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Taffcd · Dec 24th, 2006, 03:38 PM

Had the BMW seal and protect added. Cost £200 for a nice shine a BMW bag with cleaning kit in. It's supposed to last 3 years (which i will believe if it keeps the shine when I wash it a few times.) Also adds scotchguard to the carpets and seats. Will let you now if it was worth it.

b4mmy · Dec 26th, 2006, 07:48 PM

just been on a 200 mile round trip, and I'm sorry to say that the car just doesn't handle as well as my '53 MCS. It's honestly much cheaper inside, and the feel of the car isn't as tough. And the seats are uncomfortable as welL! I drove my old MCS 300 miles at a time no trouble, and never got irritated, and the pedals feel a bit weird....

My old MCS never had a single rattle, but I'm half expecting this one to start falling to bits... I absolutely HATE myself for saying this because my '53 MCS was a true god amongst cars... other people loved it, I loved it. If the 3rd gen MCS isn't startlingly better than this one I'll be looking around in 3 years. I love owning this MCS, but I'm disappointed.

The plus sides are that the response is much better, it has so much more torque at the lower end, and I'm trying to compensate my feelings with options I didn't have before... sunroof, sat nav etc...

Maybe I'll feel better in a few months but I doubt it... and I almost feel a bit duped by the reporting on it because there are a multitude of obvious failings compared to 1st gen... not to mention very cheap plastics inside, and an uninspiring central console which looks stuck together and added on, the 1st gen centre console was a bloody brilliant piece of design, why change it? And I've felt around with my legs and I donmt reckon there is any more width in the footwell...

I'm sorry if this upsets new owners, but if you have a 1st gen MCS, think and choose very carefully... or wait a bit longer for a facelift in a year or so... sorry folks, as I say I hate myself for this but someone has to say it. I loved my 1st gen MCS and I honestly wish Id hung on to it now.

popey · Dec 26th, 2006, 08:03 PM

B4mmy;

Every review I have come across says it handles better so I don't think you will upset too many R56 owners. Everyone has there own feelings on a car tho.

b4mmy · Dec 26th, 2006, 08:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

B4mmy;

Every review I have come across says it handles better so I don't think you will upset too many R56 owners. Everyone has there own feelings on a car tho.

Mate this is what I am saying... I am just shocked at the reviews. I did 30,000 hard miles in my '53MCS, and the 2nd gen is a shadow of that car. I am honestly hoping that I'll feel differently in 6 months... I really am... I mean, this just cost me nearly £26k, so I'm not about to start trashing it for no reason, but there is a lot that is not as good....

Quinny · Dec 28th, 2006, 04:31 PM

Was suppsed to be getting my MCS late Dec early Jan but spoke to the dealer yesterday and was told mid to end of Jan .... ordered it begining Nov ...Can't stand the wait .AAAAARGH !!!!

Mini Me GB · Dec 28th, 2006, 09:45 PM

Guess your in the same boat as me - ordered at the start of November and was expecting delivery before Christmas, now looks like mid to end of January.. Don't worry, it will be well worth the wait

Quinny · Dec 29th, 2006, 08:07 PM

A few Cooprs have been delivered over the last couple of days to the local Mini place about 200yds away from where I live, (watched them arrive) but not a Cooper S in site ..... so the hold up in production rears it's ugly head ....

Taffcd · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:05 PM

Ordered mine day after the launch date and picked it up on the 22nd December. What I can't understand is the amount of people who ordered their car before the lunch date and still have not received their cars, which makes me think that it must be a fault with something that's part of the extra spec list? unless some dealers get preferential treatment.

CC07ERS · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:06 PM

wheres the pics then taffcd

Helen B · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Helen B · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:43 PM

Just managed to work out how to attach photos (above)

Picked my car up on the 6th December am still loving it done just over 400 miles now.

I am yet to see another R56 on the road. Has anyone else in nottinghamshire got theres yet??

b4mmy · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:55 PM

Oher than mine i havent seen an r56 at all yet.... feels good!

CC07ERS · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:55 PM

lookin good helen you will need to drive it more to see other minis love the wheels iam getting them to

b4mmy · Dec 29th, 2006, 09:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Taffcd (original)

Ordered mine day after the launch date and picked it up on the 22nd December. What I can't understand is the amount of people who ordered their car before the lunch date and still have not received their cars, which makes me think that it must be a fault with something that's part of the extra spec list? unless some dealers get preferential treatment.

