Favorite mini and why?

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  1. DutchytheDutch

    DutchytheDutch New Member

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    What is your favorite mini and why?
    Model and year?

    Then lastly whats your favorite color of that one?

    just want to see which ones people like best. ;)
     
  2. Zapski

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    Mine.

    of course. ;)
     
  3. Dave.0

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    #3 Dave.0, Jan 29, 2014
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    I love the new and very much improved F56. It looks great in any color and the bumpers look awesome. I can't wait to get one and have it take me everywhere safely with all it's nanny features. Maybe in can get the MINI USB Mr. Coffee coffee maker for the passenger seat.
     
  4. Firebro17

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    Hi Dutchy, nice to meet you. Dutchy, this is Dave.O.....

    Like me, Dave is partial to ChiliRed R53s.

    Sorry for any confusion. Motor On.
     
  5. Dave.0

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    Ok all joking aside I like my 05 R53 and it's Chili Red. I looks great and runs very well.

    Favorite mini would be a classic mini and favorite Modern MINI would be an 06 GP.
     
  6. Nathan

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    A very late build 06 in Space Blue that's been slightly modded.

    That would be my favorite.

    Why, cause it's mine.
     
  7. B.A.D.

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    My favorite would be the WC50 R56. It may have no "Soul", but I'm married to a ginger so I don't have one either! Seriously though, I think that car has the best color combination of any of the Modern MINIs.
     
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    What a toughie, as I have/had 4.

    '59 Morris Mini Minor---Putty White
    '03 R50---Silk Green
    '06 R53---Pepper White
    '06 R53---Royal Grey

    Why? I have a passion for Minis/MINIs.
     
  9. DneprDave

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    I've had two, a yellow '63 Austin Mini with a hot rodded 1275 cc motor, it had a Weber carburetor with velocity stacks that stuck out of the speedometer hole, it made it easy to start on cold days. I just covered the stacks with my hand to choke it. What a beast!

    Also, my current one, a 2010 Chilli Red Clubman S. My Clubman is the best grocery getter I've had. Today, I had it packed with stuff from Costco and had fun traversing a couple of roundabouts at high speed on the way home. Weee!

    Dave
     
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    Some of the loaner MINIs I've had over the years have been great to test the limits of a stocker :ihih: Colour has not seemed to matter:Thumbsup:

    Mark
     
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    Classic Mini in chili red or BRG, 06 GP, 02 R53 in chili red, and last a JCW R58.
     
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    #12 Firebro17, Jan 29, 2014
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    If I had to choose between the three I've had, I'd guess I'm most partial to the 70 Austin Cooper S.

    It's the real deal.
     

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    Let's just get right to the point.......

    We are all going to say the best one is the one in the garage. :D
     
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    #14 Crashton, Jan 29, 2014
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    I'm pretty sweet on mine, but man I wish I'd have bought a GP won when I had the chance.
     
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    I don't completely agree Scott... My favorite new model (GP2 #73) sits in my buddy's garage.
     
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    My favorite is the GP1 and someday I hope to own one.
     
  17. Dave.0

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    Believe it or not Scott I would rather have a 06 GP original or a classic but I guess I will have to make do with my 05.
     
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    One that's paid for :D
     
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    I would love to own one of these.....
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    "A very late build 06 in Space Blue that's been slightly modded."
    Nathan, you're stretching the definition of "slightly" there.

    For me: Space blue '06 Checkmate, or GP1. Have to admit, the GP2 is a close second, and our local dealer has TWO on the floor... but I don't have $35+k burning a hole...
     

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