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musumekiller 05-25-2006 09:26 AM

best spy picture for 07
 
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check it out, only the bumper and fog light has change, looks a little bigger too,

JCWGurl 05-25-2006 09:38 AM

Not lovin' it :sad:

It appears that the lights are angled differently and maybe even smaller, the fender-flares are more "flush" to the body and it is even more squared off (is that possible? :lol: )

I hope the pictures don't do it justice, which is often the case:)

ryanmsmith 05-25-2006 09:45 AM

I can't wait to see side-by-side comparisons of old and new.

R50 Paul 05-25-2006 09:47 AM

:thumbsup:

Minitee 05-25-2006 09:48 AM

Tow hook comes out of the bumper now. Looks like the nice little rounded hump in the middle of the hood has been flattened out quite a bit.

Still a nice looking car, but I don't think I like it better.

Red Ryder 05-25-2006 09:49 AM

This looks like it is a Cooper with an S intake. Maybe all 07 MINI's will have the intake. Also looks like they are getting away from the chrome grill, if this is a Cooper. Notice the side repeater lights are amber and there is no S emblem. Also the bumper is not body color. Looks like they may be continuing the black up higher.

dave 05-25-2006 09:51 AM

It is an MCS, the R56 MC will not have a scoop.

mcs22004 05-25-2006 09:57 AM


Originally Posted by musumekiller
check it out, only the bumper and fog light has change, looks a little bigger too,

Definitely a cheapened look with the rubber-colored bumper. Looks like the real goal was to reduce the cost.

vargasgal 05-25-2006 10:01 AM

I don't care for the new bumper either. I don't mind the other changes so much.

dave 05-25-2006 10:02 AM


Originally Posted by mcs22004
Definitely a cheapened look with the rubber-colored bumper. Looks like the real goal was to reduce the cost.

It's not in full production yet. That bumper cover pretty obviously hasn't been painted yet.

RUKnight 05-25-2006 10:20 AM

I like it, the decision maker for me will be the interior but as of right now I can see myself ordering one once they work out those first year bugs
Mike

DrueDown 05-25-2006 10:22 AM

Thank gawd I got in on the tail-end of the '06 orders... that "thing" sucks.

Yucca Patrol 05-25-2006 10:31 AM

It looks like a MINI to me.

If it drives like one, then I won't have any complaints when/if I ever need to replace my 2003 MCS

willymcd 05-25-2006 11:58 AM

what an unflattering picture, even if the bumper was painted it still looks like mini's retarded cousin!

DownSize 05-25-2006 12:45 PM

not diggin the hood, headlights, front grill, bumper, rear pillar area, tail lights, ride height(especially in the rear) it's too bad.

lexlow 05-25-2006 01:00 PM

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Here it is kinda,sorta what it would look like with the bumper in the same color. Still not crazy about it. Maybe it will grow on me like the GP.
Now if I could get over the fact that it will be turbo, not surpercharged.https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...1&d=1148587193

R50 Paul 05-25-2006 01:16 PM

Geeeeeeee
 
The ride height in back is most likely due to the fact that the car is breaking. Keep in mind It's still in the development phase and it may not be 100%, and more like 90-95% to what the '07 will look like. Good photoshop on htat spy shot. www.worldcarfans.com has more spy-shots of the "new" MINI, but this is the best one by far. As for the looks, I think that in time we'll get used to it. After all, it's not too dramatic. Take for example when Ford changes the Mustang......that is dramatic!!!!:thumbsup:

MCS 429 05-25-2006 04:55 PM

Love the upper grill, looks like a combo of the stock 05 and Aero grills....:thumbsup:

S6boy 05-25-2006 05:02 PM

:eek: i honestly HOPE that aint wat it'll look like!:sad:

NOT liking that at all! defo getting my order in BEFORE the 07 (september) are due!:cry:

rhawth99 05-25-2006 05:25 PM

Oh, it's not bad. After seeing this picture, the deciding factor for me will be the interior and the price. Put some hood stripes on it and maybe a different color.

no_affiliation 05-25-2006 05:27 PM

I love seeing people critize and bash a spy shot of a car. It's a freeking spy shot. This means not 100%, do you honestly think they will sell the car with a plastic unpainted front bumper? Get real and get over yourself.

I have a feeling there will be resentment from the "new" mini owners just like how the classic mini owners have a grudge against the "new" mini owners.

89AKurt 05-25-2006 06:12 PM

I am okay with it. The turn signal is incorporated in the headlight like the Neon. The wheel arches have a crease like the New Beetle fenders this year. I never liked the skinny detached segment of grill in the bumper, this is truer to the classic grill, and the mesh makes me think of the aftermarket grills.

MSFITOY 05-25-2006 06:24 PM

What's the scoop for?

DustinDallas 05-25-2006 07:52 PM

Not bad, mine looks better though:thumbsup: ...and that color is, uhhh, not attractive...

Electron_Mike 05-25-2006 08:14 PM

I like the grill, I like the front bumper (painted, of course), however, I'm not wild about the headlights (look like bug eyes from this angle) and how the rear end looks squared off.


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