Well, after dreaming about owning a MCS since I first test drove one in the UK in 2002 I have finally purchased one. My friends said just 'go for it' and so I did. I pick it up on January 19th and I am getting very excited.

I am British citizen currently living in Calgary, Alberta and have just bought a 2004 Dark Grey MCS. It has the following packages installed:

- Premium package (Glass Sunroof, Heated Seats, Multi-Function Steering Wheel w/Cruise Control)
- Sport Package (17" S-Spoke Alloy Wheels - Style 85 w/Performance Tires, Performance Run-Flat Tires: 205/45R17., Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Foglights.)

Took the car for a test drive on Saturday and just fell in love with it all over again - have driven a 2002 model in the UK and a 2005 model here in Canada. It was a typical Alberta winter day - blue sky with a -20 degree temperature. The car, even with performance tyres handled great - although I hammered the DSC. Would love to buy the 2005 Model but just cannot justify the $35,000 + GST cost (incl. packages). You guys in the states are just so lucky regarding cost. So I am now the proud owner of a 2004 Dark Grey MCS with 14,000km - its like a new car. I normally do a low mileage (8,000km last year) but I may get hooked?

Apparently it was previously owned by a BMW / Mini employee who purchased it under their employee plan. Whether this is good or bad I don't know - I presume it is good? It was first registered on 5th may 2004 so it is less than 9 months old.

Roll on tomorow

Phil

 

Welcome to MINI ownershipYa we pay way more up here for these cars.
But I'm sure you will have many happy motoring KMs with your new baby.
My son just moved to Calgary 2 weeks ago.Hope to head out that way this spring for a visit,and a run up to the Rockies:smile:Have fun,keep posting on NAM,and maybe we can hook up for a mountain run in the spring

 

Congrats :smile:

 

Have fun!