I just cut a deal on an 08 MCS, yellow with a black roof. I'll be flying out on Friday to claim the beast and drive it 17 hours back home. Yes I wrote 17 hours! The car appears to have been well maintained and the timing set was just done by Mini so it should be good to go for the summer.

This promises to be a good road trip so I will bring the camera and give y'all a full report upon my arrival back at home in New Brunswick.

Here are a couple of teaser pictures.
"The cooper is for my wife but the S is for me"

 

Good to hear, Nice color combination. My car originally had crown spoke wheels as part of the sport suspension package, maybe that is what yours has? If you bought it at a dealer, see if they can give you the original order info, so you know what options the car came with. Hopefully it has cruise control for your long ride home.

The car should have an aux jack under the heater controls for some tunes.

Have fun on your ride home.

Mike

 

It's a private sale so not a ton of information but she was cheap and I'm sure full of surprises. It does have cruise and blue tooth etc. In fact it seems to be pretty well equipped with the exception of the panoramic sun roof. This is a plus for me because I hate being out in the blistering sun and driving our 09 with the sun roof is quite unpleasant.

 

To find out more about your mini, punch in the vin here -

http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

 

Excellent Choice!

 

I tried the decoder AND HERE ARE THE RESULTS

THANKS!

Data for vehicle identification number: WMWMF73538TT91510
Model description: COOPER S
Market: USA
Type: MF73
E-Code: R56
Chassis: Coupé
Steering: links
Doors: 3
Engine: N14 - 1,60l (128kW)
Drive: Frontantrieb
Transmission: manuell
Body Color: Mellow Yellow (A58)
Upholstery: Leatherette/e1 Carbon Black (K8E1)
Production date: 22.05.2008
Assembled in: Oxford



Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment
S441A
Raucherpaket Smoker package
S450A
Höhenverstellung Beifahrersitz Height adjustment, passenger seat
S481A
Sportsitz Sports seat
S493A
Ablagenpaket Storage compartment package
S4AUA
Erweiterte Dekorumfänge
S530A
Klimaanlage Air conditioning
S563A
Lichtpaket Light package
S645A
BMW US Radio BMW US Radio
S693A
Vorbereitung BMW Satellitenradio Preparation BMW satellite radio
S6FCA
Radio MINI Boost CD
S736A
2.Schlüssel für Funkfernbedienung
S845A
Akustische Gurtwarnung Acoustic belt warning
S853A
Sprachversion englisch Language version English
S876A
Funkfrequenz 315 MHz Radio frequency 315 MHz
S8SMA
Fahrgestellnummer von aussen sichtbar Car ident. number visible from outside

Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment
S1CAA
Selektion COP relevanter Fahrzeuge Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S210A
Dynamische-Stabilitäts-Control Dynamic stability control
S226A
Sportliche Fahrwerksabstimmung Sports suspension settings
S249A
Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel
S255A
Sport-Lederlenkrad Airbag Sports leather steering wheel
S2RPA
MINI LM Rad Crown Spoke mit Notlauf
S2TAA
Sperrdifferenzial
S314A
Aussenspiegel / Fahrerschloss beheizt Door mirror / driver's lock, heated
S383A
Aussenspiegel/Dach in schwarz
S494A
Sitzheizung Fahrer/Beifahrer Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AAA
Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite
S4BDA
Interieur Oberfläche Piano Black
S4UFA
Sport Button
S520A
Nebelscheinwerfer Fog lights
S522A
Xenon-Licht Xenon Light
S548A
Kilometertacho Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S550A
Bordcomputer On-board computer
S5AAA
Nebelschlussleuchte
S5DDA
Wagenheber
S6NDA
Freisprecheinr. Bluetooth + USB/Audio
S785A
Blinkleuchten weiss White direction indicator lights
L838A
Länderausführung Kanada NATIONAL VERSION CANADA
S842A
Kaltland-Ausführung Cold-climate version
S896A
Tagfahrlichtschaltung Daytime driving light switch
S8SPA
Steuerung COP Control unit COP
S925A
Versandschutzpaket Transport protection package
S927A
All-Season Bereifung All-season tires

 

Has the cold climate package, will come in handy in New Brunswick. Where are you picking up the mini that you have to drive 17 hrs? Just curious, we drove ours cross country once, was a bit of a challenge given the mini does not ride like my Mustang..

 

Have fun! Mellow Yellow is awesome.

 

The car is located near London Ontario. I never thought of a Mustang as being a smooth ride but I suppose that would depend on the suspension package underneath it. There is no doubt that at some point I will wish I was in my SUV for this trip but once it's home that will all change.

 

Welcome to the MINIacs!

The new Yellow is such a great color...

Motor on!

 

Hey, can someone explain why some minis have a digital climate control while others seem to have just a selector **** where the digital display goes?

This is the digital,
http://nwacarclinic.com/wp-content/u...te-Control.jpg

This is the manual control,
http://thumbs4.picclick.com/d/l400/p...L-UNIT-P-N.jpg

I'm sure it's an option of some kind but what are they calling it and can you upgrade from the manual system to the digital without too much trouble?

 

The automatic climate control is an option (digital display), it controls fan speed and modulates the temp of the air to reach the desired setpoint. The **** style is a manual control. I don't know what would be required to change from one to another. My car has the 'premium package', which is an upgraded radio, auto climate control, and sunroof. I'm sure it was available separately. I wonder if the satellite radio subscription is active? That is a nice way to pass the time.


I see that you do have sport suspension, that is larger sway bars and different shocks/springs. I like the sport seats, they should be comfortable for your ride.


Enjoy your ride home. London is a nice city, college town. There should be some great restaurants.


Have fun,
Mike

 

So I'm pleased to report that the Mini and I managed to cover the 1700 kms without any drama. No hiccups at all! It ran fine, pulls like a freight train and got amazing fuel economy.

I'm surprised at how much torque this little beast has and I'm wondering it it may be chipped. It's also got really crappy throttle response off idle but that improves once at cruise speeds. It also improves in sport mode for some reason.

She has a cold air intake made by Alta which I'm not fond of and will be replacing with stock components asap. The blow off valve appears to be aftermarket as well and makes LOTS of whoosh noises when shifting under boost. Not sure I like it but I'll reserve judgement for a while. My wife took it out this morning and it didn't whoosh even once as she was so timid with the throttle. Pretty funny actually. I don't think she likes it.

I haven't given her a bath yet as I've been dealing with other matters today like a blown motor in the hot tub (OMG the world is ending)! LOL

Oh and for any doubters out there, yah that is snow in my yard. Lots of it.

 

Good Luck with your new Mini! Love the color!