MINI2

Mini Vikki · Nov 19th, 2006, 04:25 PM

Thinks the centre console where the heating controls are just looks odd - cheap, tacky and plain odd compared to the old model?

Really unsure on the new model - having seen one...we're just not sold. Love the exhaust, the seats are great and it looks okish.......but, dislike the large dial, dislike the centre console and not really keen on the aerokit.

Gutted.......but not totally........jeez, what do we do now, will wait and see what after market mods become available. We liked the chrome grill on the S.

KPKalle · Nov 19th, 2006, 04:29 PM

I'm sort of surprised. I look at my centre console now and it looks really plain and old-fashioned. Sure the new speedo dial is a lot bigger but I think it looks better.

Paul · Nov 19th, 2006, 04:35 PM

See here: Now youve seen the R56 properly

You're not alone.

simeds · Nov 20th, 2006, 10:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Vikki (original)

Thinks the centre console where the heating controls are just looks odd - cheap, tacky and plain odd compared to the old model?

Really unsure on the new model - having seen one...we're just not sold. Love the exhaust, the seats are great and it looks okish.......but, dislike the large dial, dislike the centre console and not really keen on the aerokit.

Gutted.......but not totally........jeez, what do we do now, will wait and see what after market mods become available. We liked the chrome grill on the S.

not beingf able to get a chrome grill coulsd put me off. I mean no chrome grill on a mini, its just not natural

Rakey · Nov 20th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original)

I'm sort of surprised. I look at my centre console now and it looks really plain and old-fashioned. Sure the new speedo dial is a lot bigger but I think it looks better.

snap

rec · Nov 20th, 2006, 11:14 AM

i was worried, after reading a lot of people's thoughts i went through that whole "what have i done ?!" stage, but after spending a lot of time looking at both, I prefer the R56 dash :]

luckily !

LMB · Nov 20th, 2006, 11:34 AM

Did anyone find that their Speedo suddenly looking small when you got back in your Mini after being an R56?

Rakey · Nov 20th, 2006, 11:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

Did anyone find that their Speedo suddenly looking small when you got back in your Mini after being an R56?

Yes, but then again mine is on the steering wheel at present

AidenL · Nov 20th, 2006, 11:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

Did anyone find that their Speedo suddenly looking small when you got back in your Mini after being an R56?

Yes, tiny !

I dunno what the fuss is about though, I quite like the standard large speedo.

I like the sat nav too, but as someone said, it is kinda like a weighing scales design

LMB · Nov 20th, 2006, 11:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Yes, tiny !

I dunno what the fuss is about though, I quite like the standard large speedo.

I like the sat nav too, but as someone said, it is kinda like a weighing scales design

I am not that keen on the new Speedo, it's TOO big.

Paul · Nov 20th, 2006, 12:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original)

not beingf able to get a chrome grill coulsd put me off. I mean no chrome grill on a mini, its just not natural

A Mini with no chrome grille, how shocking.

simeds · Nov 20th, 2006, 01:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

A Mini with no chrome grille, how shocking.

okay okay. I meant to say a Mini Cooper without a chrome grill.

now get searching the image bank to prove me wrong again.

jimmyt · Nov 20th, 2006, 03:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original)

okay okay. I meant to say a Mini Cooper without a chrome grill.

now get searching the image bank to prove me wrong again.

Here you go - Mini Innocenti Cooper

*Vikki* · Nov 20th, 2006, 03:38 PM

its actually the thing i love most about the R56 the interior and that lovely huge speedo, not so keen on exterior etc and other things but i am sure it will grow on me

but thats not tp say i dont like my current interior as i love it!

simeds · Nov 20th, 2006, 03:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jimmyt (original)

Here you go - Mini Innocenti Cooper

italian built so not proper in my books. Can't people leran to leave google alone

zyo · Nov 20th, 2006, 03:45 PM

People seem to feel like they have to love one or the other at the moment. I love classic minis and that doesn't stop me loving my current MINI ot the R56. Embrace all that is MINI i say ( with the possible exception of warranty issues)

zyo · Nov 20th, 2006, 03:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original)

italian built so not proper in my books. Can't people leran to leave google alone

Ahh ...but I remember when i was a kid, there was an innocenti near to my junior school and the interior and the dash looked so much better then BL's efforts. Surely it couldn't have been any worse put together than a 70's british built mini( although some 80's minis were pretty ropey). I speak from experience. Whats in a continent anyway..wasn't Issigonis Turkish?

simeds · Nov 20th, 2006, 03:53 PM

yeah yeah yeah, blah blah blah, but i'd still want a shiny grill on any mcs I owned

Rakey · Nov 20th, 2006, 04:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original)

okay okay. I meant to say a Mini Cooper without a chrome grill.

now get searching the image bank to prove me wrong again.

But the R56 MINI Cooper does have a chrome grill

jimmyt · Nov 20th, 2006, 04:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original)

italian built so not proper in my books. Can't people leran to leave google alone

How about Spanish? I think the Authi Cooper had a black grille for some time.
Actually I'd prefer to have an S with a chrome slatted grille as well.

