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ben__allen · Aug 14th, 2006, 08:45 PM

Loves....

- new interior (especially the red), and the ability to change the lighting, the inbuilt radio looks really neat
- am liking the new front view, and aero style grille
- the whole squat stance of the S - less cheeky than the current look, but looks ready to pounce!
- the rear bumper with the mesh insert gives the back a very purposeful stance, and differntiates it more than the current S from the Cooper
- big car options such as the easy-go (or whatever it is called)

Hates....

- all the alloy designs have seen so far (tho a dark colour and some decent aftermarket charcoal alloys would sort that!

)
- outturned headlights, tho think they might grow on me

- some of the details seem a bit oversized, such as the boot handle, the side repeater surrounds

Am sure I will have some more to add later on....

poppet · Aug 14th, 2006, 09:40 PM

I love the interior now after thinking is was cr@p when i first saw the spy pics last year

I agree all the wheels look pretty pants and don't like the MASSIVE boot handle or the plastic C piller covers that now replace the good looking wrap around glass

But im still going to get but where do you start on the spec list (365 interior options

)

Paul · Aug 14th, 2006, 09:43 PM

Get one of the first, the options list will be much less daunting.

Err, I imagine.

Olly. · Aug 14th, 2006, 09:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Get one of the first, the options list will be much less daunting.

Err, I imagine.

I hope not, i'll be gutted if they release new options just as mine arrives

poppet · Aug 14th, 2006, 09:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Get one of the first, the options list will be much less daunting.

Err, I imagine.

Thats half the fun Paul

Tonyt3 · Aug 14th, 2006, 10:13 PM

Hates:

Over sized speedo with too much cluttered functionality, like stero controls

Integrated stereo design - stupid idea, cuts down the options for non mini upgrades

headlight - goofy cross eyed design, and it looks like its wearing 'Japanese Sniper Glasses' with those gaps between headlight and outer crome

Built in satnav option looks weak - no map display for instance....

Likes:

Double opening (tilt) sunroof - fresh air option for rear seat passengers at last

general overall design is good

Standard performance of the S should be stronger than current model....

Wooly · Aug 14th, 2006, 10:53 PM

Love: the flowing well designed body, no huge gaps between bonnet and bumper.
interior looks a lot more classier, cant wait to decide on the colours

hate: the speedo in the center is way too big
the center console seems a bit fiddly and toy like
the indicator side grilles on cooper and cooper s
the fake hood scoop
absolutely hate the open back with all the axles on show. this could be the decider on me ordering one and not

dont know where the rear quarter panel goes yet but its growing on me

doona · Aug 16th, 2006, 10:51 AM

Loves.....

Interior is pretty good..... I like the seats

Hates.....

s-spokes
orange in front indicator bulby thing
side housing around the indicator repeater... even more so on the cooper
black plastic around the guards...

may have to add more later.

-Dan

herbie hind · Aug 16th, 2006, 10:06 PM

the front end is too long . stubbier looks more orig.

rene_73 · Aug 24th, 2006, 10:27 PM

It's great that the Mini has got a better engine, steering and last but not least a lot better fuel consumption. But they should not have touched the outside. And the sound of the engine is way to heavy for the character of a Mini, it's like you hear the engine of some other big v8 muscle car riding next to it or something but invisible, or least in that direction, not from a Mini.
I miss something while looking at this car, almost that I think it's a fake Mini. The car lost something of it's unique youthly sparkle that's is part of it's character.

Matblack · Aug 25th, 2006, 12:52 PM

Like: errrrrrrrrrrr? Nope sorry can't help you there nothing seems better than the current model, that might change if I drove it.

Detest: The Fisher Price aircon controls and just about all the other controls too

MB

thx1138 · Aug 25th, 2006, 02:03 PM

Likes:

-New interior including door ovals.
-Customization of lower dash colors.
-Availability of real brush alloy trim.
-New exhaust pipe shapes.
-Integrated single grill.

Dislikes/wishes:
-S Winders are 16" ad not 17" (purely for looks)
-Wing shaped air-con--but I can live with it.

mister.t · Aug 30th, 2006, 04:59 PM

Likes:All of it
Dislikes: Not being able to drive and afford it yet!!

thx1138 · Aug 30th, 2006, 05:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original)

Likes:All of it
Dislikes: Not being able to drive and afford it yet!!

I couldn't agree more!

matt.morrow · Aug 31st, 2006, 12:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by thx1138 (original)

Likes:

-New interior including door ovals.
-Customization of lower dash colors.
-Availability of real brush alloy trim.
-New exhaust pipe shapes.
-Integrated single grill.

Dislikes/wishes:
-S Winders are 16" ad not 17" (purely for looks)
-Wing shaped air-con--but I can live with it.

The current model auto air con was also wing shaped!?

