Who ate all the pies..............the R56 ate all the pies :moonie:Quote:
Originally Posted by ELFMAN
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Who ate all the pies..............the R56 ate all the pies :moonie:Quote:
Originally Posted by ELFMAN
Aye, the Power and Torque Pies! :smilewinkgrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Gordy
BTW, the R56 is actually slightly LIGHTER than the R53 - so if the R56 ate all the pies, the R53 must've eaten all the BURGERS.... and CHIPS! (BuuuuRRRRppp!) :blush:
From 'Motoringfile' a while back:
R56 MC: 2508lbs (EU Unladen Weight)
R56 MCS: 2651lbs (EU Unladen Weight)
R50 MC: 2530lbs (EU Unladen Weight)
R53 MCS: 2672lbs (EU Unladen Weight)
Aye....whatever....it still looks phat :moonie:
Hey, I'd be the first to admit that to look at, the R50/53's are still the best looking Mini's in the entire range, but for me i couldn't live with the interior quality of the R50/53's...instead I live the poor quality under the bonnet (chain tensioner, steering pump to name but a few)! On second thoughts, maybe I could of lived with the interior quality...Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Gordy
Don't get me wrong I still quite like them.....but sell my R50 and get an R56 (or whatever the new ONE equivalent is)....NO WAY MAN....!!!!
On a side note....my missus really likes the new ones interior compared to hers.
I like to think it's "Fuller-Bodied" Like a fine wine :smilewinkgrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Gordy
Joking aside, I think the R50/53 is better 'resolved' design-wise, always thought this and still do. It has slightly better proportions, and just looks 'right'. I've got used to the phat one though, and really like it too - especially mine... obviously! :thumbs up:
I but the R53 GP is lighter than both :lol: ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ELFMAN
On the subject of design - the R50/53 was designed in 1995 - it's aged well for a 17 year old design...
Agreed!Quote:
Originally Posted by stoney
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Agreed! I loved it in 2001 and I still love it in 2012. It's a 'classic' example of 'Retro-Modern' done properly, as it not only paid homage to the design cues of the Classic Mini, but also managed to capture some of the wee car's spirit!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon the fish
I find the same thing with the "S" Type, in respect of "Retro-Modern". It still looks great after a lot of years. I also think the Evoque is great; nephew had one and it was a great all round motor, but it was never meant to be a Mini. If BMW want to get into that market rebrand it as an X1 or something. Don't start with a Mini, they have no DNA that is at all similar.