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  1. minimark

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    #2 minimark, Nov 15, 2010
    Well this guarantees that Mini will get the droppings and BMW branded front wheel drives will receive the steak....:(
     
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    #3 Rally, Nov 15, 2010
    I guess one can only hope that the 2.0t will fit in a MINI engine bay for future engine swap projects, atleast :idea:
     
  3. CHKMINI

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    #4 CHKMINI, Nov 15, 2010
    The roof design of the SUV pictured looks a lot like the roof on the Coupe Concept MINI. Now...put the 2.0 liter in the coupe and we have a winner :D
     
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    #5 Metalman, Nov 15, 2010
    I'm thinking only good things will trickle down to MINI.:D
     
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    #6 minimark, Nov 15, 2010
    ...and hope a version of it it will replace the Puegoet piece that exist now....
     
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    #7 Crashton, Nov 15, 2010
    I remember the outcry when Volvo went to front wheel drive. Seems like they are doing well now & that is all they have along with a some awd trucksters.

    I don't see BMW switching to all FWD platforms & what they are doing makes sense for them. I hope they use BMW engines this time.