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R99 · Mar 10th, 2007, 04:22 PM

Hi all.

I was at my local dealership today (Bateman MINI) and saw this beauty parked up on the forecourt. I'm presuming its their new demonstrator. It's going to make somebody happy once It's finished demonstrating and goes on sale! Peeking through the glass it seemed to have pretty much every extra ticked!

I wasn't sure about the R56 shape. but specced properly like this one, they look the dogs danglies. I think the Aero Kit is a must though IMO.

Sorry bout the pics, from my camera phone

James.

Dazmac13 · Mar 10th, 2007, 04:26 PM

aero kit does make the difference, sadly i cant get insured so going down the colour coding route (laser blue)

CC07ERS · Mar 10th, 2007, 04:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dazmac13 (original)

aero kit does make the difference, sadly i cant get insured so going down the colour coding route (laser blue)

did you try Budget insurance ive got aero kit

Olly. · Mar 10th, 2007, 05:52 PM

Does looks good

|MD|Cooper| · Mar 10th, 2007, 05:54 PM

That looks very nice.

Scrogg · Mar 10th, 2007, 06:04 PM

Never being one to follow the herd and just be the next in a long line to post "that looks nice" or something similar, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree.

This car just looks dull and bland. Dark Silver is a great colour in reality, but in those pictures it just looks boring. Maybe it's because there's no contrast roof/mirrors/stripes, I just can't put my finger on why it doesn't do anything for me?

Those wheels don't help either. I know a lot of people are still crazy about them, but Burnished R105s on a Dark Silver car just don't look great. Matt Black would have been a much better choice - or preferably completely different wheels!

But hey, that's why no two MINIs are the same, isn't it?

R99 · Mar 10th, 2007, 06:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Never being one to follow the herd and just be the next in a long line to post "that looks nice" or something similar, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree.

This car just looks dull and bland. Dark Silver is a great colour in reality, but in those pictures it just looks boring. Maybe it's because there's no contrast roof/mirrors/stripes, I just can't put my finger on why it doesn't do anything for me?

Those wheels don't help either. I know a lot of people are still crazy about them, but Burnished R105s on a Dark Silver car just don't look great. Matt Black would have been a much better choice - or preferably completely different wheels!

But hey, that's why no two MINIs are the same, isn't it?

Fair enough! I guess its each to their own when it comes to cars, and especially MINI's with their being so many combinations possible. The only two additions I'd make to it would be a black roof to break the colour up a bit and some mirror caps either the JCW carbon fibre jobs or some Chrome ones. It really did look the business in the flesh, the pics dont do it much justice tbh.

James.

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 10th, 2007, 06:37 PM

I like it a lot, the aero kit has definatly grown on me and i still love those wheels.

Although it does look a bit 'bland' as Scrogg says, i think it would look better with a black roof

bugiz · Mar 11th, 2007, 12:06 AM

Envy...

Purple Dave · Mar 11th, 2007, 01:52 AM

All Dark Silver is the future i tell thee. Mark my words ... The Future.

God, I hate that rear bumper though ....

Prowse · Mar 11th, 2007, 10:47 AM

Sorry, still don't like the r56, it's just not as good to look at. I had a Cooper for a day whilst my car was in for service and I still stand by what I've said before, the r56 is a cost saving exercise.

bennyx_o · Mar 11th, 2007, 11:06 AM

Lovely looking but I'm not too sure of the rear bumper.

Blacky · Mar 11th, 2007, 11:26 AM

Sorry Photos still don't do it for me.
In the Flesh I have seen a cooper S, and let's say this, I was not turned off, but photos of the R56 do nothing for me.
Very dissappointed not to see any at the Melbourne motor show.

mister.t · Mar 11th, 2007, 07:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Never being one to follow the herd and just be the next in a long line to post "that looks nice" or something similar, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree.

This car just looks dull and bland. Dark Silver is a great colour in reality, but in those pictures it just looks boring. Maybe it's because there's no contrast roof/mirrors/stripes, I just can't put my finger on why it doesn't do anything for me?

Those wheels don't help either. I know a lot of people are still crazy about them, but Burnished R105s on a Dark Silver car just don't look great. Matt Black would have been a much better choice - or preferably completely different wheels!

But hey, that's why no two MINIs are the same, isn't it?

I agree!! I think the main reason is the non-contrasting roof. Looks better with white.

smartbomb · Mar 11th, 2007, 07:57 PM

Looks great as does the dealer - whereabouts is it ?

CooperS4us · Mar 11th, 2007, 07:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Never being one to follow the herd and just be the next in a long line to post "that looks nice" or something similar, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree.

This car just looks dull and bland. Dark Silver is a great colour in reality, but in those pictures it just looks boring. Maybe it's because there's no contrast roof/mirrors/stripes, I just can't put my finger on why it doesn't do anything for me?

