R56 NAM @ the R56 Press Launch
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"your not intelligent"
"to sensative"
"iI"
I think your post speaks for itself. You also may want to look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run-on_sentence
"to sensative"
"iI"
I think your post speaks for itself. You also may want to look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run-on_sentence
Right back at yah gRAMMAR ****:
http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammar_Nazi
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Re: audio pack
I don't have any new information on this and I would defer to Gabe's information.
There were three cargo nets in all of the R56's present at the event. All of them were in the boot area.
Richard: just to confirm what you've pieced together, in the photo you have on top the rear seats are in the configuration shown below (pure vertical). In order to have passengers, you'd need to put the seats back to the normal position.
I don't have any new information on this and I would defer to Gabe's information.
What I find most interesting about this profile view is just how much more space the boot has--looking at where the rear seat headrest is. Not that I have a problem with the space in the boot of the R53, but it is substantially more forward that I expected from the picture below.
I saw the new MINI at a focus group many months ago, and I didn't like the look back then, and I think I still feel that way about the Cooper. I think the R56 looks more familiar though to past generations. Doesn't bother me as much. Thanks for the writeups and photos Dave!
I saw the new MINI at a focus group many months ago, and I didn't like the look back then, and I think I still feel that way about the Cooper. I think the R56 looks more familiar though to past generations. Doesn't bother me as much. Thanks for the writeups and photos Dave!
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Oh I didn't realize you couldn't sit in it in the pure vertical position. So then in that position the seat back just becomes just a barrier to keep things in the boot from moving forward while giving a bit more room huh?? Otherwise you would just fold down the seat and be done with it. Thanks for the clarification!
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Is it my imagination or is the rear boot sides now covered in carpeting like the seat backs??? Does that appear throughout the car or just the boot area?
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pug poo picker-upper
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It's not your imagination, the sides of the boot are covered with the same carpeting as the seat backs.
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Oh, I wish I could make a living doing it (or even turn it into a serious part time job). Right now it's just something that brings in some $ for tires so I can drive H-stock. 
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But if it's the soft flexible stuff we currently have in the cabrio, it was a cost cutting move.
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Will do. I have a bunch more photos yet to come. 
Nikon D200
I'm not sure if it's the same or not, but it seemed nice in person on the R56.
Nikon D200
I'm not sure if it's the same or not, but it seemed nice in person on the R56.
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Most road tests (March Sports Car International, February Grassroots Motorsports come to mind) state clearly that the S, now sporting a twin scroll turbo, does not have the distinctive SOUND of the supercharged iron block engine. The R56 is reported widely as much QUIETER, with a bit of distintive tone when you back off the throttle. However, they note that the R56 is MORE FUN to drive, with it's huge torque range.
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I agree with most here... I too was very skeptical on this car.. I have seen it, I have been in it, I didnt want to like it... But folks, dont pre-Judge it.. Its not bad. But i can only assume, that all the ones who are blasting it before seeing in person... most likey can also judge a new beer by looking at the bottle
you guys are good
you guys are good
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Wow, a convert. But that's a terrible analogy... there's always somthing good to be found in any beer!!!
But now that I think about it... there's appears to be somthing good to be found in ANY MINI!!!
THAT'S A GREAT ANALOGY!!!
But now that I think about it... there's appears to be somthing good to be found in ANY MINI!!!
THAT'S A GREAT ANALOGY!!!
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You guys and gals crack me up. I'm amazed that MINI owners are actually getting their panties in a bunch that the new car isn't a MINI. Um...don't you remember the Mini guys who griped when the MINI first came out in 2002? Sheesh...I think I can still hear Guido kvetching.
Anyway, my car is in port and will be at the dealership next Wednesday.
Anyway, my car is in port and will be at the dealership next Wednesday.
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it will only be available for the Cooper.
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Let me check when I get home.
It's going to come out hot. 