How many of you own(ed) a Mini Cooper S?

Sherifftruman · 04-23-2008, 08:42 AM

WaFu, I love Electric blue. Not as much as Liquid Yellow, but close. I have a 2004 from before they had LSD as an option and man do I wish I had it when I pull out turning right!

benz135i · 05-17-2008, 10:03 PM

I bought my first MINI in 2004.. a Cooper S and in '06 upgraded to a new one w/JCW... The power of JCW and improvements of the model years were great, But this time around I found myself longing for the RWD handling I had in my previous Mercedes.. a '95 C36 AMG and '92 190e 2.6 sportline..

djmBMW · 05-17-2008, 11:41 PM

Was driving '05 MCS with JCW bits. still in family as gave to daughter after taking delivery of my 135i.

drewser · 05-19-2008, 12:08 AM

I had a dark silver 2005 MCS that I traded in for the 128i (daily driver prior to that was a 2001 325ci). I loved it but I'm glad to be back to rear-wheel drive.

Riddler · 05-19-2008, 05:10 PM

Hey guys not to highjack this tread just wondering peoples thoughts on a 128i vs. 08 Mini Cooper S?

Call · 05-19-2008, 06:32 PM

I've had 6 different MCS from 02 thru 07. I kept my 05 Cabrio but traded my 07 in on the 135i. I purchased the 135i strickly for performance...the styling just happen to be a great plus.

If you are after styling the the 128i looks great but as for performance the 08 MCS will kick the 128i's ass on a grand prix track.

All three cars are a great choice...it just depends on your expectations.

Call

ulrichd · 05-19-2008, 08:30 PM

I have an 03 MCS and will sell after I get the 128. The only reason a new Mini is not on my shopping list is that I don't care for the redesign, in particular the new front end. If gas prices keep going up I hope to get a decent price for my low mileage car.

It's amazing, but there really are no other cars I am interested in. I briefly flirted with the idea of a Z4 Coupe, but I want to buy not lease and the sticker is 10K over my low spec 128 (ED delivery). Can't get a Z4 with ED.

white135 · 05-28-2008, 01:38 AM

I traded in an '02 MCS for the 135. However, it was having owned an 01 S4 that really got me excited about the 135. I could be wrong, but the size of the 135 and S4 seem similar. I just hope the 135 is more reliable as blew three turbos with the S4.

Randal2000 · 07-01-2008, 12:45 AM

I have a Mini Cooper S 2005 gray and im getting my titanium 135 tomorrow, and i cant wait. Mini got a little old kinda fast but was a great car.

mikeo · 07-01-2008, 01:15 AM

We had and '02 MCS and now an '07 MCS -- wife's car. She loves it and I also think it is a very good car. Nice gas mileage!

ONE · 07-01-2008, 02:27 AM

MINIUSA owner's lounge was always fun - 2004 - Dark Siver MINI Cooper S - 6 Speed

imported_Shawn · 07-06-2008, 02:46 PM

Donated my '03 CR/W MCS to my wife. Temporarily driving the worst POS possible, to put ourselves in a better financial situation when I buy my '09 TiAg 135i. The incredible amount of time necessary to keep the MINI clean is why I am getting TiAg. I want the 135 to drive, not to obsess about keeping it pretty.

dimeesq · 07-06-2008, 03:26 PM

Had an 04 MCS. Got rear-ended last year in it and slammed into the car in front of me. 14K in damage and the insurance company didn't total. After four months of repairs the car was never the same. Would buy another one, really fun little car, but perfectly happy with the 1 vert.

