Iceberg Audi....
![[IMG]](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t5Or7fcYbn8/T4mQUpJ304I/AAAAAAAAJS0/D2qSYz9mGeA/s1600/titanic.jpg)
Page 2 of 3
-
-
-
-
![[IMG]](http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160817/1e598d9686f487c3bb9279b66bb8d03e.jpg)
I'm just going to leave this here... -
-
-
-
-
-
In 2002 when the MINI came here the prices of gas was low, But the car still did well. This was because it was, different, fun, and quirky. It set itself apart from the every day moving fortress called the SUV. You can't take a small car and make it just big enough for more people, and I mean just, then price it so high. This is what Mini has done. Their are to many better choices out there, 2017 Toyota Camry for 23,070. No I don't like the Camry it has no sole. Mini may not think Toyota is their competition but it is. Ok why buy a Countryman when I can get a Ford Escape 23,700 or Explorer 31,160? There is nothing special about Mini anymore. The original Mini (and lets be honest here, the real Mini) lasted so long because the company stayed true to itself and what it stood for. BMW said when it bought Mini it would stay true to its roots. I believe it did in the Gen 1&2 cars. Now they have forgot their roots and it is showing.
The other day I was telling a friend at work, that has a countryman and does not keep up with mini, about the new models. They were confused as to why Mini would have a 4 door and a Clubman, aren't we all. Does Mini need a Countryman and Clubman? Yes! Sure they need more than just hatchback, but they don't need a 4 door.
Hatch for those that don't need room and want sporty and fun, Clubman for those that may need a little more room but want fun and sporty(the new Clubman is not what I am talking about the Gen2 is) and the Countryman for those that have to have the extra seats but don't want to leave the brand. The Clubman should have a option for rear seat delete for some one that wants it for deliveries. They MUST all retain the Mini sole.
Nothing I have said talks about styling. That is subject to taste. Some like the way the new ones look, I do not, but more power to you if you like it. Some don't like the way my Mini looks, granted they have bad taste if they don't like my mini but thats fine. BMW got rid of the Butt and looks good agin, Mini styling will move on also. What matters is its roots.
Other then my opinion of the Gen3 mini looks there is some good in that model. I would like to see what people do with the car. I don't really care about people that buy them as an appliance to drive and I don't care if my opinion offends then. But the enthusiast I do care about. I want that person as a friend, I want to see how they mod there Gen3 car. We may learn from each other and one day have a great time on the Dragon chasing each other. Then we can rib each other about who has the best Mini.
So my last point to a long post. I have been thinking about this for some time. I love good natured joking about who's Gen is better. But I don't want it to offend either. Now that does mean we all need to be Big boys and girls, but it also means we should reserve some of it for people who know and understand us. I don't want anyone to hold your opinion or be censored! What I don't want is this place to turn into North American Motoring. I left that place because it got very rude and immature. I thought if one more person said do a search I would scream, I was asking because search didn't work. I know some of this pertains to me. I am one of the biggest pro Gen1 guys but I do want those that have lessor Gens to feel welcome too.
-
Nice post Lee !
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
if I could buy a r53 with f56 interior new from bmw I would buy one have to admit the interiors are really nice now
it's just the rest of the car
-
Page 2 of 3