As aptly pointed out by a reader both the first GP and early R56 JCWs are priced similarly in the mid-20s these days. So which one to get? The first question we’d have to ask – is this a daily driver? If so the more modern R56 (presumably with some options and nice to haves) [...] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) More...
Can't stand the R56 love over at MF.......driven both and can't understand why anyone would prefer the R56, unless they want a Toyota ride.
It's easy to explain... Free junkets to both BMW and MINI press events in places like the south of Spain, the island of Mallorca and other fun places with 5 star accommodation, free food and booze.
Sorry, no free trips for us, only those in the press that write good things about everything all the car makers put out. When was the last time you saw a major source pan a new car? You think these magazines and blogs are transparent.. HA! They are all in bed together.
I say let them buy R56's - leave the R53GP's for people that know what they are getting and can properly appreciate it.
:cornut: I have an R56 and love her but, that R53 GP is a piece of history and that's why I'd take her. I'd keep my N14 R56(with all the problems now fixed), trade the N18 R56, get the R53 GP and have 2 pieces of history. R56-the little car (that couldn't until her problems were fixed) that can. R53- the little car that did. Jason
Of course R53 GP, that's a very good and reliable car. I bought it some months ago, I also intended to buy used or salvage mini cooper at low price and eventually I had to choose the 2nd variant (salvage car) as I was short of funds. But now I don't regret it though I had to do dome work and repaire the car but it still turned out to be a very good deal.