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I love MINI, Laura · Nov 13th, 2006, 03:18 PM

Where did you find that one Rec?

Cool!

rec · Nov 13th, 2006, 03:19 PM

aaah :P secret ;]

simeds · Nov 13th, 2006, 03:19 PM

snog! minis have feelings too !

ttocs · Nov 13th, 2006, 04:06 PM

does the r56 still have the transit packing is the suspension do you know?

Assuming not then it odes show the height difference, good pic.

MickCooperS · Nov 13th, 2006, 04:06 PM

The R53 is a million times nicer!! Am I the only sane person!!! Every picture i see, i think the R53 looks miles better and sometimes a pic like this makes me think the world has gone mad....no offence to anyone but its my honest to goodness opinion!

rec · Nov 13th, 2006, 04:12 PM

k !
i think the R56 bashing thread is that way <---

*Vikki* · Nov 13th, 2006, 04:13 PM

yes i totally totally agree Mick.

*Vikki* · Nov 13th, 2006, 04:14 PM

like the one in your pic rec, though it looks better the chrome colour coded around the lights

rec · Nov 13th, 2006, 04:17 PM

i think the R56 just looks cool in every sense. and i think the R50/52/53 looks cool too...

why cant other people see that too ?

Slaydog · Nov 13th, 2006, 04:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickCooperS (original)

The R53 is a million times nicer!! Am I the only sane person!!! Every picture i see, i think the R53 looks miles better and sometimes a pic like this makes me think the world has gone mad....no offence to anyone but its my honest to goodness opinion!

There are differences between these two cars??? One of these days I'll have to try and figure out what they are... or not.

Berthil · Nov 13th, 2006, 04:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

Where did you find that one Rec?

He found that on our NewMINIclub.nl website, at least there is the original.
The picture is taken by Arjan and Sleefje (It's their PW) at the end of the MINI Hunt organised by MINI Netherlands which took place in and around Amsterdam October 1st.

At the end of the 'Urban Rally' alle MINI's were parked in a old factory hall and there was a possibility to take some pictures with the R56. This is a very nice one

Here are some more to prove it

rec · Nov 13th, 2006, 05:02 PM

actually, i found it on NAM, they musta found it on NMC.nl

MickCooperS · Nov 13th, 2006, 06:03 PM

I didn't say it wasn't cool- it is! I just think a lot of slight changes were made, which I think feel very forced, to make a new model and sell more cars- Like the way they changed the shape of the side mirrors slightly or fattened the rears appearance or added another middle spoke to the spoiler or stretched it slightly etc- its just deviating from what was a very hard thought out 'original' MINI design and altering it just for the sake of a newer model! And as for the pics- There are totally differences between these cars- the headlight angle, headlights themselves, bonnet shape and slant, front bumper detail/ mouldings -are not as nice. I admit the bigger exhaust and the interior are nice but thats it for me! Maybe it will grow on me- i don't know! PS Don't get me started on losing that beautiful supercharger whine!

Rant over!

rec · Nov 13th, 2006, 06:05 PM

pretty much everything bar the supercharger = EU Legislation.

what would you think if the Clio was the same shape as last years, or the Civic, or any BMW, or Aston's ? booooooooooring. at least the car HAS changed this time.

Paul · Nov 13th, 2006, 06:08 PM

I think the "facelift" (July 2004 onwards) MINIs where the ones "changed for changes sake", if you could say that of any MINI. And personally I don't feel they gained very much at that stage either in terms of design, and (as I wrote at the time), they made a few backwards steps for what seemed like no good reason at all (as well as some very good forward steps).

This is a completely new new MINI, sure it looks quite a lot like the new one, but there are many reasons behind the changes this time, other than just a "refresh" and an attempt to boost sales mid product lifecycle.

MINICooperMurph · Nov 13th, 2006, 07:00 PM

I agree as well Mick

rec · Nov 13th, 2006, 07:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

k !
i think the R56 bashing thread is that way <---

.

Peter2002IBMC · Nov 14th, 2006, 06:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickCooperS (original)

There are totally differences between these cars- the headlight angle, headlights themselves, bonnet shape and slant, front bumper detail/ mouldings -are not as nice.

I think that just looking at photographs and comparing them is not fair on the new car. I was also very apprehensive about (in particular) the headlights but when I saw the car in the metal, all my fears were dispelled.

manifest · Nov 15th, 2006, 01:59 PM

Are those washer jets in the middle of the of the hood on the R56??

