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JCWcooper
Sat Feb 14 2009, 05:42PM
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 Ok so i know a few of you have them now......How you getting on with it? In terms of running costs, reliability and most importantly how does it compare to the older cooper and cooper S.

I had a test drive yesterday and I was pritty impressed, and suprised how much different it feels to the older cars.

Dave.

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Charlotte
Sat Feb 14 2009, 06:13PM
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 Hi Dave,

Well if you had asked me between July 2007 when i got mine and about August 2008 i would have said that i didn't rate the R56 S as highly as the R53 S. Mainly because of the torque steer and it feels less 'go kart' and had a more 'wallowy' feel.

My opinion was largely based upon road handling and partly on missing the supercharger wine and exhaust burble.

However I now love it. Lowering and some other tweeks have changed my opinion totally. To the point that before i would have gone back to a GP, but now i really wouldn't.

The one thing that i have not found is that there is a lack of power. The acceleration through the gears is really good and it keeps producing more power, it is great.

Running costs i get about 340-380 miles to a tank (which cost me £48 of V-power today, i am not sure about how many litres that is) and that is just around town. I got about 380 miles when i did longer motorway journeys. In the GP i used to get about 280 miles to a tank on longer motorway travel and in the R53 S before its about the same.

I think that road tax is a bit cheaper in the R56 S than R53 S. It has been a while since i drove a normal R53 S, they are definately good at road handling and more fun cars than a standard R56 S in my opinion.

Reliability is good, i have the well accounted for engine rattle but intermittently and apparently there is now a fix.

I will stop the essay now, sorry for going on. It is all personal choice. Are you thinking of changing?

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Alice Cooper
Sat Feb 14 2009, 07:51PM
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 I had a Cooper on an 04 plate and loved it...but always wanted to upgrade to the S. I got my R56 s in March 07 after test driving the old Supercharged version and the comparrison. For me I was a bit concered wether you would get Turbo lag, but none of it! the power kicks in straight away. I like the whine of the Supercharger but I was Completely sold on the R56 s AND GLAD I GOT HER! Fuel consumption on a long run aint bad either, we have had 43.8 to the gallon (approx).
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Tracie
Sat Feb 14 2009, 09:04PM
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 I've had mine since 1st Dec 08 and I love it especially The Slapper Button

I'm averaging between 36-39 mpg on V power around town.

As Charlotte says there is no Turbo lag and the power goes on and on. 
I had a 04 Cooper before and loved it, however mine feels more solid than my old car and better built.

I too have had the cold start rattle about 4 times from new, but Im not bothered as its not an everyday thing and there is a fix


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JCWcooper
Sun Feb 15 2009, 10:08AM
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 Im glad everyone seems to be happy with theirs, Ive got the dealer having a look whats instock and if she can find anything that suits I shall go for it I think. I will let you all know how it goes.

Thanks

Dave.



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Alice Cooper
Sun Feb 15 2009, 10:37AM
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 Yes, do let us know Dave how you get on....and of course we want piccies, we LUV piccies! biglaugh.png
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Tracie
Sun Feb 15 2009, 09:07PM
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 And remember to haggle a good price as well
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JCWcooper
Mon Feb 16 2009, 10:29AM
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 yeah will do tracie, They are giving £1000 off the chilli pack on 2008 built cars so im looking for one from stock. Have to have a haggle on the price too! I was there 2 hrs last week and not one other person came in.

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Dave
Mon Feb 16 2009, 12:31PM
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 they must have plenty in a field somewhere They have to sell them quick so haggle as much off as you can. Especially since they just laid off 850 workers.

I can sum the R56 S up in two words..... "Refined" but "fun"

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Tracie
Mon Feb 16 2009, 03:37PM
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JCWcooper wrote ...
yeah will do tracie, They are giving £1000 off the chilli pack on 2008 built cars so im looking for one from stock. Have to have a haggle on the price too! I was there 2 hrs last week and not one other person came in. Dave.

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Then tell her Tracie said to ring,..then haggle
Might take you a week before you get the result you want, but stick with it
 

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JCWcooper
Tue Feb 17 2009, 10:59AM
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 Hi tracie i visited scotthalls yesterday they were very helpfull.

Dave.

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JCWcooper
Wed Feb 18 2009, 10:45PM
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 The deal is done! got a cracker of a deal very happy! Pick it up 2nd March.

cheers guys

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Alice Cooper
Thu Feb 19 2009, 07:02AM
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 Ooooo fab, details, details, please!  cheesey.png
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Charlotte
Thu Feb 19 2009, 12:09PM
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 Yes details please, its all very exciting.

Can I ask what dealer you went to because it might be useful as i am mini shopping this weekend - not for me before anyone asks!!
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JCWcooper
Thu Feb 19 2009, 02:08PM
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 Yeah no problem. I went too woods originally and they didnt really move very fast on things.....So i visited scotthall in southampton.......my top advice is go to a couple of dealerships and make them battle each other for your buisness because they both need it! As it happens i got £1200 off an 08 built car, free Road fund, Free fuel, Free Scotch guard. oh.....and the car i wanted!!

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JCWcooper
Thu Feb 19 2009, 02:12PM
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 I forgot to mention that mini are running a deal on 08 built cars from storage its about 1000 off the price of any car you pick from storage.

anyway heres what ive bought

Cooper s
Astro black
Lea lounge leather
Multifunctio n s/wheel
LSD
Vis pack
Panoramic s/roof
Heated seats
Anthracite roof lining
Mini Hi fi
Chilli pack

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Alice Cooper
Thu Feb 19 2009, 02:22PM
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 Oooo Oooo Oooo & Oooo! sounds luverly, cant wait to see the piccies & my favourite colour My 'Alice' is Astro Black! well done on the FAB deal, I am sure you will be pleased with it!
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JCWcooper
Thu Feb 19 2009, 02:36PM
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 cant wait!

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HyperViper
Thu Feb 19 2009, 04:38PM

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 Sooooo jealous! Well done, I would love to have a new car on order - it is just the most exciting thing waiting to get your hands on a new set of wheels!
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Charlotte
Thu Feb 19 2009, 04:51PM
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 That sounds lovely - nice picking Astro Black cos you can't order it anymore.

We look forward to the pictures, congratulations. You must be so excited - i probably wouldnt be able to sleep for excitement.

Thank you for the advice I will pass it on about the dealers - no suprises there cheesey.png Scotthalls win again.

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