BMW MINI One and Cooper

How many of know what car came in 2nd in the balloting for Car of the Century? The Model T Ford came in first. Give up? The car was the Mini. Now, BMW has produced an updated version of the original British Mini, and it will be available first in the UK starting July 7.

That is really great news for the Europeans! Especially British.
But when will it be available in the US?

Next year, 2002, probably in the Spring. But there will only be 20,000 Mini's exported to the US!

The mini 1 will have 90hp, and wont be available in North America. The Cooper has 115hp, and the Cooper S will have 160hp. Very neat little cars.

If I get a job, I'm going to be getting an original mini.

Originally posted by bmwworld
Next year, 2002, probably in the Spring. But there will only be 20,000 Mini's exported to the US!

Is there anyway to order a car in Europe for delivery to Texas now, before the scheduled export to the US next Spring?

It depends. E-mail NHSTA and the EPA to find out what their policy is on them.

Originally posted by Chris
It depends. E-mail NHSTA and the EPA to find out what their policy is on them.

Depends on what? Either you can or your can't buy a mini in Europe (any particular country) and ship it to the US now before the car is being imported on a major scale? I'm looking for someone that knows the answer!

If it is the same, and they have done all the tests on one, then there is no problemIf, however, it has not gone through all of the tests, you wont be able to easily import it. You could probably order it, and once they have finished with crash and emissions tests, you could register it.

I've seen many around now... they look pretty good (not as girly as you'd think, sorry all female users out there :) )

According to magazine and TV tests they are also supposed to be very good to drive, very accomplished and well engineered vehicles..
BMW does it yet again. what a surprise!

cheers
jay

Teh guy who tested them for R&T put in his order for one! Thats a pretty good endorsement. All the reports love it, they just want more power! I would also like a little less weight.

judging by your mini cooper pic, i take it youre a big mini fan?

I am a HUGE mini fan.
I will reserve some of my new judgement on the new mini until I see comparison tests (those help to point out weaknesses)

But look at the original mini: Won the Monte Carlo rally 3 times overall, beating cars with much more power. Won sedan races the world over, again, beating more powerful cars. Peter Sellers owned 10. Countless people have called this the most fun car to drive- ever!
So I think my enthusiasm is justified:alien2:

Countless people have called this the most fun car to drive- ever! :alien2:

I don't want you to get too excited, but every review so far has said it's more fun to drive than the original. It's quite a car.

cheers
jay

i have seen that car race at Laguna Seca raceway, great car, but it didn't win anyraces. It was a red one

I am About 6'7 tall. Think I will fit I want one.
Anyone know? Thx
Vacillo

Sure, you will fit, but will you be comfortable? It is tough to say, you will have to try.

We fit a guy that was 6'5" into one easily. There should be no problem getting you into one.

I am a sales rep. at BMW of MURRAY for the MINI Cooper and Cooper S. I am posting this because I have received a lot of calls from frustrated MINI enthusiasts regarding the service from their local dealers. Hopefully this information will help those people.

Our list is the shortest I know of and we are selling both models at MSRP if anyone is interested in getting into one. I work every day of the week and would be happy to provide information on these great cars. Let me know if I can help. As of today we have 140 people on the list. Each week someone waits, it puts their car out about 1 month. That should increase exponentially over the next few months. So if you want to get into the car, let me know. My name is Christian. You can reach me at (801) 262-2479 ext. 190 If I am busy, leave a message, and I WILL call you back.:jump:

I sat in one at the Toronto Auto Show, and I fit in fine. Actually, I was supremely comfortable, and I loved the car (I have a mini bias, though:D ) It has a VERY well designed front, and the rear is perfect for midget munchkins.

i live in england and the minis r really popular, a mate of mine has the cooper. it is easy to see BMW's money has pretty much all been invested on the engine and especially the handling. This car will eat up most other road cars in the corners, and the engine is really sweet

Dont get me wrong i like the Mini but i could never see myself driving it. Not a very masculine car if you know what i mean. People see it and say its "cute", i dont wanna be seen like that.... maybe thats just me; its just my opinion anyway

cheers,
jay