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jordangpboy · Mar 18th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Does anyone know when the UK will get the R57?

adam_Randell · Mar 18th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Is there an R57?? All of the 57/08 plates i have seen are all the same as the R56.....i think we are past an R57 model....maybe an R58/R59 etc, i think its called an R50 because the shape came out in 2000, R53 because it came out in the 53, and R56 because it came out in the 56 plate.

i think anyways!

MINIAC · Mar 18th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

i think its called an R50 because the shape came out in 2000, R53 because it came out in the 53, and R56 because it came out in the 56 plate.

Nope ... R57 is the designation for the new Convertible

Scrogg · Mar 18th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

i think anyways!

This may help!

jordangpboy · Mar 18th, 2008, 09:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

Nope ... R57 is the designation for the new Convertible

Thats the one my friend!

ScoobyDoo · Mar 19th, 2008, 12:21 AM

Not getting ideas already are we............???

jordangpboy · Mar 19th, 2008, 10:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo (original)

Not getting ideas already are we............???

Just keeping an eye on it!

Zack · Mar 19th, 2008, 03:27 PM

Ive read it should be out in september 08, but dealer say 2009.

dalboyne · Mar 19th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Early 2009 is currently the best estimate I've heard, and that's from more than one trusted source.

My order was placed when the R56 was launched, so I've already been quite patient! And with the news that there will be a facelift, I really, really hope that they will addrss the majority of the issues that seem to remain controversial about the R56. Top of my personal hit list is the interior design......folowed by the headlights. But, considering the placing of the headlights is a major engineering issue, and the requirmeents for improved pedestrian safety, this is not an enhancement I'm realistically expecting....

Oh, and I really, really hope they will also introduce a decent metallic or pearlescent red - I am ot over-impressed with Nightfire Red.

(12 months and counting....!)

Ian

Paul · Mar 19th, 2008, 04:57 PM

Similar Convertible/facelift pattern to the first generation as far as I'm aware, so basically, as dalboyne is suggesting.

fl0r15t · Mar 20th, 2008, 08:23 AM

So we do know that a general facelift and new convertible will be timed at the same time?

That was what I was hoping anyway. I was planning to replace mine around March 2009 so that would be great timing!

jordangpboy · Mar 20th, 2008, 10:27 AM

March 09 should be great for me too! lol perfect for that 09 plate!

dalboyne · Mar 20th, 2008, 11:12 AM

I had hoped September this year (my big 50th

birthday present) but it's not to be

fl0r15t · Mar 20th, 2008, 11:13 AM

The facelift is the kicker. I wouldn't want to by a March 09 plate "new" MCSc then find that by time the 59 plate is out there is a facelfted one. It is usual BMW policy to wait 3 years for a facelift and the new R56 came out in Nov 06... Also running a Cab out of warranty is a bit of a worry.

jordangpboy · Mar 20th, 2008, 11:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by fl0r15t (original)

The facelift is the kicker. I wouldn't want to by a March 09 plate "new" MCSc then find that by time the 59 plate is out there is a facelfted one. It is usual BMW policy to wait 3 years for a facelift and the new R56 came out in Nov 06... Also running a Cab out of warranty is a bit of a worry.

Nah it will be like when the R52 came out, that was facelifted along with the hatch mate.

dalboyne · Mar 20th, 2008, 11:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by fl0r15t (original)

Also running a Cab out of warranty is a bit of a worry.

Yes indeed, I've been getting increasingly nervous since my warranty only ran to July 2006 (just 2 years here

), so was very grateful that my hood was replaced at no charge several months out of warranty. But I am concerned what another year of topdown motoring might do the current roof...and it's trade or resale value?

Ian

fl0r15t · Mar 20th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jordangpboy (original)

Nah it will be like when the R52 came out, that was facelifted along with the hatch mate.

I sincerely hope so.

Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original)

But I am concerned what another year of topdown motoring might do the current roof...and it's trade or resale value?

