MINI Cooper S Convertible Sidewalk Review

[Paul]

This is the last time we'll review a new first generation MINI, and the Sidewalk limited editions are a sort of "final hurrah" from MINI for the Convertible range, a special edition to see it through ...Read full report

[akwaba]

because i'm waiting mine's, this review is too short...... i wonder you'll speak about sidewalk again, again and again

I'm a little bit disapointed by "seats uncomfortables"... is it horrible or just not good enough ?

thank's

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

Is it just me, or are the photo links very sllllooooowwww?..... I had to give up on them

Shame to see the last report on the original new MINI The end of an era.....

[Paul]

The seats I found very uncomfortable to be honest. Don't know why, I just couldn't get them right for me.

I'm 6' tall and quite long bodied apparently, if that's any help. And I'm REALLY fussy with seat position too.

[Minnie Mouse]

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

Is it just me, or are the photo links very sllllooooowwww?..... I had to give up on them

Paul are the seats the same as the Park Lane seats? If so is it the hardness of the seat you didn't like?

Just tried the photo links Tigger and they loaded just fine for me!

[Paul]

The seats you sort of sit on, rather than in, and I just couldn't get cosy, it was more my lower back than bum.

[mister.t]

The photos were fine for me too. Seen a couple of PW Sidewalks, and they look stunning, especially the wheels + int combo Top marks for another great review

[supa-dupa-cooper]

The words, 'I, Want and One' spring to mind

Especially an Astro Black Cooper S Sidewalk *drool*

[Paul]

It was a real head turner, and I was honestly surprised by this. I thought it looked great, the seats did divide opinions (and the steering wheel/gear shift) but that was mostly due to the colour more than the style.

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

Thanks for the comments on the photo speed, they're much faster this morning

A really nice looking MINI and the seats divide opinion in our household too; I like them, Eeyore thinks the colour reminds her of.... I don't really want to say, but it takes her right back to the very early days with Roo and certain changing duties

Tigger.

[Paul]

That was pretty much the divide around here too!

[minicabrio]

I'd say the seats remind me too much of Dale Winton or David Dickinson... neither of which i'd want to be constantly reminded of to be honest! A shame to hear they're not comfy though, this has always been a strong point in my own cabrio - I can cover hundreds of miles in a day (and I have done) and not get a sore/achey back!

I'd say that yes there are HUGE compromises, handling, lack of space, dark interior.... but on that sunny day when you can drop the roof, listen to the engine and exhaust, get the wind in your hair, it's just bliss.

Top review though Paul, shame to see the end of an era I wonder how long it will be before we see your new convertible review

[rainbowdreamer]

I love the MINI Sidewalk, but cannot convince myself to buy one when the new Convertible is just around the corner.

[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by rainbowdreamer (original)

I love the MINI Sidewalk, but cannot convince myself to buy one when the new Convertible is just around the corner.

It's still a fairly long corner though

[akwaba]

I have waiting for the new engine and really be deceipt by the botox look of the R56.
A providential coincidence is the sidewalk, state of the art in R53 body. sidewalk will never be outdate, because sidewalk is already on an another side, an old fashion style : propeller wheel, chrome line, malt brown leather, retro dashboard... you are in a plane from royal air force glory !!!

So at this time it's already a "collection" car. I'm not looking for comfort, security everywhere, cab silent, space,... i want to ear the engine and burble, take wind in my face, get the roughness of the road, consume fuel more and more ... i want a real go kart car, that only mini have done.

soon...

ps : i want to speak english better...too