Comments on: R56 Spotting: Naples Florida http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Eelke http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52479 Eelke Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:20:38 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52479 <p>Just noticed a small piece of my reply got lost, probably because I put it in between greater-then less-then brackets. The second to last sentence should read: "Or, (insert your pet peeve about the R56)".</p> Just noticed a small piece of my reply got lost, probably because I put it in between greater-then less-then brackets. The second to last sentence should read: “Or, (insert your pet peeve about the R56)”.

]]> By: Eelke http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52420 Eelke Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:58:35 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52420 <blockquote>I think that it is great that “he didn’t know what he had stumbled upon” because that means that the new MINI’s look like MINI’s to just about everyone except for those of us who know too damn much about them!</blockquote> <p>I'm not so sure that is a good thing. If people don't notice they're seeing something new, does that mean they don't notice problems with the design? I'm worried people think: "Hey, is that a Mini? I never noticed that black bit arount the bottom was so wide." Or "Gee, never knew the butt on a Mini looked so big from the side." Or, . Depending on how well people know the original Mini, this process may be less conscious.</p> I think that it is great that “he didn’t know what he had stumbled upon” because that means that the new MINI’s look like MINI’s to just about everyone except for those of us who know too damn much about them!

I’m not so sure that is a good thing. If people don’t notice they’re seeing something new, does that mean they don’t notice problems with the design? I’m worried people think: “Hey, is that a Mini? I never noticed that black bit arount the bottom was so wide.” Or “Gee, never knew the butt on a Mini looked so big from the side.” Or, . Depending on how well people know the original Mini, this process may be less conscious.

]]> By: Michael http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52384 Michael Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:32:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52384 <p>2 Things, an observer of the MINI drivers in Naples, FL will discover that the friendlier of the MINI drivers are over the age of 60. It is my understanding that Miles Collier himself frequently buzzes around town in his JCW MCS. And these are the fun guys. Nuthin quite like a late night run down Livingston ;-) right guys.</p> <p>Also, there is a large amount of auto testing that has been going on in this area. Several car manufacturers including Ford and Diamler-Chrysler use the area and frequent both Aligator Alley and US 41 to drive between Naples and Miami for testing. There is also a sports park that has been seeing a lot of activity from the Jeep guys (right across from where the picture was taken).</p> 2 Things, an observer of the MINI drivers in Naples, FL will discover that the friendlier of the MINI drivers are over the age of 60. It is my understanding that Miles Collier himself frequently buzzes around town in his JCW MCS. And these are the fun guys. Nuthin quite like a late night run down Livingston ;-) right guys.

Also, there is a large amount of auto testing that has been going on in this area. Several car manufacturers including Ford and Diamler-Chrysler use the area and frequent both Aligator Alley and US 41 to drive between Naples and Miami for testing. There is also a sports park that has been seeing a lot of activity from the Jeep guys (right across from where the picture was taken).

]]> By: percy http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52379 percy Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:50:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52379 <blockquote>I guess MINI didn’t figure there was anyone under the age of 60 in Naples who would recognize the cars.</blockquote> <p>There are a lot of over 60 MINI owners who used to drive the original car back in the days when they were young and senseless.</p> <blockquote> Damn, they have huge butts.</blockquote> <p>Yeah, but my wife fits in the passenger seat just fine.</p> I guess MINI didn’t figure there was anyone under the age of 60 in Naples who would recognize the cars.

There are a lot of over 60 MINI owners who used to drive the original car back in the days when they were young and senseless.

Damn, they have huge butts.

Yeah, but my wife fits in the passenger seat just fine.

]]> By: Chris http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52355 Chris Sat, 16 Sep 2006 04:55:42 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52355 <p>Took me a moment - I couldn't quite tell what I was looking at since the logo emblems were taped.</p> Took me a moment – I couldn’t quite tell what I was looking at since the logo emblems were taped.

]]> By: alpinamike http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52354 alpinamike Sat, 16 Sep 2006 03:23:25 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52354 <p>The MINI network is stronger then thought! Good find.</p> The MINI network is stronger then thought! Good find.

]]> By: rupert http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52335 rupert Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:07:29 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52335 <p>Man, the black one on the far left looks like a bloody Pontiac! New USA special model for the over 60s?</p> Man, the black one on the far left looks like a bloody Pontiac! New USA special model for the over 60s?