BEAMERBOI · 07-06-2008, 03:33 PM

I have MCS 06' I love it and its the hardest thing I have to do is sale it

as my 135i is on the way.

dma550 · 07-06-2008, 04:15 PM

my 04 JCW is for For sale

04-23-2008, 08:42 AM	#23
Sherifftruman Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 295 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	WaFu, I love Electric blue. Not as much as Liquid Yellow, but close. I have a 2004 from before they had LSD as an option and man do I wish I had it when I pull out turning right!
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05-17-2008, 10:03 PM	#24
benz135i 1UP 5 Rep 119 Posts Drives: sold: 2008 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I bought my first MINI in 2004.. a Cooper S and in '06 upgraded to a new one w/JCW... The power of JCW and improvements of the model years were great, But this time around I found myself longing for the RWD handling I had in my previous Mercedes.. a '95 C36 AMG and '92 190e 2.6 sportline.. __________________ sold: 2008 135i 6MT, Ohlins R&T, Vorshlag plates, M3 bits
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05-17-2008, 11:41 PM	#25
djmBMW Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Litchfield County, CT iTrader: (0)	Was driving '05 MCS with JCW bits. still in family as gave to daughter after taking delivery of my 135i.
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05-19-2008, 12:08 AM	#26
drewser Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I had a dark silver 2005 MCS that I traded in for the 128i (daily driver prior to that was a 2001 325ci). I loved it but I'm glad to be back to rear-wheel drive. __________________ DREW
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05-19-2008, 05:10 PM	#27
Riddler Enlisted Member 13 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Hey guys not to highjack this tread just wondering peoples thoughts on a 128i vs. 08 Mini Cooper S?
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05-19-2008, 06:32 PM	#28
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	I've had 6 different MCS from 02 thru 07. I kept my 05 Cabrio but traded my 07 in on the 135i. I purchased the 135i strickly for performance...the styling just happen to be a great plus. If you are after styling the the 128i looks great but as for performance the 08 MCS will kick the 128i's ass on a grand prix track. All three cars are a great choice...it just depends on your expectations. Call __________________
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05-19-2008, 08:30 PM	#29
ulrichd Colonel 220 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	I have an 03 MCS and will sell after I get the 128. The only reason a new Mini is not on my shopping list is that I don't care for the redesign, in particular the new front end. If gas prices keep going up I hope to get a decent price for my low mileage car. It's amazing, but there really are no other cars I am interested in. I briefly flirted with the idea of a Z4 Coupe, but I want to buy not lease and the sticker is 10K over my low spec 128 (ED delivery). Can't get a Z4 with ED.
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05-28-2008, 01:38 AM	#30
white135 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW 135i AW Black SSTT Ipod Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA iTrader: (0)	I traded in an '02 MCS for the 135. However, it was having owned an 01 S4 that really got me excited about the 135. I could be wrong, but the size of the 135 and S4 seem similar. I just hope the 135 is more reliable as blew three turbos with the S4. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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07-01-2008, 12:45 AM	#31
Randal2000 New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	I have a Mini Cooper S 2005 gray and im getting my titanium 135 tomorrow, and i cant wait. Mini got a little old kinda fast but was a great car. Attached Images
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07-01-2008, 01:15 AM	#32
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 109 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	We had and '02 MCS and now an '07 MCS -- wife's car. She loves it and I also think it is a very good car. Nice gas mileage! __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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07-01-2008, 02:27 AM	#33
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07-06-2008, 02:46 PM	#34
imported_Shawn Private 0 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Donated my '03 CR/W MCS to my wife. Temporarily driving the worst POS possible, to put ourselves in a better financial situation when I buy my '09 TiAg 135i. The incredible amount of time necessary to keep the MINI clean is why I am getting TiAg. I want the 135 to drive, not to obsess about keeping it pretty.
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07-06-2008, 03:26 PM	#35
dimeesq Private 0 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 135 Vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Had an 04 MCS. Got rear-ended last year in it and slammed into the car in front of me. 14K in damage and the insurance company didn't total. After four months of repairs the car was never the same. Would buy another one, really fun little car, but perfectly happy with the 1 vert. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2008 BMW 135 Vert Montego Blue Coral Red HGB Trim Cold Weather Premium Sport Comfort Access IPOD and USB Satellite Radio
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07-06-2008, 03:33 PM	#36
BEAMERBOI Photographer 111 Rep 490 Posts Drives: x1 35i M version 2013 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I have MCS 06' I love it and its the hardest thing I have to do is sale it as my 135i is on the way. Attached Images
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07-06-2008, 04:15 PM	#37
dma550 First Lieutenant 10 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	my 04 JCW is for For sale __________________ 08 E93 M3 \| 06 Lotus Exige
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