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  1. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

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    #22 goaljnky, Sep 15, 2009
    All that white leather... it is a little... too much... reminds me of white patent leather shoes and matching belts that were popular for that infamous period so long ago.

    As for the next cars... I think two Mini's is plenty for now. I want something with a little more oomph going through the rear wheels.
     
  2. WJHMH

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    #23 WJHMH, Sep 15, 2009
    I'm not diggin' it but it could have been worse, it might have been that MINI SUV that's supposed to be released soon.
     
  3. Steve

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    #24 Steve, Sep 15, 2009
    I see what you mean, an aesthetic turn for the better IMO.

    I actually am diggin' it, but couldn't agree more re the SUV MINI.....not looking forward to that one. Maybe it'll look better in person?


    Even though they released pics of the coupe before the roadster, they started on the roadster first, right? Started on the 'vert and then worked the coupe? Maybe that's why the top of the coupe looks so wrong. They really need to take an eraser to that part of the coupe plan.....get rid of the comb-over/toupe.
     
  4. goaljnky

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    #25 goaljnky, Sep 15, 2009
    The center stack looks cleaner, but not quiet there yet. The down tubes are too meaty. Specially when contrasted by the skinny looking steering wheel. Don't know why, but my eyes jump straight to it.
     
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    #26 Little Wing, Sep 15, 2009
    YouTube:
    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z4TJo00VOA"]YouTube - MINI Frankfurt Press Conference[/ame]
     
  6. Deviant

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    #27 Deviant, Sep 16, 2009
    You mean what you wore out last Saturday night?

    I've never liked the centerstack just based on it not being as user friendly to use. Sure the R50-53 setup wasn't perfect either but MINI took a step in the wrong direction with the R56, I'd like to see a whole new interior without a radio/speedometer combination.
     
  7. Doggybags

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    #28 Doggybags, Sep 16, 2009
    I don't know man. At first I was diggin it, but after that youtube video, it just looks like they took a press and crushed the top of the current car. The first side view of the vert looks really out of whack in its dimensions. I hope it's just a video thing and looks better in person. Either headroom or visibility must be a serious issue.
     
  8. goaljnky

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    #29 goaljnky, Sep 16, 2009
    Yes. :frown5:
     
  9. Bimmer Lite

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    #30 Bimmer Lite, Sep 16, 2009
    I think it looks pretty cool, but I wonder if it will really have that "stance" from the factory or if it'll have more of the R56 "float" that we all know so well.

    As a customer, I just can't spend my money on a car with that center stack - hopefully they'll revise it soon.

    All that said, I like the idea: lighter cars geared towards performance. Can't argue much with that, right?

    And as always, I really need to see it in the flesh before deciding.

    - Marc
     
  10. Rixter

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    #31 Rixter, Sep 16, 2009
    Looks great with the top down, but not a fan of the package with the top up. Maybe they should release a removable hard-top option
     
  11. KittyMini

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    #32 KittyMini, Sep 17, 2009
    +1 to that. :yesnod:
     
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