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leicaguy Sep 16, 2008 11:39 AM
Everybody's jumpin' on the band wagon
 
http://wot.motortrend.com/6295565/co...how/index.html
:popcorn:

Ancient Mariner Sep 16, 2008 12:22 PM
always a bridesmaid, never a bride.... :lol:

Bleeding Eardrum Sep 16, 2008 04:12 PM
Nothing is more anoying to our band as when people jump on our wagon

Tricky Fish Sep 16, 2008 04:57 PM
Perhaps some good competition will drive MINI to do even better things in the future. :nod:

While the Audi is slower than the MINI, I must say that Audi has always made beautiful cars.

Who knows, maybe all those non-waving MINI drivers will buy these instead and we can take back our clubhouse. :lol:

Niko Sep 16, 2008 10:53 PM
Looks interesting so far.

bluemeanie357 Sep 17, 2008 05:11 AM
More sporty compacts is a good thing. So far the R32 and Volvo C30 are about the closest competition, maybe a Mazdaspeed 3.

Red Dragoon Sep 17, 2008 05:24 AM
That Audi has a nice look about it, but it is no MINI.

Froglips Sep 17, 2008 05:33 AM
NOTHING will compare to a MINI though!:thumbsup:

kgdblu Sep 17, 2008 08:20 AM
that Audi looks angry...maybe cuz it's not a MINI?

ebh Sep 17, 2008 12:30 PM
love that it will be a plug-in hybrid like the volt. only using an electric motor for short city trips would be amazing.

bluemeanie357 Sep 17, 2008 03:15 PM
I wonder if Mini will do the plug-in hybrid thing as an option on the MC. The D model, if ever brought to the US, supposedly gets 74mpg; but BMW charges more for diesel engines, offsetting any savings (the new low-sulfur diesel costs more than hi-test in the U.S. now, too).
Apparently an all-electric Mini has been spotted, but the flexibility of a plug-in is a no-brainer.
Personally I bought an S and don't want an electric unless I can turn it off. But regen braking would be nice- Euro BMWs have that already too.
Say what you want about Audi (cough, reliability) but I highly respect that every model seems to get an S version, an RS version, and a convertible model.

leicaguy Sep 17, 2008 03:54 PM
Originally Posted by kgdblu (Post 2472307)
that Audi looks angry...maybe cuz it's not a MINI?
Likely. And the MINI has a grin on it's face. Could it be a smug grin? :grin:

chpsk8 Sep 17, 2008 05:53 PM
It is an angry little bugger isn't it?

http://image.motortrend.com/f/concep...ro-concept.jpg

reelsmith. Sep 17, 2008 07:32 PM
Originally Posted by chpsk8 (Post 2473052)
It is an angry little bugger isn't it?
It is ...and slow too. I like the front, but am not too keen on the back.

SirParlan Sep 17, 2008 09:20 PM
One word: Eww.

Kentiki Sep 18, 2008 07:22 AM
Originally Posted by chpsk8 (Post 2473052)
It is an angry little bugger isn't it?

http://image.motortrend.com/f/concep...ro-concept.jpg

Indeed! belongs here:
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/30431

RandomGemini Sep 18, 2008 08:42 AM
Originally Posted by chpsk8 (Post 2473052)
It is an angry little bugger isn't it?

http://image.motortrend.com/f/concep...ro-concept.jpg
Whoa.. that's definitely a Decepticon in disguise...

Nubwagon Sep 18, 2008 09:20 AM
Are there hot chicks on this vehicle you speak of? Maybe they can jump on the Nubwagon instead :lol: :lol: :thumbsup: :razz:

markldriskill Sep 19, 2008 04:50 AM
To me, the grille is too large. I think it looks way oversized for the car. MINIs are still WAY better!

scottylundgren Sep 19, 2008 07:25 AM
i like it. It looks a little meaner than the mini


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