Other than the roof, there aren't expected to be many changes from the coupe. Judging from the spy shots we've seen, the M4 Convertible will consist of a retractable hard top like the 4 Series cabrio. Evo claims that the high-performance droptop is going to debut at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed in England from June 26-29. Not only have we caught it testing twice, but this is an automaker that seems willing to build a vehicle for nearly every buyer's needs. It shouldn't be a shock that BMW is working on a convertible version of the M4. The big changes that would perhaps mean big sales for the Mini line are a five-door hatch with two smaller rear doors for children, the sedan talked about last year for Asian markets and an MPV perhaps wearing the 'Traveler' name that could send the Countryman in a more SUV-like direction.īMW M4 Convertible poised for Goodwood unveil Sat, If it's correct, then those 23 models will only base model lines and don't account for different engines and four-wheel-drive options for each model. In April the VP of Mini USA said we might find some current models don't make it to a next generation, but a graphic accompanying the Autocar story has them all there. That sale fire is fueled by the UKL1 wearing up to twenty-three bodies in total between the two brands, 11 for Mini and 12 for BMW, rendering hatchbacks, sedans, coupes, convertibles, wagons, crossovers and people-haulers from about 12.5 feet to 14.5 feet. According to a piece in Autocar, analysts say the coming UKL1 platform that will form the skeleton of the third-generation Mini Cooper and coming front-wheel drive BMW 1 Series could be responsible for 'more than 900,000 cars per year' all by itself. Mini sold 301,526 cars in 2012 BMW sold 1.54 million of its own models. Still can't figure it out! haha.BMW, Mini aim to sell million cars off new FWD platform Mon, The only issue I keep having is the rear tires wear out significantly faster than the fronts. IT fits a full sized 2 year old's car seat with plenty of room to spare. It's still pre-Idrive, so it's not impossible to work on from a home mechanic's perspective. It's a hoot to autocross, even though it's in a completely uncompetitive class. It's more autobahn cruiser than corner carver, but still sporty enough in twisties to make commutes enjoyable. Otherwise, they are really solid, sporty, torquey, and comfortable cars that are only appreciating in value now.

Thanks to Pete (Knurled) for hooking me up with the sale right here on GRM, too! But I love mine and don't regret buying it for a second. Timing chain tensioners are a job that should be done preventatively, and as with ANY BMW, coolant system should be monitored and overhauled as needed. I've owned an M-tech2 6MT for 2 years now, and really enjoy it.

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