Yup...it changes colors just like your other interior lights....it's new on the 2012 models according to my MA :-)

 

My coupe does not have the blue light.


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I picked up Senna yesterday and it's everything I hoped for and more - I love it so much The exhaust popping is crazy and it's great you can completely stop it by turning the sport mode off if you need to - N18 is an amazing motor!

As mentioned in another thread the new turbo heat shield is very effective - the bonnet was stone cold after hours of driving (pics at bottom)..

 

I really love this color combo. Your Roadster looks fantastic Thanks for the great pics.


-Steven

 

Nice car! They are very photogenic, aren't they?

 

Beautiful!

 

Congrats on picking up, and enjoying some motoring in, your new Roadster!

 

Release the hounds...you killed it with this shot I like your camera work.


-Steven

 

Oh its gorgeous! best of luck!

 

Thanks again everyone

Well today was our first trip abroad with Senna - a short 35 minute trip under The Channel and we were in France. Our trip would take us up to Bruges, Belgium - returning to the UK in the evening.

We decided to take the backroads through France/Belgium, since it's in the run-in period so I don't want to be holding constant revs for too long.

The crazy exhaust popped and banged non-stop, echoing off the buildings as we passed through the towns. Once we got out into the countryside the twisty roads arrived - it has to be the best handling MINI I've driven in standard form - the decision to not spec run-flats no doubt helped!

The roadster got looks wherever we went - including two cars that pulled up beside it just to have a look while we were in McDonalds. Plus locals having a good look and the thumbs up from other MINI drivers.

We had the roof down nearly all day and it was the perfect driving experience - so far without doubt the best MINI I've owned, a really amazing all round package.

Bruges wasn't bad either Next trip is MINI United next week

Sorry for the short review - been driving since 6.30am and now time to hit the hay..

Here are a few boring photos..

 

Another nice report...I envy the great driving environments you have available to you! Please keep the travel logs coming, I really enjoy it


-Steven

 

Speaking of driving log... Will you be picking up our roadster this week, and starting or own driving log?

 

David! I agree with the other the shots are awesome,
One can see the love affair you are having with your Senna !

 

I have to second, or third this... this is a really fantastic picture!!!!

 

I'm waiting to hear from my MA. I have a super busy week this week. In my head, I keep toying with the idea of maybe a Saturday delivery. In all likelihood, I'm taking delivery early next week. Getting real close


-Steven

 

Thanks again all

Well in just over a week of ownership I've covered nearly 900 miles so the run-in period is close to being over! Senna is now looking seriously dirty, detailing tomorrow ready for departure to MINI United next week.

Yesterday I took a trip to what is considered one of the most bleak places in Britain - Dungeness, Kent.


Engine cooling down...


The country lanes of Kent...


Dungeness lighthouse - next to the Nuclear Power Station...


Dungeness lifeboat station


9oC - still warm enough to have the roof down!

 

looking good indeed. I'm thinking of getting a new one.. I used to have on R56 '07

 

Looks fantastic your pictures are really pushing me to trade my cooper s in for a roadster even though it is only a year old !!

 

looks gorgeous David, right there with you 800 miles in first week! Hope you enjoy driving as much as I do. We got stuck in traffic leaving Manhattan, 2hrs to hours to get home, we didn't care just enjoyed.

 

Wow what a trip! The car has now done over 3,400 miles in 3 weeks on some pretty amazing roads.It was 37oC at MINI United and snowing in Chamonix!

Belmont-Luthezieu:





Gorges de la Balme:





Aix-les-Bains:





Our campsite near Circuit Paul Ricard:



Checking out MINI United:





Out on track:









Back on the road - Col de la Machine (amazing roads):







Hotel at Col de la Machine:



Amazing views leading to Chamonix, Mont Blanc:



Snow on Col de la Forclaz:









Great road in Switzerland:



More soon...

 

Do you carry buckets of water and towels and polish at all times? I can't keep mine clean just going down my driveway!

 

David-

Wow, thanks for that! That looks like some perfect roads and beautiful scenery. Your Roadster color combo remains one of my favorites


-Steven

 

 

Amazing pics. Thanks very much for sharing. Race track, mountain roads and views....doesn't get any better than that.

 

Thanks all

Well it's all over - I'm without a car again! The car had a major paint defect from the factory on the passenger door frame - I'm not entirely sure what happened but I guess it wasn't spotted in quality control.

I wasn't happy with the offer of a respray on a brand new car - which I felt I was being pressurised into doing. After a lot of stress and many emails a new car has been offered ...





Although not something I was as bothered by the paintwork inside the boot was not as good as other roadsters I have seen.