As long as it doesn't get "worn" then it should be OK. We'll take a kicking on the price anyway replacing the old model for a new one! At least the turbo should make up for it in fuel economy and new road tax bands

Although I must say I'm not a fan of the lines of the R56.

GR33NIE · Mar 20th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fl0r15t (original)

I sincerely hope so.

At least the turbo should make up for it in fuel economy and new road tax bands

Although I must say I'm not a fan of the lines of the R56.

It's certainly alot better on fuel than the current S, the convertible is worse aswell due to the added weight

Changing yours already then!?

fl0r15t · Mar 20th, 2008, 12:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE (original)

Changing yours already then!?

It's gone quick but it'll be three years old and out of warranty in March 09. Just can't contemplate anything other than a new MINI Cabrio! When are you coming back to the fold... he said wandering off topic...

GR33NIE · Mar 20th, 2008, 02:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fl0r15t (original)

It's gone quick but it'll be three years old and out of warranty in March 09. Just can't contemplate anything other than a new MINI Cabrio! When are you coming back to the fold... he said wandering off topic...

Yep thats gone quick

Not anytime soon unfortunately, im getting a new car Saturday but not a MINI

A Polo GT TDI, goes like a rocket and 50mpg cant be bad

Good luck R57 speccing dont tick too many boxes

Mar 18th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#1
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 185 Offline	R57...when??? Does anyone know when the UK will get the R57? www.dbrally.net MINI Cooper R50 CR/W - Sept 06 - Oct 07 MINI Cooper R56 PW/B - Oct 07 - ....

Mar 18th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 664 Offline	Is there an R57?? All of the 57/08 plates i have seen are all the same as the R56.....i think we are past an R57 model....maybe an R58/R59 etc, i think its called an R50 because the shape came out in 2000, R53 because it came out in the 53, and R56 because it came out in the 56 plate. i think anyways! ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

Mar 18th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scrogg Not on a Tuesday Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 12,381 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original) i think anyways! This may help! 39

Mar 18th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 185 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) Nope ... R57 is the designation for the new Convertible Thats the one my friend! www.dbrally.net MINI Cooper R50 CR/W - Sept 06 - Oct 07 MINI Cooper R56 PW/B - Oct 07 - ....

Mar 19th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
ScoobyDoo Back in a first gen. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DBRally Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 1,426 Offline	Not getting ideas already are we............??? http://www.dbrally.net

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Mar 18th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 08:03 AM Posts: 10,351 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original) i think its called an R50 because the shape came out in 2000, R53 because it came out in the 53, and R56 because it came out in the 56 plate. Nope ... R57 is the designation for the new Convertible

Mar 19th, 2008, 10:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 185 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo (original) Not getting ideas already are we............??? Just keeping an eye on it! www.dbrally.net MINI Cooper R50 CR/W - Sept 06 - Oct 07 MINI Cooper R56 PW/B - Oct 07 - ....

Mar 19th, 2008, 03:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zack I loooooooove MINI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: cheshire Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 228 Offline	Ive read it should be out in september 08, but dealer say 2009. I LOVE MINIS!!!!!

Mar 19th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
dalboyne What mid-life crisis? My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 1,482 Offline	Early 2009 is currently the best estimate I've heard, and that's from more than one trusted source. My order was placed when the R56 was launched, so I've already been quite patient! And with the news that there will be a facelift, I really, really hope that they will addrss the majority of the issues that seem to remain controversial about the R56. Top of my personal hit list is the interior design......folowed by the headlights. But, considering the placing of the headlights is a major engineering issue, and the requirmeents for improved pedestrian safety, this is not an enhancement I'm realistically expecting.... Oh, and I really, really hope they will also introduce a decent metallic or pearlescent red - I am ot over-impressed with Nightfire Red. (12 months and counting....!) Ian

Mar 19th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 46,122 Offline	Similar Convertible/facelift pattern to the first generation as far as I'm aware, so basically, as dalboyne is suggesting. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Mar 20th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
fl0r15t Press the magic button... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford, UK Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 374 Offline	So we do know that a general facelift and new convertible will be timed at the same time? That was what I was hoping anyway. I was planning to replace mine around March 2009 so that would be great timing!

