I just put my order in for a MY03 MCS on Jan 2nd. Just wanted to introduce myself. I feel a bit of a rebel, because I just cancelled my order for a Honda S2000 in order to order the Cooper S. Although I feel the S2k is more satisfying in a pure driving sense, the Cooper S is 95% as satisfying, however much more practical on a daily driver basis.
I am currently driving a '93 BMW 325i 5-speed, which I still absolutly love, and is for sale, btw (check out its' website :smile: )

"in the folder" for March build, my MCS is IB/W with sport (no stripes, white wheels), cold pack, OBC, H/K, and cruise.

Cheers,
Ryan

 

Welcome to the site! I'm sure you'll find everyone online to be friendly and very helpful with any questions you may come across (and yes you will have questions)!

 

Ryephile,

WELCOME TO MCO!!! :smile:

 

Thanks for the welcoming guys!

has anyone done a poll on how many miles everyone has on their MINI's?

 

Ryephile: Welcome!

There are a couple of S2000 converts to the MINI on this forum I know of, MCO founder mferguson and MCO member ficcion.

BTW, I think I have the highest mileage MINI Cooper S on the forum with 18,000 miles.

Dave

 

Hello Ryan, I had a 2001 S2000, and it was very fast and handled very well. As the present owner of a 2202 MCS, I can tell you the MCS is not as fast, handles BETTER, and is more practical. Have no regrets!

 

I mean a 2002 MCS, liquid yellow, 17" runflats, all the goodies.....

 

Ron: what color was your S2k? Good to hear I'm not the only convert here

I test drove the Cooper S three times! before deciding I needed to have one.

 

Welcome,
>> I just put my order in for a MY03 MCS on Jan 2nd. Just wanted to introduce myself. I feel a bit of a rebel, because I just cancelled my order for a Honda S2000 in order to order the Cooper S. Although I feel the S2k is more satisfying in a pure driving sense, the Cooper S is 95% as satisfying, however much more practical on a daily driver basis.<<

That must have been a tough decision.
A....REAL tough decision.
I've posted in an earlier post that if knew up front that the S2000 was only 10k more than my MCS I would have bought the S2000. I've driven both and too be honest they are like apples and oranges.There are definately different TYPES of cars.
I think the MCS is a great choice, and I agree with you assessment as stated above by you.
I wish in years to come that MINI can offer the quality that is standardin the S2000.

I've said it before and I'll say it again..
T.he MCS is a 20k car w/ 5 k worth of extras that's makes it quite a nice deal for the money.
BUT....
It's still a 25k car. IMHO this is an inexpensive car.


The S2000 or the Z4 are .....are of better quality and truly a different price range....

I can certainly add 15k or so to my MCS,,,,aftermarket exhaust systems, brakes, areo kits, rims, flywheels ,pulleys, air intake, chip upgrades etc....but it will still be a 25k car w/ addon's.

I want a 40K MCS.....
I want a MCS that is built like a M3

Just MHO :smile:

The end of the story is I OWN A MCS :smile:


Peace,
D



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2002 MCS:PS/B, w/Lapis Int.

 

Welcome!
That S2K is a seeet ride, but I'm sure you'll have fun with the cash you saved too.

 

Welcome aboard!! Hope you have many happy MINI motoring adventures to come!!

 

Welcome we are glad to have you aboard

 

Hello!! :smile:

I'm always happy to see another Michigan MINI...or rather a future MIchigan MINI

You should check out the Midwest forum of this site, there's a bunch of Michigan MINIs already. My MINI is a lot like yours. Indi Blue seems to be the most popular so far in Michigan. I guess it kinda matches the License Plates.

Did you order from Motor City MINI?

Again, welcome to MCO



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MCS,Prod date 9/14/02. Motoring since 11/7/2002

 

letsmotor: you went all out on the extra's with your MCS; looks great! I love the Indi with white wheels, it's hot stuff.

I ordered my car from Motor City Mini. I can't say the color matches my license plate, I have the Mackinaw bridge one


Again, thanx much for the welcoming!

 

Welcome! Enjoy!

 

Welcome to the gang! Now for the initiation... you must say "NARF!" for 765,234,938,448,159,327,953.4446783523834543902528 34 hours straight. Beginning...... NOW!

 

>>Welcome to the gang! Now for the initiation... you must say "NARF!" for 765,234,938,448,159,327,953.4446783523834543902528 34 hours straight. Beginning...... NOW!


Shoot! I'm up to 209,365 hours, but I've been saying "POIT!"
Does that mean I have to start over?


-Pete (are you pondering what i'm pondering?)

 

Welcome...has anyone told him about buying a beer for the
other 4500 or so members of MCOL???

 

um, guys, I can handle the "Narf" thing, but the round of beer will be limited to my local Metro-Detroit MCS buddies.

 

WELCOME TO MCO! we are a friendly bunch and don't bite (normally). Check out the "can't wait for..." clubs....very theraputic while you are waiting!

 

Welcome! I like the choice of color for your Mini. I did not order because I just COULD NOT WAIT to own one after I got to drive it.

Jim

 

A friend has a 2002 black S2000, when he drove my MSC he was stunned at the way it handled (not mentioning the build quality)... His emmidiate comment was: Fancy an exchange? Head to Head...
Although the S2000 is a few $k more expensive than my MCS, but vey proudly... I declined the offer

 

Welcome!!

Me likes the IB/W combo. Very nice.

R

 

Welcome to MINI Freak world, oh sorry I mean MCO. Just kidding, we're a little wierd but if you found us then you share the same sickness we do, MINI-itis.

 

Welcome aboard!