Comments on: MINI USA VP on Fox News

By: MotoringFile » Archive » NextAutos.com Talks with Jim McDowell

MotoringFile » Archive » NextAutos.com Talks with Jim McDowell — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:01:24 +0000

[...] at NextAutos.com, the new site by Windingroad.com. Much of the information here was covered in the Fox News interview we posted earlier this month. There are some new nuggets here as [...]

By: alpinamike

alpinamike — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:57:25 +0000

Yes good job Jim, met him in 2006 on MTTS. Very nice guy and its funny he came form the BMW side of things and use to overlook the BMW PC in Spartanburg, SC so he has aways been into the performance side of cars even though they are small. What he should have said was that gas milage is a perk, its not the number one thing for buying a MINI , its the whole package, MINI is not a eco box car. Its a lifestyle. In some sence like RR.

By: s.m8o

s.m8o — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:11:51 +0000

ya, I was finally able to see the video. It occurred to me during the interview, when it got on the doors, it was in reference to the Clubman and it -is- a 5 door… it atcually has -2- rear doors, that passenger side rear door and two front doors…. 5. ;)

If it wasn’t for this link I’d have never seen it… would never watch Fox News or a visit Fox website on my own even if paid. ….and that’s even regardless of Fox having been created by someone from the motherland/fatherland.

By: Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:08:04 +0000

Sorry I forgot the "Three" in front of "Cheers" Lets try that again.

Three Cheers! to Jim McDowell.

By: Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:06:24 +0000

Cheers! To Jim McDowell!

By: C4

C4 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:00:16 +0000

I agree, Jim McDowell is doing a fantastic job.

By: McCain Rules

McCain Rules — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:49:13 +0000

So you watch BBC? BBC= LIBERAL Whatever, I don’t care. I’m done. I gotta give Jim McDowell some credit– He runs the greatest car brand in history!

By: C4

C4 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:19:31 +0000

I don’t watch much US based news outlets anyway :)

By: McCain Rules

McCain Rules — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:52:13 +0000

C4, Fox news is way better that the liberal crap you watch.

By: C4

C4 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:38:06 +0000

Well… It is Fox News after all. What else can you expect from the “Fair & Balance” news source mouthpiece? :)

By: Nathaniel Salzman

Nathaniel Salzman — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:14:55 +0000

Yeah, there’s some [not] fantastic journalism going on there. “Well the people I know who have MINI’s, it’s their third car…” and therefore that’s everybody who buys them. His ongoing spew of ignorant assumption was just maddening. Jim did a great job though.

By: C4

C4 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:13:16 +0000

I had the pleasure to meet and speak to Jim McDowell at MTTS here in Miami. He is an absolute gentleman and a real pleasure to talk. The most approachable car executive, ever!

I think he handled the interview like a champ. My favorite response of his: "The MINI is a performance car in a small package".

Thank you Jim for a job well done!

By: Evan

Evan — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:05:42 +0000

What a horrible set of interviewers. At least Jim handled it very well. Any explanation about how the Clubman's doors are actually configured would be lost on the interviewer. It was almost spoof like. Best In Show anyone?

And my MINI is my only car. Not my third. And I do recommend it to everyone. So much fun, such good mileage.

New MINI drivers- welcome and keep up the waving!!

By: Ken Fraser

Ken Fraser — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:03:37 +0000

Well presented very interesting from an assuie down under, I own a Mk1 1968 Cooper S & would like a new Cooper S but do not have the $'s.

Mr Cooper S Ken

By: John Q.

John Q. — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:17:32 +0000

Someone should tell him his ideas on the SUV and 5 door are dead wrong.

By: GregW

GregW — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:43:49 +0000

So who is the President then?

By: TSizemore3

TSizemore3 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:35:22 +0000

Jim was even wearing a MTTS 08 wristband. I wonder how old this interview is?

By: irieman

irieman — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:45:10 +0000

ahh great! now everyone is going to want one!

seriously though, a pretty good interview which ironically, balances out the recent FOX review of the Clubman (now if only FOX could get the "balance" thing right on every other issue).

By: MaxMCS

MaxMCS — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:35:45 +0000

I had no video issues… however, I DO still have issues with the J.D. Power thing. I feel like I’m driving a small BMW when I step into an R56, it’s just such an enjoyable and comfortable place to be. And the cars are all quite reliable; I don’t see the quality problems. Then again, maybe I’m biased.

By: s.m8o

s.m8o — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:22:43 +0000

Weird the video even starts, but then stops… if you select the “pop-up” it states the video isn’t found… nor if you do a video search on their website. So why does it even start for a second?