JasCooper · Sep 3rd, 2006, 07:48 PM

loves:

max torque at 1600rpm
improved fuel economy
better materials for interior

hates:

more rounded shape
less boxy
looks like grill was stolen
headlights
rear spoiler

It's amazing that they could make minor visual changes and turn this into a rather ugly car. One of my dislikes in the first gen was the scoop for the S. And now they leave it on just for looks. Very disappointed in the design changes.

ben__allen · Oct 1st, 2006, 06:51 PM

Am loving the new JCW Areo kit, and the new 18 inch wheels!

mGP · Oct 2nd, 2006, 12:01 AM

Like;

Interior Door trim
Front Aero Bumper (yet to see rear)
Light's pack; Though it's a gimmick that won't get used.
Comfort Access
's' Spoiler
Better mGP!! I mean mpg...sorry

errr.....That's it.

Hate;

Integrated stereo
Oversized speedo
Rear fog lamps on both models look awfull
Rear light clusters too big.
Oversized fog/sidelights,
Side repeater's and surrounds very ugly-worst bit IMO
Tacky use of 'wing' emblem everywhere.
Overdose of toggles: which customers will have to fork out £££'s for, in order to avoid blanks, Which Mini knows, and is exploiting.
Loss of supercharger; looses it's character IMO
Loss of clamshell bonnet, Disjointed Headlights.
Loss of wrap-around glass
Wiper area, and loss of honeycombe grilles. (pedestrian safety -I know)
No darkened glass option; That looked cool.
All the wheels; apart from web spokes, which aren't new anyway, Oh and the ones pictured on the yellow 's' @ the motorshow-That car looks nice, more rear view needed though.

Overall I think the R56 is okay; I don't think it's kept any of the charm,character, or design cues from the original MINI as the 'old' New MINI did.
It looks more ordinary, but saying all that If I had a choice; I would choose an R56 mini over any of the small hatchbacks on the market today, and i'm sure it won't dissapoint those who have ordered one

At the end of the day; Love it or hate it, the R56 will be around for the next 4/5 years and I really hope it grows on me.

Olly. · Oct 2nd, 2006, 12:00 PM

Having seen it more and more, I have no hates of the car at all. Well apart from it makes my Cooper look dated

mGP - Darkened glass is still an option, I have ordered it

mGP · Oct 2nd, 2006, 05:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ollymale (original)

mGP - Darkened glass is still an option, I have ordered it

Cool; Just goes to show how well-informed my trustworthy dealer is.

Aug 14th, 2006, 08:45 PM	#1
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 1,436 Offline	'07 S - loves and hates.... Loves.... - new interior (especially the red), and the ability to change the lighting, the inbuilt radio looks really neat - am liking the new front view, and aero style grille - the whole squat stance of the S - less cheeky than the current look, but looks ready to pounce! - the rear bumper with the mesh insert gives the back a very purposeful stance, and differntiates it more than the current S from the Cooper - big car options such as the easy-go (or whatever it is called) Hates.... - all the alloy designs have seen so far (tho a dark colour and some decent aftermarket charcoal alloys would sort that! ) - outturned headlights, tho think they might grow on me - some of the details seem a bit oversized, such as the boot handle, the side repeater surrounds Am sure I will have some more to add later on....

Aug 14th, 2006, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	Get one of the first, the options list will be much less daunting. Err, I imagine. Trained Monkeys

Aug 24th, 2006, 10:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
rene_73 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 13 Offline	I stick with my 'old' new Mini It's great that the Mini has got a better engine, steering and last but not least a lot better fuel consumption. But they should not have touched the outside. And the sound of the engine is way to heavy for the character of a Mini, it's like you hear the engine of some other big v8 muscle car riding next to it or something but invisible, or least in that direction, not from a Mini. I miss something while looking at this car, almost that I think it's a fake Mini. The car lost something of it's unique youthly sparkle that's is part of it's character.

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Aug 14th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
poppet Working at MINI Chiswick Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Windsor Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 985 Offline	I love the interior now after thinking is was cr@p when i first saw the spy pics last year I agree all the wheels look pretty pants and don't like the MASSIVE boot handle or the plastic C piller covers that now replace the good looking wrap around glass But im still going to get but where do you start on the spec list (365 interior options )

Aug 14th, 2006, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Get one of the first, the options list will be much less daunting. Err, I imagine. I hope not, i'll be gutted if they release new options just as mine arrives

Aug 14th, 2006, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
poppet Working at MINI Chiswick Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Windsor Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Get one of the first, the options list will be much less daunting. Err, I imagine. Thats half the fun Paul

Aug 14th, 2006, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Hates: Over sized speedo with too much cluttered functionality, like stero controls Integrated stereo design - stupid idea, cuts down the options for non mini upgrades headlight - goofy cross eyed design, and it looks like its wearing 'Japanese Sniper Glasses' with those gaps between headlight and outer crome Built in satnav option looks weak - no map display for instance.... Likes: Double opening (tilt) sunroof - fresh air option for rear seat passengers at last general overall design is good Standard performance of the S should be stronger than current model....

