Comments on: 2007 MINI Cooper priced near previous model

By: global_lightning

global_lightning — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:38:21 +0000

Everything I’ve read so far from Europe shows the new Mini is an evolutionary product that addresses many of the MK1′s shortcomings. Given this was an already successful design, the MkII will be a great deal at these prices.
Any word on when they go on sale here? the MKII is on my short list to replace my aging civic. Given the recent drop in oil prices, there will probably be reduced demand for small vehicles, which is good for those of us who really enjoy them.

By: British_Rover

British_Rover — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:12:00 +0000

The first year relablity of the MIN was fine. The MINI suffered the fate of the New and “Improved” J.D. Power associates survey that combined percived design flaws in with actual break downs.

In two years I only had one warranty claim, a very minor one, on my MINI and the person that bought it from me has had none.

By: angelo

angelo — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:43:50 +0000

we’ll see how first-year reliability goes… it was awful for the previous MINI. Also, the previous MINI had an amazing TCO becuase it barely depreciated, let’s see if that’s sustainable…

By: johnnyw

johnnyw — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:06:04 +0000

It’s a relatively small price increase. Your getting a lot more saftey features with a lot of components being redesigned for cheaper replacments. I’m pretty sure the TCO is gonna be lower than the previous generation especially with a 30% improvement in MPG. A $500-600 increase seems pretty reasonable to me, esp with the wait time on Minis, its nice to see BMW not screwing people. It maybe one of the finest

By: Andre Neves

Andre Neves — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:15:06 +0000

^ I guess I just have to get used to it like most BMW products. They’ll look blah at first, but after a while I start liking them. Although I can’t say that for the current 7 series & 5 series.

By: Jeff in Canada

Jeff in Canada — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:54:30 +0000

I’m definately pleased with the update, in both vehicle and price. The previous mini, although a fantastic car to drive, the interior style and quality left much to be desired. The 2007 fixes these issues. Glad to hear they are keeping the price in the same range. Now lets see if Mini Canada adjusts their prices to be comparable to those in the states. Mini’s up here start at 25,000 and the S starts at 32,000! I don’t think the exchange is adding ten grand! I know there’s more to pricing than that, just painful knowing the States (who aren’t great fans of small cars.) get a better deal than we do.
Theres my rant.

By: Andre Neves

Andre Neves — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 05:51:31 +0000

Im not sure I like the update. Oh well, things must change.

By: A4

A4 — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:46:18 +0000

finally a GOOD trend in the auto industry.