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  1. mini_racer

    mini_racer Well-Known Member

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    #2 mini_racer, Jul 16, 2010
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    That would be an awesome addition to the MINI product line, depending on price and mpg.
     
  2. Dave.0

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    #3 Dave.0, Jul 16, 2010
    UGH :eek:ut::nonod::lol:

    I hope to God they keep that car in Europe.
     
  3. Johngo

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    #4 Johngo, Jul 16, 2010
    I think BMW needs to take a step back and breathe... The Smart Car is already being made.
     
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    #5 galoki, Jul 16, 2010
    I find/hear that alot of BMW/Mini dealerships are kinda snobby... I wonder how they will work with folks coming in to buy a low price car like this? and...given the issues I, and many others, have had with service departments....i don't think they will do will long term unless they change their dealership model.
     
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    #6 Metalman, Jul 16, 2010
    Snobby.......? Ha!
    Pity the poor guy who stops in to try and buy one of those IQ/ Mini-Martin's at the local Aston Martin dealership.:D
     
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    #7 Rally, Jul 16, 2010
    News Flash...MINI's are already low priced cars :smilewinkgrin:
     
  7. Justa Jim

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    #8 Justa Jim, Jul 16, 2010
    I'm still not buying this. The car on the right was only 120" long and both had a rear engine. According to the book, both were binned in short order with only a mock-up ever beiig made. In 1997 they were brought back, via "controlled leaks" by BMW and presented at the Geneva Auto Show. After that they were again tucked away, never to see the light of day. So, here they are again showing up at the same Auto Show. Seems like they are trying the same stunt twice.

    Jim