R56 gets slated in April`s EVO magazine

[Restyle]

Just been "supermarket mag browsing" & came across this months (April 2007) EVO article on the R56.
It Basically gets a slating for its "Bouncy" ride, & the interior & exterior design takes a knocking & is referred to as looking like ~ A Chinese attempt at cloning the previous version ~ or words along those lines

[monkeynuts]

have you seen the R56 on the road from behind?

-its like a 4x4
-you can see the axel almost!
-twin pipes are way too far away from the kit

cant comment on performance but looks n style ......prefer the curvacious R53

[Restyle]

Youve just reminded me of what they said about the rear FogLights - something along the lines ..
~ its like the designers had totally forgotten about them until the very last minute, then simply just placed them on the rear without caring how bad they looked ~

I reckon they were probably still working on the bonnet mechanism when someone told them to drop everything & do the Fogs & Fuel Pump

[laura f]

Some magazines will love it, some will hate it, just like people who do or don't buy them I'd go on more than a magazine review if I was choosing a car

[Restyle]

Quote: Originally Posted by laura f (original)

..I'd go on more than a magazine review if I was choosing a car

Absolutely, But I must say that after Seeing & Driving the car on its November launch with a view to placing an immediate order, I have never been left feeling so Dissapointed & Depressed after the test drive, when my expectations had been built up to expect so much More from a replacement ... not Less

On a positive note though .. Nice Seats

[laura f]

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

Absolutely, But I must say that after Seeing & Driving the car on its November launch with a view to placing an immediate order, I have never been left feeling so Dissapointed & Depressed after the test drive, when my expectations had been built up to expect so much More from a replacement ... not Less

On a positive note though .. Nice Seats

same, but after getting used to it, it's not half bad

[Restyle]

Quote: Originally Posted by laura f (original)

..it's not half bad

Sorry, but "Half bad" doesnt cut it, I want a car that I can say is "Superb"

[laura f]

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

Sorry, but "Half bad" doesnt cut it, I want a car that I can say is "Superb"

Irony/saracsm eh? It is fab, I much prefer it in all ways, it feels closer to my classic than the S did at times on trip out on Sunday. I wouldn't swop back and I can't wait till it's run in

Since I'm no journo, is that better? anyway carry on as you were

[J1JPE]

have a copy of said mag; if u ask REALLY NICELY, can scan it for you ;}

[Restyle]

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by J1JPE (original)

have a copy of said mag; if u ask REALLY NICELY, can scan it for you ;}

If you do please don't post it on here. Copyright and all that.

[KillerByte]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

If you do please don't post it on here. Copyright and all that.

Well said LMB.

[Mike Clarke]

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

Absolutely, But I must say that after Seeing & Driving the car on its November launch with a view to placing an immediate order, I have never been left feeling so Dissapointed & Depressed after the test drive,...

and you have never missed an opportunity to let us know

[Restyle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke (original)

and you have never missed an opportunity to let us know

...it still Bugs me

[Shaun]

To be fair its not really a review of the new car its Richard Porters Column as he is the man behind Sniff Petrol Sniff Petrol and much of Top Gear,s Sarcasm and mirth he went lightly really.
He does have a point with the Chinese Knock off bit though.