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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Are there any major differences between a 2002, '03 and '04 MCS? I'm not talking about small visual differences, but major ones like HP, drivetrain and major options. Thanks, New Guy
 
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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Need help as well.

Trying to find out the same information... Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Chronology of US MINI Changes
 
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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From: Your Worst Nightmare :)
02-04 changes were more minor feature and cosmetic related, so not much.

However, from 04-05 the changes were major in comparison (gearing, bigger SC on the S, changed/refined interior features, headlights, tail/BU lites, etc.)
 
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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The supercharger was NOT bigger starting with July 2004 builds ... the blades had a different coating on them.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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in early 2003 MINI softened the shocks. Mine is early 03 so it rides like a truck. I love it.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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From: Your Worst Nightmare :)
Originally Posted by MINIAC
The supercharger was NOT bigger starting with July 2004 builds ... the blades had a different coating on them.
Well excuuuuuuse me, howzaboot more efficient supercharger? Will that work? JB
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIAC
Great link, by the way.
Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sequence

Well excuuuuuuse me, howzaboot more efficient supercharger? Will that work? JB
YUP
 
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