I've payed my dues for the club even though I haven't received the Mini yet so this is my first post directed at my local Mini crowd.

Ok all you experts. Set me straight. Just do a search of for 2014 Mini's and all kinds of things show up about the next one. Spy shots and all. What's very confusing is that apparently the 2014 is gonna be release for public drooling in November???

So, what I'm wondering is what's being sold now by dealership as the '14 Mini? Do the models change mid year? I've got a '14 Cooper S Convertible on order and it's seems just like the '13 more or less. Gonna be a 2014.5 version? OR is all that's being hyped up gonna be the 2015?

Giddy-up!

 

Nice MINI is you signature, you will love it.

You pose a good question, the MINI you ordered is a 2014 since the model year changes with the August Euro factory shutdown and Euro vacation schedule.

But not all MINI models are affected, this adds to the confusion.

Your bought or ordered a 2014 RXX type MINI, as the years go by very subtle refreshes are done to the MINIs (interior or exterior or both).

Now with the F series MINIs which are to be revealed at the shows this fall and winter will be 2014 MINIs too, until August 2014 when they become 2015 models, probably no major changes at that time, since the subtle changes occur at odd time within the MINI product cycle.

Now all the above is my attempt at clarity, I could be all wrong, if fact I usually don't get all the fact correct.

MINI (aka BMW) likes to change all of this so you have to be flexible, I chose to ignore it and enjoy my MINIs.

Don

 

Your 2014 convertible will look not change from the 2013s. Only the hard tops (R56) will change, and those will not be available until after the end of this month.

 

Thanks guys. I didn't think of the hard top was changing first. Duh!

Can't wait!!

 

When the 1st gen MINIs went from SuperCharged to Turbo, MINI did the same thing, but it was years for the Convertible to catchup. Hardtop Turbo first year was 2007, Convertible Turbo first year was 2009.

 

YIPEE! Welcome to the club...we should have the neighborhood street up to your house lined with MINIs when you drive your MINI home!

 

Now that would be cool!!!!!!!! Trust me, you'll know when it's time...way before it's time!!

 

Cont........

That would be way TOOOOO cool. What an awesome photo opportunity and a serious way to welcome JULIUS home.

I think ours is gonna be a girl How else can I comfortably say, "She want to be driven...and driven she shall be".

HE just doesn't sound the same...to me anyway. Vik may think the opposite.

 

And continued again.....

Oh, and depending on the day of delivery, maybe I'll set up a BBQ at the hooch for all to partake. Meet the folks, drool over the babes, and talk Mini!! I'll open up the garage for anyone that wants to tinker on the lift, have a beer and a burger.

We need to get Blue fixed!!

 

I would come out and tinker with the people in the garage... But my MINI is inoperable so I would need to bring tiny.

Tiny isn't so small.

 

Hey, it doesn't matter to me what you drive, as long as you MOTOR!! Right? Come one come all. I think it's a great idea.

 

Last I saw on Motoringfile reveal is in November and we get the F56 hardtop next spring.

 

Hopefully they are changing the front a bit from the reveal pics that have come out so far.

Mike, let us know if and when you want to do this BBQ. The more gear headed people in the club are always up for looking at a new garage, and helping other members out. :D

 

Should be within a few weeks. The boat docks the 4th then it comes here. As I get more info I'll pass it on.

Had Blu in the garage the last couple of days. Mini's look good in there!!

 

Julius is "scheduled" to be at Mini of Loveland Sunday the 10th. I'm planning on a Wednesday pickup? Maybe Tues???

 

WaHooo....

Now Rich wont be the only one modding a MINI on your lift...

BTW, I left you a couple beers in the fridge...

 

That's right. I forgot to say thanks!! So.....Thanks!!!

So, here's my list of things to do next week after we get Julius:

- driving lights
- stubby antenna
- LED DRL's
- Mud flaps
- Stripes (if I don't have dealership do them)
- LED side lights w/orange scuttle inserts
- and finally - GET THE TOP DOWN AND MOTOR!!!!!!

and somewhere in there a wash or two may be needed

 

Mike let us know when you want to go up to MoL.

 

Sounds like you've got a weekends worth of work ahead of you Mike...

Let me know if you need anything. Haven't wrenched on the R56's much but we can figure it out.

 

I'll be in that neck of the woods! What time, which day?

Also, don't forget to add "Prima" products to your list - for a nice clean, shiny MINI!

 

You know you have several wrenches that are more than willing to help.

 

I know I know. I kinda picture this initial time like a new parent. That initial bonding time is important and can have life long benefits.

 

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You can delete all the content with the edit function, then leave it blank, almost a delete.

Don

 

Can't. Must have at least 1 character.