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grantw · Jul 28th, 2006, 10:55 AM

Hi All,

been looking to update my 03 mcs now that it is hitting the 46k miles mark, and had decided to put a deposit down on the new r56 mini..

though now i am regretting my decision, I have had time to mull over the new update to the bmw mini and for me it has lost its appeal, dont get me wrong, i think that it offer alot for many mini owners, it doesnt appear has not taken a step in the direction i thought it could take. It maybe a bit to contrived?? i hate the beadie eyed lights! the exhaust system hanging low, the fake scoop... the fussy controls in the interior....

i know have 3 options, find myself a nearly new cooper s works... buy a elise s2 (and a second car for practicality issues) or something completely different!!

i have owned 2 minis.. an early 51 plate cooper and a 03 plate cooper s... they have been good cars.. not without their troubles.. but I have enjoyed owning them...

Paul · Jul 28th, 2006, 11:00 AM

When you say beady eyes, what do you mean? When the tape is off the chrome edge of the glass the new lights are pretty huge.

grantw · Jul 28th, 2006, 12:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

When you say beady eyes, what do you mean? When the tape is off the chrome edge of the glass the new lights are pretty huge.

it has a kind of kids car look at the front.. i'm not saying the car is wrong, its just lost its appeal to me a little with this make over... however subtle...

Greenie1 · Jul 28th, 2006, 12:22 PM

Personally, I don't like the new Mini. Don't like the lights. The centre console looks like something out of a Ford Ka.
The original Mini hardly changed (apart from the Clubman era), so why change things after a few years?

Rant over!

Paul · Jul 28th, 2006, 12:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by grantw

it has a kind of kids car look at the front.. i'm not saying the car is wrong, its just lost its appeal to me a little with this make over... however subtle...

As I said in my report you could easily replace the orange for silver/clear indicators and that "problem" would be solved. That would be No.1 on my list of quick mods to do for sure!

The interior plastics are not (according to the MINI reps at the test drive) in the final production materials, it will be interesting to see how much of a difference the finish makes.

MartinSSZ · Jul 28th, 2006, 03:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

As I said in my report you could easily replace the orange for silver/clear indicators and that "problem" would be solved. That would be No.1 on my list of quick mods to do for sure/

Like I did here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/2554645-post25.html

grantw · Jul 28th, 2006, 03:52 PM

as an overall package it just doesnt seem to work as well.. im sure that the car will be great.. but i think the design is getting softer more cute!

Paul · Jul 28th, 2006, 03:55 PM

The softening and "cuteness" started with the '05 update really didn't it, but the S dodged it that time around.

BigMarsh · Jul 28th, 2006, 04:30 PM

From what I've seen and read so far I'm actually quite excited about the new car. I certainly wouldnt go cancelling an order based on some still taped up long distance shots and some disguised interior images.

I'm especially excited by the prospect of a JCW model that has it's own look. That will certainly be on my list in a couple of years time.

CC07ERS · Jul 28th, 2006, 05:05 PM

roll on the traveler thats the 1 for me & a spare tyre on the roof no lying on the wet tar to get the wheel from underneath

KPKalle · Jul 28th, 2006, 05:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BigMarsh

From what I've seen and read so far I'm actually quite excited about the new car. I certainly wouldnt go cancelling an order based on some still taped up long distance shots and some disguised interior images.

Quite

Prowse · Jul 28th, 2006, 05:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deerslayer

roll on the traveler thats the 1 for me & a spare tyre on the roof no lying on the wet tar to get the wheel from underneath

You'd also have to option of sticking a M-Series engine in the back too!

Jul 28th, 2006, 10:55 AM	#1
grantw MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: scotland Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 134 Offline	canceling pre order Hi All, been looking to update my 03 mcs now that it is hitting the 46k miles mark, and had decided to put a deposit down on the new r56 mini.. though now i am regretting my decision, I have had time to mull over the new update to the bmw mini and for me it has lost its appeal, dont get me wrong, i think that it offer alot for many mini owners, it doesnt appear has not taken a step in the direction i thought it could take. It maybe a bit to contrived?? i hate the beadie eyed lights! the exhaust system hanging low, the fake scoop... the fussy controls in the interior.... i know have 3 options, find myself a nearly new cooper s works... buy a elise s2 (and a second car for practicality issues) or something completely different!! i have owned 2 minis.. an early 51 plate cooper and a 03 plate cooper s... they have been good cars.. not without their troubles.. but I have enjoyed owning them...

Jul 28th, 2006, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	When you say beady eyes, what do you mean? When the tape is off the chrome edge of the glass the new lights are pretty huge. Trained Monkeys

Jul 28th, 2006, 12:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
grantw MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: scotland Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 134 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett When you say beady eyes, what do you mean? When the tape is off the chrome edge of the glass the new lights are pretty huge. it has a kind of kids car look at the front.. i'm not saying the car is wrong, its just lost its appeal to me a little with this make over... however subtle... Attached Thumbnails

Jul 28th, 2006, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by grantw it has a kind of kids car look at the front.. i'm not saying the car is wrong, its just lost its appeal to me a little with this make over... however subtle... As I said in my report you could easily replace the orange for silver/clear indicators and that "problem" would be solved. That would be No.1 on my list of quick mods to do for sure! The interior plastics are not (according to the MINI reps at the test drive) in the final production materials, it will be interesting to see how much of a difference the finish makes. Trained Monkeys

Jul 28th, 2006, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	The softening and "cuteness" started with the '05 update really didn't it, but the S dodged it that time around. Trained Monkeys

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Jul 28th, 2006, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Greenie1 vroom, vroom! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Suffolk/Essex Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 386 Offline	Personally, I don't like the new Mini. Don't like the lights. The centre console looks like something out of a Ford Ka. The original Mini hardly changed (apart from the Clubman era), so why change things after a few years? Rant over!

Jul 28th, 2006, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 758 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett As I said in my report you could easily replace the orange for silver/clear indicators and that "problem" would be solved. That would be No.1 on my list of quick mods to do for sure/ Like I did here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/2554645-post25.html

Jul 28th, 2006, 03:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
grantw MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: scotland Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 134 Offline	as an overall package it just doesnt seem to work as well.. im sure that the car will be great.. but i think the design is getting softer more cute!

Jul 28th, 2006, 04:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
BigMarsh meep meep! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 137 Offline	From what I've seen and read so far I'm actually quite excited about the new car. I certainly wouldnt go cancelling an order based on some still taped up long distance shots and some disguised interior images. I'm especially excited by the prospect of a JCW model that has it's own look. That will certainly be on my list in a couple of years time. 2003 JCW S, CR/W, Chilli Pack, Sat Nav, DSC

Jul 28th, 2006, 05:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	roll on the traveler thats the 1 for me & a spare tyre on the roof no lying on the wet tar to get the wheel from underneath

Jul 28th, 2006, 05:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BigMarsh From what I've seen and read so far I'm actually quite excited about the new car. I certainly wouldnt go cancelling an order based on some still taped up long distance shots and some disguised interior images. Quite Global Moderator

Jul 28th, 2006, 05:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 1,567 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by deerslayer roll on the traveler thats the 1 for me & a spare tyre on the roof no lying on the wet tar to get the wheel from underneath You'd also have to option of sticking a M-Series engine in the back too!

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