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  1. versus

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    #41 versus, Jul 1, 2011
    Wow, I leave this thread alone and we're all in the weeds, lol:crazy:.

    I forgot to mention this at the start, but the hatch door is ridiculously heavy. MINI doors have always had some heft but that thing is a load. I'm sure some wiseguy has stated that's where those additional 45lbs come from, and if not, let me be the first to.:wink:
     
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    #42 cct1, Jul 1, 2011
    Is that due to the retractable wing?
     
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    #43 KittyMini, Jul 1, 2011
    It was mentioned that an additional 20lbs was in the rear spoiler.

    Great, that's all I need- a heavy boot :devil:
     
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    #45 versus, Jul 1, 2011
    It's not overwhelming, but it'll catch you off guard the first time you lift it, especially if you're coming from an r53/r56.
     
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    #46 LittleJoe, Jul 1, 2011
    I would love to get one. The only drawback for me: I occasionally need a back seat. So I'll wait for now.
     
  6. Redbeard

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    #47 Redbeard, Jul 1, 2011
    ^^^This. :Thumbsup:

    Since this thread has been jacked from the OP I'll add in a question of a somewhat related note: I notice my local dealership's inventory was shrinking exponetially. I asked and they said there were some key R56 radio/centerstack components that came out of Japan that have all but ceased production. Anyone else heard this? Think it will effect the availability of Coupes and induce a Stealership mark-up?
     
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    #48 versus, Jul 2, 2011
    Haven't heard from a dealer or seen anything on Motoringfile but it sounds plausible. My local dealership didn't seem light on vehicles, in fact I saw someone buy a hardtop while I was sitting in the Coupe.

    edit: Thanks for attempting to steer this thing back on track.:Thumbsup:
     
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    #49 versus, Oct 11, 2011
    So as an added note to this thread I got to test drive a Coupe recently. It was an S and man did it scoot. The only thing that I would need to investigate further is rear visibility. It's not bad by any stretch, just different from what I'm used to currently and if you're coming from a hardtop you may find yourself a big constrained. Also, the seating position in the Coupe feels better to me but I'm not sure if the reason why as I figured the hardtop and coupe would be nearly identical. All in all, I was all smiles at the end. Looking forward to more seat time later this month.
     
  9. old81

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    #50 old81, Oct 11, 2011
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    Recently drove the Coupe, a nicely options S in Chilli red with silver stripes, it was sport suspension with 6 speed.

    It was precise in driving feel, much better than my R56 and my R56 is on tsw springs and 215/45 tires with a slightly modified alignment.

    Good power, could use a bit more due to the weight of the coupe. I drive my R56 Auto and our CM Auto All4.

    I feel my R56 has good power, the ALL4 is adequate and the Couple S would be very good with the JCW kit.

    Now if you went for the JCW Coupe, that is another story all together. See Jim P's Black/Black JCW Coupe and drool.

    I will try to capture a couple pictures and upload here if I can. :fingerscrossed:

    Don

    Chilli Red Coupe S

    The Red Coupe on the right is the one for 31.5K, I like it.

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    Jim's JCW Coupe OOlligan

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    You can see more at Jim's G+ area. I hope your all using G+. :Thumbsup:

    Guess not: I will see if I can crosslink it later. :idea:

    So try this link: Let me know if this works or not...
     
  10. old81

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    #51 old81, Oct 11, 2011
    bump so you folks can try some links and see some pictures. :)
     
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    #52 versus, Oct 11, 2011
    Looks top notch:Thumbsup:. Funny thing on the test drive the Coupe got squirrely at times in a pleasant way.
     
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