Those wheels don't help either. I know a lot of people are still crazy about them, but Burnished R105s on a Dark Silver car just don't look great. Matt Black would have been a much better choice - or preferably completely different wheels!

But hey, that's why no two MINIs are the same, isn't it?

May be it doesn't do it for you because the new R56 front end looks like an injection of botox!

CooperS4us · Mar 11th, 2007, 07:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Prowse (original)

Sorry, still don't like the r56, it's just not as good to look at. I had a Cooper for a day whilst my car was in for service and I still stand by what I've said before, the r56 is a cost saving exercise.

Amen!

monkeynuts · Mar 11th, 2007, 08:15 PM

the price of that would be insane
long live the R53!
the front on the R53 was classic
now its just flat and looks OTT with the mouldings so much so it just looks cheap but is far from it in reality
still think the R56 looks like a 4x4
aero a must but not for me
save 6k and get a nearly new R53

KenL · Mar 11th, 2007, 08:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Prowse (original)

Sorry, still don't like the r56, it's just not as good to look at. I had a Cooper for a day whilst my car was in for service and I still stand by what I've said before, the r56 is a cost saving exercise.

Just to balance out your opinion, I have to disagree.

For me, the R56 looks better - I like the chunky looks.

Interior quality is WAY better on the R56 too...

R99 · Mar 11th, 2007, 09:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smartbomb (original)

Looks great as does the dealer - whereabouts is it ?

The dealer is Bateman BMW / MINI. Its in Grange-over-Sands, the nearest town is probably Kendal. Its a brand new show room - its only a few months old. The MINI side of the business grew so much that they needed to build a seperate area. I think its cost a few £££ because its awesome inside, I noticed a cool touch, which was a fridge containing drinks etc for customers, complete with MINI logo

. I think it may have also had to be designed in order to blend into the local area aswell (the lake district has some funny planning regs etc)
They've got dedicated servicing / repair garages aswel, and the quality of work is great, my brother had to have some damage to his rear bumper repaired and the result was excellent. I've booked in three of my R99 wheels for repair next weekend, so heres hoping the works of the same quality!

James.

Mar 10th, 2007, 04:22 PM	#1
R99 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 1,477 Offline	An awesome R56 MINI Cooper S! (with pics) Hi all. I was at my local dealership today (Bateman MINI) and saw this beauty parked up on the forecourt. I'm presuming its their new demonstrator. It's going to make somebody happy once It's finished demonstrating and goes on sale! Peeking through the glass it seemed to have pretty much every extra ticked! I wasn't sure about the R56 shape. but specced properly like this one, they look the dogs danglies. I think the Aero Kit is a must though IMO. Sorry bout the pics, from my camera phone James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Modern MINI Oscars Winner 2008 ---

Mar 10th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 1,477 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Never being one to follow the herd and just be the next in a long line to post "that looks nice" or something similar, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree. This car just looks dull and bland. Dark Silver is a great colour in reality, but in those pictures it just looks boring. Maybe it's because there's no contrast roof/mirrors/stripes, I just can't put my finger on why it doesn't do anything for me? Those wheels don't help either. I know a lot of people are still crazy about them, but Burnished R105s on a Dark Silver car just don't look great. Matt Black would have been a much better choice - or preferably completely different wheels! But hey, that's why no two MINIs are the same, isn't it? Fair enough! I guess its each to their own when it comes to cars, and especially MINI's with their being so many combinations possible. The only two additions I'd make to it would be a black roof to break the colour up a bit and some mirror caps either the JCW carbon fibre jobs or some Chrome ones. It really did look the business in the flesh, the pics dont do it much justice tbh. James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Modern MINI Oscars Winner 2008 ---

Mar 10th, 2007, 06:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Hates Pirelli tyres! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 21,019 Offline	I like it a lot, the aero kit has definatly grown on me and i still love those wheels. Although it does look a bit 'bland' as Scrogg says, i think it would look better with a black roof UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002 19?

Mar 11th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
CooperS4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Florida Local Time: 02:08 AM Posts: 947 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Never being one to follow the herd and just be the next in a long line to post "that looks nice" or something similar, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree. This car just looks dull and bland. Dark Silver is a great colour in reality, but in those pictures it just looks boring. Maybe it's because there's no contrast roof/mirrors/stripes, I just can't put my finger on why it doesn't do anything for me? Those wheels don't help either. I know a lot of people are still crazy about them, but Burnished R105s on a Dark Silver car just don't look great. Matt Black would have been a much better choice - or preferably completely different wheels! But hey, that's why no two MINIs are the same, isn't it? May be it doesn't do it for you because the new R56 front end looks like an injection of botox! '02 Cooper CVT PW/B Leatherette, MFSW, 15" 8-spokes '05 MCS CR/W

