Well, I finally caved. The R50 beauty that I've had for the last 4 years is gone forever. I'm now the VERY proud owner of a Chili Red R56 Turbo! OMG, I cannot believe how much better the R56 is over the previous generation MINI's. I mean, I thought that there was not much that could be better than my R50, but this new gen MINI kicks ***! What a difference. The ride, engine response, interior room, all so much more liveable. Now I'm off the porch and running with the BIG DOGS now!! Ruf, ruf, ruf!!

 

Congrats! Love your color choice by the way!

 

You made a good upgrade choice, sir. Once a Miniman always a Miniman!

 

I thought I'd really miss my '03 MCS, but everything about the new one keeps reminding me that it was time.....if I had a two car garage and less stuff to pay off, I'da kept it, though :-)

Also, at first look I had reservations about the R56 styling in comparison to the old one, but it's grown on me, especially the front end....now I say Evolve or Revolve, people...

 

congrats I love all Minis! I don't let generations spoil my love for them.

 

Congrats, Have to agree, I am really enjoying mine.

Little bugger gets up and runs. Just got my radar/laser detector/jammer today to keep from getting tickets. I kept noticing I was well over 80-90 and not realizing it.

 

The overall ride and finish of the R56 is better but when I get back in my '03 Cooper I have just as much fun. Why? To me, even though R50 is a little "less refined", it is a Mini/MINI and so "less refined" still seems to fit the car nicely. How cool is that!!!

 

(Would you please post this in the R56 naysayer threads? )