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#31 of 2671 S will be lower; current Mini estimate at $21 by tommyp13 May 03, 2001 (11:19 am)
I talked to a rep at the NYC autoshow for awhile, and that's what she knew. I've also seen other estimates at the 18/21k range for the two models. $25 would price itself out of the market. The UK base version is called the "One". BMW has already lost a ton of money on their dabbling into UK autos, so clearing a little profit will be a big step up for them.
#32 of 2671 NYC Autoshow by rickrover May 03, 2001 (12:55 pm)
I was hoping to make it up to NYC for the show but wasn't able to. How does the Mini look in person? That's great news about the pricing on the S. I'm thinking that BMW will do just fine profit-wise on the Mini.
#33 of 2671 From NYC Show by tommyp13 May 03, 2001 (1:04 pm)
The cars looked great. Unfortunately, they were all locked. They had a blue, red, and another color (can't remember, but not one of the more interesting ones). The car is definitely a much bigger Mini than the classic. One had the panorama sunroof, which really opened up the roof. That same car had the navigation control unit, and auto. All had really nice-looking black leather on them. They looked like they could seat for reasonable people, but trunk room with the rear seat up looked like it could fit little more than a box of kleenex. Really interesting interiors, and the bank of toggle switches is a really cool retro element.
#34 of 2671 The dash by ms_joanne May 03, 2001 (2:00 pm)
Too bad the dash, IMHO, is horrible! What's with the speedo in the center? Blech!
#35 of 2671 Dash by rickrover May 04, 2001 (6:29 am)
I like it, very retro modern - The tach is right where it needs to be - front and center, the bank of switches is cool - I wonder what it looks like illuminated - did BMW use red back lighting?
#36 of 2671 Dash color by digidelia_1 May 07, 2001 (12:15 am)
i belive the numbers on the tach and speedo illuminate orange, and the other stuff is red. here is a picture, kind of what i'm talking about: http://www.mini2.com/images/gallery/press/dash2.jpg scott
#37 of 2671 Thanks by rickrover May 07, 2001 (10:51 am)
I'm looking forward to seeing one in person for the first time.
#38 of 2671 rickrover by qbrozen May 07, 2001 (10:59 am)
hey, what happened to that dealer announcement? There is still nothing up there except the estimates of how many in a particular area. Where did that April 16th date come from?
#39 of 2671 Dealers by rickrover May 08, 2001 (6:16 am)
I got that info from a friend (who's also on my dealers waiting list) that got it from the mini2 website. I checked the miniusa website a couple of days ago and noticed they hadn't updated the dealer locator area yet. My dealer has definately been chosen, I'd think most of the other ones have as well, I don't know what the hang up is. I'll logon to the miniusa website and ask - if you haven't registered there yet you should. I asked a couple of questions awhile back and they got right back to me with answers.
#40 of 2671 BMW's Reply about Mini dealer announcement: by rickrover May 09, 2001 (6:43 am)
I logged on to the Miniusa website and asked when they would announce the selection of the Mini dealers, their reply: I'm with BMW of North America, LLC. Yes, the new MINI marquee is officially coming to the United States and, yes, we are very, very excited! We believe the new MINI honors its forefather, with the same commitment to performance and uniqueness as the classic MINI that was loved by all. We intend to make the new MINI marquee every bit as appealing, fun and exciting as its inspiring forebearer, a 40-year legend of an automobile. We expect the new MINI will arrive in early 2002. The model sold in the United States will meet US-spec regulations. There is interesting information about the new MINI on our website at www.miniusa.com. Once on the site, click on "Info" and then "MINI FAQ's." BMW will grant approximately 70 of its 345 US dealers with a MINI franchise. Sorry, at the present time, I am unable to provide you information about specific dealerships at which to order the MINI. We anticipate an announcement will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.