F55/F56 Poll: F56 Owners - Previous MINI Owner - Yes or No
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 45
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From: NJ
Soon to be a first time owner! I've been wanting to get one since the 1st generation of the new Mini came out.
Placed an order for a 2015 2 dr hardtop S, manual, Electric Blue with black roof and bonnet last 12/11. Packages ordered are Sport, Cold Weather and Media.
I used to have some 3-series BMW in the past;
E30 325e
E36 325i
E46 328i
Current drive is a Subaru Impreza sedan 2.5 RS.
Placed an order for a 2015 2 dr hardtop S, manual, Electric Blue with black roof and bonnet last 12/11. Packages ordered are Sport, Cold Weather and Media.
I used to have some 3-series BMW in the past;
E30 325e
E36 325i
E46 328i
Current drive is a Subaru Impreza sedan 2.5 RS.
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 45
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From: NJ
Soon to be a first time owner! I've been wanting to get one since the 1st generation of the new Mini came out.
Placed an order for a 2015 2 dr hardtop S, manual, Electric Blue with black roof and bonnet last 12/11. Packages ordered are Sport, Cold Weather and Media.
I used to have some 3-series BMW in the past;
E30 325e
E36 325i
E46 328i
Current drive is a Subaru Impreza sedan 2.5 RS.
Placed an order for a 2015 2 dr hardtop S, manual, Electric Blue with black roof and bonnet last 12/11. Packages ordered are Sport, Cold Weather and Media.
I used to have some 3-series BMW in the past;
E30 325e
E36 325i
E46 328i
Current drive is a Subaru Impreza sedan 2.5 RS.
The MCS have been built and now awaiting transport. It was built at the Oxford plant as stated from Mini's Owner Lounge.
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 48
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From: Houston, TX
We're in the middle of moving onto our second generation as a MINI family!!
My 2012 Countryman S came first then a couple weeks later my wife followed suit with a 2012 Hardtop S. Just a couple months ago I ordered an F56 which should arrive this week and my wife just brought home a 2015 Cabrio! She couldn't let me go first this time
My 2012 Countryman S came first then a couple weeks later my wife followed suit with a 2012 Hardtop S. Just a couple months ago I ordered an F56 which should arrive this week and my wife just brought home a 2015 Cabrio! She couldn't let me go first this time
Would you mind posting some pics of your EB F56? This is the color I think I may be set on.
Neutral
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 4
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From: Oceanside, CA
Traded-in my troublesome '10 hardtop cooper S and drove out a '15 2-door hardtop cooper s. Ownership experience so far, is much better with the newer model. My previous mini was towed 4 times to the dealership before it even hit 8000 miles :-( ...
5500 miles with the new mini and no issues till now :-)
5500 miles with the new mini and no issues till now :-)
1. 2006 R53 MCS a few mods and a factory aero kit
2. 2009 R55 Clubman S with very few aesthetic changes
3. 2012 R60 Countryman S with modest aesthetic changes (tint, vinyl, etc)
4. 2015 F56 MCS still sitting at port
This reflects my family and child rearing trajectory!
2. 2009 R55 Clubman S with very few aesthetic changes
3. 2012 R60 Countryman S with modest aesthetic changes (tint, vinyl, etc)
4. 2015 F56 MCS still sitting at port
This reflects my family and child rearing trajectory!
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,748
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From: Napa, CA
I owned a 2004 S that I bought new. I loved it but had to sell it to buy something "more practical"in 2006. I just bought a 2015 S yesterday and take delivery next weekend.
PS: I have also owned four classic Minis over the past three decades: - a '59 Mini Minor, a 64 Cooper, a '66 Cooper S, and a '68 Cooper S.
PS: I have also owned four classic Minis over the past three decades: - a '59 Mini Minor, a 64 Cooper, a '66 Cooper S, and a '68 Cooper S.
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 21
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From: Toronto, ON
Previously drove a '94 Pontiac Sunfire and a '04 Dodge SRT-4. Not really an illustrious car history. Proud first time owner of a 2015 F56...5 months, and 7,000kms in, and I love this car!! Trying to convince the girlfriend to pickup an F55 or hold out for the new Clubman when it comes out.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 58
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From: North Central MD
2nd Mini for me. The first was an '09 justa cooper that I traded in with 91,500 on the clock for a 2015 justa. So far I really like it - much more refined than my beloved '09 but just as much fun!
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 68
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From: maspeth, nyc
2 weeks ago, I traded in my '06 Royal Gray MCS:
for a 2015 Blazing Red MCS 4 door:
Clearly, in that same time, my photography equipment (and skills!) were upgraded :P
my new MINI feels great- IMO, Gen 3 still feels strongly rooted and connected to the road, but with some nice quality-of-life improvements. I never imagined motoring with heated seats and dual zone climate control :P I can still find performance (when I need it) in Sport mode, and Green mode (along with automatic engine power management!!) makes city driving less demanding on the wallet.
for a 2015 Blazing Red MCS 4 door:
Clearly, in that same time, my photography equipment (and skills!) were upgraded :P
my new MINI feels great- IMO, Gen 3 still feels strongly rooted and connected to the road, but with some nice quality-of-life improvements. I never imagined motoring with heated seats and dual zone climate control :P I can still find performance (when I need it) in Sport mode, and Green mode (along with automatic engine power management!!) makes city driving less demanding on the wallet.
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 37
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I was wondering how many F56 owners are or were 1st or 2nd Gen MINI owners.
Apparently this forum doesn't allow the creation of Polls so we'll have to do this the old fashion way ... via posts.
F56 Owners, please post which F56 model you own and then indicate whether or not you've ever owned a previous generation MINI. If you've owned a previous generation MINI specify the year and model and period of ownership.
Thanks
Apparently this forum doesn't allow the creation of Polls so we'll have to do this the old fashion way ... via posts.
F56 Owners, please post which F56 model you own and then indicate whether or not you've ever owned a previous generation MINI. If you've owned a previous generation MINI specify the year and model and period of ownership.
Thanks
3 Previous MINIs'
2011 Countryman (Traded)
2013 Countryman JCW (Totaled)
2014 Countryman S All4 (Sold)
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3rd Gear
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 276
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From: So. Calif.
In late 2009 I sold my 2008 "S" to CarMax for what seemed to be a good price, and today I drove home a new 2015 "S" (MT, Sport Pkg., DDC, Storage Pkg., Red color line). I'm sure I'll enjoy it and expect to keep her for a long time. Now I have to figure out all the ***** and controls.
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 130
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From: Baltimore MD
Another first-time owner here.
Ordered a MCS F55 BRG with white trim two weeks ago.
As an English bloke living on the east coast of the US, it's sort of inevitable I should be driving one!
My dad had a '75 or '76 British Racing Green cooper which he called Fred. Felt it was the right thing to do to get the same colour.
I've never had the money until now, but after a really good year financially, I've finally been able to take the plunge.
Weirdly, I've always put a Union Jack sticker on the bumper of my previous cars. The Mini I have on order has no UJ embellishments whatsoever. :D
Ordered a MCS F55 BRG with white trim two weeks ago.
As an English bloke living on the east coast of the US, it's sort of inevitable I should be driving one!
My dad had a '75 or '76 British Racing Green cooper which he called Fred. Felt it was the right thing to do to get the same colour.
I've never had the money until now, but after a really good year financially, I've finally been able to take the plunge.
Weirdly, I've always put a Union Jack sticker on the bumper of my previous cars. The Mini I have on order has no UJ embellishments whatsoever. :D