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Washy · Mar 3rd, 2008, 03:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini5lover (original)

Hello, first of all there is a lag, and as I had never driven a turbo before I didnt know this. Also, it is not quicker than the works, even the dealer had to admit that, so dont know where you get that from! My point was that my car is faster, more fun to drive, so whats the point of changing and paying out thousands? My dealer said I can borrow the new works for a few hours when the first one arrives, have bought three minis off him and he said I can be first, but you are wrong in your assumption that the R56 is faster than Swiper!

I have had both and to be honest in a lot of ways I prefer the old car, but the new one is definately quicker....lag or no lag. I would go as far as to say a standard R56 S is as fast on the road as the the old JCW.

Mar 3rd, 2008, 03:49 PM	#45
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:41 AM Posts: 18,911 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini5lover (original) Hello, first of all there is a lag, and as I had never driven a turbo before I didnt know this. Also, it is not quicker than the works, even the dealer had to admit that, so dont know where you get that from! My point was that my car is faster, more fun to drive, so whats the point of changing and paying out thousands? My dealer said I can borrow the new works for a few hours when the first one arrives, have bought three minis off him and he said I can be first, but you are wrong in your assumption that the R56 is faster than Swiper! I have had both and to be honest in a lot of ways I prefer the old car, but the new one is definately quicker....lag or no lag. I would go as far as to say a standard R56 S is as fast on the road as the the old JCW. Black to the future....