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Old Apr 6th, 2007, 07:42 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Parc77 (original)
quality feels better

Parc,

I've heard this comment about the R56 many times before, but I don't understand what evidence it's based on

I've looked very carefully at many R56's in the showroom, but the quality seems either "equal to the R50/53" or "worse than the R50/53" in every aspect. For instance, I find the fussy and flimsy roof lining, the interior roof lamp and plastic S filler cap cover particularly depressing

Can someone please point out any item of bodywork or trim on the R56 that is higher quality in the new car? I'd genuinely interested to know....

Tigger.

PS: To be fair, I can think of just a few; the display for the radio and the digital display on the rev counter are both bigger and clearer than before and the optional (and £110 more expensive than before) Xenons are better. Can't think of anything else though


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