Mini Cooper S R53 vs Mini Cooper S R56 *review*

[REDHOT06]

Hi Guys,

I have a 06 JCW R53 and it is a very focused drive. The sound as you guys are discussing is one of the most appealing attributes of the car. Not annoying on the motorway but just the right amount of noise(pop pop pop...not tinny on JCW) at the right times coupled with the whine to scream of the supercharger.....perfect.

I have had several tries in the R56 including the John Cooper Works (a mate of mine works for Mini, and keeps trying to get me into the new Mini). But as grown up as these new models are (very nice also). I can't bring myself to part with my 06 Factory JCW R53. The new works was mega, but for me seems to be missing the magic ingredient somehow?.

Guess I just love the rawness or character and handling of the R53 plus that lovely supercharger. The JCW R53....for me should be in every mans top 10.