looks like an R56. C4 May 28th, 2008 Link It is a jacked up R56. The Clubman is a longer R56. So what’s your point?</blockquote> <p>Well, If you have to ask...</p> O(=^=)O Capn May 28th, 2008 Link Too bad it looks like an R56. C4 May 28th, 2008 Link It is a jacked up R56. The Clubman is a longer R56. So what’s your point?

Well, If you have to ask…

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-223044 Gabe Fri, 30 May 2008 16:49:02 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-223044 <p>>Do we have confirmation that it will be a 4 door?</p> <p>Yes - check out the R60 section for more details.</p> >Do we have confirmation that it will be a 4 door?

Yes – check out the R60 section for more details.

]]> By: Matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222893 Matt Thu, 29 May 2008 15:17:54 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222893 <p>Do we have confirmation that it will be a 4 door?</p> Do we have confirmation that it will be a 4 door?

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222879 lavardera Thu, 29 May 2008 13:27:08 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222879 <p>Was that C4 up there defending the R56? Jeesalou - its almost enough to make me swing over the fat bloated whineless cheap accountant camp...</p> Was that C4 up there defending the R56? Jeesalou – its almost enough to make me swing over the fat bloated whineless cheap accountant camp…

]]> By: Aussom http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222844 Aussom Thu, 29 May 2008 05:42:19 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222844 <p>Definitely looking forward to seeing the vehicle. As for fuel prices - I'll wait and see what happens around R60 launch time.</p> <p>As for possibly purchasing the R60, I'm waiting to see:</p> <p>1) its price (especially compared to over AWD vehicles), 2) its power & economy, 3) what engine options will be available (whether it will be offered in turbo diesel or twin turbo diesel, etc), and 4) if offered only on the Prince petrol turbo engine variant, whether the engine knock sound issue is resolved because I imagine that an AWB drivetrain load will be more stressful on the engine compared to existing front wheel drive.</p> Definitely looking forward to seeing the vehicle. As for fuel prices – I’ll wait and see what happens around R60 launch time.

As for possibly purchasing the R60, I’m waiting to see:

1) its price (especially compared to over AWD vehicles), 2) its power & economy, 3) what engine options will be available (whether it will be offered in turbo diesel or twin turbo diesel, etc), and 4) if offered only on the Prince petrol turbo engine variant, whether the engine knock sound issue is resolved because I imagine that an AWB drivetrain load will be more stressful on the engine compared to existing front wheel drive.

]]> By: Hai http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222843 Hai Thu, 29 May 2008 05:36:18 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222843 <p>Is that a picture of a gigantic trout or frog?</p> Is that a picture of a gigantic trout or frog?

]]> By: MINIme http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222831 MINIme Thu, 29 May 2008 02:42:59 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222831 <p>I can't wait! Please MINI, offer a "woody wagon" version. I realize it would be nothing more than fascia panels bonded to the painted surface, but it would look way cool. Add a couple of moon roofs, a standard rooftop utility rack for hauling surfboards and, of course, seating for 5 adults. I can't decide if I like the barn doors or a tailgate in the rear...</p> <p>3 inches higher isn't much. That doesn't leave enough room for real truck-like tires. At least give us as much ground clearance as the Honda CRV. Or, even better, make a strictly street version (pkg.) and an on/off-road version (pkg.) available to prospective buyers.</p> <p>This model will prove to be HUGE for MINI. And no Jon, I am not talking about dimensions.</p> I can’t wait! Please MINI, offer a “woody wagon” version. I realize it would be nothing more than fascia panels bonded to the painted surface, but it would look way cool. Add a couple of moon roofs, a standard rooftop utility rack for hauling surfboards and, of course, seating for 5 adults. I can’t decide if I like the barn doors or a tailgate in the rear…

3 inches higher isn’t much. That doesn’t leave enough room for real truck-like tires. At least give us as much ground clearance as the Honda CRV. Or, even better, make a strictly street version (pkg.) and an on/off-road version (pkg.) available to prospective buyers.

This model will prove to be HUGE for MINI. And no Jon, I am not talking about dimensions.

]]> By: C4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222824 C4 Thu, 29 May 2008 01:26:55 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222824 <p>It is a jacked up R56. The Clubman is a longer R56. So what's your point?</p> It is a jacked up R56. The Clubman is a longer R56. So what’s your point?

]]> By: O(=^=)O Capn http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222820 O(=^=)O Capn Thu, 29 May 2008 00:34:32 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222820 <p>Too bad it looks like an R56.</p> Too bad it looks like an R56.

