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Cooptime

Dec 11, 2003 05:34 PM

I heard in another thread that the MINI front end will be changing in '05. Is this for sure? I really enjoy the way the MINIs look now. I don't want them to "goon" up the design. And if it is true, why the sudden change? The car has only been out for 2 years and some people in my area still don't even know what it is. Seems a little soon to switch things up.

400ex

Dec 11, 2003 05:38 PM

I heard they want to increase the amount of airflow available for cooling. I agree the front of the car looks good. I much prefer it over the back. The car has the bulldog thing happeneing in the front, the back has that cute, dare I say it "chick car" thing. I hope they do something with the back personaly. It could be why people get pissed when you pass them. The "I ain't getting passed by that thing" reaction.

mini58

Dec 11, 2003 06:19 PM

I believe any change will be minor. It has been said it's more of a "freshening" than a change.

Gabe	Dec 11, 2003 07:10 PM

Here's some news for you:

http://www.bridger.us/mini/?Y=2003&M...FaceliftIn2005

http://www.bridger.us/mini/?Y=2003&M...ngMINIFacelift

http://www.bridger.us/mini/?Y=2003&M...oserToAReality

http://www.bridger.us/mini/?Y=2003&M...eMINIRevisions

fueledbymetal

Dec 12, 2003 12:10 PM

Great info Gabe, thanks! :smile:

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