R56 Are you bored with your R56?
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Are you bored with your R56?
I know these have only been out for what a little less than 2 years? Anybody bored and wanting to try something new? Please don't take this as an insult..this is probably one of the least boring cars on the road...I have an 08 LiB MCS on order Just looking to see if it "fades". Happy Motoring!
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It never fades!
When I totalled my R53, I had a chance to get something different and new, but I just couldn't see myself driving anything but a MINI. No other car will excite you as much as the MINI does...there are plenty of faster cars but very few come close to the driving excitement a MINI gives.
When I totalled my R53, I had a chance to get something different and new, but I just couldn't see myself driving anything but a MINI. No other car will excite you as much as the MINI does...there are plenty of faster cars but very few come close to the driving excitement a MINI gives.
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Bored?? No way!!! MINIs still represent a somewhat rare assortment of strengths (handling, practicality, economy, and plain ol' fun to name a few) that is hard to replicate in any other car around. The other problem is that they actually out-deliver their hype, delivering this unique blend of benefits every single time I motor. I'm afraid boredom isn't easy to come by.
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No other car will excite you as much as the MINI does...there are plenty of faster cars but very few come close to the driving excitement a MINI gives.
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...they actually out-deliver their hype, delivering this unique blend of benefits every single time I motor. I'm afraid boredom isn't easy to come by.
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I'm not sure I'm bored with mine, so much as I really dislike one aspect of the car and there's no getting around it: FWD. It's been nearly 15 months driving my 07 Cooper S and I can say I sorta wish it would disappear so I would have an excuse to get another RWD car. No matter what I can't get used to the feeling of FWD. It's just not fun as much in corners. :(
Sadly, I can't think of a new RWD car I want. I want a freaking e30 sized car with 21st century tech. Catch-22.
My wife just bought me some mods for the Cooper this past weekend. I'll probably return them as a sway and strut tower (certainly not the armrest) aren't gonna mask the car's one failing.
Sadly, I can't think of a new RWD car I want. I want a freaking e30 sized car with 21st century tech. Catch-22.
My wife just bought me some mods for the Cooper this past weekend. I'll probably return them as a sway and strut tower (certainly not the armrest) aren't gonna mask the car's one failing.
Last edited by bgdc; 06-17-2008 at 02:06 PM.
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I'm not sure I'm bored with mine, so much as I really dislike one aspect of the car and there's no getting around it: FWD. It's been nearly 15 months driving my 07 Cooper S and I can say I sorta wish it would disappear so I would have an excuse to get another RWD car. No matter what I can't get used to the feeling of FWD. It's just not fun as much in corners. :(
Sadly, I can't think of a new RWD car I want. I want a freaking e30 sized car with 21st century tech. Catch-22.
My wife just bought me some mods for the Cooper this past weekend. I'll probably return them as a sway and strut tower (certainly not the armrest) aren't gonna mask the car's one failing.
Sadly, I can't think of a new RWD car I want. I want a freaking e30 sized car with 21st century tech. Catch-22.
My wife just bought me some mods for the Cooper this past weekend. I'll probably return them as a sway and strut tower (certainly not the armrest) aren't gonna mask the car's one failing.
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That's what I was a little worried about..I'm coming from an E90 335I. I had an 06 Civic Si before the 335 so I guess I can get used to FWD again. Actually my wifes car is a Honda Fit Sport so I'll be ok. Can you pick up an old miata or something for a few g's? That's my plan down the road..get a little beater track toy..
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I am still thrilled with my '07, and I still miss my '02. The MINI rocks.
Randy
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Bored...No. I find my car very engaing?!?!? Is that the right word? The only thing I may get wistful about it is more power. But if I wait long enough, the MOD squads will get something done that is bulletproof. I just have to wait.
I'm also waiting to change out my runflats and get lighter weight rims to see how that changes he handling. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my car.
For example...I have a Z4 loaner right now...Great car. It has the 3.0 so the power is there, and it is very stable. But boy does it feel HEAVY. And the steering feel is not as precise as my MINI. Don't get me wrong, the Z4 is an great car...it just doesn't feel like my MINI. Maybe if I spent more time with it I would get more out of it...but I'm not sure I'd want one.
I'm also waiting to change out my runflats and get lighter weight rims to see how that changes he handling. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my car.
For example...I have a Z4 loaner right now...Great car. It has the 3.0 so the power is there, and it is very stable. But boy does it feel HEAVY. And the steering feel is not as precise as my MINI. Don't get me wrong, the Z4 is an great car...it just doesn't feel like my MINI. Maybe if I spent more time with it I would get more out of it...but I'm not sure I'd want one.
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