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Brand86 · Nov 4th, 2006, 04:00 PM

Hi guys. New to this forum but I am lucky enough to work at BMW UK and had the opportunity to take the new Cooper out last week. Despite being initially disappointed by how similar it looked, this soon disappeared once I got inside. The build quality feels a lot better than the outgoing model, and boy does it grip in the corners. Torque lower down the range is impressive, although top end is a little disappointing (I guess thats what the Cooper S and JCW editions are for!)

Have to say that you definitely will not be disappointed with this car. It definitely has the "feel" of quality as the BMW influence has permeated the manufacture, but is still very much a MINI.

Also, the JCW F1 is a brilliant car, anyone on this forum manage to get one?

"Reedy" · Nov 4th, 2006, 04:11 PM

Hiya and welcome....just one question what is a JCW F1..

Jordan210 · Nov 4th, 2006, 04:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by "Reedy" (original)

Hiya and welcome....just one question what is a JCW F1..

I think he ment GP ???

Welcome to the forum

"Reedy" · Nov 4th, 2006, 04:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jordan210 (original)

I think he ment GP ???

Welcome to the forum

thought he might meen GP.... but he does work at bmw mini so should now what its called...

*Vikki* · Nov 4th, 2006, 07:16 PM

GP in the GP MINI stands for grand pre dosent it? so perhaps his getting confused that way

popey · Nov 4th, 2006, 07:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original)

GP in the GP MINI stands for grand pre dosent it? so perhaps his getting confused that way

Or Grand Prix

Jordan210 · Nov 4th, 2006, 07:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original)

GP in the GP MINI stands for grand pre dosent it? so perhaps his getting confused that way

Stands for Grand Prix.

KPKalle · Nov 4th, 2006, 07:47 PM

In this case more like Gullible Person

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 21st, 2006, 04:22 PM

I reckon it's Gross Profit

Tigger.

(With apologies to GP owners out there, you must have all known something that the rest of us didn't, just a few short months ago

)

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 21st, 2006, 04:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Brand86 (original)

The build quality feels a lot better than the outgoing model

Why do so many people insist that the build quality is better when there are so many areas where it is very disappointing?

Tigger.

KenL · Dec 21st, 2006, 04:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

Why do so many people insist that the build quality is better when there are so many areas where it is very disappointing?

Tigger.

Like where Tigger?

The quality of my 02 MINI was a total joke (rattles, squeaks from just about everywhere in the car) and the main reason I got rid of it and replaced it with a Golf.

I've test driven 3 R56, only one had a rattle from the dash and it had just been into the workshop to get the wiring fixed/checked. The salesman was totally peed off as the day before it went in it was perfect (he promised me) over the same roads.

Olly. · Dec 21st, 2006, 05:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

Why do so many people insist that the build quality is better when there are so many areas where it is very disappointing?

Tigger.

I would have to agree with Ken.

Whenever I have test driven an R56 the interior quality of my own Cooper has always been a disappointment.

mister.t · Dec 21st, 2006, 07:53 PM

I must admit that the quality of the R56 is leagues ahead of the 1st gen Cooper. It also IMO looks more modern (well thats what 5 years at the top of "the modern class" does), and it seems better screwed together. What more could you want?

Freddo · Dec 21st, 2006, 08:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original)

I must admit that the quality of the R56 is leagues ahead of the 1st gen Cooper. It also IMO looks more modern (well thats what 5 years at the top of "the modern class" does), and it seems better screwed together. What more could you want?

Thats true, its a huge improvement.
and what more could we want?? pics of PW R56!!
The wait is killing me

~Marcus~ · Dec 21st, 2006, 10:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

Why do so many people insist that the build quality is better when there are so many areas where it is very disappointing?

Tigger.

As an owner, I would say build quality is much better than my previous Cooper. Where are these "so many areas?"

