We are in Seattle, but they didn't have this car a month ago. It just came in...

 

beautiful car! i'm in seattle as well. did you get it down at Northwest MINI? i couldn't handle the wait ... so ended up going back to the dealer where i got my R53 (MINI of Nashville). i ordered on 3/22 and it's just now arriving in the States!

 

Here is mine Just got windows tinted and new 3" cat back.

 

Awesome ride.. I'm ordering mine today with a similar specs.

 

Here are a couple of pictures of my new baby: Mellow Yellow w/ a Black Roof, White Turn Signal Indicators, Xenons, Front and Rear Foglights & Rotator Spoke Wheels. Black Lounge Leather Interior with the English Oak Dash, Cream White Color Line, & the Chrome Ring Interior.

I got the 6-Speed Manual, the regular suspension, and ASC - So far I've got no complaints in the power and handling departments. I opted for the premium and cold weather packages - I've been happy with both though I think you need to drop the side windows a little bit to cut down on the wind noise from the sunroof (I don't remember having to do this in my '04 R53) I decided to spec the auto-dimming rearview mirror/universal garage door opener, rain sensing wipers, and Bluetooth - My only gripe is that I can't get the car to pick up my contacts from my phone...I sprung for the hi-fi sound system and have no complaints (though I'm not convinced that the standard radio would not have been adequate for my needs) If anyone has any questions, let me know - I debated probably every option in the configurator.

 

So I couldn't resist. I'm like a proud new dad

 

Thanks, we are enjoying it. The waiting is tough! What color/options did you order?

We had an experience at NWMini that was unbelievable after 3 attempts, we still could not get them to give us a final out the door price for one they had on the floor (they kept changing it upwards) so we walked and found one with the exact color combination and options we would have special ordered from a dealer in SoCal.

We are now starting mods. How about you? Tint tomorrow, then the wheels come off to get the centers powder coated, and a host of other things...

 

Looking good

What catback did you go with? Do you have pictures with it installed? Do share

 

I had a custom system installed into a Magna Flow Muffler.

 

Lightning Blue / Black Overload with Pacific Blue/ Piano Black interior.

 

 

fjork -- that's awesome! wow! i cannot wait!!

 

i've got a LiB/B on the way and i can't wait!

i went down to NWMini to try to get an R53 a few years back and got a really snotty attitude plus the 10-month-plus-wait lecture. (apparently, the Internet is a foreign topic down there.) i went online and found a great MA at MINI of Nashville who got me a car in my hands -- including transport across the country -- in 8 weeks. their allocation must be awful.

right now, i'm debating flying to Nashville and driving the R56 back ... at least part of the way.

 

Try Mini of Murray in Salt Lake City. They are getting mine here at the end of the month when other dealers are telling people it won't be here till October. Ask for Juan and tell him Kendrick sent you.

 

Oh wow, thank you greg..

I like your mini's stance Ryan..sweeeeeet!



wow Karl the yellow R56 is a hot number..Ummm Uh HUH!

Looks very smart JCW kitted...Screaming yellow to you for the install, good on you.




wow some nice R56's coming out on here...the SS looks great too.. Nice!

 

Here's mine. Not the best pics. Laser blue. This is a wondeful car

 

Love the MINI with the Touareg in the background. The color (inside and out) is great.

 

Thanks. The Touareg is also quite fun (but not as fun as the mini) but it eats gasoline like it was free.

 

The two cars are almost opposites along fuel consumption lines. Not exactly - probably a Ford Expedition or Chevy Tahoe would be the true opposite.

 

Here's some new pics of mine:









--Dan
Mach V
FastMINI.net

 

Nice color Mach V

 

I've had mine for over a week now... but it's been hard to stop and take pics. But here's a couple:



...and a couple night shots:

 

Niiiiice!!

 

msh441, what suspension work do you have done to the car, and how much is it lowered? Looks wonderful, keep up the good work!!!

Drew

 

MINI Sport Suspension with a set of H&R sport lowering springs. I did't measure before and after, but I believe my results were pretty consistant with what Ryephile experienced with the same springs: 1.5" in the front and 1" out back.

My only complaint is that the Web Spokes I ordered didn't come with the car. I don't mind the look of the Crown Spokes, but I hate having the lug nuts covered up. Rather have S-lites. It sounds like the dealer got a set for me this week, but I need to wait to my next availible weekend to make the 150mi drive to have 'em installed.