R56 Prospective buyer questions!
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You may consider a MC dressed up. I test drove the MCS and it's a blast and has more power, but I went for milage and the MC still has plenty of pick-up to be fun. I got the JCW aero kit and just installed the HR springs for a lower appearance. It's a great car. I've had mine since December and would get another in a heart beat.
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IMHO I wouldn't let lack of a spare dissuade me from buying a MCS. Unless you have a blowout, keep a tire repair kit with you and a small portable air compressor (one that hooks up to your cigarette lighter). With those tools you should be able to make the repair yourself on the side of the road and get back on your way. If you know that your going on a long trip and don't have runflats and are still worried about it; you could always purchase a donut (spare tire) and keep it in the boot.
Morristown MINI sells a MINI tire mobility set for 90$ plus shipping. Includes gloves, sealant, and a compressor.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=5277
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Hrm. I'm kind of considering a JCW now. It seems decent on paper, at almost 40hp more than stock, plus some options that I'd been considering with the MCS. It's really hard to tell without having test driven one yet.
It seems those who are used to driving slower cars say the MCS is plenty fast. Others say the JCW is definitely worth the extra money, especially being that it keeps the car in warranty.
I don't plan to autocross ever and I'm undecided whether I'll put any mods that'd involve warranty voiding. If I went with an MCS, upgrading intake/exhaust/etc would be pretty tempting. I'm essentially just looking for something *fun* for my daily driver, as I've said.
Anyone have any thoughts that might help decide this?
I'm hoping to go test drive in the next few days.
It seems those who are used to driving slower cars say the MCS is plenty fast. Others say the JCW is definitely worth the extra money, especially being that it keeps the car in warranty.
I don't plan to autocross ever and I'm undecided whether I'll put any mods that'd involve warranty voiding. If I went with an MCS, upgrading intake/exhaust/etc would be pretty tempting. I'm essentially just looking for something *fun* for my daily driver, as I've said.
Anyone have any thoughts that might help decide this?
I'm hoping to go test drive in the next few days.
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Hrm. I'm kind of considering a JCW now. It seems decent on paper, at almost 40hp more than stock, plus some options that I'd been considering with the MCS. It's really hard to tell without having test driven one yet.
It seems those who are used to driving slower cars say the MCS is plenty fast. Others say the JCW is definitely worth the extra money, especially being that it keeps the car in warranty.
I don't plan to autocross ever and I'm undecided whether I'll put any mods that'd involve warranty voiding. If I went with an MCS, upgrading intake/exhaust/etc would be pretty tempting. I'm essentially just looking for something *fun* for my daily driver, as I've said.
Anyone have any thoughts that might help decide this?
I'm hoping to go test drive in the next few days.
It seems those who are used to driving slower cars say the MCS is plenty fast. Others say the JCW is definitely worth the extra money, especially being that it keeps the car in warranty.
I don't plan to autocross ever and I'm undecided whether I'll put any mods that'd involve warranty voiding. If I went with an MCS, upgrading intake/exhaust/etc would be pretty tempting. I'm essentially just looking for something *fun* for my daily driver, as I've said.
Anyone have any thoughts that might help decide this?
I'm hoping to go test drive in the next few days.
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