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One year anniversary for my R56, time for a review
Well, folks, I've had my R56 for a year now (bought it last April), time for a candid review (brace youselves).
here's a basic rundown on the specs:
- pepperwhite/black roof
- JCW aero kit
- limited slip differential
- HiFi sound, and iPod adaptor
Extra's
- BC coilovers
- a nice purty set of Rota Slipstreams in White
- some m7 stuff
Positives:
- I can park it anywhere
- Stoooooopidly quick right out of the box
- handling is awesome
- fun-to-drive (read above statements)
- Tach, plus digital speedo, in one convenient package
- toggles, you gotta love 'em!
- you can order them any way you want
- pretty good quality dealer service (thanks MAG)
- high resale value (but I don't plan on selling it, ever..... DAMN!)
- JCW front end doubles as a snow shovel!
Negatives:
- high cost of entry (for its size... thanks BMW)
- infuriatingly non-intuitive controls (windsheild wiper anyone)
- fuel mileage ain't that great (you win this time Just-a-cooper!!!!!!!)
- ticket magnet (because its stoopidly quick)
- spits out brake dust like its cool (oh crap, I have white wheels!)
- pricey dealer service (thanks MAG/BMW)
- soft clutch (compared to my previous car which was a Mazdaspeed....)
- squeeks and rattles
- overpriced ipod adaptor and less than stellar HiFi sound
More to come later (I have to run off to work now)
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