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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:08 AM
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"For general release.... BMW has just announced the upcoming introduction of a totally new MINI model, the Lirpa 1. Long expected to announce the release of additional MINI models, BMW has chosen as the first sibling to the smash-hit Cooper models, the Lirpa 1, which will begin production September 1. The newest sports model will boast a sports package of unbelievable proportion including the newest innovation in 275 HP engines BWM could shoe-horn into this ultra-secret AWD project car."

"On a related note, a brilliantly-polished one-off all-black MINI Cooper stretch limousine was spotted outside Buckingham Palace, evidently designed to ferry the Queen's beloved Corgies to and fro Buckingham Palace to Balmoral, in the northern realm."



 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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Awesome! I just called my dealer and they had just confirmed the news that this new MINI designed for World Rally Cup is coming to America. I'm #1 on the list at Roadshow MINI in Memphis!

Subaru's had better watch out next year when the Lirpa hits the rally circuit!



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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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har-har-har....
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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Lirpa 1, that's funney.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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no, Lirpa Loof
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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Screw all of you! I already have one! AHAHAHAHAH!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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I'm holding out for the Lirpa 2...with gull-wing doors.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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Oh the Lirpa 1! I saw some sweet spy pics of that -- they were taken in Australia I think. I'm calling my MA right now to get on the wait list! Thanks for the heads up!


[sarcasm, just dripping]
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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>>I'm holding out for the Lirpa 2...with gull-wing doors.

That should be coming tomorrow.

 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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I'm feeling quite aloof today!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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>>I'm feeling quite aloof today!<



 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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>>Oh the Lirpa 1! I saw some sweet spy pics of that -- they were taken in Australia I think. I'm calling my MA right now to get on the wait list! Thanks for the heads up!
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Here's the driver of the Australian Lirpa 1



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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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I couldn't resist posting that spy photo
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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>>Here's the driver of the Australian Lirpa 1
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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I'm guessing you either have brown eyes ore they are turning brown......as we speak.......
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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Recent spy photo of the Lirpa 1...

 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Lirpa 1 spyshots!


 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 01:15 AM
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MINIclo,
The Lirpa 1 is very cool.
Too bad the Lirpa 2 is hot on it's tail with gull wings no less.
I'll wait for the all wheel drive Lirpa 3 amphibious boatamobile
See it go!
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 03:47 AM
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I just got my wireless extension cord for the lirpa 3 electric!!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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MiniCLO you are sooo creative. Too bad someone spoiled your game plan.
 
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