Taking a page from the GP Launch back in 2006 MINI announced that the 2012 Coupé will make it's US debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Coupé sales to customers will start about a month later on October 1. Alongside the Coupé it has been reported that MINI will also be showing the Goodwood. They sure are picking the right venue for the Goodwood with it's ~$60K price tag and very limited availability.
Coupe at Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix! We saw it, sat in it, and partied with it - they "pre-launched" at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (and Mini of Pittsburgh Grand Opening) in July!
Saw one at MAG the other day when I dropped off my car. from some angles it looks kinda neat, from others I think it looks hideous. Overall I don't like it. Especially for no performance benefit and less functionality.
Oh, there's a performance benefit! The suspension feel is completely different, far more lively, but I do see your point. I'd rather have some semblance of practicality, but that's just me.
I got an email from MINI of Baltimore County yesterday! It will be there in the showroom 8/26(tomorrow) from 9a-9p and 8/27 (Sat) frrom 9a-5p if any of my fellow Murlinders feel like motoring that way!
The new Coupe is pretty cool...but I'd rather pay less and get a back seat or pay more and get a JCW Cooper.
Drove the JCW Coupe on Saturday. . .and it was SO MUCH FUN! Keep in mind, I drive a Justa now so it was a significant difference for me. My only problem with the Coupe is the visibility. Big blind spots and with the spoiler up the rear view is also compromised quite a bit. It will be better as a convertible. But, man, it is one SEXY car in person.