I drove the ‘07 today. It was nice, I must comment.

The turn signal selector… Is a lever that pushes a button. It is electronic, and the noise that the car makes to give an audible is loud and annoying. When stopped at a light I noticed that when you move the gear selector left to right and back it cancels the signal.

The ride was ok, a bit too smooth for me, I mean this IS a MINI, right?

The seats were un-eventful.

The “key” is a bit clumsy, you must make sure you click it in.

I REALLY miss the supercharger!!! The turbo had the power, but not having the car screaming at you when you get on the gas is something that I am not too sure I could live without.

This new car makes me glad that I got my ‘05 and that I can still order an ‘07 and ‘08 vert.

 

I am Confused did you drive a 1970 or a 2007?

 

Leisure suit or baggy jeans?

 

White disco suit!

Nice comments about the vehicle. After seeing it at the autoshow last week there's a few things I do like about it, but my heart still prefers what I have now.


EDIT: I have time today so I'll be testing one out.

 

Try driving one , VERY nice. I still love mine, but the R56s need no apologies. My only regret is that the burble is gone . Mod vendors, you guys should figure out how to add it back. Some day, I'll be looking for that

 

I drove an R56 Saturday. I forgot about that turn signal stalk, like on the 7 series-if you hit it too hard it stays on. Overall, I like the R56, but couldn't help but notice the uneven panel gap in the front wheel arches (I'm sure this has been mentioned).

The power band seems smoother. The R56 IS more refined than the R53, but that's what I like about the R53-the rough edges.

 

These comments are helpful. I am not blown away by the new model (and am secretly pleased that it allows me to like my existing '05 more) but it is still a Mini and so perferable to the other options on the overall market that I find myself having to temper my criticisms of it (which are mostly related to styling).

 

Taylor, gotten over the engine yet ??

 

It is, after all, in the great tradition of all famous French engines.

I don't know. When they get a package that beats my 207hp JCW I will feel like they're making progress. I will be ready to move when we can add another 50 hp to the mix I think.

 

when i bought my 06 mini they let me test drove the 07... i dont see any difference..the interior is the obvious diffrence of course but i opted to buy my 06 car now coz... well.. i like the feel of it better( and coz i only have the budget for the 06 ).