I was wondering the same the other day... I traded my old mcs in and ordered in mid November, mine arrived at the dealer 6th December.... I only waited as the aero kit was slightly delayed but even then only by a week... I am sympathising with some people who seem to be waiting 3 months or more...

Taffcd · Dec 30th, 2006, 01:13 PM

SC06GVK look back a page pics there! You even commented the very next post! Post no's 98 to 100

NLJCW · Dec 31st, 2006, 12:01 PM

I ordered mine september 28, and have to wait till february 9th. The waiting time is so long because some options were not available till january 2007. If everything goes well, production will start next week

TheRedOne · Jan 1st, 2007, 04:20 PM

Finally picked my R56 MCS on Saturday, WOW!

Dark silver with black roof
Black bonnet stripes
Chili pack
Flame spoke alloys
Climate control
Sat Nav
Sports suspension
Darkened rear windows
Piano black trim
Hi Fi system
Visability pack
Heated washer jets + mirrors

Pics to follow, well when I get a spare minute when i'm not driving it!

MoMiniDK · Jan 2nd, 2007, 04:17 PM

(Impatiently) waiting for those first DS shots.....!

RonBurgundy · Jan 3rd, 2007, 12:01 PM

come on TheRedOne, really want to see some pics of your new motor please! I'm just about to put in my order for a DS with with roof/mirrorcaps but still haven't seen any "real" pics as yet

swil00 · Jan 3rd, 2007, 03:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RonBurgundy (original)

come on TheRedOne, really want to see some pics of your new motor please! I'm just about to put in my order for a DS with with roof/mirrorcaps but still haven't seen any "real" pics as yet

Yeah I'd like to see it too..

Dec 24th, 2006, 03:38 PM	#101
Taffcd Welsh And Thirsty Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 74 Offline	Had the BMW seal and protect added. Cost £200 for a nice shine a BMW bag with cleaning kit in. It's supposed to last 3 years (which i will believe if it keeps the shine when I wash it a few times.) Also adds scotchguard to the carpets and seats. Will let you now if it was worth it. Welsh and Thirsty

Dec 28th, 2006, 09:45 PM	#106 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 702 Offline	Guess your in the same boat as me - ordered at the start of November and was expecting delivery before Christmas, now looks like mid to end of January.. Don't worry, it will be well worth the wait Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:05 PM	#108 (permalink)
Taffcd Welsh And Thirsty Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 74 Offline	Ordered mine day after the launch date and picked it up on the 22nd December. What I can't understand is the amount of people who ordered their car before the lunch date and still have not received their cars, which makes me think that it must be a fault with something that's part of the extra spec list? unless some dealers get preferential treatment. Welsh and Thirsty

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#110 (permalink)
Helen B Helen B Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 52 Offline	my new mini

Dec 30th, 2006, 01:13 PM	#115 (permalink)
Taffcd Welsh And Thirsty Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 74 Offline	SC06GVK look back a page pics there! You even commented the very next post! Post no's 98 to 100 Welsh and Thirsty

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Dec 26th, 2006, 07:48 PM	#102 (permalink)
b4mmy m4nch3s73r Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 04:26 AM Posts: 95 Offline	just been on a 200 mile round trip, and I'm sorry to say that the car just doesn't handle as well as my '53 MCS. It's honestly much cheaper inside, and the feel of the car isn't as tough. And the seats are uncomfortable as welL! I drove my old MCS 300 miles at a time no trouble, and never got irritated, and the pedals feel a bit weird.... My old MCS never had a single rattle, but I'm half expecting this one to start falling to bits... I absolutely HATE myself for saying this because my '53 MCS was a true god amongst cars... other people loved it, I loved it. If the 3rd gen MCS isn't startlingly better than this one I'll be looking around in 3 years. I love owning this MCS, but I'm disappointed. The plus sides are that the response is much better, it has so much more torque at the lower end, and I'm trying to compensate my feelings with options I didn't have before... sunroof, sat nav etc... Maybe I'll feel better in a few months but I doubt it... and I almost feel a bit duped by the reporting on it because there are a multitude of obvious failings compared to 1st gen... not to mention very cheap plastics inside, and an uninspiring central console which looks stuck together and added on, the 1st gen centre console was a bloody brilliant piece of design, why change it? And I've felt around with my legs and I donmt reckon there is any more width in the footwell... I'm sorry if this upsets new owners, but if you have a 1st gen MCS, think and choose very carefully... or wait a bit longer for a facelift in a year or so... sorry folks, as I say I hate myself for this but someone has to say it. I loved my 1st gen MCS and I honestly wish Id hung on to it now.

