Most liked posts in thread: Makes You Go............Hmmmmmm

  1. Metalman

    Metalman Well-Known Member
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    IDK.... Those front Brembo's look to be quite large. You think 17's would still clear them?

    So is this Kia's nod to Mini with the design cue of color coding the roof and mirror caps?
     
  2. goaljnky

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    Relax. That is all I was pointing out. All it is, is a concept. You don't even know if there's an engine under the hood. They threw out the specs and they designed the aesthetics to the lowest common denominator. Build the car, make it work.. better yet.. make it perform.. then brag about how good a concept it is. As I've said before, Genesis was supposed to be the M3 slayer. 300+ hp, RWD, etc., etc.,.. Heard much about it lately?
     
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    IDK. It is definitely a nod to fugly. :biggrin5: Actually I like it from about the 1/2 front fender backwards. Reminds me of Renault Cleo. The front sure does need work though. To tall, too boxy. Come to think of it the roof is also to slopped backwards.
     
  4. N2MINI

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    As someone mentioned if it comes in at $20,000 as spec'd it will sell, if they end up wanting $25,000 for it, don't think it will sell well.. atleast not to me!!!
     
  5. agranger

    agranger MINI of the Month June 2009
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    I don't know... I kinda dig it. Strip out the interior and pop in a roll-cage... make a commuter / track beast.
     
  6. agranger

    agranger MINI of the Month June 2009
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    I just noticed the mirror cap as well. I'm surprised that I haven't seen that treatment on more MINIs... splash of color along the rocer w/ integration into the mirror cap. I like it.
     
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    looks like an overpriced basketball shoe.
     
  8. Minidave

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    A few more pics....

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  9. N2MINI

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    I like it!!! Just have learned my lesson on these new prototypes and their entry prices
    compared to what you get at the entry price once it is released....( think mini coupe )
     
  10. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: Hey!!!!!!!!!! It's in Official Confederate Colors!!!!!!!!!!:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
  11. B.A.D.

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    I like it. My wife has a Kia Soul and it is a nice car. Besides, this kind of reminds me of the Skoda Fabia VRS that Olgier is running in WRC this year.