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S1.6 BJD · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:24 PM

Driving home to Brighton last night in Horsham West Sussex, in my DS/B
Cooper S, past one exactly the same going other way and then
10 secs later another waiting at a junction ! three DS/B 's
within 100 yds!

Does anyone know how many are being made anually? I thought
that only 4000 MCS's were scheduled to be produced in the first year, not sure where I heard that though. Must be alot in East and West Sussex let alone the rest of the world!

rpenhale · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:34 PM

I'm not sure but thought that production was 20,000 per year and this was limited bacause Getrag, the makers of the MCS gearbox could only manufacture that amount.

Martin L · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:36 PM

Brighton does have the highest density of MINIs in the UK

Washy · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Brighton does have the highest density of MINIs in the UK

And before anyone says anything they are not all Electric blue......

Seriously though I still don't see that many S's on the road. On a trip to Yorkshire at the weekend I saw just 1 S, but I saw 5 e46 M3's.....

Speedd · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:44 PM

Sorry to hear that but DS/B are a bit common

is nice.. anyone want a paint job??? MArtinnnnn

SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Brighton does have the highest density of MINIs in the UK

and they're all Electric Blue

Quote:

Originally posted by washy
And before anyone says anything they are not all Electric blue......

Martin L · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by washy
Seriously though I still don't see that many S's on the road.

I agree with you there washy. I can go weeks without seeing another one

I still "feel" exclusive in my DS/B machine

S1.6 BJD · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:57 PM

Actually your right most are DS/B,some EB/W although I have seen EB/B,
Yellow/Black, yellow/white + white wheels MCS?!(not sure I Like that combo)
Red/black, red/white,DS/DS,all black, (not available when i bought Sep 02), nvere seen BRG MCS and only none dark blue/black, all in Sussex area.

Washy · Apr 24th, 2003, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
I agree with you there washy. I can go weeks without seeing another one
I still "feel" exclusive in my DS/B machine

I keep being hounded by a bloke in a red/white cooper though....

I still think it's pretty cool to have an MCS as they aren't everywhere yet.
I am just starting to think about speccing up my new S (due July) and am getting that excited feeling again......

Martin L · Apr 24th, 2003, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by washy
I am just starting to think about speccing up my new S (due July) and am getting that excited feeling again......

First thing on my options list would be the JWC upgrade

You've now got me thinking weither I should order a new S considering the hassle mines given me

Washy · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:02 PM

I went on the list due to the hassles I had with mine originally.

I quite fancy the JCW upgrade and all black this time....I have all of the latest brochures....overload

SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:04 PM

JWC Martin

Joking aside the MCS is beginning to show up a lot more now, I think I see more of those than I do ONEs these days.

Donna · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:09 PM

I own a BRG/B MCS and haven't yet seen another one in that colour however I have seen quite a few MCS's but then I do live near a mini garage. Most of them are EB or DS though.

I believe they were limiting them but they may have changed their minds??

Washy · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:13 PM

I have heard a rumour that they might be producing more than they originally planned to.

But I still do not see that many around here.....

Martin L · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:34 PM

OK I meant JCW

I work next door to a dealer and also live close to another one and still don't see too many MCS on the roads, which is a good thing in my books. At least it's not as common as a TT or Boxter

...and those M3s, they're as common as Zafiras around here

Washy · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
...and those M3s, they're as common as Zafiras around here

Tell me about it....they are all chuffing estoril as well.

Soggy waved at me when he was in his Zafira and I totally ignored him

PS every time I look out of the office window I see two MINI's

Shame about the dent in the red cooper though

SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
...and those M3s, they're as common as Zafiras around here

Spy Car · Apr 25th, 2003, 04:41 AM

I was driving through Hollywood yesterday when I came up behind my twin, another PS/B MCS.

The guy driving was pretending so hard he couldn't see me. I guess not everyone is pleased at seeing the car becoming more "common".

There are still not that many MINIs around LA, but now I many see 4 or 5 in a day if I'm driving around town, where 6 month ago I might have seen one.

I can say one thing, honestly, in this car crazed city full of very expensive automobiles I still get far more atttention in the MINI than I could have imagined.

Whenever I show up at the studio people come out to gawlk at the car. The guards inform me there are people looking at it all day long. I have had countless people (many of whom I don't even know) show up in my editing room to ask about the MINI. It has been kind of fun, especially since the lot is full of $100k plus cars that people don't even give a second glance.

Even the valets (without ever having been asked) put up cones especially to save a prime spot for the MINI, and will even pull out other cars to make sure it has one of the most protected parking spots.

It is too funny

Everybody loves this car

dinlo · Apr 25th, 2003, 04:57 AM

Same here in Nor CA. DS/W is so common, One day when I go to work, I saw 3 DS/W on the road!

Spy Car
I wish I will get the same treatment for my MCS here in Nor CA

Ziggy · Apr 25th, 2003, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by washy
Seriously though I still don't see that many S's on the road. On a trip to Yorkshire at the weekend I saw just 1 S, but I saw 5 e46 M3's.....

Where abouts in Yorkshire were you? I was up near Pickering at the weekend in my DS/DS MCS having a real blast around the roads now it's finally run in. Saw loads of MINIs (mostly Coopers, didn't see any other S's) with the drivers obviously having the same idea. The road through the centre of the Moors (A164 169 ?) from Whitby to Pickering really was a treat though the wife didn't appreciate the two really tight bends.

Though that is the wife who, later that day when she was having a turn in the hot seat, came out of a roundabout, put her foot to the floor and said, "Something's wrong with the car, it seems to be stuttering."