Nov 19th, 2006, 04:25 PM	#1
Mini Vikki On our 2nd one now!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 54 Offline	Is it just us that......... Thinks the centre console where the heating controls are just looks odd - cheap, tacky and plain odd compared to the old model? Really unsure on the new model - having seen one...we're just not sold. Love the exhaust, the seats are great and it looks okish.......but, dislike the large dial, dislike the centre console and not really keen on the aerokit. Gutted.......but not totally........jeez, what do we do now, will wait and see what after market mods become available. We liked the chrome grill on the S.

Nov 19th, 2006, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 21,177 Offline	I'm sort of surprised. I look at my centre console now and it looks really plain and old-fashioned. Sure the new speedo dial is a lot bigger but I think it looks better. Global Moderator

Nov 20th, 2006, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 5,685 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Vikki (original) Thinks the centre console where the heating controls are just looks odd - cheap, tacky and plain odd compared to the old model? Really unsure on the new model - having seen one...we're just not sold. Love the exhaust, the seats are great and it looks okish.......but, dislike the large dial, dislike the centre console and not really keen on the aerokit. Gutted.......but not totally........jeez, what do we do now, will wait and see what after market mods become available. We liked the chrome grill on the S. not beingf able to get a chrome grill coulsd put me off. I mean no chrome grill on a mini, its just not natural I I'VE FOUND NEMO

Nov 20th, 2006, 11:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original) I'm sort of surprised. I look at my centre console now and it looks really plain and old-fashioned. Sure the new speedo dial is a lot bigger but I think it looks better. snap Its only a forum you know!

Nov 20th, 2006, 11:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	i was worried, after reading a lot of people's thoughts i went through that whole "what have i done ?!" stage, but after spending a lot of time looking at both, I prefer the R56 dash :] luckily ! Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

For all interior and In Car Entertainment discussion

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Nov 19th, 2006, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	See here: Now youve seen the R56 properly You're not alone.

Nov 20th, 2006, 11:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Did anyone find that their Speedo suddenly looking small when you got back in your Mini after being an R56? Global Moderator

Nov 20th, 2006, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) Did anyone find that their Speedo suddenly looking small when you got back in your Mini after being an R56? Yes, but then again mine is on the steering wheel at present Its only a forum you know!

Nov 20th, 2006, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) Did anyone find that their Speedo suddenly looking small when you got back in your Mini after being an R56? Yes, tiny ! I dunno what the fuss is about though, I quite like the standard large speedo. I like the sat nav too, but as someone said, it is kinda like a weighing scales design *Global Moderator*

Nov 20th, 2006, 11:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Yes, tiny ! I dunno what the fuss is about though, I quite like the standard large speedo. I like the sat nav too, but as someone said, it is kinda like a weighing scales design I am not that keen on the new Speedo, it's TOO big. Global Moderator

Nov 20th, 2006, 12:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original) not beingf able to get a chrome grill coulsd put me off. I mean no chrome grill on a mini, its just not natural A Mini with no chrome grille, how shocking.

Nov 20th, 2006, 01:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 5,685 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) A Mini with no chrome grille, how shocking. okay okay. I meant to say a Mini Cooper without a chrome grill. now get searching the image bank to prove me wrong again. I I'VE FOUND NEMO

Nov 20th, 2006, 03:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
jimmyt Bangers & mash with chips Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 1,722 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original) okay okay. I meant to say a Mini Cooper without a chrome grill. now get searching the image bank to prove me wrong again. Here you go - Mini Innocenti Cooper Attached Thumbnails

Nov 20th, 2006, 03:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 2,228 Offline	its actually the thing i love most about the R56 the interior and that lovely huge speedo, not so keen on exterior etc and other things but i am sure it will grow on me but thats not tp say i dont like my current interior as i love it!

Nov 20th, 2006, 03:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 5,685 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jimmyt (original) Here you go - Mini Innocenti Cooper italian built so not proper in my books. Can't people leran to leave google alone I I'VE FOUND NEMO

Nov 20th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 1,424 Offline	People seem to feel like they have to love one or the other at the moment. I love classic minis and that doesn't stop me loving my current MINI ot the R56. Embrace all that is MINI i say ( with the possible exception of warranty issues)

Nov 20th, 2006, 03:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 1,424 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original) italian built so not proper in my books. Can't people leran to leave google alone Ahh ...but I remember when i was a kid, there was an innocenti near to my junior school and the interior and the dash looked so much better then BL's efforts. Surely it couldn't have been any worse put together than a 70's british built mini( although some 80's minis were pretty ropey). I speak from experience. Whats in a continent anyway..wasn't Issigonis Turkish?

Nov 20th, 2006, 03:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 5,685 Offline	yeah yeah yeah, blah blah blah, but i'd still want a shiny grill on any mcs I owned I I'VE FOUND NEMO

Nov 20th, 2006, 04:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original) okay okay. I meant to say a Mini Cooper without a chrome grill. now get searching the image bank to prove me wrong again. But the R56 MINI Cooper does have a chrome grill Its only a forum you know!

Nov 20th, 2006, 04:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
jimmyt Bangers & mash with chips Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 1,722 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original) italian built so not proper in my books. Can't people leran to leave google alone How about Spanish? I think the Authi Cooper had a black grille for some time. Actually I'd prefer to have an S with a chrome slatted grille as well.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread: