3rd Gen F56 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: Drove a Justa F56

^^^^^ :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

Don't worry Crash. I'll end up scoring on a curve.

 

My quoted comments in the other thread. IMO, i think pictures really exaggerate the long nose on the new F56 models.

Like I said, put 4 lights up across that big black strip, but then that will negate all the safety engineering that made that front end what it is!

Did your M/A tel youl to not put your hands on the bonnet and push it down hard to close, you will crush the bonnet.

New owners will have to let the bonnet drop from rather high distance to close it down. Also, the release is a two pull inside release. Not sure I like that.

There is NO outside bonnet release. (Who thought that one up).....

For me, I would own and drive if I was to get another MINI Hatch, for now my 07 R56 is good for a couple more years.

Don

 

Trust me, the big schnoz is just as big in person as it appears in Crashton's pics! And that stupid black plastic thing under the front grill is really pathetic and makes the car appear less MINI than ever...but then, isn't THAT what BMW REALLY wants?

 

Did I read "no dipstick!", oh lifetime oil again..... Never mind.....

 

And it could always read "a quart low", so you can open the imaginary filler cap and pour in some pretend oil. :lol:

 

Their just doing to the MINI what they did to BMW cars with the no dipstick thing, and counting on the computer to let you know when your low. Which I think is kinda crazy, as how low does it have to be before you get the warning light!! Plus what about you trying to change your own oil!!! you better know exactly how much you need to put in before you get started. No checking it as you go...

 

I walked down a line of new MINIs yesterday looking for a new F56, and I almost missed it. I guess it's because the severely protruding proboscis didn't jump out and bite me. It's not going to win any beauty contests, but it's not as severe looking in person as it is in pictures, where shadowing tends to overemphasize every line and shape.

 

We admire your bravery, CHKMINI, and appreciate your service to the MINI community.

 

I'm an R50 and R53 fan, and am proud of it. You, obviously, are not, but let's dispense with the "furious" crap, ok? To each his own, but ya don't have to make any more of an issue about it as has already been made. I've said it before, and I'll say it again...it is ALL MINI/Mini, and it's OK. If THAT does not sit right with you, then, look in the mirror to see the problem.

 

What can I say....I'm the guy driving a Coupe for crying outloud

 

Is it me or is BMW trying to slowly get us to buy a MINI branded 318 ti ? Remember that BMW failure?

Anyhow R53 owner and proud of it.

 

I see you are off your Meds again. :lol::lol::lol: Did they offer you an AARP discount?

 

Interior is nicer and the power band is crisp. Again, it's the different look of the front bumper and rear taillights that would keep me from buying one. That being said, I think the 3rd Gen MINI will outsell all other generations to date. Enthusiasts like us won't be buying them but the mainstream public will like it. GP1 for me!