R50/53 mcs or mc?
#26
other interest
i have two other major interest. first is down hill skateboarding, which i have made my own board with my dads help and modified and trucks and other items on it with bigger and better stuff. which helps he hit over 40mph on most hills i can find big enough. i also have a 1963 vespa, which i have highly modified or played with. i had my friend put led ligth on it which is sweeet becuase i have led now and it doesnt even have a batterie becuase of how old it is. i have completely torn it apart and rebiuld everythign and painted it all myself. so i am a tinkerer. i just want to know that is i dont get stick would it be horrible, is stick alot betterer then auto and cvt.? thanks
#27
Originally Posted by findude
Test drive both, back to back, and drive them the way you like to drive. Your preference should be obvious after that experience.
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#29
Another thing to keep in mind...there are different exclusive color options available for each model. Since it sounds like you're not the kind of person who simply must have the S model, you might want to take that into account. If I could have got an S convertible in Solar Red, I would have, but alas it's a Cooper-only color. For me, the joys of supercharged S driving and top-down motoring won out, but you might find what matters most to you is having the car that looks exactly the way you want it...and that might put you in a Cooper instead of an S.
Performance is great, but it sounds like you really love MINIs, so don't forget the aesthetics.
Performance is great, but it sounds like you really love MINIs, so don't forget the aesthetics.
#30
Yeah! Classic -- been there done that - 67 Riley Elf and 91 JC Mini... and I'll be back, but this time it'll be a clubbie!
Based on the feedback from our original poster, I would say:
- Used '03 MC
- Manual transmission
- HK
- MFSW
It sounds like you have a modest budget, so used.
Although the CVT would seem to fit the bill, I bet that you might want all of the performance that you could get after a while. It's really up to you.
The rest of the stuff is just to maintain interest without loading the thing up with options...
... But that's just me! Good luck with the search :-)
Based on the feedback from our original poster, I would say:
- Used '03 MC
- Manual transmission
- HK
- MFSW
It sounds like you have a modest budget, so used.
Although the CVT would seem to fit the bill, I bet that you might want all of the performance that you could get after a while. It's really up to you.
The rest of the stuff is just to maintain interest without loading the thing up with options...
... But that's just me! Good luck with the search :-)
#31
Originally Posted by mini63
i have two other major interest. first is down hill skateboarding, which i have made my own board with my dads help and modified and trucks and other items on it with bigger and better stuff. which helps he hit over 40mph on most hills i can find big enough. i also have a 1963 vespa, which i have highly modified or played with. i had my friend put led ligth on it which is sweeet becuase i have led now and it doesnt even have a batterie becuase of how old it is. i have completely torn it apart and rebiuld everythign and painted it all myself. so i am a tinkerer. i just want to know that is i dont get stick would it be horrible, is stick alot betterer then auto and cvt.? thanks
#34
The CVT is excellent for in-city driving and freeway speeds...economical for trips...and, nice for spirited driving along twisty roads. It's nice for me because I can mix up the different modes to fit whatever style of driving I want. Even though I grew up in a stick-shift, as long as the CVT is out there, I'll never use a clutch again.
#37
Originally Posted by gokartride
I have a new theory on this question which I think may warrant further research. Here it is: If you have to ask the question, get an MCS. Interesting, eh?
#38
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Originally Posted by Porco Rosso
That may actually be a very accurate theory. I do get the feeling that a lot of people who ask the question are actually saying subconsciously "Please convince me not to spend the extra money that I already know in my heart of hearts I am going to spend."
To the quote, I can add that asking questions in NAM forums really HAS given me many opportunities to exercise good judgement. PR's right on, I am guilty many times over, of throwing something out there, hoping to be talked out of (or into) it. Just one of NAM's many member benefits .
Tatt
#39
Originally Posted by gokartride
I have a new theory on this question which I think may warrant further research. Here it is: If you have to ask the question, get an MCS. Interesting, eh?
#41
Originally Posted by kenchan
MC's with CVT's are very cool.
#42
well thanks for the imput. so far my dad said i can start looking for a mini cooper. he wants me to get that becuase of the less money, but i am going to go with the mcs becuase in my mind it is the ultimite car. so drop me a line if you kwo of anyone in the orange county area with a mcs grey or green. i am still depicting the stick verse auto. but thanks for all the insight ...
#43
Originally Posted by Porco Rosso
That may actually be a very accurate theory. I do get the feeling that a lot of people who ask the question are actually saying subconsciously "Please convince me not to spend the extra money that I already know in my heart of hearts I am going to spend."
So if you need convinced ......See that spending 25k for a full spec MCS will be worth about 18-20k in 3 years meanwhile the guy that bough MC with no options still sells close to what he paid retail.....make the MC look like a pretty good choice
#45
Both are great cars, and do drive them back to back - I did, and settled on a 2006 MC with 5sp. I can tell you that weight makes a difference in a cooper. Mine has no sunroof (I don't like them) and the 15" holeys. My car feels more "nimble" than the MCS I drove, it gets great mileage, (28mpg to 33mpg in my actual measurements) and all the controls have a wonderful, direct, "light" feel to them. The ride quality with the standard sport susp. & the normal (non runflat) tires is great, and the handling (particularly with the addt'n of 19mm rear sway bar and sticky tires) is also wonderful. That said, I also have a 225hp Audi TT to drive when I want to feel the acceleration. Got to tell you though, day in and day out, I find the Cooper more fun to drive, and there's something to the "less is more" philosophy sometimes. You'll enjoy either car. Keep us posted
#46
Originally Posted by gokartride
I have a new theory on this question which I think may warrant further research. Here it is: If you have to ask the question, get an MCS. Interesting, eh?
I'm strange, I'm young and like to drive fast, yet I'm completely satisfied with the MC. Not many weird people like me on NAM, thats for sure
Edit: Seems like mini552 is just like me, I also have a MC, with no sunroof (don't like them!) and the 15" holeys. And the nimbleness is exactly what I love about my MC too.
#47
Originally Posted by xtremepsionic
I also have a MC, with no sunroof and the 15" holeys...the nimbleness is exactly what I love about my MC
#48
#49
Originally Posted by gokartride
I'm definitely w/ you guys on this 100% (except I'm not young and don't really drive all that fast)!!! My Cooper is configured similarly and I'm totally hooked. Not much has been made of intentionally light-weight Coopers...pity they are so overlooked. A blast and, generally, (note to potential buyers) a rediculous bargain!
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