Getting into my 1st w/ an oldie, but goodie... 02 MCS. - not even in my driveway yet as we just "shook hands" yesterday, but figured I'd say Hi and continue to learn as much as I can from NAM. So thank you in advance for all the documented knowledge and experience!

 

I hope you enjoy your new ride and welcome to NAM. Someone is always cooking up something good to read here --or not. Here's my definition of the MINI: a short car that inspires some long tales.

Probably not everyone on NAM would agree, but I think your 02 MCS (R53) is a goodie. Some early R53s did have a lot of build problems, but the majority of the early builds (like mine) are almost flawless. I'm still enjoying my MCS as a daily driver (unless is snows deep!) and suspect at 71K, it will last a while longer.

If you haven't already heard about the "magic switch" on the R53 (MCS), here's the entire kit for a reasonable price: http://bit.ly/bs5HNA This kit plus a high-volume CAI and new cat-back pipes will help your MCS breath harder. These mods alone will put you around the 200WHP mark. Epic fun.

Or just drive it "as is". Regardless, driving a MINI, you'll never be accused of being ordinary.

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

Welcome and get some pictures soon.

 

Welcome to the Addiction!

 

welcome

 

Welcome hope the deal goes thru.

 

Thanks to everyone for the welcome! I did finally drive it home last night. Met the guy 1/2 way, snuck it home in the dark. - what a fun ride though already.

I've spent the last few days just reading... & reading... & reading NAM. Wow I still have so much to learn about these lil bug'ers. For now, just hope to have her on the road by days end. Drivin in CNY in winter is like a constantly changing Rally course, so I can't wait!!

 

The first generation MCS"s are GREAT! I bought my '02 Liquid Yellow MCS just over a year ago with 73K on it. It was a well maintained (documented) MINI I found in Virginia. I am using it as my daily driver here in upstate NY and now have just under 80K on it and have had no issues yet. I love driving my MINI and I am having a lot of fun with it. I have found that a highly optioned MINI is quite enjoyable year round.

MCS w/ Sport Pkg - S/C gives you car quick car that sounds great & the Sport Pkg makes the car handles like a go cart - A day on the track at Watkins Glen is all kinds of FUN!
Premium Pkg - Sunroof for those warm summer days and nights.
Cold Weather Pkg - Heated seats make the winter commutes nice and toasty.

Soooo, get in, drive and ENJOY!

 

Welcome! I also used the wealth of knowledge here for a while before I was able to buy my own. NAM really is a good resource. Happy motoring!

 

Congrats & Welcome!

 

I have learned much on NAM. Welcome!

 

Welcome to NAM and congrats. This a great place for fun and info about mini and other stuff. Enjoy the ride.

 

Pull up a chair and stay awhile!

 

Thanks again everyone!! - nice warm welcome. Quite a difference to some other car forums I've been in. But then again what's a Mini if not different?!