| Having seen more pics at my dealer I am even more hooked on the R56 than ever ! It looks awesome and I love the design and the fluidity the Cooper has.
IMHO it's far from ugly and is a neat and smooth re-interpretation of the 2001 model.
I first saw the final MINI design in 1999 in full size so to me it's 7 years old already ! OK so only 5 of those in production, but the changes are sublte.
I think MINI have done a fantastic job and come Decemeber when mine arrives I'll be as wired as the next guy to get one.
That's my take on it, at least we have all got something to argue over til we actually see one in the flesh.
Til then I love the R56, once I've seen one I'll be sending invitations ! | 
