F55/F56 A week with an F56, from an R53 guy

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Feb 9, 2015 | 02:20 PM

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bavmotors

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Thanks guys, hopefully my review will help some.

Feb 11, 2015 | 12:27 PM

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Pure Red

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Originally Posted by russmini

I agree with you about the automatic and BMW. Even Porsche is favoring their automatic and you can't even buy a manual in a Ferrari.

Whatttttttttttt. No Manuals from Ferrari !!!!. Is ENZO turning over in his grave?......

Probably not......

Thanks for the review. I spent a much shorter test drive in pretty much the same level F56 recently. I had 3 adults total as a weight/power test for that 3 cyl. Turbo engine. Very peppy and there WAS alot to take in with the different interior styling and layout compared to our other 2 MINIs.
I too HATE ECO start/ STOP/START functions, but they appear to be here in many vehicles for the moment[wait till ALL that technology that's needed to make them work seamlessly starts to get old]....

Many people have no idea how much complexity the ECO type start/stop systems add to a vehicle in the name of squeezing that gas mileage a bit further.

Last edited by Pure Red; Feb 11, 2015 at 12:44 PM.