R57...when???

[jordangpboy]

Does anyone know when the UK will get the R57?

[adam_Randell]

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]

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]

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

i think anyways!

This may help!

[jordangpboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

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

Thats the one my friend!

[ScoobyDoo]

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

[jordangpboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo (original)

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

Just keeping an eye on it!

[Zack]

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

[dalboyne]

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]

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

[fl0r15t]

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]

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

[dalboyne]

I had hoped September this year (my big 50th birthday present) but it's not to be

[fl0r15t]

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]

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.