Nov 4th, 2006, 04:00 PM	#1
Brand86 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 04:07 PM Posts: 1 Offline	R56 Test Driven Hi guys. New to this forum but I am lucky enough to work at BMW UK and had the opportunity to take the new Cooper out last week. Despite being initially disappointed by how similar it looked, this soon disappeared once I got inside. The build quality feels a lot better than the outgoing model, and boy does it grip in the corners. Torque lower down the range is impressive, although top end is a little disappointing (I guess thats what the Cooper S and JCW editions are for!) Have to say that you definitely will not be disappointed with this car. It definitely has the "feel" of quality as the BMW influence has permeated the manufacture, but is still very much a MINI. Also, the JCW F1 is a brilliant car, anyone on this forum manage to get one?

Nov 4th, 2006, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
"Reedy" Lost in Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 924 Offline	Hiya and welcome....just one question what is a JCW F1.. JCW Black R105 - JCW Strut - More Mods Soon...

Nov 4th, 2006, 04:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jordan210 Cyber Police My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your House ! Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 9,536 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by "Reedy" (original) Hiya and welcome....just one question what is a JCW F1.. I think he ment GP ??? Welcome to the forum MINI2's Resident Dyslexic

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"Reedy" Lost in Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 924 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jordan210 (original) I think he ment GP ??? Welcome to the forum thought he might meen GP.... but he does work at bmw mini so should now what its called... JCW Black R105 - JCW Strut - More Mods Soon...

Nov 4th, 2006, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jordan210 Cyber Police My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your House ! Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 9,536 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original) GP in the GP MINI stands for grand pre dosent it? so perhaps his getting confused that way Stands for Grand Prix. MINI2's Resident Dyslexic

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Nov 4th, 2006, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 2,226 Offline	GP in the GP MINI stands for grand pre dosent it? so perhaps his getting confused that way

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popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 1,428 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original) GP in the GP MINI stands for grand pre dosent it? so perhaps his getting confused that way Or Grand Prix

Nov 4th, 2006, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 21,175 Offline	In this case more like Gullible Person Global Moderator

Dec 21st, 2006, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 4,512 Offline	I reckon it's Gross Profit Tigger. (With apologies to GP owners out there, you must have all known something that the rest of us didn't, just a few short months ago ) May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Dec 21st, 2006, 04:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 4,512 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Brand86 (original) The build quality feels a lot better than the outgoing model Why do so many people insist that the build quality is better when there are so many areas where it is very disappointing? Tigger. May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Dec 21st, 2006, 04:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) Why do so many people insist that the build quality is better when there are so many areas where it is very disappointing? Tigger. Like where Tigger? The quality of my 02 MINI was a total joke (rattles, squeaks from just about everywhere in the car) and the main reason I got rid of it and replaced it with a Golf. I've test driven 3 R56, only one had a rattle from the dash and it had just been into the workshop to get the wiring fixed/checked. The salesman was totally peed off as the day before it went in it was perfect (he promised me) over the same roads.

Dec 21st, 2006, 05:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) Why do so many people insist that the build quality is better when there are so many areas where it is very disappointing? Tigger. I would have to agree with Ken. Whenever I have test driven an R56 the interior quality of my own Cooper has always been a disappointment.

Dec 21st, 2006, 07:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
mister.t Dodgey, er, dodgem driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 3,935 Offline	I must admit that the quality of the R56 is leagues ahead of the 1st gen Cooper. It also IMO looks more modern (well thats what 5 years at the top of "the modern class" does), and it seems better screwed together. What more could you want? A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Dec 21st, 2006, 08:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
Freddo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Local Time: 04:07 PM Posts: 257 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original) I must admit that the quality of the R56 is leagues ahead of the 1st gen Cooper. It also IMO looks more modern (well thats what 5 years at the top of "the modern class" does), and it seems better screwed together. What more could you want? Thats true, its a huge improvement. and what more could we want?? pics of PW R56!! The wait is killing me

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Dec 21st, 2006, 10:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
~Marcus~ Selling soul to buy JCW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 1,946 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) Why do so many people insist that the build quality is better when there are so many areas where it is very disappointing? Tigger. As an owner, I would say build quality is much better than my previous Cooper. Where are these "so many areas?" My Blog Last edited by ~Marcus~ : Dec 21st, 2006 at 11:43 PM.

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