2nd Gen R59 Roadster Roadsters Still Rare

Discussion in '2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61' started by JECO, Aug 9, 2012.

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  1. JECO

    JECO Active Member

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    I am not sure I want to see another Roadster, but I look for them and have not seen another one besides mine. The raves continue to be delivered by the many admirers I have encountered since taking delivery in early May. My wife's Countryman, too, has attracted curiosity seekers. What other car make people take notice. Can't think of any.
     
  2. kent kanipe

    kent kanipe New Member

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    Lots of very nice Roadsters at MITM last week. Also, nicely modded Countryman's that have made me start to be a believer. MITM is a great event. I highly recommend it!!

    Kent
     
  3. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: Haven't seen many roadsters up here in 'Red River' country either. :frown2:

    Jason
     
  4. Crashton

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    I really like the roaster. I have yet to see one around these parts, but I am looking.
     
  5. rum4

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    I have only seen two in Columbia, SC, so yea still rare.
     
  6. ljmattox

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    Have not seen one "in the wild" here, so far. I know MINI STL has sold some.

    Attention getting? Yes, very! Most MINIs don't blend in much, and that's a good thing.

    We'd cross-shopped a few other cars, including a Subie WRX, non-STi. Phenomenal performer, with AWD it was like being catapault-launched. But at rest (to most people): looks just like any other Japan/Korea Inc. sedan. Vanilla interior, just a sweep of all black/charcoal in the usual layout. Polar opposite of most MINIs!
     
  7. agranger

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    I still get the occasional question about my R53, but back in 2005, I couldn't stop for gas without at least one person coming over to take a look.
     
  8. old81

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    Must be rare in places, but I think the grow like weeds here in the Denver area.

    Popular, must be all the sun we get and very little rain, so most days it is top down all day. :)

    Saw another one being delivered today when I stopped by Schomp MINI.

    Always a good day when you are near a bunch of MINIs.

    :) Don
     
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    I am not a top down fan but that roadster has my interest
     
  10. lotsie

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    I have yet to see one in the wild:Yawn::confused:
     
  11. HiFi Guy

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    Living in Florida, convertibles are common.

    I can't recall seeing one one on my 100 mile round trip commute.
     
  12. Little big car

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    I have seen one at a Cars and Coffee meet. Other than that nope not a one.
     
  13. JackMac

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    They will be rare for a while. Newest member in the MINI family, only on-sale for a few months now.

    That said, I've actually seen quite a few of them.
     
  14. drabdub

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    ive seen a few in the bay area
     

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