Aug 14th, 2006, 10:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 1,054 Offline	Love: the flowing well designed body, no huge gaps between bonnet and bumper. interior looks a lot more classier, cant wait to decide on the colours hate: the speedo in the center is way too big the center console seems a bit fiddly and toy like the indicator side grilles on cooper and cooper s the fake hood scoop absolutely hate the open back with all the axles on show. this could be the decider on me ordering one and not dont know where the rear quarter panel goes yet but its growing on me

Aug 16th, 2006, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 03:17 PM Posts: 2,802 Offline	Loves..... Interior is pretty good..... I like the seats Hates..... s-spokes orange in front indicator bulby thing side housing around the indicator repeater... even more so on the cooper black plastic around the guards... may have to add more later. -Dan

Aug 16th, 2006, 10:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 01:17 AM Posts: 449 Offline	the front end is too long . stubbier looks more orig.

Aug 25th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Matblack MINI2 Iregular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Maidstone Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 133 Offline	Like: errrrrrrrrrrr? Nope sorry can't help you there nothing seems better than the current model, that might change if I drove it. Detest: The Fisher Price aircon controls and just about all the other controls too MB

Aug 25th, 2006, 02:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
thx1138 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Likes: -New interior including door ovals. -Customization of lower dash colors. -Availability of real brush alloy trim. -New exhaust pipe shapes. -Integrated single grill. Dislikes/wishes: -S Winders are 16" ad not 17" (purely for looks) -Wing shaped air-con--but I can live with it.

Aug 30th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
mister.t 5 days!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 6,328 Offline	Likes:All of it Dislikes: Not being able to drive and afford it yet!!

Aug 30th, 2006, 05:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
thx1138 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original) Likes:All of it Dislikes: Not being able to drive and afford it yet!! I couldn't agree more!

Aug 31st, 2006, 12:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
matt.morrow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bangor, N.I. Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 385 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by thx1138 (original) Likes: -New interior including door ovals. -Customization of lower dash colors. -Availability of real brush alloy trim. -New exhaust pipe shapes. -Integrated single grill. Dislikes/wishes: -S Winders are 16" ad not 17" (purely for looks) -Wing shaped air-con--but I can live with it. The current model auto air con was also wing shaped!?

Sep 3rd, 2006, 07:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
JasCooper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 01:17 AM Posts: 1 Offline	loves: max torque at 1600rpm improved fuel economy better materials for interior hates: more rounded shape less boxy looks like grill was stolen headlights rear spoiler It's amazing that they could make minor visual changes and turn this into a rather ugly car. One of my dislikes in the first gen was the scoop for the S. And now they leave it on just for looks. Very disappointed in the design changes.

Oct 1st, 2006, 06:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 1,436 Offline	Am loving the new JCW Areo kit, and the new 18 inch wheels!

Oct 2nd, 2006, 12:01 AM	#18 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 939 Offline	Like; Interior Door trim Front Aero Bumper (yet to see rear) Light's pack; Though it's a gimmick that won't get used. Comfort Access 's' Spoiler Better mGP!! I mean mpg...sorry errr.....That's it. Hate; Integrated stereo Oversized speedo Rear fog lamps on both models look awfull Rear light clusters too big. Oversized fog/sidelights, Side repeater's and surrounds very ugly-worst bit IMO Tacky use of 'wing' emblem everywhere. Overdose of toggles: which customers will have to fork out £££'s for, in order to avoid blanks, Which Mini knows, and is exploiting. Loss of supercharger; looses it's character IMO Loss of clamshell bonnet, Disjointed Headlights. Loss of wrap-around glass Wiper area, and loss of honeycombe grilles. (pedestrian safety -I know) No darkened glass option; That looked cool. All the wheels; apart from web spokes, which aren't new anyway, Oh and the ones pictured on the yellow 's' @ the motorshow-That car looks nice, more rear view needed though. Overall I think the R56 is okay; I don't think it's kept any of the charm,character, or design cues from the original MINI as the 'old' New MINI did. It looks more ordinary, but saying all that If I had a choice; I would choose an R56 mini over any of the small hatchbacks on the market today, and i'm sure it won't dissapoint those who have ordered one At the end of the day; Love it or hate it, the R56 will be around for the next 4/5 years and I really hope it grows on me.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 12:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Having seen it more and more, I have no hates of the car at all. Well apart from it makes my Cooper look dated mGP - Darkened glass is still an option, I have ordered it

Oct 2nd, 2006, 05:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 939 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ollymale (original) mGP - Darkened glass is still an option, I have ordered it Cool; Just goes to show how well-informed my trustworthy dealer is.

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