Mar 20th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 185 Offline	March 09 should be great for me too! lol perfect for that 09 plate! www.dbrally.net MINI Cooper R50 CR/W - Sept 06 - Oct 07 MINI Cooper R56 PW/B - Oct 07 - ....

Mar 20th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
dalboyne What mid-life crisis? My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 1,482 Offline	I had hoped September this year (my big 50th birthday present) but it's not to be

Mar 20th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
fl0r15t Press the magic button... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford, UK Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 374 Offline	Facelifted Cab The facelift is the kicker. I wouldn't want to by a March 09 plate "new" MCSc then find that by time the 59 plate is out there is a facelfted one. It is usual BMW policy to wait 3 years for a facelift and the new R56 came out in Nov 06... Also running a Cab out of warranty is a bit of a worry.

Mar 20th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 185 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by fl0r15t (original) The facelift is the kicker. I wouldn't want to by a March 09 plate "new" MCSc then find that by time the 59 plate is out there is a facelfted one. It is usual BMW policy to wait 3 years for a facelift and the new R56 came out in Nov 06... Also running a Cab out of warranty is a bit of a worry. Nah it will be like when the R52 came out, that was facelifted along with the hatch mate. www.dbrally.net MINI Cooper R50 CR/W - Sept 06 - Oct 07 MINI Cooper R56 PW/B - Oct 07 - ....

Mar 20th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
dalboyne What mid-life crisis? My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 1,482 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by fl0r15t (original) Also running a Cab out of warranty is a bit of a worry. Yes indeed, I've been getting increasingly nervous since my warranty only ran to July 2006 (just 2 years here ), so was very grateful that my hood was replaced at no charge several months out of warranty. But I am concerned what another year of topdown motoring might do the current roof...and it's trade or resale value? Ian

Mar 20th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
fl0r15t Press the magic button... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford, UK Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 374 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jordangpboy (original) Nah it will be like when the R52 came out, that was facelifted along with the hatch mate. I sincerely hope so. Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original) But I am concerned what another year of topdown motoring might do the current roof...and it's trade or resale value? As long as it doesn't get "worn" then it should be OK. We'll take a kicking on the price anyway replacing the old model for a new one! At least the turbo should make up for it in fuel economy and new road tax bands Although I must say I'm not a fan of the lines of the R56.

Mar 20th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 3,701 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by fl0r15t (original) I sincerely hope so. At least the turbo should make up for it in fuel economy and new road tax bands Although I must say I'm not a fan of the lines of the R56. It's certainly alot better on fuel than the current S, the convertible is worse aswell due to the added weight Changing yours already then!? ::MINI Sold!::

Mar 20th, 2008, 12:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
fl0r15t Press the magic button... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford, UK Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 374 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE (original) Changing yours already then!? It's gone quick but it'll be three years old and out of warranty in March 09. Just can't contemplate anything other than a new MINI Cabrio! When are you coming back to the fold... he said wandering off topic... Last edited by fl0r15t : Mar 20th, 2008 at 01:09 PM. Reason: Changed March to March 09 as its March!

Mar 20th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 3,701 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by fl0r15t (original) It's gone quick but it'll be three years old and out of warranty in March 09. Just can't contemplate anything other than a new MINI Cabrio! When are you coming back to the fold... he said wandering off topic... Yep thats gone quick Not anytime soon unfortunately, im getting a new car Saturday but not a MINI A Polo GT TDI, goes like a rocket and 50mpg cant be bad Good luck R57 speccing dont tick too many boxes ::MINI Sold!::

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