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      02-25-2010, 10:41 PM   #1
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MINI Cooper S Facelift

MINI Cooper S Facelift has been spotted and is likely imminent, follow the link for the full set of photos: http://www.miniforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699



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      02-25-2010, 11:53 PM   #2
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that rear.......taillights look weird
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      02-26-2010, 04:29 AM   #3
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eh, looks cuter than ever!
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      02-26-2010, 04:36 AM   #4
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eh, looks cuter than ever!
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can't find any difference between the old MINI and this one
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      02-26-2010, 06:37 AM   #6
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The rear light spoil THE cutest cult car.
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      02-26-2010, 02:06 PM   #7
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Looks the same to me...
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Thickness feels good to me and my hands aren't that big.
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      02-27-2010, 12:25 PM   #8
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Looks the same to me...
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      02-27-2010, 06:56 PM   #9
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can't find any difference between the old MINI and this one
True story broski
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      02-27-2010, 08:39 PM   #10
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haha the guy looking at the camera looks funny
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      02-27-2010, 09:08 PM   #11
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The face lift is not excessive, which is good. The car is very tempting.
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      02-27-2010, 09:41 PM   #12
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can anyone point out the changes?
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      02-27-2010, 09:48 PM   #13
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Do they really need to test such minor changes? Also, wouldn't it be more camouflaged if they didn't use that tape that draws attention to it? I guarantee that if they would have avoided the tape, no one would have noticed the difference between the current Mini and this one.
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Do they really need to test such minor changes? Also, wouldn't it be more camouflaged if they didn't use that tape that draws attention to it? I guarantee that if they would have avoided the tape, no one would have noticed the difference between the current Mini and this one.
this came up in a thread about the 5 series, i fully concur!
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      02-28-2010, 01:11 AM   #15
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Changes that are so minor shouldn't count at all!
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      02-28-2010, 02:50 AM   #16
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Is the shark fin something new or does the current model has one already?
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      02-28-2010, 12:24 PM   #18
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I wish they'd give these damn things a severe interior lift. Then I might consider buying one. *shrug*

Just sayin.
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It will have the upgraded engine from Countryman S....
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I wish they'd give these damn things a severe interior lift. Then I might consider buying one. *shrug*

Just sayin.
Agree....if it had been a more conventional interior, I probably would've bought one of these. (Then again, if it had a more conventional interior, it wouldn't be a "Mini"....so maybe I'm not the market they're looking for.)
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      03-01-2010, 08:16 AM   #21
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I got used to the quirky interior/toggles etc in a week. I look at MPH on the digital readout above the steering wheel. Otherwise I only look at the monster center speedo to see my fuel level.

The fun factor and awesome gas mileage, 28.8 city avg with a heavy foot, far outweigh it's "unique" interior.

One year left on this lease and I will be looking for a deal on the new AWD S.

Best urban use car I have ever had. For my free oil changes are the only times it has been back to the dealer. Unlike my 335 which went to same dealer so many times I can't count them.
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