]]> By: bluzeke http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52327 bluzeke Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:25:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52327 <p>Looks like the Coopers are shod with Horseshoes.</p> Looks like the Coopers are shod with Horseshoes.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52321 Gabe Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:14:50 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52321 <p>From what I know, let me answer a few of the questions:</p> <blockquote> <p>they could be some cars for some on-location shooting of a new brochure???</p> </blockquote> <p>Nope.</p> <blockquote> <p>My guess is that those are in use by some magazine, or magazines. To get the review in the december/january issues they most likely have to review the cars now.</p> </blockquote> <p>Nope.</p> <blockquote> <p>I wonder if this photo means we’ll be getting them in the US sooner than expected?</p> </blockquote> <p>Nope.</p> From what I know, let me answer a few of the questions:

they could be some cars for some on-location shooting of a new brochure???

Nope.

My guess is that those are in use by some magazine, or magazines. To get the review in the december/january issues they most likely have to review the cars now.

Nope.

I wonder if this photo means we’ll be getting them in the US sooner than expected?

Nope.

]]> By: Brendan http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52319 Brendan Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:12:11 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52319 <p>Or also they could be some cars for some on-location shooting of a new brochure???</p> Or also they could be some cars for some on-location shooting of a new brochure???

]]> By: Brendan http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52317 Brendan Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:11:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52317 <p>My guess is that those are in use by some magazine, or magazines. To get the review in the december/january issues they most likely have to review the cars now.</p> My guess is that those are in use by some magazine, or magazines. To get the review in the december/january issues they most likely have to review the cars now.

]]> By: AntiqueCarNut http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52310 AntiqueCarNut Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:18:14 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52310 <p>> I guess MINI didn’t figure there was anyone under the > age of 60 in Naples who would recognize the cars. 8^)</p> <p>60? Kind of young for Florida, no?</p> <p>> Damn, they have huge butts.</p> <p>The MINI's or the 60 year-olds? LOL!</p> > I guess MINI didn’t figure there was anyone under the > age of 60 in Naples who would recognize the cars. 8^)

60? Kind of young for Florida, no?

> Damn, they have huge butts.

The MINI’s or the 60 year-olds? LOL!

]]> By: MINIAK http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52302 MINIAK Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:04:27 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52302 <p>What is that song...</p> <p>I like big butts and I cannot lie</p> What is that song…

I like big butts and I cannot lie

]]> By: Mini2Go http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52289 Mini2Go Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:23:35 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52289 <blockquote>Maybe it’s just the pics, but the R56 looks jacked up.</blockquote> <p>I keep thinking the same thing every time I see a pic from the rear.</p> Maybe it’s just the pics, but the R56 looks jacked up.

I keep thinking the same thing every time I see a pic from the rear.

]]> By: James http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52287 James Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:17:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52287 <p>I guess MINI didn't figure there was anyone under the age of 60 in Naples who would recognize the cars. 8^)</p> <p>Damn, they have huge butts.</p> I guess MINI didn’t figure there was anyone under the age of 60 in Naples who would recognize the cars. 8^)

Damn, they have huge butts.

]]> By: msh441 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52283 msh441 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:08:08 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52283 <p>I thought I read the wheel wells were opened up to more effectively accomodate 18" wheels. They definately look like they need a 1-2" drop.</p> I thought I read the wheel wells were opened up to more effectively accomodate 18″ wheels. They definately look like they need a 1-2″ drop.

]]> By: Paul http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52279 Paul Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:44:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52279 <p>Maybe it's some MINI gorilla marketing ;)</p> <blockquote>Maybe it’s just the pics, but the R56 looks jacked up.</blockquote> <p>I think I read some where that it is higher (EU law?).</p> Maybe it’s some MINI gorilla marketing ;)

Maybe it’s just the pics, but the R56 looks jacked up.

I think I read some where that it is higher (EU law?).

]]> By: Pedro http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52278 Pedro Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:36:58 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52278 <p>Nice find! Hope to see them at Mickey and MINI at Disney as well :).</p> Nice find! Hope to see them at Mickey and MINI at Disney as well :).

]]> By: dickdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52276 dickdavid Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:29:42 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52276 <p>Maybe it's just the pics, but the R56 looks jacked up.</p> Maybe it’s just the pics, but the R56 looks jacked up.

]]> By: YuccaPatrol http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/09/15/r56-spotting-naples-florida/comment-page-1/#comment-52275 YuccaPatrol Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:26:30 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/09/13/r56-spotting-naples-florida/#comment-52275 <p>I think that it is great that "he didn't know what he had stumbled upon" because that means that the new MINI's look like MINI's to just about everyone except for those of us who know too damn much about them!</p> <p>All in all, I am looking forward to the new model. Sure there are design changes that I don't absolutely love, but there are design aspects of the current version that I don't absolutely love too. . .</p> I think that it is great that “he didn’t know what he had stumbled upon” because that means that the new MINI’s look like MINI’s to just about everyone except for those of us who know too damn much about them!

All in all, I am looking forward to the new model. Sure there are design changes that I don’t absolutely love, but there are design aspects of the current version that I don’t absolutely love too. . .

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