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[mattprinn1997]

there a mini worth 41k on topgear.com, furnished by rolls royce
http://www.topgear.c...-41k-2011-06-30

[Mini_Magic]

Why not just price it at a million squillion quid? A bit of wood and wool and it seems people will pay anything you tell them to.

[R1minimagic]

A bit like the Aston Martin Cygnet which AM originally were pricing at 50k, then they probably realised that no one would pay that for essentially what is a Toyota IQ with nicer seats!!

http://www.telegraph...tin-Cygnet.html

[jamesmpi]

A bit like the Aston Martin Cygnet which AM originally were pricing at 50k, then they probably realised that no one would pay that for essentially what is a Toyota IQ with nicer seats!!

http://www.telegraph...tin-Cygnet.html

I followed one of those "Aston" Cygnets home last Sunday, i was stunned that someone actually brought one!

[sonikk4]

All i can say is "WHY"

[mab01uk]

BMW also own Rolls Royce based at their Goodwood factory so was bound to happen..................all relative though when you adjust for inflation with the prices paid for Radford and Wood and Pickett Mini's back in the 1960's and 70's. Most customers able to afford such cars won't be very bothered by the asking price.

World Premier: The MINI Goodwood:
"As MINI Inspired by Goodwood makes its European debut this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, MINI announces UK pricing for the stunning car which blends Rolls Royce luxury with the unmistakable MINI driving experience. From 30th June 2011 customers will be able to place their order for one of just 1,000 MINI Inspired by Goodwood models priced at £41,000. The first of these unique cars will be delivered in March 2012. MINI Inspired by Goodwood is the result of an exceptional collaboration between MINI and the Rolls Royce Motors Cars design team. The special edition MINI features top-grade materials and the highest level of workmanship. The exterior and interior design features, were conceived at the Rolls-Royce Design division in the Sussex town of Goodwood and provide the car with a luxurious charisma and an incomparably high-quality ambience."

http://www.motoringf...sale-in-the-uk/

http://www.motoringf...-mini-goodwood/

http://www.motoringf...iced-at-e50000/

Edited by mab01uk, 30 June 2011 - 06:39 PM.

[mab01uk]

All i can say is "WHY"

Why not?......................A 1000 MINI's will almost certainly sell out (many will go to China) and thats how successful car companies gain publicity, worldwide reputations for quality and make the profits to expand production, fund research and development and pay their workforce.........if only BMC/BL/Rover had perhaps recognised the same potential markets and customers they may still be around today.

[M44K TS]

That's stunning. I love it, shame they're £41k though.

[huntface]

The Cynet is a cunning piece of kit. I'm had a fiddle about with one at the Works Auction a couple of months back.

If you were a city dweller, professional fella (thought whopps I got mayself a lot of money) and wanted an easy to park small car that was based on a toyota, but wanted to pay a £15k premium for a Aston badge, then yes it makes a lot of sense.

But really its only purpose is to lower the company's carbon foot print across the range meaning they can still produce 6.0L V12 powered cars normal people are interested in.