"That'll be the rev limiter.", I replied as I leaned over to see the redline being made good use of

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:24 PM	#1
S1.6 BJD MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 86 Offline	How common are MCS's? Driving home to Brighton last night in Horsham West Sussex, in my DS/B Cooper S, past one exactly the same going other way and then 10 secs later another waiting at a junction ! three DS/B 's within 100 yds! Does anyone know how many are being made anually? I thought that only 4000 MCS's were scheduled to be produced in the first year, not sure where I heard that though. Must be alot in East and West Sussex let alone the rest of the world!

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Brighton does have the highest density of MINIs in the UK MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Brighton does have the highest density of MINIs in the UK And before anyone says anything they are not all Electric blue...... Seriously though I still don't see that many S's on the road. On a trip to Yorkshire at the weekend I saw just 1 S, but I saw 5 e46 M3's..... Black to the future....

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 16,325 Offline	Sorry to hear that but DS/B are a bit common is nice.. anyone want a paint job??? MArtinnnnn Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 33,018 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Brighton does have the highest density of MINIs in the UK and they're all Electric Blue Quote: Originally posted by washy And before anyone says anything they are not all Electric blue...... Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

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Apr 24th, 2003, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
rpenhale MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Devon Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 66 Offline	I'm not sure but thought that production was 20,000 per year and this was limited bacause Getrag, the makers of the MCS gearbox could only manufacture that amount.

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by washy Seriously though I still don't see that many S's on the road. I agree with you there washy. I can go weeks without seeing another one I still "feel" exclusive in my DS/B machine MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
S1.6 BJD MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 86 Offline	Actually your right most are DS/B,some EB/W although I have seen EB/B, Yellow/Black, yellow/white + white wheels MCS?!(not sure I Like that combo) Red/black, red/white,DS/DS,all black, (not available when i bought Sep 02), nvere seen BRG MCS and only none dark blue/black, all in Sussex area.

Apr 24th, 2003, 07:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L I agree with you there washy. I can go weeks without seeing another one I still "feel" exclusive in my DS/B machine I keep being hounded by a bloke in a red/white cooper though.... I still think it's pretty cool to have an MCS as they aren't everywhere yet. I am just starting to think about speccing up my new S (due July) and am getting that excited feeling again...... Black to the future....

Apr 24th, 2003, 07:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by washy I am just starting to think about speccing up my new S (due July) and am getting that excited feeling again...... First thing on my options list would be the JWC upgrade You've now got me thinking weither I should order a new S considering the hassle mines given me MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	I went on the list due to the hassles I had with mine originally. I quite fancy the JCW upgrade and all black this time....I have all of the latest brochures....overload Black to the future....

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 33,018 Offline	JWC Martin Joking aside the MCS is beginning to show up a lot more now, I think I see more of those than I do ONEs these days. Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Donna MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Surbiton Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 37 Offline	I own a BRG/B MCS and haven't yet seen another one in that colour however I have seen quite a few MCS's but then I do live near a mini garage. Most of them are EB or DS though. I believe they were limiting them but they may have changed their minds?? Donna

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	I have heard a rumour that they might be producing more than they originally planned to. But I still do not see that many around here..... Black to the future....

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	OK I meant JCW I work next door to a dealer and also live close to another one and still don't see too many MCS on the roads, which is a good thing in my books. At least it's not as common as a TT or Boxter ...and those M3s, they're as common as Zafiras around here MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L ...and those M3s, they're as common as Zafiras around here Tell me about it....they are all chuffing estoril as well. Soggy waved at me when he was in his Zafira and I totally ignored him PS every time I look out of the office window I see two MINI's Shame about the dent in the red cooper though Black to the future....

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 33,018 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L ...and those M3s, they're as common as Zafiras around here Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Apr 25th, 2003, 04:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 6,359 Offline	I was driving through Hollywood yesterday when I came up behind my twin, another PS/B MCS. The guy driving was pretending so hard he couldn't see me. I guess not everyone is pleased at seeing the car becoming more "common". There are still not that many MINIs around LA, but now I many see 4 or 5 in a day if I'm driving around town, where 6 month ago I might have seen one. I can say one thing, honestly, in this car crazed city full of very expensive automobiles I still get far more atttention in the MINI than I could have imagined. Whenever I show up at the studio people come out to gawlk at the car. The guards inform me there are people looking at it all day long. I have had countless people (many of whom I don't even know) show up in my editing room to ask about the MINI. It has been kind of fun, especially since the lot is full of $100k plus cars that people don't even give a second glance. Even the valets (without ever having been asked) put up cones especially to save a prime spot for the MINI, and will even pull out other cars to make sure it has one of the most protected parking spots. It is too funny Everybody loves this car

Apr 25th, 2003, 04:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 1,508 Offline	Same here in Nor CA. DS/W is so common, One day when I go to work, I saw 3 DS/W on the road! Spy Car I wish I will get the same treatment for my MCS here in Nor CA 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Apr 25th, 2003, 07:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ziggy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London Local Time: 04:42 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by washy Seriously though I still don't see that many S's on the road. On a trip to Yorkshire at the weekend I saw just 1 S, but I saw 5 e46 M3's..... Where abouts in Yorkshire were you? I was up near Pickering at the weekend in my DS/DS MCS having a real blast around the roads now it's finally run in. Saw loads of MINIs (mostly Coopers, didn't see any other S's) with the drivers obviously having the same idea. The road through the centre of the Moors (A164 169 ?) from Whitby to Pickering really was a treat though the wife didn't appreciate the two really tight bends. Though that is the wife who, later that day when she was having a turn in the hot seat, came out of a roundabout, put her foot to the floor and said, "Something's wrong with the car, it seems to be stuttering." "That'll be the rev limiter.", I replied as I leaned over to see the redline being made good use of This is the self-preservation society

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