Nov 13th, 2006, 03:16 PM	#1
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	Nice little R53 & R56 Pic Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 13th, 2006, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	aaah :P secret ;] Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 13th, 2006, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 5,749 Offline	snog! minis have feelings too ! I I'VE FOUND NEMO

Nov 13th, 2006, 04:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	k ! i think the R56 bashing thread is that way <--- Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 13th, 2006, 04:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	i think the R56 just looks cool in every sense. and i think the R50/52/53 looks cool too... why cant other people see that too ? Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Nov 13th, 2006, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 3,216 Offline	Where did you find that one Rec? Cool!

Nov 13th, 2006, 04:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
ttocs MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 3,677 Offline	does the r56 still have the transit packing is the suspension do you know? Assuming not then it odes show the height difference, good pic.

Nov 13th, 2006, 04:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
MickCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 170 Offline	The R53 is a million times nicer!! Am I the only sane person!!! Every picture i see, i think the R53 looks miles better and sometimes a pic like this makes me think the world has gone mad....no offence to anyone but its my honest to goodness opinion!

Nov 13th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 2,248 Offline	yes i totally totally agree Mick.

Nov 13th, 2006, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 2,248 Offline	like the one in your pic rec, though it looks better the chrome colour coded around the lights

Nov 13th, 2006, 04:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Slaydog Cousin Across the Pond Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tenn'uh-see Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickCooperS (original) The R53 is a million times nicer!! Am I the only sane person!!! Every picture i see, i think the R53 looks miles better and sometimes a pic like this makes me think the world has gone mad....no offence to anyone but its my honest to goodness opinion! There are differences between these two cars??? One of these days I'll have to try and figure out what they are... or not.

Nov 13th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 739 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) Where did you find that one Rec? He found that on our NewMINIclub.nl website, at least there is the original. The picture is taken by Arjan and Sleefje (It's their PW) at the end of the MINI Hunt organised by MINI Netherlands which took place in and around Amsterdam October 1st. At the end of the 'Urban Rally' alle MINI's were parked in a old factory hall and there was a possibility to take some pictures with the R56. This is a very nice one Here are some more to prove it Attached Thumbnails EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Nov 13th, 2006, 05:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	actually, i found it on NAM, they musta found it on NMC.nl Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 13th, 2006, 06:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
MickCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 170 Offline	I didn't say it wasn't cool- it is! I just think a lot of slight changes were made, which I think feel very forced, to make a new model and sell more cars- Like the way they changed the shape of the side mirrors slightly or fattened the rears appearance or added another middle spoke to the spoiler or stretched it slightly etc- its just deviating from what was a very hard thought out 'original' MINI design and altering it just for the sake of a newer model! And as for the pics- There are totally differences between these cars- the headlight angle, headlights themselves, bonnet shape and slant, front bumper detail/ mouldings -are not as nice. I admit the bigger exhaust and the interior are nice but thats it for me! Maybe it will grow on me- i don't know! PS Don't get me started on losing that beautiful supercharger whine! Rant over!

Nov 13th, 2006, 06:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	pretty much everything bar the supercharger = EU Legislation. what would you think if the Clio was the same shape as last years, or the Civic, or any BMW, or Aston's ? booooooooooring. at least the car HAS changed this time. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 13th, 2006, 06:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	I think the "facelift" (July 2004 onwards) MINIs where the ones "changed for changes sake", if you could say that of any MINI. And personally I don't feel they gained very much at that stage either in terms of design, and (as I wrote at the time), they made a few backwards steps for what seemed like no good reason at all (as well as some very good forward steps). This is a completely new new MINI, sure it looks quite a lot like the new one, but there are many reasons behind the changes this time, other than just a "refresh" and an attempt to boost sales mid product lifecycle.

Nov 13th, 2006, 07:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
MINICooperMurph aka Nick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 314 Offline	I agree as well Mick

Nov 13th, 2006, 07:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) k ! i think the R56 bashing thread is that way <--- . Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 14th, 2006, 06:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
Peter2002IBMC * Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Johannesburg Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickCooperS (original) There are totally differences between these cars- the headlight angle, headlights themselves, bonnet shape and slant, front bumper detail/ mouldings -are not as nice. I think that just looking at photographs and comparing them is not fair on the new car. I was also very apprehensive about (in particular) the headlights but when I saw the car in the metal, all my fears were dispelled.

Nov 15th, 2006, 01:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
manifest MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:37 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Are those washer jets in the middle of the of the hood on the R56??

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