Thread: Is a MINI still a MINI, when it has 5 doors?

Originally Posted by EchiDna

actually I think a slightly scaled down version of the current shape suzuki swift is more miniesque, especially in profile with a white roof.

can't find a pic to illustrate *sigh*

anyway, on the original question I like the traveller style and suicide doors, just not a huge fan of the car itself... make mine a MOKE

Crazy i like this mini and not the Swift

Well, we had one of the first "BMW" MINI's. It was a hoot, but when the second child arrived was just too small. I've been following the clubman for the last year.

To the people who think the new MINI is no good, you must drive one to understand. As to comparing them to a swift The only thing going for the swift is that it looks like a Japanese copy of a MINI.

We're still thinking about getting a clubman. However the indications on pricing is going to be 3.5-4k more than a normal MINI. At this level I really don't see how we can justify it That would mean a chilli S clubman will be around 47-48 + onroads. And if you want metallic paint or anything else....

We could get a cooper I suppose, but I doubt it will happen. You can get significant change from a golf GTI for that money. Also, the extra door on the right is a turn off too. I think that was a really poor decision on MINI's behalf. Don't be expecting to see too many on the road.