R61 MINI Paceman - Pictures
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MINI Paceman - Pictures
Spotted this beauty at Lauderdale MINI two weeks ago.
And this one today at Orlando MINI...
Very nice car! The only thing I regret is the new power window switches' design, they look cheap. The new switches VS classic ones
Also noticed that rear seat legroom space seems a little smaller compared to Countryman.
Other than that, awesome looking MINI!
And this one today at Orlando MINI...
Very nice car! The only thing I regret is the new power window switches' design, they look cheap. The new switches VS classic ones
Also noticed that rear seat legroom space seems a little smaller compared to Countryman.
Other than that, awesome looking MINI!
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Ditto. Looks certainly are for the beholder to determine. Traded my 2009 Hardtop Turbo S for a 2011 Countryman S. Am now awaiting the Paceman S All 4. The lines on the Paceman, the sloping roof and the new look rear is where it's at for me.
Test drive revealed a tighter suspension and better handling.
Test drive revealed a tighter suspension and better handling.
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I was at the NY Auto Show today. The Mini exhibit was mobbed with folks absolutely fawning over the Paceman and Countryman. Countryman was deemed practical, while the Pacemen is viewed a sportier Countryman, and more economical than the Range Rover Evoque. The Coupe got the most comments about whether it was another kind of Mini quirky or a Mini performance sports car. Of course there was also a sizeable group oohing and aahing over the legacy models as well, with the soccer Mom's eyeing the Clubman.
Most Mini enthusiasts seem to e split along the lines of what's been talked about on White Roof Radio. Mini would like to keep its legacy look, but is both moving with the market and leading the market. Hence, the Countryman, Paceman, Coupe and its planned 2 litre engine that will require another design departure from its legacy line. Apparently sales are off the chain, though down slightly during the past winter months.
The consensus was that some legacy fans may be disaffected, kind of like folks who still want to drive their Dad's Cadillac, but most folks will likely evolve with how Mini adapts its vision to the future. Exciting times for sure, cause the Paceman is hot, and likely a sign of things to come...
Most Mini enthusiasts seem to e split along the lines of what's been talked about on White Roof Radio. Mini would like to keep its legacy look, but is both moving with the market and leading the market. Hence, the Countryman, Paceman, Coupe and its planned 2 litre engine that will require another design departure from its legacy line. Apparently sales are off the chain, though down slightly during the past winter months.
The consensus was that some legacy fans may be disaffected, kind of like folks who still want to drive their Dad's Cadillac, but most folks will likely evolve with how Mini adapts its vision to the future. Exciting times for sure, cause the Paceman is hot, and likely a sign of things to come...
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I thought the same thing the first time I saw the Countryman, then it just took a closer look and walk around to see how brilliant the idea was. A MINI for everybody, the essence is there, a small functional car. Thinking outside the box, it is what matters these days.
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If the big, chubby countryman, and the big, aggressive paceman, keep BMW's MINI group profitable and able to keep making the small ones too, then I'm all for it!
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I was at the NY Auto Show today. The Mini exhibit was mobbed with folks absolutely fawning over the Paceman and Countryman. Countryman was deemed practical, while the Pacemen is viewed a sportier Countryman, and more economical than the Range Rover Evoque. The Coupe got the most comments about whether it was another kind of Mini quirky or a Mini performance sports car. Of course there was also a sizeable group oohing and aahing over the legacy models as well, with the soccer Mom's eyeing the Clubman.
Most Mini enthusiasts seem to e split along the lines of what's been talked about on White Roof Radio. Mini would like to keep its legacy look, but is both moving with the market and leading the market. Hence, the Countryman, Paceman, Coupe and its planned 2 litre engine that will require another design departure from its legacy line. Apparently sales are off the chain, though down slightly during the past winter months.
The consensus was that some legacy fans may be disaffected, kind of like folks who still want to drive their Dad's Cadillac, but most folks will likely evolve with how Mini adapts its vision to the future. Exciting times for sure, cause the Paceman is hot, and likely a sign of things to come...
Most Mini enthusiasts seem to e split along the lines of what's been talked about on White Roof Radio. Mini would like to keep its legacy look, but is both moving with the market and leading the market. Hence, the Countryman, Paceman, Coupe and its planned 2 litre engine that will require another design departure from its legacy line. Apparently sales are off the chain, though down slightly during the past winter months.
The consensus was that some legacy fans may be disaffected, kind of like folks who still want to drive their Dad's Cadillac, but most folks will likely evolve with how Mini adapts its vision to the future. Exciting times for sure, cause the Paceman is hot, and likely a sign of things to come...
Thanks for the first hand insight. It is helpful.
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BMW MINI attracted a quirky group of followers with the original (the original remake I should say), but the brand feels gentrified now in a way. No hard feelings and no judgments on anyone's consumer tastes or aesthetics, by the way. I am personally just not feeling the new direction in terms of style, size, or rationale.
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For a minute I considered removing mine, but would take a lot of body work to make it look right.
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I still think they are an important part of the MINI design.
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So do you people have some reason then for visiting a Paceman forum? I'm here because I happen to like the Paceman and could likely be buying one soon, and I can assure you the last thing I want to read about is how ugly a few of you think it is. But thank you so much for that insightful opinion.
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So do you people have some reason then for visiting a Paceman forum? I'm here because I happen to like the Paceman and could likely be buying one soon, and I can assure you the last thing I want to read about is how ugly a few of you think it is. But thank you so much for that insightful opinion.