R57 goes into test production

[coopersooper]

Forgot to mention yesterday, the first R57 hit the production line! dark blue for any that are interested! what more can I say apart from about 50 "jackets" were crowded around watching production

[Sooper J]

Sorry to sound stupid, but whats the R57?

[LeakyTurnip]

I'm thinking it might be the 'new' shape convertible...or at least that's what I'm hoping!

[coopersooper]

sorry thought you guys were clued up, the new shape cabio is exactly what it is

[GR33NIE]

I expect they will be out and about in Oxford on the road soon then! I will be ready for a pic!

[coopersooper]

im going to try and get a ox test drive, shouldn't be too hard!! been following it through production, stalking if you like!

[supa-dupa-cooper]

Sounds like I need to come and camp out at the Plant gates again

[Cooper S Dan]

hmm... when will they be in the dealers in the UK?

still not convinced on the new shape, any pics of the R57 S Cab? Might consider getting one...

[supa-dupa-cooper]

I actually think the new chunkier shape will suit it

[GR33NIE]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Sounds like I need to come and camp out at the Plant gates again

There's plenty of space in the car park most nights

[supa-dupa-cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE (original)

There's plenty of space in the car park most nights

Ohh, even better

What if they sneak them out the back door though

[big-kev]

i'm very intersted in this , especially if they do a diesel.

[Cooper S Dan]

Quote: Originally Posted by big-kev (original)

i'm very intersted in this , especially if they do a diesel.

re the mini diesel engine - did you see 5th gear recently comparing the cooper with the cooper D?

they worked out on average driving on average roads etc, it would take you 6 years to get your additional money back that you've spent on the D car, diesel, servicing etc...

so there wasn't much point in having the D especially when you consider the performance not being as good as the petrol...

[big-kev]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original)

re the mini diesel engine - did you see 5th gear recently comparing the cooper with the cooper D?

they worked out on average driving on average roads etc, it would take you 6 years to get your additional money back that you've spent on the D car, diesel, servicing etc...

so there wasn't much point in having the D especially when you consider the performance not being as good as the petrol...

if thats true you could have just saved me some money

[supa-dupa-cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original)

so there wasn't much point in having the D especially when you consider the performance not being as good as the petrol...

Dont agree with that.

If you see here... http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-m...er-driven.html

and here... http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-coop...er-driven.html

I didnt like the Petrol and thought the Diesel was so much better in many ways! Its all personal choice.

And i personally think a Dooper drop top would be a good idea, it would open up the car to more people who currently wont buy the cabrio as its only petrol