General MINI Talk Shared experiences, motoring minutes, and other general MINI-related discussion that applies to all MINIs, regardless of model, year or trim.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

No more convertibles?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 13, 2015 | 02:16 PM
  #1  
Tetonhawk's Avatar
Tetonhawk
Thread Starter
|
Neutral
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Teton Village, WY
No more convertibles?

i was just on the Mini site and wanted to build a 2016 Convertible. a large warning came up and told me they were no longer building the convertible.
 
Reply
Old Oct 13, 2015 | 02:52 PM
  #2  
Mini3333's Avatar
Mini3333
5th Gear
15 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 727
Likes: 2
Wow... I don't know about recent sales, but it was definitely popular in the past. I wonder why?
 
Reply
Old Oct 13, 2015 | 03:40 PM
  #3  
rkw's Avatar
rkw
OVERDRIVE
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8,233
Likes: 127
From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by mini_wisconsin
Wow... I don't know about recent sales, but it was definitely popular in the past. I wonder why?
Isn't it obvious why? The entire 2nd generation lineup is being phased out (R56, R55, R58, R59 already discontinued; Countryman and Paceman still to follow). The 3rd generation F57 convertible hasn't officially debuted yet but spyshots have been published.

As for recent sales, only 238 convertibles sold nationwide in September (link).
 
Reply
Old Oct 13, 2015 | 03:41 PM
  #4  
ShipM8's Avatar
ShipM8
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 434
Likes: 19
From: East Grand Rapids, Michigan
Weren't they still second generation? Maybe Mini's just switching them over to third generation.
 
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2015 | 08:19 AM
  #5  
ECSTuning's Avatar
ECSTuning
Platinum Sponsor
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 36,737
Likes: 2,540
From: Wadsworth, Ohio
Its soon to change over to the F57 ( mule car F57 has been testing ) , but last time I heard they were still making the R57 on the line.
 
__________________

MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2015 | 09:16 AM
  #6  
PelicanParts.com's Avatar
PelicanParts.com
Vendor
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7,188
Likes: 71
From: Harbor City, CA
There is hope! The 2016 Convertible spy photos. More here.

 
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2015 | 11:02 AM
  #7  
rckrzy1's Avatar
rckrzy1
6th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,417
Likes: 16
You mean they didn't add 2 doors to it ? LOL
 
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2015 | 11:55 AM
  #8  
PelicanParts.com's Avatar
PelicanParts.com
Vendor
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7,188
Likes: 71
From: Harbor City, CA
This popped up in my feed today!

Just revealed: your first look at the new MINI Cabrio

 
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
IrishMCS
General MINI Talk
74
Dec 1, 2015 04:21 PM
JCW_Coupe
MINI Parts for Sale
6
Oct 25, 2015 06:06 PM
Mini Mania
Drivetrain Products
0
Oct 13, 2015 02:16 PM
ECSTuning
Vendor Classifieds
0
Sep 14, 2015 01:05 PM
ECSTuning
Tires, Wheels & Brakes
0
Sep 14, 2015 11:34 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:48 PM.