R56

If you have an order for one of the early R56s, check out this NAM thread and be sure to talk with your MA … what seems to be an order configuration glitch means that some early R56s that were supposed to have the multi-function steering wheel controls will not have them 😦

That’s my opinion anyway …

smartbomb on MINI2 posted pics of his brand new R56 today, and the picture above really confirms for me that the redesign is disappointing …

• I really don’t like the “twisted” headlights, they look very wrong (but then of course I’m used to the “old” style)
• I also hate the yellow in the headlights – but thankfully this picture doesn’t really show it (but this one does)
• The gap between wheel arch and bonnet is very noticeable, and not very pretty
• And look at the huge space between wheel and wheel arch – that really looks bad

Visit smartbombs thread and gallery for more pics … but right now I’m glad I have my pre’07 MINI(s) … maybe these new cars look better in the flesh?