Posts Tagged BMW
MINI at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Posted by Chris Ordon in BMW Mini, Mini Cooper, MINI info, video on 2009/10/17
Here is a quick look at the MINI display from the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. I can’t wait till the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to visit the MINI display and see the new coupe, if they have it there. Hopefully they do! For now enjoy this video.
MINI production line
Posted by Chris Ordon in BMW Mini, Mini Cooper, MINI info, video on 2009/10/16
Here’s a video of the Oxford Assembly plant where the MINI Cooper is being built. Hope you enjoy.
MINI model designations
Posted by Chris Ordon in BMW Mini, cars, Mini Cooper, MINI info, pictures on 2009/10/15
For those out there who doesn’t know their MINI Model designation here is a quick reference. You’ll need this when ordering accessories and upgrades for your MINI
The MINI model desgnations:
Generation 1
2002 – 2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop – Model Designation: R50
2002 – 2006 MINI Cooper S Hardtop (Cooper S is Supercharged) – Model Designation: R53
2005 – 2008 MINI Cooper and S Convertible (Cooper S is Supercharged) – Model Designation: R52
Generation 2
2007 – Current MINI Cooper and S Hardtop (Cooper S is Turbocharged) – Model Designation: R56
2008 – Current MINI Cooper and S CLUBMAN (Cooper S is Turbocharged) – Model Designation: R55
2009 – Current MINI Cooper and S Convertible (Cooper S is Turbocharged) – Model Designation: R57
information from minimania.com
MINI rally history video
Posted by Chris Ordon in BMW Mini, Mini Cooper on 2009/10/13
Really cool video about the history of Mini Cooper Monte Carlo Rally debut from the drivers of the Mini Coopers during that race.
2004 Mini Cooper
Posted by Chris Ordon in cars, pictures on 2009/10/10
This is one of my favorite cars I owned. Sometimes I wonder why I sold it, but I’m not a big fan of regretting what I did in the past. There was a reason why I did it an I’ll leave it at that. Now I’m in a place in my life that I can go back to owning that car again. That’s why next year I’ll really start looking in to buying a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. I really like the cars, they are fun to drive and spacious for their size. I’m 6’2 and I didn’t have the seat all the way back. It also doesn’t help that one of my dearest friends also owns a Mini and hopefully this week she’ll be picking up her new Mini (her 3rd one). That’s how much she loves the car. For those who own a Mini will understand that it’s not just a car to drive around, it’s a part of your character, a part of who you are.

