F56 now at Baron

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Let's see how many miles we can put on it test driving it :D
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You beat me to it. I just happened go to Baron this afternoon and I saw the F56S sitting there. I talked to Isaac and took me out for a short drive. (he didn't let me drive as the car had not been registered yet). It looks way better in person that in the pics online. The "seat in the past" test was very positive. The interior is quite an upgrade as well (like the reviews have said).

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So much longer, yet the engine compartment looks just as cramped.....
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So much longer and uglier nose. Getting further and further away from the classic Mini. Dislike! :( :( :(
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Wait'll next year when the BIG Clubman comes out!
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I think that is the Mini that someone in the club just bought. Can't remember their user name.
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Hagar46 wrote:So much longer and uglier nose. Getting further and further away from the classic Mini. Dislike! :( :( :(
That's due to European pedestrian crash requirements. They keep requiring more crumple area and taller bonnets. It's only a matter of time before there are external airbags on the front.
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Minidave wrote:Wait'll next year when the BIG Clubman comes out!
I might consider trading in the Slowbaru for a F56 Clubman for dog duty.
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That is just the Demo they ordered. Mine still waiting to catch a boat.
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Sspreso wrote:
Hagar46 wrote:So much longer and uglier nose. Getting further and further away from the classic Mini. Dislike! :( :( :(
That's due to European pedestrian crash requirements. They keep requiring more crumple area and taller bonnets. It's only a matter of time before there are external airbags on the front.


I believe Volvo has done that now. Comes out just under the hood when it senses an impending pedestrian crash.
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Do we need a club day to go thrash on the new F56?

Those pics actually look pretty good. I am not against the new style. I do want to see the interior and the new BMW Double-Twin-Dragon-Dungeon-Master-Turbo Powerplant.
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nine5raptor wrote:Do we need a club day to go thrash on the new F56?

Those pics actually look pretty good. I am not against the new style. I do want to see the interior and the new BMW Double-Twin-Dragon-Dungeon-Master-Turbo Powerplant.
Apparently the new turbo engines are English built. I looked it up last night
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