Comments on: The MINI E Touches Down In LA

By: greg

greg — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:00:56 +0000

zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......OH, er, KICK ASS!

BTW, 007 wouldn't be caught dead in this thing.

Is there the possibility of electrocution if it rains? I figure that's why it's only available in California (cue music.....)

By: Alan Smithee

Alan Smithee — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:04:31 +0000

I wonder if that little plug to the left of the front license plate if for charging. Anyone know?

The plug left of the front license plate is the tow hook hole...same as on other MINIs. The press photos show the charging plug is under what is the fuel cap on regular MINIs.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:49:06 +0000

Oh thats cool. Soooo where is the JCW review we are waiting for.

It will go live on the site tomorrow morning.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:18:25 +0000

Hopefully 007 knows how to spell

By: Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:48:28 +0000

We’ve been told by our sources that the final pricing isn’t $850 and won’t be released until the eve of the debut at the show.

By: rkw

rkw — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:12:09 +0000

The LA Times reported that the lease will be $850/month, which would put it out of reach for most people. The customers will probably be businesses and wealthy individuals.

The LA Times reported that the lease will be $850/month, which would put it out of reach for most people. The customers will probably be businesses and wealthy individuals.

By: mr.m8o

mr.m8o — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:50:33 +0000

how kewl will the guy who gets 007 feel?!

By: Andre Salazar

Andre Salazar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:52:32 +0000

Oh thats cool. Soooo where is the JCW review we are waiting for.

By: Mike S.

Mike S. — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:44:21 +0000

I wonder if that little plug to the left of the front license plate if for charging. Anyone know?

I also wonder what all they could do with the grill area since cooling certainly won't require all that real estate. It'll be fun to see what people can think up for mods if the E's pass into general production.

Love the 001, too!

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:39:09 +0000

First photo: looks like that Mini rode along with some players.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:19:28 +0000

Ian, How else do they get a car they just finished in Munich to the show in LA? Not by boat as it would take forever!!

Looking forward to seeing this car around NYC! MINI I am up for a lease.... if the 335d does not work out.

By: JP

JP — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:39:27 +0000

YAY MINI!!!!! MAKIN LIFE ENTERTAINING FOR ALL CAR LOVERS!!!!!!

By: JonPD

JonPD — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:25:23 +0000

I still would love to see the Mini D in the States, figure though by the time we see it there will already be more than a few other small diesels available.

Think Mini has already stumbled on this car market here and is likely to miss the biggest potential by being late to the game.

By: Axel Hernandez

Axel Hernandez — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:20:40 +0000

Cooper D, Cooper Clubman D is all most of us want here in the USA area!!!

By: rocketmini

rocketmini — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:58:34 +0000

The third picture you can see the picture of the guy that sent it.. He wont have a job for long.. I like the idea, cant wait till they bring the COOPER D over..

By: Ian C.

Ian C. — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:37:29 +0000

“flown in from Munich via Lufthansa Air Freight” – not very in keeping with reducing costs!

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:07:59 +0000

The license plate stands for “Electric 2008 – California.”

By: MikeJCW

MikeJCW — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:51:13 +0000

Very cool!! thumbs up Now, if only MINI would pick a few leasees from here in VA....

By: Marcus

Marcus — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:32:55 +0000

Interesting that it has a UK number plate, and the “E” at the start of the plate is for Essex of all places!

By: fdavid

fdavid — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:27:07 +0000

Nice!