Mar 11th, 2007, 07:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
CooperS4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Florida Local Time: 02:08 AM Posts: 947 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Prowse (original) Sorry, still don't like the r56, it's just not as good to look at. I had a Cooper for a day whilst my car was in for service and I still stand by what I've said before, the r56 is a cost saving exercise. Amen! '02 Cooper CVT PW/B Leatherette, MFSW, 15" 8-spokes '05 MCS CR/W

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Mar 10th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dazmac13 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:08 AM Posts: 274 Offline	aero kit does make the difference, sadly i cant get insured so going down the colour coding route (laser blue)

Mar 10th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dazmac13 (original) aero kit does make the difference, sadly i cant get insured so going down the colour coding route (laser blue) did you try Budget insurance ive got aero kit

Mar 10th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:08 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Does looks good

Mar 10th, 2007, 05:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
\|MD\|Cooper\| MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 07:08 AM Posts: 29 Offline	That looks very nice.

Mar 10th, 2007, 06:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scrogg Open Door..Step Out..Easy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 16,811 Offline	Never being one to follow the herd and just be the next in a long line to post "that looks nice" or something similar, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree. This car just looks dull and bland. Dark Silver is a great colour in reality, but in those pictures it just looks boring. Maybe it's because there's no contrast roof/mirrors/stripes, I just can't put my finger on why it doesn't do anything for me? Those wheels don't help either. I know a lot of people are still crazy about them, but Burnished R105s on a Dark Silver car just don't look great. Matt Black would have been a much better choice - or preferably completely different wheels! But hey, that's why no two MINIs are the same, isn't it?

Mar 11th, 2007, 12:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
bugiz R56 Nut Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 05:08 PM Posts: 338 Offline	Envy...

Mar 11th, 2007, 01:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Purple Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 484 Offline	All Dark Silver is the future i tell thee. Mark my words ... The Future. God, I hate that rear bumper though ....

Mar 11th, 2007, 10:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 1,567 Offline	Sorry, still don't like the r56, it's just not as good to look at. I had a Cooper for a day whilst my car was in for service and I still stand by what I've said before, the r56 is a cost saving exercise.

Mar 11th, 2007, 11:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
bennyx_o MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 158 Offline	Lovely looking but I'm not too sure of the rear bumper.

Mar 11th, 2007, 11:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Blacky MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 05:08 PM Posts: 239 Offline	Sorry Photos still don't do it for me. In the Flesh I have seen a cooper S, and let's say this, I was not turned off, but photos of the R56 do nothing for me. Very dissappointed not to see any at the Melbourne motor show.

Mar 11th, 2007, 07:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
mister.t 5 days!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 6,328 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Never being one to follow the herd and just be the next in a long line to post "that looks nice" or something similar, I'm afraid I'm going to have to disagree. This car just looks dull and bland. Dark Silver is a great colour in reality, but in those pictures it just looks boring. Maybe it's because there's no contrast roof/mirrors/stripes, I just can't put my finger on why it doesn't do anything for me? Those wheels don't help either. I know a lot of people are still crazy about them, but Burnished R105s on a Dark Silver car just don't look great. Matt Black would have been a much better choice - or preferably completely different wheels! But hey, that's why no two MINIs are the same, isn't it? I agree!! I think the main reason is the non-contrasting roof. Looks better with white.

Mar 11th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 2,421 Offline	Looks great as does the dealer - whereabouts is it ?

Mar 11th, 2007, 08:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 4,959 Offline	the price of that would be insane long live the R53! the front on the R53 was classic now its just flat and looks OTT with the mouldings so much so it just looks cheap but is far from it in reality still think the R56 looks like a 4x4 aero a must but not for me save 6k and get a nearly new R53 m o n k e y : n u t s

Mar 11th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 5,105 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Prowse (original) Sorry, still don't like the r56, it's just not as good to look at. I had a Cooper for a day whilst my car was in for service and I still stand by what I've said before, the r56 is a cost saving exercise. Just to balance out your opinion, I have to disagree. For me, the R56 looks better - I like the chunky looks. Interior quality is WAY better on the R56 too... Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 11th, 2007, 09:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 1,477 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smartbomb (original) Looks great as does the dealer - whereabouts is it ? The dealer is Bateman BMW / MINI. Its in Grange-over-Sands, the nearest town is probably Kendal. Its a brand new show room - its only a few months old. The MINI side of the business grew so much that they needed to build a seperate area. I think its cost a few £££ because its awesome inside, I noticed a cool touch, which was a fridge containing drinks etc for customers, complete with MINI logo . I think it may have also had to be designed in order to blend into the local area aswell (the lake district has some funny planning regs etc) They've got dedicated servicing / repair garages aswel, and the quality of work is great, my brother had to have some damage to his rear bumper repaired and the result was excellent. I've booked in three of my R99 wheels for repair next weekend, so heres hoping the works of the same quality! James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Modern MINI Oscars Winner 2008 ---

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