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Iamamini · Nov 16th, 2006, 07:01 PM

It had its premier here in Sweden tonight and I was not impressed by the looks of it. To start with, the plastics surrounding the wheels are too big, it almost looks like a SUV or something. The hood is less curvy and looks simpler. I liked the front seats, the are more comfortable than in my 2004 Cooper, very nice. MINI says it has increased the quality feel inside but I do not agree 100%, although it looks rather nice altogether and some of the materials is nice, the center panel is simpler (controls) and more "difficult" to use. New engine seems a good thing since it will use less petrol but I miss a "environment friendly " MINI, I really hope they make one very soon. After this evening I started to think about buying one of the last "old" MINIs because of my thoughts.
I know this is my personal first impression and it might change and we all do have different taste, maybe you like it more than I did

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Lawrothegreat · Nov 16th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Great thanks for your opinion. It's only when you see and feel the car in the flesh that you can really make your mind up. Personally, I'm hoping to really like the car, and that the front will look better in the flesh than in the photos. I still remain unsure about some of the centre controls that are arranged into MINI badges - I find this a little over the top, but, the new speedo with the sat nav looks just brilliant and that's not a word I use often.

stu2 · Nov 16th, 2006, 11:05 PM

i must say i had a look at one (a cooper)
last weekend at a dealer stuck out of sight
at the back of the car park...first impressions.....YUCK.....!!!!!
as you say lamamini the arches are way too big and a big gap
between them and the bonnet,,,,and the back end ...well....it's got
this huge bulge like a big a**e sticking out.....and the interior...
nah...looks cheap and nasty..................
sorry it's not for me....stick to the current one

mGP · Nov 16th, 2006, 11:30 PM

Apart from the Convertible; Can you still get a Brand New MK1 Hardtop Mini??
Surely they must still have some lying around..........

popey · Nov 17th, 2006, 04:08 AM

It is more "environment friendly "..... thats why the road tax is lower (UK)

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I have seen the cooper and cooer s and I like them both.

Im glad everyone dont like em........ there would be to many R56's on the road

KPKalle · Nov 17th, 2006, 05:39 AM

I'm just loving the R56 more and more every time I see it

Were you at Solna Iamamini?

Iamamini · Nov 17th, 2006, 07:24 AM

Yes I was at Solna premier.

KPKalle · Nov 17th, 2006, 07:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Iamamini (original)

Yes I was at Solna premier.

I would have said hello if I knew what you looked like

Iamamini · Nov 17th, 2006, 09:28 AM

....I would have done the same

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Mykie · Nov 17th, 2006, 08:47 PM

Haven't seen it for real, but from the pics, it's lost the curves that made the original and the remake what they are. A shame really me thinks.......

Mykie

Nov 16th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#1
Iamamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 195 Offline	I saw the new MINI tonight It had its premier here in Sweden tonight and I was not impressed by the looks of it. To start with, the plastics surrounding the wheels are too big, it almost looks like a SUV or something. The hood is less curvy and looks simpler. I liked the front seats, the are more comfortable than in my 2004 Cooper, very nice. MINI says it has increased the quality feel inside but I do not agree 100%, although it looks rather nice altogether and some of the materials is nice, the center panel is simpler (controls) and more "difficult" to use. New engine seems a good thing since it will use less petrol but I miss a "environment friendly " MINI, I really hope they make one very soon. After this evening I started to think about buying one of the last "old" MINIs because of my thoughts. I know this is my personal first impression and it might change and we all do have different taste, maybe you like it more than I did .

Nov 16th, 2006, 11:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 939 Offline	Apart from the Convertible; Can you still get a Brand New MK1 Hardtop Mini?? Surely they must still have some lying around.......... GPower.......pop..pop..pop

Nov 17th, 2006, 05:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 21,580 Offline	I'm just loving the R56 more and more every time I see it Were you at Solna Iamamini? Global Moderator

Nov 17th, 2006, 07:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Iamamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 195 Offline	KPKalle: Yes I was at Solna premier.

Nov 17th, 2006, 07:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 21,580 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Iamamini (original) Yes I was at Solna premier. I would have said hello if I knew what you looked like Global Moderator

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Nov 16th, 2006, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 832 Offline	Great thanks for your opinion. It's only when you see and feel the car in the flesh that you can really make your mind up. Personally, I'm hoping to really like the car, and that the front will look better in the flesh than in the photos. I still remain unsure about some of the centre controls that are arranged into MINI badges - I find this a little over the top, but, the new speedo with the sat nav looks just brilliant and that's not a word I use often.

Nov 16th, 2006, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
stu2 in the wifes car Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: west mids Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 334 Offline	i must say i had a look at one (a cooper) last weekend at a dealer stuck out of sight at the back of the car park...first impressions.....YUCK.....!!!!! as you say lamamini the arches are way too big and a big gap between them and the bonnet,,,,and the back end ...well....it's got this huge bulge like a big a**e sticking out.....and the interior... nah...looks cheap and nasty.................. sorry it's not for me....stick to the current one

Nov 17th, 2006, 04:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 1,643 Offline	It is more "environment friendly "..... thats why the road tax is lower (UK) . I have seen the cooper and cooer s and I like them both. Im glad everyone dont like em........ there would be to many R56's on the road

Nov 17th, 2006, 09:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Iamamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 195 Offline	Yes.. ....I would have done the same .

Nov 17th, 2006, 08:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mykie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Keighley, West Yorks Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Haven't seen it for real, but from the pics, it's lost the curves that made the original and the remake what they are. A shame really me thinks....... Mykie '06 MINI Cooper, BRG/W '00 Freelander (work car) '93 Vitara (mud monster)

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