>>If it is indeed real, Kudos to him.

see pic above

 

Not a convertible...you can tell by the rear window...might want to think about seeing your eye doctor...

 

You can see how the back would be different...borrowed form Bridger...

 

>>To the people who think/thought I am/was a troll: I understand your skepticism. I'm not a MINI enthusiast. I am a "car guy" in general though, and I was pretty sure when I saw the convertible that it was something new. Just doing my part for fellow car guys everywhere.
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>>As for further pictures being taken...I'll do my best. This is the second day of the photo shoot, and I think they're about finished. I'll keep an eye open. BUT...the likelihood of me getting a shot of anything is very slim. Why you ask? well, I got caught taking pics and every time I got outside they cover up the front end of the car (is there a new grill for next year?). I'm serious. I know it sounds ridiculous. I'll write up the whole story later tonight when I have more time. For now I'll just say the saga involves a large German man with binoculars, the police, and very nice cinematographer.
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Yes the '05 front is slightly different. If you could only get one pic may I suggest a front 1/4 view as that would show both the wheels and the front-end freshening.

 

>>>>Geez what an unbelieveable post. Brutally attacked? C'mon. A brutal attack would have raped and spilled numbs entralls on the pavement.
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>>That's a nice image. Thanks.
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>>>>Why are people so thin skinned about what other people post. No one knows numb because they have no significant posting history.
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>>And given that numb hasn't spent a lot of time posting on this site, you assume that s/he is a liar or some kind of psychopath?
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>>>>It is hard to believe a non MINI enthusiast would pop in and post a car that none of us has ever seen, when we are obsessed with the car in all of its versions.
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>>Why would you assume numb is not a mini enthusiast?
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>>>>I think suspecting someone of pulling our legs is quite natural, hence the troll discussion. My advice don't take stuff so personal!
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>>OK, I'll try to lighten up. My bad.

I was not assuming he was lying. I am only stating the obvious that he could be a troll or he could be telling us exactly the truth. I have no opinion one way or the other, but it drives me insane when people wears their feelings on their sleeve. Some people are just waiting to be offended. One poster stated brutally attacked and that sent me over the edge. I mean words have meaning and brutally attacked conjures up an image of something that did not happen in this thread. People were treating ths post with skepticism. That is not a bad thing.

I only wish that about half of the people that post would not wait around for their feelings to be hurt.

jc

 

Almost as exciting as seeing a MINI convertible is the fact that someone was filming a new MINI commercial which may actually be on TV!!!!! I've never seen a MINI commercial on the air....that would be exciting!!! (I admit...I'm easily amused!)

 

Wow! Remind me never to post any interesting new information or pics on this website. I can't believe anyone would assume "troll" and then get upset about being wrong and called out on it. This guy was nice enough to take a picture and let us know about it. The pic is up and people still have doubts...my god what do you want? This site has a way of turning a little brutal at times and I'm not a big fan of that. We're all in the same gang.

 

Here's the second pic i took sorry for the delay, i was doing a little legal research. this is - for sure - the 2005 front end. i also found out the video being filmed is for the internet.

 

but where is the convertible??

 

 

Yeah...that is not a convertible...try again, maybe the next photo will mysteriously reveal it...

 

Hey Numb!

Thanks for the pics!! If you have more, keep posting.


Be sure to wipe your feet on the way out though, Foot-N-Mouth disease runs rampant here on NAM....


David
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>>Here's the second pic i took sorry for the delay, i was doing a little legal research. this is - for sure - the 2005 front end. i also found out the video being filmed is for the internet.
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wow - great shot. Yeah that looks to be the '05 front end right there. Well done!

 

holy crap guys (ant and cooperspeed, yea you!), give the HELPFUL newbie just a bit of room to breathe.

First off, Welcome to NAM numb! Sorry you've been attacked, please note that, while generally we're a fun bunch, sometimes a few sour grapess spoil the aura. I'd like to thank you for snapping the pics of the commercial shooting. Sucks that you didn't get a chance to snap any of the convertible, but it's great to see the front shot of the '05 Cooper!

Cheers,
Ryan

 

Whenever I can lend my qualities...

I agree that it is a good "spy" shot of what some say is the '05...but it ain't no convertible...

 

>>I agree that it is a good "spy" shot of what some say is the '05...but it ain't no convertible...

Did you miss the part where he said he couldn't get a shot of the convertible?


I can't believe numb is catching crap for doing us all a favor!

 

Can someone enlarge the pic? I want to zoom in on the front. Is there anything new besides the color matched rib across the lower grill?

 

Numb, you're famous! Or at least your spy shot is. It's on the front page of Bridger today.

 

>>Numb, you're famous! Or at least your spy shot is. It's on the front page of Bridger today.


Yes thanks for the photos Numb.

The lower air intake grill looks like it is spilt with some sort of divider.

 

G*d what a bunch of whiney folks....

I am not calling Numb anything. I never once did! Not one time. I just don't understand why everyone is so willing to believe anything posted. Then if someone is skeptical you attack the skeptic. In my opinion the skeptics have been attacked as much as Numb. I think we all need to be a little less sensitive to others disagreements.

Did I tell you, again, that I took pictures of batboy stealing another MINI right in front of my house. I took 5 minutes of video and the police finally caught him and beat him to death. I would post the video, but the police confiscated it and then the CIA took it from them. I swear it is true.

j

 

All the side banter aside, anyone planning to sell their Cooper to get a Convertible? Just curious...

 

>>I just don't understand why everyone is so willing to believe anything posted.

Because I have no reason to disbelieve him.

>>Did I tell you, again, that I took pictures of batboy stealing another MINI right in front of my house. I took 5 minutes of video and the police finally caught him and beat him to death. I would post the video, but the police confiscated it and then the CIA took it from them. I swear it is true.

Damn, looks like there is no point in buying Weekly World News anymore if Batboy is behind bars....

 

What's the difference between current front ends and 2005 fronts?

 

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