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R50/53 OCTOBER...way too long

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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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My MCS should be coming in October sometime and i just cant wait. Thank goodness the dealer (MINI of Sterling) lets me test drive whenever i want. Can anyone recommend some 17s that is under $120 ea.? Me and my Dad seem to have a problem with this decision.

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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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>>My MCS should be coming in October sometime and i just cant wait. Thank goodness the dealer (MINI of Sterling) lets me test drive whenever i want. Can anyone recommend some 17s that is under $120 ea.? Me and my Dad seem to have a problem with this decision.

If it's any consolation. My MCS is about 1-2 months ahead of schedule with Mini of Sterling. I should be getting delivery in July. When I put the order down on March 1, I was looking at September. Just a possibility. I dropped out of the sports package to get the light 16" wheels. I might look for lightweight 17" wheels, but I'm not so sure it's a good thing.


 
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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Teldon, what have you heard about the 17s you dont like?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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My 2004 MCS is scheduled for early to mid October deliver....can't wait!!!!

Why get the 17" tires and wheels??? (Too heavy and too expensive) Stick to the standard Cooper S 16" tires and V-spoke rims for less weight and best handling.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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The 17" s-lies with runflat tires why might look cool and nice, are a total waste of time and money. There are MCS owners that originally ordered them with their cars and have already ditch them.

Save some serious $$$ and stick to the 16" V-spokes...you won't regret it.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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We got on the list in September for a March delivery of a Cooper from Sterling.
 
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