Mini Coupe S spotted on Long Island

BrokenVert · 07-06-2011, 11:51 AM

I saw this while passing the mini dealership in the hamptons over the weekend.

I didn't think that I would see this thing until the fall

I love it. I want one as my next DD

Red Bread · 07-06-2011, 01:09 PM

The quarter window is just awkward. I like elements of it, but don't think I understand why it exists. A Miata would be ten times the fun and a GTI would be ten times more practical. Hell, even a normal Mini would be better in just about every category.

BrokenVert · 07-06-2011, 05:41 PM

It is a bit awkward. I think the main issue re the main windows tho. Why do they curve? They should be hard edged, then the side window would work.

ptack · 07-06-2011, 07:46 PM

I liked the images of the blue one with the silver top so I'm surprised that this thing just looks weird to me. Maybe it's camera distortion, but the rear roof overhand is odd. The whole rear looks confused like it can't decide if it's the front or the back. Those wheels seem pretty lame too. Was there a sticker price? Is this going to be cheaper than a plain Mini?

pmeloche · 07-06-2011, 08:38 PM

That is one terrible looking car.

Bakeme521 · 07-06-2011, 09:24 PM

That car is just blah, I don't like it but I don't hate it.

Rallo · 07-06-2011, 10:15 PM

Not feeling this one. I'd prefer the regular mini.

ibeclueless · 07-07-2011, 06:47 AM

looks weird

Tortfeasor 335xi · 07-07-2011, 11:58 PM

Wow, that's even uglier than the clubman. Those Mini designers are really... exceeding their limitations?

Davin · 07-08-2011, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakeme521

That car is just blah, I don't like it but I don't hate it.

Same way i feel

Jon D · 07-08-2011, 03:07 PM

Looks like a collection of afterthoughts, none of which match.

johanness · 07-10-2011, 07:05 AM

No camera distortion. It's just plain fugly

Duttch · 07-10-2011, 07:46 AM

Wow, that is unique.
I like it.

Bleep · 07-10-2011, 12:06 PM

Hideous.

esqu1re · 07-10-2011, 02:12 PM

Wow, the back of that looks really awkward.

cuban335i · 07-10-2011, 06:02 PM

the hatch is SO much better looking... especially when it is dropped

JetBlack335i · 07-10-2011, 08:30 PM

I kind of like it.

2ruSpeed · 07-10-2011, 09:49 PM

That doesn't look good at all...I'll take the normal hatch anyday.

IancoleTX · 07-11-2011, 09:05 AM

Blech

07-06-2011, 11:51 AM	#1
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 484 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Mini Coupe S spotted on Long Island I saw this while passing the mini dealership in the hamptons over the weekend. I didn't think that I would see this thing until the fall I love it. I want one as my next DD __________________
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07-06-2011, 01:09 PM	#2
Red Bread Major General 4459 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	The quarter window is just awkward. I like elements of it, but don't think I understand why it exists. A Miata would be ten times the fun and a GTI would be ten times more practical. Hell, even a normal Mini would be better in just about every category.
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07-06-2011, 05:41 PM	#3
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 484 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	It is a bit awkward. I think the main issue re the main windows tho. Why do they curve? They should be hard edged, then the side window would work. __________________
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07-06-2011, 07:46 PM	#4
ptack Brigadier General 306 Rep 4,483 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I liked the images of the blue one with the silver top so I'm surprised that this thing just looks weird to me. Maybe it's camera distortion, but the rear roof overhand is odd. The whole rear looks confused like it can't decide if it's the front or the back. Those wheels seem pretty lame too. Was there a sticker price? Is this going to be cheaper than a plain Mini? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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07-06-2011, 08:38 PM	#5
pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	That is one terrible looking car. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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07-06-2011, 09:24 PM	#6
Bakeme521 Some say... 251 Rep 4,296 Posts Drives: Fresh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge n NOLA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.24]	That car is just blah, I don't like it but I don't hate it. __________________ I have exhaust and an intake...
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07-06-2011, 10:15 PM	#7
Rallo Sho'nuff!!! 7 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 GSXR 1000 [0.00] 2011 BMW 528i [0.00]	Not feeling this one. I'd prefer the regular mini.
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07-07-2011, 06:47 AM	#8
ibeclueless What 143 Rep 9,325 Posts Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (1)	looks weird __________________ E92 328xi Space Gray Aero Lip \| M3 Side Skirts \| CF Performance Spoiler \| ACS Roof \| Gloss Black Grilles \| LUX H8 Angels \| BMW Performance Exhaust My E92 Photos
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07-07-2011, 11:58 PM	#9
Tortfeasor 335xi Corporate Hack 4 Rep 288 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ / Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	Wow, that's even uglier than the clubman. Those Mini designers are really... exceeding their limitations? __________________ New Car: 2008 335xi Coupe Earlier Car: 2004 STi (got stolen) Earlier Earlier Car: 1995 Mustang GT (416 whp and a blown engine) Really Much Earlier Car: 1988 Mazda 626 TURBO
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07-08-2011, 03:07 PM	#11
Jon D Brigadier General 247 Rep 3,019 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Looks like a collection of afterthoughts, none of which match.
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07-10-2011, 07:05 AM	#12
johanness Banned 58 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M COUPE [7.00] 2012 BMW X1 xDrive 28i [9.00]	No camera distortion. It's just plain fugly
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07-10-2011, 07:46 AM	#13
Duttch Dutch guy in the usa. 7 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2010 128i convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh, nc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128 [0.00]	Wow, that is unique. I like it.
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07-10-2011, 12:06 PM	#14
Bleep First Lieutenant 9 Rep 369 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Hideous.
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07-10-2011, 02:12 PM	#15
esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 47 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Wow, the back of that looks really awkward. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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07-10-2011, 06:02 PM	#16
cuban335i Brigadier General 238 Rep 3,550 Posts Drives: 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central NJ iTrader: (18)	the hatch is SO much better looking... especially when it is dropped __________________ Current: '13 F10 535i xDrive - lightly modded for now Previous: '12 e92 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo - ADV.1 ADV10, Volk TE37SL, OSS, Innotech F1, Arkym, iND '09 e92 335i Alpine White/Saddle Brown - fully modded
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07-10-2011, 08:30 PM	#17
JetBlack335i Private 3 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2008 Sapphire Black 535xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	I kind of like it.
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07-10-2011, 09:49 PM	#18
2ruSpeed Enlisted Member 5 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2009 328xi e92 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (16)	That doesn't look good at all...I'll take the normal hatch anyday.
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07-11-2011, 09:05 AM	#19
IancoleTX Dillo boxers 274 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (14)	Blech __________________ 2019 M5C Matte MBB / Tartufo
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