F55/F56 F56 launch delayed
#27
I hate to be the party killer, but you may want to wait on the F56. I bought an early R56 and it has been nothing but trouble. Over $10K in repairs the first 4 years, about 1/3 of it out of my pocket. I know it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of a new generation launch -- heck, I was all over the R56 -- but MINI does not have a very good track record out of the box. The early R53s were trouble, too. I'm just sayin'.
VERY smart!!
Knew a few folks that got "new" or rebuilt motors on months (even WEEKS) old r56 cars in the first few months....nothing kills the new car smell than 2 months of payments while the car sits in a dealer garage....waiting for parts that are not yet available.....
#28
I would probably hold off if you can for the test drive of the f56 MCS. Drive it so you have a little bit of idea what the F56 JCW will drive like. I don't like the F56 MCS, the exterior, it looks hideous. But the F56 JCW looks pretty nice. I'm curious how it will drive. But I do agree, the JCW Coupe sounds very enticing! Good luck with whatever you choose.
I'm hoping my current dealer provides at least the same level of service.
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