Dec 26th, 2006, 08:03 PM	#103 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	B4mmy; Every review I have come across says it handles better so I don't think you will upset too many R56 owners. Everyone has there own feelings on a car tho.

Dec 26th, 2006, 08:12 PM	#104 (permalink)
b4mmy m4nch3s73r Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 04:26 AM Posts: 95 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) B4mmy; Every review I have come across says it handles better so I don't think you will upset too many R56 owners. Everyone has there own feelings on a car tho. Mate this is what I am saying... I am just shocked at the reviews. I did 30,000 hard miles in my '53MCS, and the 2nd gen is a shadow of that car. I am honestly hoping that I'll feel differently in 6 months... I really am... I mean, this just cost me nearly £26k, so I'm not about to start trashing it for no reason, but there is a lot that is not as good....

Dec 28th, 2006, 04:31 PM	#105 (permalink)
Quinny Quinny Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 04:26 AM Posts: 23 Offline	Was suppsed to be getting my MCS late Dec early Jan but spoke to the dealer yesterday and was told mid to end of Jan .... ordered it begining Nov ...Can't stand the wait .AAAAARGH !!!!

Dec 29th, 2006, 08:07 PM	#107 (permalink)
Quinny Quinny Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 04:26 AM Posts: 23 Offline	A few Cooprs have been delivered over the last couple of days to the local Mini place about 200yds away from where I live, (watched them arrive) but not a Cooper S in site ..... so the hold up in production rears it's ugly head ....

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:06 PM	#109 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	wheres the pics then taffcd

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:43 PM	#111 (permalink)
Helen B Helen B Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 52 Offline	Just managed to work out how to attach photos (above) Picked my car up on the 6th December am still loving it done just over 400 miles now. I am yet to see another R56 on the road. Has anyone else in nottinghamshire got theres yet??

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:55 PM	#112 (permalink)
b4mmy m4nch3s73r Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 04:26 AM Posts: 95 Offline	Oher than mine i havent seen an r56 at all yet.... feels good!

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:55 PM	#113 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	lookin good helen you will need to drive it more to see other minis love the wheels iam getting them to

Dec 29th, 2006, 09:57 PM	#114 (permalink)
b4mmy m4nch3s73r Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 04:26 AM Posts: 95 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Taffcd (original) Ordered mine day after the launch date and picked it up on the 22nd December. What I can't understand is the amount of people who ordered their car before the lunch date and still have not received their cars, which makes me think that it must be a fault with something that's part of the extra spec list? unless some dealers get preferential treatment. I was wondering the same the other day... I traded my old mcs in and ordered in mid November, mine arrived at the dealer 6th December.... I only waited as the aero kit was slightly delayed but even then only by a week... I am sympathising with some people who seem to be waiting 3 months or more...

Dec 31st, 2006, 12:01 PM	#116 (permalink)
NLJCW lets speed Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eindhoven, NL Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 31 Offline	I ordered mine september 28, and have to wait till february 9th. The waiting time is so long because some options were not available till january 2007. If everything goes well, production will start next week

Jan 1st, 2007, 04:20 PM	#117 (permalink)
TheRedOne To infinity and beyond Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Harrogate Local Time: 04:26 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Finally picked my R56 MCS on Saturday, WOW! Dark silver with black roof Black bonnet stripes Chili pack Flame spoke alloys Climate control Sat Nav Sports suspension Darkened rear windows Piano black trim Hi Fi system Visability pack Heated washer jets + mirrors Pics to follow, well when I get a spare minute when i'm not driving it!

Jan 2nd, 2007, 04:17 PM	#118 (permalink)
MoMiniDK MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 04:26 AM Posts: 6 Offline	(Impatiently) waiting for those first DS shots.....!

Jan 3rd, 2007, 12:01 PM	#119 (permalink)
RonBurgundy Tuesday's arms and back.. Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 43 Offline	come on TheRedOne, really want to see some pics of your new motor please! I'm just about to put in my order for a DS with with roof/mirrorcaps but still haven't seen any "real" pics as yet

Jan 3rd, 2007, 03:04 PM	#120 (permalink)
swil00 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Stirling, Scotland Local Time: 04:26 AM Posts: 57 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RonBurgundy (original) come on TheRedOne, really want to see some pics of your new motor please! I'm just about to put in my order for a DS with with roof/mirrorcaps but still haven't seen any "real" pics as yet Yeah I'd like to see it too..

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