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Mini rag-top #1
gbeckwith Gary Beckwith Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan	Posted: October 06, 2004 08:21PM Registered: 8 months ago Posts: 65

I want one!

http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4022683&src=msn&GT1=5015

Of course I haven't looked at the MSRP yet.

Gary

1980 Yokosuka, Japan MGB
1997 Harley FLHTCU-I
1998 Honda DEO (50cc of pure unadulterated power!)

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Re: Mini rag-top #2
Gerry Gerry Masterman Prairieville, Louisiana, USA	Posted: October 06, 2004 08:34PM Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 18,685

NEATO! Almost as good as a B! And 25K for the ragtop S seems reasonable, too

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Re: Mini rag-top #3
Naomi Naomi C Between Greensboro and Roanoke, USA 1964 MG MGB "Kirby" 1979 MG MGB "Bandit" 1980 MG MGB "Robbie" 1995 Mazda Miata Special Edition 2003 Jaguar S-Type	Posted: October 06, 2004 08:41PM Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 13,324

Well I've gotta say I like it too smiling smiley

Wonder what the price tage is on one of them?

"1964 MGB" (Kirby) All original pull handle MGB, 3 main, with overdrive, but a daily driver with all the dents and dings to prove it -- Titled in 1965~~

"1980 MGB" (Robbie) Even though it's a RB it does have overdrive, a Weber Carb, and is my favorite MGB. We have logged thousands of happy miles together ~~

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Re: Mini rag-top #4
Steve Simmons	Posted: October 06, 2004 09:01PM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 480

My father just bought a Mazdaspeed Miata for $22K after a couple rebates. That is one VERY nice car! Turbo really does the trick and gives it what it's needed since day one. I love Minis, but in a convertible I'll take the Mazdaspeed!

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Re: Mini rag-top #5
Gerry Gerry Masterman Prairieville, Louisiana, USA	Posted: October 06, 2004 09:14PM Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 18,685

The MINI Convertible went on sale September 1, 2004. Prices start at $21,500 for the Cooper and $24,950 for the Cooper S. Prices include a $550 destination charge. MINI expects 30 percent of the 2005 Coopers built to be convertibles.

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Re: Mini rag-top #6
John D. Weimer Cape Girardeau, MO, USA	Posted: October 06, 2004 09:24PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 21,577

Before long they'll be as thick as VW Beetles used to be and we'll all be glad we have "real" MGs.

My Motto: Clean Body, Clean Mind...................... Take Your Pick.

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Re: Mini rag-top #7
sshack Steve Shack Victoria, Canada	Posted: October 06, 2004 09:28PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 2,929

I guess cute little british cars are making a comeback...

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Re: Mini rag-top #8
sshack Steve Shack Victoria, Canada	Posted: October 06, 2004 09:35PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 2,929

That cool blue colour looks really good on the ragtop.
I may have to take one for a test drive.

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Re: Mini rag-top #9
Alex Scolnik USA	Posted: October 06, 2004 10:46PM Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 212

You might want to think twice about getting a new MINI.

I got a 2005 Cooper S (hard top) about a month ago, and it was bought back by the dealer on Monday under the lemon law...

One morning it wouldn't start, and after about 5 times stalling out, I had to go get my B out of the garage to get to where I was going.

But I should add the thing was really fun to drive (once it got going). It really throws you back in your seat under acceleration, and corners like it's on rails. Another great part about it is the brakes. BMW seems to really have brake design down pat--no nose diving under hard braking--it just stops.

Alex

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74.5' Rubber Bumper B

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Re: Mini rag-top #10
rcedward Rob Edwards Raleigh, North Carolina, USA 1951 MG TD MkII "Millie" 1969 MG MGB 1969 MG MGC GT 1970 MG MGB GT "Donor" 2004 Mini Cooper S	Posted: October 07, 2004 06:00AM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 3,977

We've put about 10k miles so far on our '04 Cooper S with no problems...

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Rob Edwards
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1951 MGTD TD/C6000
1969 MGB #182608
1969 MGC GT #8806

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Re: Mini rag-top #11
suncloud Bryan Heidtman ohio, USA	Posted: October 07, 2004 07:41AM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 1,003

John, I think your on to something, I'm already tired of seeing those new VW beetles, they're everywhere!

MGB 76/V6

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Re: Mini rag-top #12
mwalsh	Posted: October 07, 2004 12:10PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 543

Borrowed a 2002 Cooper S for the week from MINI UK a couple of years back and liked it enough to consider buying one as a daily driver (haven't yet, but that's another story). But, and take it from someone who really knows, it ain't no real Mini!

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Re: Mini rag-top #13
Killer B	Posted: October 07, 2004 01:25PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 71

18,000 miles on my Cooper S. Had a supercharger issue when picked up last July but was resolved immediately by Dealer in two days.

Love my MINI. Handles like its on rails. IMO, its the new affordable LBC.

Luis

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