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Serby · Sep 9th, 2007, 05:04 PM

After several problems with my convertible, including a roof which would no longer convert, I decided it was time for a change.

I went down to the local stealer this morning and had a test drive of the R56 One, and I have to say, I was very impressed. On the test drive the engine felt very refined and pulled brilliantly, especially considering as there were 3 of us onboard and the AC was on.

Following that, and if tomorrow goes to plan, I shall have put the deposit down on this little baby...

The showroom One, which they had only had in for two days! Its got Pepper Pack, Sports Seats, Piano Black Interior trim and a couple of other bits..

It shall be given the full Serby treatment with a white and black theme, including my Black and Chrome alloys (if they fit) and hopefully some unique graphics.. when I can think what I want!

I'll be sad to see the cabrio go, but I'm sooo excited about the new motor.... especially as I have had an insurance quote for the R56 which is less than half what I am paying on the cabby!

Can't wait

supa-dupa-cooper · Sep 9th, 2007, 05:15 PM

Congrats Serby! Looks a beauty!

The R56 is a great car! Ive driven 2 now and sat in numerous, and ive been completly won over, from when they first came out

Mini-Trainer · Sep 9th, 2007, 05:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Serby (original)

Can't wait

Welcome to the R56 P/W Gang!!

Rams

Serby · Sep 9th, 2007, 05:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Congrats Serby! Looks a beauty!

The R56 is a great car! Ive driven 2 now and sat in numerous, and ive been completly won over, from when they first came out

Thanks

I'm much the same, I wasn't a fan when they first came out, but I love them equally as much as the 1st Gen now

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original)

Welcome to the R56 P/W Gang!!

Rams

Cheers Rams. Hopefully one day, with enough mods, I can get my One looking nearly as tasty as your S

MaTTy_P · Sep 9th, 2007, 06:02 PM

Congrats bud

Matts Mini Adventure · Sep 9th, 2007, 07:09 PM

nice one mate looks mint!! oh sorry great mint

will have to have cum have a look wen u get it

mister.t · Sep 9th, 2007, 07:59 PM

Congratulations!!! The PW revolution is upon us

KillerByte · Sep 9th, 2007, 08:16 PM

Congratulations Serby. I'll also be sorry to see the Cabrio go - I love that car! However, I'm sure once the Serby treatment is complete on this one it'll be even better.

minicabrio · Sep 10th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Congrats on the new car!!

Shame to hear about problems with the convertible - what happened there?

Serby · Sep 10th, 2007, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the comments

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Congrats on the new car!!

Shame to hear about problems with the convertible - what happened there?

There were several faults which led to me losing trust in its reliabilty

- Heater controls which don't illuminate
- Brake lights stopping on after having parked up and left the car (pretty wierd I thought)
- A roof which won't detach from the top of the windscreen on the drivers side

- Numerous rattles

As of Thursday all of the above should hopefully be fixed under warranty. However, these faults combined with high insurance due to it being a cabrio (well it use to be anyway

) and my age, along with a soon to expire warranty made me think it was time to move on.

I've just started stripping it back to standard, not a fun job... but hopefully the R56 will be a fresh start

Japper · Sep 10th, 2007, 01:25 PM

Yeah welcome to the R56 PW club Serby

ALD0 · Sep 10th, 2007, 02:12 PM

Hi mate,

Thought you would post a thread somewhere and you have!
Congrats on the new car, 4th now isn't it, catchin me up

Be good to see the transform of the R56 model.

R.e your brakelights staying on, had that on my Derv and it's a known fault, a switch that needs replacing, affected a certain batch of builds I think, anyway thats gone now.

Sorry I disapeared off messenger last night, I was installing a load of updates lol.

Speak soons

zyo · Sep 11th, 2007, 06:51 AM

I had the brake light problem Aug 04 build MO, they replaced the BC1 module. First time I noticed it was when I was coming out of the shops. I went back to the car and the lights were on, first reaction was'you idiot' I thought I'd left them on, then I noticed that the third brake light was on and realised that it was the brake lights. I had quite a few issues with that car but now I've changed to a Aug 07 MCS and 'm very happy

wibbly · Sep 11th, 2007, 07:42 AM

Congrats mate, enjoy

GR33NIE · Sep 12th, 2007, 09:45 AM

Congrats mate! Whats this your 3rd MINI now?

Serby · Sep 12th, 2007, 10:10 AM

4th/5th

My R56 is going to be around for a while longer than the rest hopefully!

Thanks for the comments, its interesting to read about the brake light fault, it really freaked me out when it happened to mine!

Just a little update, the deposit has been paid on the R56 and I'm now just waiting for my plate to be transfered

ALD0 · Sep 12th, 2007, 10:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Serby (original)

4th/5th

My R56 is going to be around for a while longer than the rest hopefully!

LOL-Where have I heard that before!

Serby · Sep 12th, 2007, 11:02 AM

LMAO!!

It's not my fault though! There are perfectly valid reasons for me having to change each car..... honest

adam_Randell · Sep 15th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Congrats on the new mini! PW was a good choice

Barghy · Sep 16th, 2007, 08:04 PM

nice man my dream car atm lol mind you am 17... anyone know if oyu can replace the grilles on the new 2nd gen ones cause i hate the crome look. e.g copper s style look...

