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Wife moved from 2007 to 2011 and...
My wife moved from 2007 MCS to 2011 MCS and is disappointed by the new car. She can't quite put her finger on the reason, maybe it is the quieter interior. Anybody else have a similar impression?
I drove the car and it felt different to me too, maybe it just has to get through the break-in period.
I drove the car and it felt different to me too, maybe it just has to get through the break-in period.
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this again probably due to people complaining about the runflats. they're trying to compensate by making the ride softer. on average, the runflats are a must on this car because it's such a small car and no space for spare. if you make it bigger to make space for spare then some will complain it's getting heavier. MINI can't win. the first iteration was excellent. changes are being made to those who complains, MINI is listening. it's good and bad. can't make everyone happy.
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The justa has space for a spare in the same body shell. BMW went with the central exhaust on the "S" and had to dump the spare in the process. A sportier look twin tip exhaust could have been used on the right side (like the justa) and "S" owners could have had a spare and much better (non runflat) tires.
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My wife moved from 2007 MCS to 2011 MCS and is disappointed by the new car. She can't quite put her finger on the reason, maybe it is the quieter interior. Anybody else have a similar impression?
I drove the car and it felt different to me too, maybe it just has to get through the break-in period.
I drove the car and it felt different to me too, maybe it just has to get through the break-in period.
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this again probably due to people complaining about the runflats. they're trying to compensate by making the ride softer. on average, the runflats are a must on this car because it's such a small car and no space for spare. if you make it bigger to make space for spare then some will complain it's getting heavier. MINI can't win. the first iteration was excellent. changes are being made to those who complains, MINI is listening. it's good and bad. can't make everyone happy.
New Mustangs and Camaros do not come with spares either but no runflats. Mustang has a airpump and a can of tyre sealant. However I have no complaints about the runflats on my 11 MCS
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If she never had the ECU re-flashed on the '07, you're probably noticing the drop of a few ponies. '07 was the first year of the 2nd gen MCS; after it was released, BMW felt the MCS's power was just a bit too close to that of the JCW; it was actually putting out more than the stated 173 hp. Anyway, starting late in '07 they sort of 'de-tuned' it. I noticed the same thing you did when I traded my '07 for my current '10, and I was pretty disappointed as well. Then I got a RMW tune, and now I'm close to JCW specs and I couldn't be happier with it.
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Ah, I don't think it's that gutless...I do miss my 06 but I can appreciate the improvement for those who *don't* want the harsh ride (I don't really mind one way or the other). My only true complaint is that it's much harder to tear into things (especially the interior) to make modifications. The old one came apart and went back together like Tinker Toys
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