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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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MINI Sakura Edition - Japan Only

Just discovered this. What do y'all think?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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very intresting you come back now you hear
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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I love it. Would be even cuter if it was Hot Chocolate. Pink and brown. Yummy.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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I guess for the ladies, it's not something I'd want :shrug:
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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Well, this wouldn't help the "Awww! Minis are sooo cute!" sentiment that some wish would be downplayed. A Mini has more going for it than its looks! I'm a girl. I find that car cute. But I wouldn't get one. I'm no longer in High School!
 

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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Great for a Japanese girl, but I give it a big "pass".
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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More paint scheme special editions

I'm sure they work for some, but not for me....

It's one way to make fake hype....

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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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I've seen much worse.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:00 PM
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For a Japan only Sakura (Cherry Blossom) version, I would have expected something far more over-the-top cutesy cute--hot pink, perhaps. What's with the white roof? At least make the roof pink. Just putting pink mirror caps on a black-and-white MINI doesn't make it very sakura. This is far too somber for a Japanese girl. Where's the love-love kawaii Japan worships?

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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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I must admit it would be better with a black or pink roof, maybe with some little flower graphics... But at least the door stills have flowers!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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It reminds me of the lime-green special edition Clubbie that's out in the US...all blacked out except lime-green mirrors and lime-green/black UJ scuttles.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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It reminds me of the lime-green special edition Clubbie that's out in the US...all blacked out except lime-green mirrors and lime-green/black UJ scuttles.

That's the Rally Edition clubbie (only made 70). Those are cool.

The Sakura edition Mini is awesome too but I agree with Lady G. Should be hot chocolate.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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They should make a Harajuku Edition and go all out!





 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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WTF is with all the clowns?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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I actually like the floor mats with the small cherry blossoms and pink stitching. Other than that? Meh.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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WTF is with all the clowns?
They meet in Harajuku park to listen to play music, hang out, etc.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Needs a Hello Kitty roof graphic
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by thevelourfog
I must admit it would be better with a black or pink roof, maybe with some little flower graphics... But at least the door stills have flowers!
There are also flowers on the rear hatch just below the word cooper.

But as Robin said, this is very mild, heck anyone here in the US, Canada, oh i'm sorry anywhere in the world could get those graphics for $50 or less and make one of their own. I wonder how much MINI is charging for the upgrade.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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The pink ears on the Dog are kinda cute.

As for the Cheery blossom flower stickers and Carpets.... I'll pass thanks.
I think even the Harajuka wouldn't be impressed by it. Some of their outfits rock!!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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I asked the ex and she says "yeaaah, kawaii." it reminds her of her pink Vitz.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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I'm of the opinion that it's kinda



but on the other hand
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Not really digging it
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Cherry Blossom season coming soon here in DC
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MLPearson79
It reminds me of the lime-green special edition Clubbie that's out in the US...all blacked out except lime-green mirrors and lime-green/black UJ scuttles.
Except that you know its PINK not Cooper Rally Green. :P
 
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