Besides having problems with 5th gear (journalists aren’t all great drivers) and not liking the Speedo, they really seemed to like the car.
>…the engine is terrific, as are most of the essentials, such as steering, brakes, etc. And $23,000 is not a bad price (options included a sport package with 17-inch wheels, dynamic stability control, headlamp power wash, xenon headlights and hood stripes; sport leather steering wheel, and rear fog lamps.
>…Luckily, the little car still screams like a go-kart, in turbo-assisted acceleration and in sprightly cornering and instant braking. The car is just fabulous to drive hard.
>Oh, and they moved the cupholders aft so that normal cups fit. Hate it when I notice things like that.
You can read the rest below:
[ 2007 MINI Cooper S ] Autoweek.com
the more reviews that come out about this awesome car makes me more and more glad i waited to get the R56 S. mine will be here in less than 2 weeks, its on the boat now. BTW i used to have a 2004 MCS and a 2005 MC. despite what others are saying, one of my favorite improvements is the interior. it looks so good in person and compared to the previous MINIs i had it looks more grown up and feels of much better quality. engine power and fuel efficiancy is my second favorite improvement.
I just hope the gearbox issues aren’t a portent of things to come. Mine is in the shop now for a clutch/flywheel/throwout bearing issue – only 2,200 miles on it and I miss driving it.
Anyone know where one can actually purchase an Autoweek magazine? I’ve been to Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Border’s, and even Target & Walmart with no luck!
-Paul!
You can buy it from the website, as a back issue.
Or you can have it delivered.
Autoweek is a subscription only magazine.
<blockquote>Autoweek is a subscription only magazine.</blockquote>
Unless something has changed in the last year or so, that is not correct. I have bought issues of Autoweek at the newsstand. It’s not that common mind you, but it is in some retail outlets.
“sprightly”? Jesus.
what’s the problem with 5th gear? and if there is a problem with it is it with the manual or auto?