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more about #minicooper more comments → Xelmon: It's a mini... There are a lot of other minis out there. *Crrracckkk* Well, that broke fast. :) #miniconvertible more » MushyHeirloom: it's a good way to determine if you're gay or not Just here to provide a counterexample. Too much misinformation here, folks. Pipe. #miniconvertible more » Tanshanomi: VIN funny business is automatic crack pipe regardless of car or condition. #miniconvertible more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Perfect for the close knit family that likes to go places together. Or you could spend the same money and try to find a stripper Camry, that will tel... more » LTDScott: Heh, I find it funny that a "Lamm" car doesn't have a top. #miniconvertible more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Nice attempt... Go fish. #miniconvertible more » jaymcminn: I love convertibles. I live in a place where you can drive top-down nearly year-round and I take full advantage. I also love classic Minis. In the "Wh... more » Mobius: You could almost buy a new Mini for 18500! #miniconvertible more » Henrik Stiepel: Definitely a crackpipe. Considering the fact that all 75 original Lamm conversions had a bodykit and 1275cc carburettor engine there's something odd ... more » P161911 probably shoudn't have: I voted nice price, but then reconsidered. If you are going to get an original Mini, don't get one that has been screwed up with an ugly top. Beside... more » mytdawg: Kinda neat, but not that neat. Saw a sweet Mini the other day. Little orange one with tiny little wagon wheels. Was set up as a driver with 4 drivi... more » bmoreDLJ: $18K for the Anticialis? No thanks. more » scroggzilla raids again: I prefer my OG Mini's with roofs, and properly festooned with reliable Lucas lighting. Crack pipe. #miniconvertible more » AmishJohn: Top down, that thing's nearly as ugly as my droptop Dakota was. At least there isn't a huge roll hoop on this one. Still, $18k and dodgy parentage? Pi... more » tonyola: If this was the factory droptop, I'd say nice price though still a little pricey. The lousy top spoils this car. Crack Pipe. #miniconvertible more » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
Four-Seater Baby Pram for $18,500!
The 1980s Mini replacement was called the Metro. Nice Price or Crack Pipe thinks that's kind of ironic as today's Mini convertible is kind of metro- sexual that is. More » -
#24hoursoflemons
In Honor Of Battle Of Hastings, 2005 Mini Cooper S Gets 1066 BS Penalty Laps In Texas
When we saw that Team Union Jack Racing would be bringing a 2005 Mini Cooper to the Yeehaw It's Texas 24 Hours Of LeMons, we figured we'd be seeing a Corolla-based "Mini." Nope! More » -
#adwatch
"Motor-Tober" Campaign Hopes To Scare Up Mini Sales
Mini's rolling out a campaign dubbed "Motor-Tober" to drum up interest in the lineup. The fall-theme includes the above ad and others, open houses at dealers, auto-cross events and the like. Wonder if there'll be a mini-pumpkin carving contest? [Twitpic] -
#mini
50 Years Young: The Five Best Minis Ever
The little Mini Coupé Concept heralded the start of today's 50th Anniversary of the Mini in all its myriad forms. Now, in honor of this brilliant little car's first half century, we're listing these five all-time best. More » -
#bumpercars
IIHS: Only Smart Fortwo Gets "Good" Roof Strength Rating
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, never short of tests, put six mini/microcars to the roof strength test. The result? If you have to, you might be better off rolling a Smart Fortwo than flipping an Aveo. More » -
#cashforclunkers
MINI's Snarky Cash For Clunkers Bumper Sticker Is Awesome
This isn't a photoshop. It's an actual bumper sticker MINI's offering to dealers responding to the "Cash For Clunkers" program. Each dealer allowed to decide on their own if it works for them. Somehow we expect they'll use 'em.
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#overthebackfence
MINI Broadspeed May Be MINI Coupe Moniker
MotoringFile is reporting the just-greenlit MINI coupe may get the name "Broadspeed" after the successful racing team which eventually built their own coupes back in the day. Look for the concept debut at Frankfurt. [MotoringFile via Autoblog] -
#celebrities
Tony Danza Shows Porsche Who's The Boss With MINI Door
Climbing into his MINI Cooper yesterday, Tony Danza dinged the passenger side rear quarter-panel of a Porsche Boxster with his door. Not news, but it begs the question — should he have left a note? Also, baseball pants? Really? [TMZ] -
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#bumpercars
IIHS: Small Cars Are Big On Damage In Low-Speed Collisions
Microcars are often chosen for urban driving because they're affordable, fuel efficient and easy to park. With fender-benders the largest urban driving hazard, the IIHS tested bumpers on seven popular microcars, None earned top marks and five were rated "Poor." More » -
#tunercars
AC Schnitzer Tweaks Mini Cooper S Convertible
German tuner AC Schnitzer has plied its craft upon the Mini Cooper S Convertible, adding fender flares, more "powah," a limited-slip differential and adjustable suspension. Basically it's a JCW Mini in extravagant duds. More » -
#spyphotos
2012 MINI Cooper i-MegaCity Spied, Maybe
Last week we showed you a clear front shot of what could be the 2012 MINI Cooper, or i-MegaCity. Today, behold the may-be-Mini showing off its profile and new rump. UDPATE: It's a fake! More » -
#manyminis
MINIs Unite For Large, Tiny Celebration
More than 10,000 MINIs descended on the Silverstone Formula One track in England this weekend for the third annual MINI United Festival, including a few strange models. More » -
#newcars
211 HP JCW MINI F1 Special Edition
Not content with releasing just two special edition MINIs in celebration of its 50th anniversary; the 211 HP MINI John Cooper Works F1 also made its debut at the Silverstone MINI United Festival this week. More » -
#newcars
MINI 50 Mayfair, Camden Launch With "Mission Control"
MINI released two new special editions today at the MINI United Festival at Silverstone to celebrate fifty years of motoring. They're called the MINI 50 Mayfair and MINI 50 Camden. But what's this Mission Control thing? More » -
#spyphotos
2012 MINI Cooper i-MegaCity?
According to French magazine, L'Automobile, this is an early prototype of the upcoming 2012 MINI Cooper or the i-MegaCity, featuring MINI Crossover Concept-inspired headlights and a much smaller, non-clamshell hood. Sacrilege! More » -
#adwatch
"The Other MINI" Ad Campaign Is Clever, Somewhat Strange
BMW's MINI Group loves clever ads to push their products. These "The Other MINI" ads are particularly sly, painting the Clubman as a black sheep in the family, like other familial outliers. More » -
#minicooper
MINI John Cooper F1 Special Edition In Works For MINI United
For the 50th anniversary of John Cooper's first Formula One car, MINI's releasing a very limited edition MINI JCW F1 Special Edition featuring a unique aerokit, F1 badging and the fun 211 HP JCW drivetrain. More » -
#mini
1978: The Best Mini Yet!
Even in the throes of its seemingly endless decline and fall, British Leyland was still able to get one car more or less right: the tough little Mini. More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, Rocky Mountain Edition: Mini Cooper In Boulder
We're continuing our Colorado-themed Down On The Street Bonus Edition Sunday with this Mini Cooper I shot in Boulder last fall. This must be the newest pre-BMW Mini I've ever seen in the United States. More » -
#adwatch
New Mini Cooper Convertible "Always Open" Commercials Celebrate Going Topless
The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible has a one-touch electric roof and an openmeter to measure it. Now, this set of adorably clever commercials from Mini implores you to keep it "Always Open." More »
