Comments on: Autocar Reports the Rolls Royce MINI is a Go

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:41:24 +0000

I was at the dealer to pick up the car when during our conversation this came up. He told me that during MU there was a private viewing for dealers where a RR MINI was shown. It was an S without the air scoop. He was not keen on the iterior how it was setup but this remains personal taste. Asked if he meant the Mayfair or Camden he replied that it was the RR MINI and not these 2 models.

By: c4

c4 — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:08:12 +0000

I can’t help but think that MINI is running out of ideas lately.

By: Scott Purvis

Scott Purvis — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:35:16 +0000

I bet even though Rolls-Royce will “intall” luxury upgrades, the interior will still creak and rattle like most MINIs do now. In time, they all do. I do wish to see the center stack and such return to the black look as well. If you want real luxury, then get a BMW or Rolls-Royce.

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:48:43 +0000

I want the facelifted 2010 MINI to have that all black center stack. SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE CURRENT GREY!!

Hopefully MINI will do that an make the knobs/dials all black again, much cleaner. Even if it's the same lay out, the improvement in aestetics would be incredible.

By: RamÃ³n

RamÃ³n — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:28:27 +0000

They should equip this edition with suicide doors, just in case the interior finish isn’t enough bling, and fold-down trays in the back so that passengers can balance their Baccarat flutes of champagne.

By: bee1000

bee1000 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:08:39 +0000

@Phil: All I said was that I don’t understand why people buy Minis and then spend $10,000-20,0000 on options and/or mods to try to turn them into something sportier or, gads, luxurious. I didn’t say people shouldn’t do it, or that Mini shouldn’t offer the options, or that it affects me in any way. I find it difficult to comprehend that someone would have $40,000 to spend on a car and then choose to spend it all on a Mini. As with DUDE!, I own a Mini because it’s the best car I can afford (2004 MCS, $21,700). If I had $40,000 to spend on a car, it wouldn’t go toward a Mini with $15,000 worth of options and mods. I still may well buy a Mini because I love mine, but it would cost maybe $25,000 and the rest of the money could be spent elsewhere.

By: Bruce Nelson

Bruce Nelson — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:42:33 +0000

What no comments about “will also be able to collect the finished vehicle.” could this be a doorway to European delivery?

By: DUDE!

DUDE! — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:16:42 +0000

Phil.. that’s why this is labeled “COMMENTS” so you and I can spew out some inane crap from behind our computer screens. And.. this “Royce” MINI is so far out of place it’s like putting racing stripes on a 1969 Coup De Crude Caddy… do it if you want but it’s kinda lame, IMHO.

By: greg

greg — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:35:03 +0000

Oh heck why not? Will be interesting.

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:45:18 +0000

It’s the same reason while BMW offers and Individual package for $10k+ on the 6 series and 7 series, and why Mercedes-Benz used to offer similarly priced Designo models in special colors. Some people that have alot of money want to get something special and unique. It’s no surprise that while it is a compact car, many MINI owners are wealthy luxury car owners and that they buy a MINI because they like something small, unique, fun to compliment their other cars… they are the people that would not mind paying for this stuff. If you don’t want it on your Cooper or Cooper S, what’s the big deal? I’m all for them offering this kind of stuff as an available option as long as it does not effect the base price of the car itself. More options is always better… if you don’t want it, just don’t check that box when you order your car.

By: DUDE!

DUDE! — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:43:46 +0000

Cooper De Ville … That’s so funny, but Gabe it would would need a Landau vinyl roof. While looking at this thing I threw up in my mouth, a little! What no flying bonnet ornamentation? I think the MINI logo could be a real nice one.

Bee… for me it’s a sports car that I can afford and I think quite a good one at that. A friend/neighbor has a 911 special edition and he also owns a MINI S… which car do you think he drives the most?

By: bee1000

bee1000 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:35:50 +0000

I just don’t get it. I understand wanting to make your own car unique, but if you want a luxury car (or you want a sports car for that matter), why buy a Mini in the first place?

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:14:50 +0000

@scotteast: but not Cooper de Ville.

By: scotteast

scotteast — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:10:25 +0000

I know they can't for lots of reasons, but I really wish they would call this thing the MINI de Ville.

Not that I would buy one, but it would be very funny.