Sep 9th, 2007, 05:04 PM	#1
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 1,209 Offline	My R56 One After several problems with my convertible, including a roof which would no longer convert, I decided it was time for a change. I went down to the local stealer this morning and had a test drive of the R56 One, and I have to say, I was very impressed. On the test drive the engine felt very refined and pulled brilliantly, especially considering as there were 3 of us onboard and the AC was on. Following that, and if tomorrow goes to plan, I shall have put the deposit down on this little baby... The showroom One, which they had only had in for two days! Its got Pepper Pack, Sports Seats, Piano Black Interior trim and a couple of other bits.. It shall be given the full Serby treatment with a white and black theme, including my Black and Chrome alloys (if they fit) and hopefully some unique graphics.. when I can think what I want! I'll be sad to see the cabrio go, but I'm sooo excited about the new motor.... especially as I have had an insurance quote for the R56 which is less than half what I am paying on the cabby! Can't wait :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Sep 9th, 2007, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 17,115 Offline	Congrats Serby! Looks a beauty! The R56 is a great car! Ive driven 2 now and sat in numerous, and ive been completly won over, from when they first came out * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Sep 9th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mini-Trainer Terry Tibs Much Love My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shakey Wakey!! Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 3,220 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Serby (original) Can't wait Welcome to the R56 P/W Gang!! Rams MINI Test Vid - Google Video New MINI JCW Test Drive... My Sharona

Sep 9th, 2007, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 1,209 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Congrats Serby! Looks a beauty! The R56 is a great car! Ive driven 2 now and sat in numerous, and ive been completly won over, from when they first came out Thanks I'm much the same, I wasn't a fan when they first came out, but I love them equally as much as the 1st Gen now Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original) Welcome to the R56 P/W Gang!! Rams Cheers Rams. Hopefully one day, with enough mods, I can get my One looking nearly as tasty as your S :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Sep 9th, 2007, 07:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure MINI Mad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 759 Offline	nice one mate looks mint!! oh sorry great mint will have to have cum have a look wen u get it Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

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Sep 9th, 2007, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
MaTTy_P Joy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 1,407 Offline	Congrats bud

Sep 9th, 2007, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
mister.t Ambitious, but useless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 2,011 Offline	Congratulations!!! The PW revolution is upon us 2007 R56 Cooper

Sep 9th, 2007, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
KillerByte Same ****, different day! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 8,751 Offline	Congratulations Serby. I'll also be sorry to see the Cabrio go - I love that car! However, I'm sure once the Serby treatment is complete on this one it'll be even better.

Sep 10th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 15,449 Offline	Congrats on the new car!! Shame to hear about problems with the convertible - what happened there?

Sep 10th, 2007, 11:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 1,209 Offline	Thanks for the comments Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Congrats on the new car!! Shame to hear about problems with the convertible - what happened there? There were several faults which led to me losing trust in its reliabilty - Heater controls which don't illuminate - Brake lights stopping on after having parked up and left the car (pretty wierd I thought) - A roof which won't detach from the top of the windscreen on the drivers side - Numerous rattles As of Thursday all of the above should hopefully be fixed under warranty. However, these faults combined with high insurance due to it being a cabrio (well it use to be anyway) and my age, along with a soon to expire warranty made me think it was time to move on. I've just started stripping it back to standard, not a fun job... but hopefully the R56 will be a fresh start :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Sep 10th, 2007, 01:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 891 Offline	Yeah welcome to the R56 PW club Serby 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 10th, 2007, 02:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 9,401 Offline	Hi mate, Thought you would post a thread somewhere and you have! Congrats on the new car, 4th now isn't it, catchin me up Be good to see the transform of the R56 model. R.e your brakelights staying on, had that on my Derv and it's a known fault, a switch that needs replacing, affected a certain batch of builds I think, anyway thats gone now. Sorry I disapeared off messenger last night, I was installing a load of updates lol. Speak soons

Sep 11th, 2007, 06:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 1,431 Offline	I had the brake light problem Aug 04 build MO, they replaced the BC1 module. First time I noticed it was when I was coming out of the shops. I went back to the car and the lights were on, first reaction was'you idiot' I thought I'd left them on, then I noticed that the third brake light was on and realised that it was the brake lights. I had quite a few issues with that car but now I've changed to a Aug 07 MCS and 'm very happy

Sep 11th, 2007, 07:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 6,657 Offline	Congrats mate, enjoy \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

Sep 12th, 2007, 09:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 3,701 Offline	Congrats mate! Whats this your 3rd MINI now? ::MINI Sold!::

Sep 12th, 2007, 10:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 1,209 Offline	4th/5th My R56 is going to be around for a while longer than the rest hopefully! Thanks for the comments, its interesting to read about the brake light fault, it really freaked me out when it happened to mine! Just a little update, the deposit has been paid on the R56 and I'm now just waiting for my plate to be transfered :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Sep 12th, 2007, 10:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 9,401 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Serby (original) 4th/5th My R56 is going to be around for a while longer than the rest hopefully! LOL-Where have I heard that before!

Sep 12th, 2007, 11:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 1,209 Offline	LMAO!! It's not my fault though! There are perfectly valid reasons for me having to change each car..... honest :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Sep 15th, 2007, 08:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 664 Offline	Congrats on the new mini! PW was a good choice ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

Sep 16th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
Barghy MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 08:12 AM Posts: 17 Offline	nice man my dream car atm lol mind you am 17... anyone know if oyu can replace the grilles on the new 2nd gen ones cause i hate the crome look. e.g copper s style look...