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  1. Metalman

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    #38 Metalman, Apr 23, 2013
    1st gen has David O
    2nd gen has me.....:biggrin5:
     
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    #6 Dave.0, Oct 10, 2012
    1st Gen's are cool.:Thumbsup::lol:
     
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    #36 MCS02, Apr 22, 2013
    1st gen headlights are in the bonnet. This is helpful when signaling black helicopters and UFOs. 2nd gen are not
    The 1st gen have personality, the 2nd gen...... On never mind I almost had a weak moment
    :smile5:
     
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    #9 Gil-galad, Oct 11, 2012
    At least you tried... :arf:
     
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    #49 Gizmo, Apr 25, 2013
    That's not a cupholder, it's a passenger seat for my copilot! :D

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    #7 BlimeyCabrio, Oct 10, 2012
    1st gens sound like a Mini.
    2nd gens sound like a Subaru.
     
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    #20 mini_racer, Oct 11, 2012
    1st Gen is better!

    That pretty much sums it up.
     
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    #29 JackMac, Oct 26, 2012
    I know it was already mentioned that 2nd gen has the optional "sport mode" button.

    Just wanted to point out that 1st gen is always in "sport mode" :wink:
     
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    #12 CHKMINI, Oct 11, 2012
    Chrome beltline molding is wider on the 2nd Gen than the 1st Gen. (should be black anyway!)
     
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    #18 Crashton, Oct 11, 2012
    1st gen engines of American design built in Brazil

    2nd gen engines of French design built in Hammy Hall UK

    Fixed it more better.... :D
     
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    #25 Nathan, Oct 11, 2012
    Caught up to here in adding stuff to the 1st post.

    Pretty good list we have going so far.
     
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    #51 Crashton, Apr 25, 2013
    Maybe that's why I'm partial to the older gen. I'm older too.

    I love my wonky cup-holder, holds my coffee & other things. The ones in the 2nd gen aren't as useful. Gizmo's don't fit in them.
     
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    #2 CHKMINI, Oct 10, 2012
    Exterior - 2nd Gen Headlights are mounted in a Fixed position. 1st Gen are mounted in the Bonnet.

    Interior - 2nd Gen right side upper dash contains a secret storage compartment.
     
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    #3 Crashton, Oct 10, 2012
    1st gen has large door pockets, 2nd gen has smaller ones

    1st gen has the battery in the boot, 2nd gen under the bonnet

    1st gen uses a key, 2nd gen uses a flying saucer

    1st gen uses an engine of Brazilian origin, 2nd gen gen uses an engine of French origin

    1st gen has a large central speedometer, 2nd gen has a huge central speedometer

    That's all I can think of now.

    I like both generations.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=594WLzzb3JI]The Who - My Generation - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #4 grodenglaive, Oct 10, 2012
    exterior visual cues to tell them apart at a glance:
    1st gen: front grill continues down the bumper
    2nd gen: thicker chrome surrounds on the tail lights.
     
  16. Steve

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    #5 Steve, Oct 10, 2012
    Exterior cues:

    1st gen C-pillar is a smooth curve from the side window to the back. 2nd gen C-pillar has a prominent vertical ridge, bottom to top.

    2nd gen skuttles are larger than 1st gen and extend at the front all the way to the front edge of ... whatever that panel is called.
     
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    #8 docv, Oct 10, 2012
    1st Gen rear side glass wraps around to rear
    2nd Gen rear side glass does not wrap around
     
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    #10 Crashton, Oct 11, 2012
    1st gen has a functional hood scoop
    2nd gen has a faux hood scoop

    1st gen has a top mounter intercooler
    2nd gen has a front mounted intercooler
     
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    #11 KittyMini, Oct 11, 2012
    2nd Gen front grille is fixed to the bumper.
    1st Gen was fixed to the bonnet.
     
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    #13 Crashton, Oct 11, 2012
    1st gen front turn signals in front bumper

    2nd gen front turn signals in headlight housings.
     
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