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Sep 28, 2004 | 09:35 PM

cshontz

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Difference between a Mini and a MINI?

This is a newb question if there ever was one!

In the contexts of certain posts, I've noticed that "Mini" and "MINI" were regarded seperately. Other than the letter case, what is the significance of this?

Sep 28, 2004 | 09:49 PM

indygomini

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Some folks use the all-caps version and the mixed-case version interchangably, but to be formal, "MINI" refers to the new (2002-on) MINI, and "Mini" refers to the classic, 1959-2000 models.

Sep 28, 2004 | 10:03 PM

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When BMW took over and sold the Rover company, which first started the MINI creation, BMW wanted to also add their own style to it as much as possible. Thus in the process of new identity for the project, the name of the new style MINIs is capitalized to separate it from the classic Minis.
Cheers,

Sep 28, 2004 | 10:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vmote

This is a newb question if there ever was one!

In the contexts of certain posts, I've noticed that "Mini" and "MINI" were regarded seperately. Other than the letter case, what is the significance of this?

My 03 MINI is not anything like my 74 mini except the speedo,and the fun

Sep 28, 2004 | 10:35 PM

Rick-Anderson

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Here is my MINI and my Mini.

Sep 28, 2004 | 10:41 PM

lotsie

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Here is my MINI and my Mini.

Great pics

Sep 28, 2004 | 11:21 PM

erik808

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Originally Posted by Rick-Anderson

Here is my MINI and my Mini.

SHOW-OFF

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Sep 28, 2004 | 11:29 PM

ZAMIRZ

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MINI on the left, mini on the right:smile:

Sep 29, 2004 | 12:26 AM

lotsie

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MINI on the left, mini on the right:smile:

Should show why we call the new ones MINI,not mini
Geez those were fun

Sep 29, 2004 | 12:51 AM

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only pic of my mini

Sep 29, 2004 | 12:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick-Anderson

Here is my MINI and my Mini.

Oooooh! Very nice, Rick! Which one do you drive more?

Clover

Sep 29, 2004 | 06:42 AM

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Simple, really... The Mini is mini and the MINI is a big mini!

Sep 29, 2004 | 07:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MINIclo

Oooooh! Very nice, Rick! Which one do you drive more?

Clover

I drive the classic as often as I can but with no air conditioning it is kind of uncomfortable now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by erik808

SHOW-OFF

That's what they are there for!

ZamirZ - Nice pair (only time I can say that without getting slapped!) Are you going to take your Mini or MINI to San Diego this weekend?

Sep 29, 2004 | 08:58 AM

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If you want to learn more about the history of the original classic Mini (And fully understand today's MINI), I highly recommend reading over this EXCELLENT website that details everything you ever wanted to know about the Mini:

http://www.minipassionmini.50megs.com/gb/

It has tons of pics, old ads, memorabilia, etc, etc.

The mini is a world waiting to be discovered! Enjoy!

PS: Check out our club website for pics of members that own some very beautiful and neat looking classic Minis.