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R50/53 Pros and Cons of a MCS

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Old 03-04-2004 | 07:12 PM
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pros- decent power, getrag 6MT, superb handling with comfort, pure enjoyment.

cons- saddens me to watch it get dirty in the rain even though the car
seems to enjoy all sorts of weather.


 
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Old 04-24-2004 | 04:31 PM
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A con I always seem to overlook directly is the weight to power ratio, which I believe is around 17:1. Even the tiny-engined Smart Roadster (BRABUS version) has a 17:1 ratio.

Smart Roadster (non-BRABUS) for the curious.



 
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Old 04-24-2004 | 07:22 PM
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The weight savings comes from only having three lugs per wheel.
 
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Old 04-25-2004 | 04:07 AM
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The saddest thing about the MCS is that it comes in BRG......it is widely known (and all over this site as well) that the BRG MCS is a dog of the first degree.
Other than that....the fact that they make it ALSO as BRG WITH white or black roofs are, again, sad CONS of the MCS.....come to think about it....they might be CONS for the MC as well.......

 
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Old 04-25-2004 | 04:17 AM
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PRO's: an inexpensive car ...that is a blast to drive
CON's: an inexpensive car ...that is a blast to drive

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