]]> By: PocoToro http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222816 PocoToro Wed, 28 May 2008 23:24:46 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222816 <p>Hmmmmmm a 4x4 MINI, this might get me to sell my old pick up that I have as a winter car</p> Hmmmmmm a 4×4 MINI, this might get me to sell my old pick up that I have as a winter car

]]> By: BrewSwapGuy http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222793 BrewSwapGuy Wed, 28 May 2008 18:36:15 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222793 <p>So only 3 or 6 inches longer than the Clubman? That's not that great for an SAV.</p> So only 3 or 6 inches longer than the Clubman? That’s not that great for an SAV.

]]> By: Nick http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222791 Nick Wed, 28 May 2008 18:23:16 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222791 <blockquote>157 inches is a typo, right?<blockquote> My guess is that it should be 15.7in (400mm)</blockquote></blockquote> 157 inches is a typo, right?
My guess is that it should be 15.7in (400mm)
]]> By: lilcoopr http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222788 lilcoopr Wed, 28 May 2008 17:38:18 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222788 <blockquote>157 inches is a typo, right?</blockquote> <p>Wow, Chad, I hope so! I didn't realize that they mean it will be 157 inches LONGER. That would mean double the length of the coupe???? Am I reading this wrong???</p> 157 inches is a typo, right?

Wow, Chad, I hope so! I didn’t realize that they mean it will be 157 inches LONGER. That would mean double the length of the coupe???? Am I reading this wrong???

]]> By: Chad http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222781 Chad Wed, 28 May 2008 15:54:23 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222781 <p>157 inches is a typo, right?</p> 157 inches is a typo, right?

]]> By: C4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222777 C4 Wed, 28 May 2008 15:09:09 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222777 <p>Dr. You speak the truth my friend.</p> <p>And remember that truth really hurts.</p> Dr. You speak the truth my friend.

And remember that truth really hurts.

]]> By: Jon http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222774 Jon Wed, 28 May 2008 14:44:28 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222774 <p>Good news, I will be in Europe at this time and might have to go to see this development in person. I will make sure not to eat before hand though so I don't toss cookies while looking at yet another suv. ;)</p> Good news, I will be in Europe at this time and might have to go to see this development in person. I will make sure not to eat before hand though so I don’t toss cookies while looking at yet another suv. ;)

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222773 lavardera Wed, 28 May 2008 14:42:19 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222773 <p>A very small ute that gets good gas milage. The timing seems to be lining up for another home run for Mini.</p> A very small ute that gets good gas milage. The timing seems to be lining up for another home run for Mini.

]]> By: dr http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222772 dr Wed, 28 May 2008 14:39:41 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222772 <blockquote>Will average buyer be able to afford to drive anything in 2010?</blockquote> <p>The average buyer couldn't afford the car 5 years ago. look around, most sales are leases because they cant afford to buy so they rent them instead, and the average person trades in cars so often that every time they get a new one they have negative equity from the last deal or two or three deals.</p> <p>I hate to be the one that points at the elephant in the room BUT... If The average buyer is pinched by 4 dollar gas its because they are in debt up to thier eyeballs ....act your wage, live debt free!</p> Will average buyer be able to afford to drive anything in 2010?

The average buyer couldn’t afford the car 5 years ago. look around, most sales are leases because they cant afford to buy so they rent them instead, and the average person trades in cars so often that every time they get a new one they have negative equity from the last deal or two or three deals.

I hate to be the one that points at the elephant in the room BUT… If The average buyer is pinched by 4 dollar gas its because they are in debt up to thier eyeballs ….act your wage, live debt free!

]]> By: dr http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222770 dr Wed, 28 May 2008 14:29:19 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222770 <p>If concept cars are a float to get opinions why is it that everyone always loves the concept cars and when production comes they water it all down, and give us nothing we liked about the concept?</p> If concept cars are a float to get opinions why is it that everyone always loves the concept cars and when production comes they water it all down, and give us nothing we liked about the concept?

]]> By: mike c. http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-222769 mike c. Wed, 28 May 2008 14:27:10 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/28/mini-cross-over-to-debut-in-paris-this-fall/#comment-222769 <p>Looks kind of cool in the green. I hope you meant to write that it will be 157 inches, or 11 inches longer than the standard coupe.</p> Looks kind of cool in the green. I hope you meant to write that it will be 157 inches, or 11 inches longer than the standard coupe.

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