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stephen orford · Mar 12th, 2007, 10:08 AM

How many are going to Klosters Mini Garage Newcastle this comming Sunday to have a look at the new Mini and book a drive?

MiniMiL · Mar 12th, 2007, 11:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stephen orford (original)

How many are going to Klosters Mini Garage Newcastle this comming Sunday to have a look at the new Mini and book a drive?

I'll be there
I spoke to ScottyB the other day who said he was going to make an appearance.

Smurfn · Mar 13th, 2007, 11:19 AM

Should be able to get in that day

poki · Mar 13th, 2007, 01:00 PM

So none of you are heading down to mini cirque then?

Mil: Meant to come over and say hey on Saturday night. So hey!

MiniMiL · Mar 13th, 2007, 10:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by poki (original)

So none of you are heading down to mini cirque then?

Mil: Meant to come over and say hey on Saturday night. So hey!

Thats cool Poki, its probably best you didn't see my monumental sucking....

Smurfn · Mar 18th, 2007, 01:43 AM

Just got back from seeing the R56, and have to say I think it looks pretty good. The interior looks great, wasn't sure about it from photos, but I like it. The exterior is not quite as good, the front looks a bit boxy, and the lights (and holes in bonnet) just don't look too good.

But I'll go for a drive in one

stephen orford · Mar 18th, 2007, 08:02 AM

Yes I agree, I think that the interior is good especially as they have got the speedo where it always should have been in the centre. The bonet was in my mind tacky as was the positioning of the id plate pop riveted to the passenger door piller. Looked right out of place and ruined the appearance when the door is open. The battery position looks to be a real killer especially for the poor bugger who has to replace it. I've got a test drive of the S on Tuesday will be interesting to compare to my JCW. In my opinion the changes were made to improve profit margins, as a consequence I'm still of the view that the R50 R52 and R53 are a better build of car !

Mar 12th, 2007, 10:08 AM	#1
stephen orford MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 09:18 AM Posts: 109 Offline	New Mini on Display How many are going to Klosters Mini Garage Newcastle this comming Sunday to have a look at the new Mini and book a drive?

Mar 12th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMiL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Under the Earths Sun Local Time: 10:18 AM Posts: 491 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stephen orford (original) How many are going to Klosters Mini Garage Newcastle this comming Sunday to have a look at the new Mini and book a drive? I'll be there I spoke to ScottyB the other day who said he was going to make an appearance. All my life, I have searched for a car that feels a certain way. Powerful like a gorilla, yet soft and yielding like a Nerf ball. Now, at last, I have found it

Mar 13th, 2007, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:18 AM Posts: 42,676 Offline	Should be able to get in that day http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Mar 13th, 2007, 10:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
MiniMiL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Under the Earths Sun Local Time: 10:18 AM Posts: 491 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by poki (original) So none of you are heading down to mini cirque then? Mil: Meant to come over and say hey on Saturday night. So hey! Thats cool Poki, its probably best you didn't see my monumental sucking.... All my life, I have searched for a car that feels a certain way. Powerful like a gorilla, yet soft and yielding like a Nerf ball. Now, at last, I have found it

Mar 18th, 2007, 01:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:18 AM Posts: 42,676 Offline	Just got back from seeing the R56, and have to say I think it looks pretty good. The interior looks great, wasn't sure about it from photos, but I like it. The exterior is not quite as good, the front looks a bit boxy, and the lights (and holes in bonnet) just don't look too good. But I'll go for a drive in one http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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Mar 13th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:18 AM Posts: 2,993 Offline	So none of you are heading down to mini cirque then? Mil: Meant to come over and say hey on Saturday night. So hey!

Mar 18th, 2007, 08:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
stephen orford MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 09:18 AM Posts: 109 Offline	Yes I agree, I think that the interior is good especially as they have got the speedo where it always should have been in the centre. The bonet was in my mind tacky as was the positioning of the id plate pop riveted to the passenger door piller. Looked right out of place and ruined the appearance when the door is open. The battery position looks to be a real killer especially for the poor bugger who has to replace it. I've got a test drive of the S on Tuesday will be interesting to compare to my JCW. In my opinion the changes were made to improve profit margins, as a consequence I'm still of the view that the R50 R52 and R53 are a better build of car !

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