Comments on: The MCS Convertible 1st Drive http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: bob http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10060 bob Thu, 14 Oct 2004 12:38:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10060 <p>In your opinion, was the combination of the lapis blue leather w/ the cool blue interior trim a good combination? I'm placing my order today and am struggling with interior choices. I first thought to do the space gray cloth but from the pics, blue leather looks good.</p> In your opinion, was the combination of the lapis blue leather w/ the cool blue interior trim a good combination? I'm placing my order today and am struggling with interior choices. I first thought to do the space gray cloth but from the pics, blue leather looks good.

]]> By: Steve/Boston http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10059 Steve/Boston Wed, 08 Sep 2004 23:11:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10059 <p>One of our local dealers received the same four Cabrios (Cool Blue, Dark Silver S's and Hot Orange, BRG Coopers) and I got take a 30-minute test drive in the Cool Blue S. Drove it on the back roads and highway and with the top in all modes possible (my MA was very patient and accomodating). What a blast! Looks like this is going to replace my problem-laden New Beetle Convertible. A true go-kart!!!</p> One of our local dealers received the same four Cabrios (Cool Blue, Dark Silver S's and Hot Orange, BRG Coopers) and I got take a 30-minute test drive in the Cool Blue S. Drove it on the back roads and highway and with the top in all modes possible (my MA was very patient and accomodating). What a blast! Looks like this is going to replace my problem-laden New Beetle Convertible. A true go-kart!!!

]]> By: Benjamn http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10058 Benjamn Thu, 02 Sep 2004 07:41:39 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10058 <p>Universal MINI is asking $6000 over MSRP! Insane!</p> Universal MINI is asking $6000 over MSRP! Insane!

]]> By: Lee Langston http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10057 Lee Langston Wed, 01 Sep 2004 14:41:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10057 <p>Looks like the TV Show Scrubs got a Cool Blue S convertible a little early as well based on last night's show.</p> Looks like the TV Show Scrubs got a Cool Blue S convertible a little early as well based on last night's show.

]]> By: pete http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10056 pete Wed, 01 Sep 2004 05:31:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10056 <p>OMG nick, thats 100% true. universal city mini has a british racing green cooper, dark silver s with white stripes, cool blue s, and a hot orange cooper. i guess they are just shipped without being ordered by the dealership. green also looks great in convertible form. =)</p> OMG nick, thats 100% true. universal city mini has a british racing green cooper, dark silver s with white stripes, cool blue s, and a hot orange cooper. i guess they are just shipped without being ordered by the dealership. green also looks great in convertible form. =)

]]> By: pete http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10055 pete Wed, 01 Sep 2004 05:28:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10055 <p>today i test drove 2 minis at universal city mini! they just got a new shipment of about 12 05's and i tested the cooper s and cooper cabrios. ive gotta say, they are a huge blast to drive! that was awweesssoommee. i just bought my wife's 05, and i think im gonna just have to buy a cooper s convertible dark silver, black stripes, black ragtop. trust me, its awesome.</p> today i test drove 2 minis at universal city mini! they just got a new shipment of about 12 05's and i tested the cooper s and cooper cabrios. ive gotta say, they are a huge blast to drive! that was awweesssoommee. i just bought my wife's 05, and i think im gonna just have to buy a cooper s convertible dark silver, black stripes, black ragtop. trust me, its awesome.

]]> By: Josh http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10054 Josh Wed, 01 Sep 2004 04:42:34 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10054 <p>I've seen the '05, but am still waiting to the a Cabrio in person on US streets</p> I've seen the '05, but am still waiting to the a Cabrio in person on US streets

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10053 GSKChicago Tue, 31 Aug 2004 23:04:59 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10053 <p>Oh yeah, I am sure the head turning factor went up exponentially with the drop top versus the usual looks with the standard hard top. Did the cabrio start any conversations? :o)</p> Oh yeah, I am sure the head turning factor went up exponentially with the drop top versus the usual looks with the standard hard top. Did the cabrio start any conversations? :o)

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10052 Gabe Tue, 31 Aug 2004 22:31:22 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10052 <p>I'm not really familiar with MINI's Chicago to Holland drive but I took my own well worn route a few weeks ago when I spent a week up there. </p> <p>When I get my long term review convertible I plan on making the trip again if I have time :)</p> I'm not really familiar with MINI's Chicago to Holland drive but I took my own well worn route a few weeks ago when I spent a week up there.

When I get my long term review convertible I plan on making the trip again if I have time :)

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10051 GSKChicago Tue, 31 Aug 2004 22:14:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10051 <p>So since the Cabrio looks so awesome and you (Gabe) have taken it for a drive and will do more... Have you or anyone else taken any of the Mini Owner's Lounge planned routes? Specifically, the CHICAGO: OLD WORLD WANDERING to Holland, Michigan? I assume they chose this destination based on the twisties, etc. Curious if it's worth it or if anyone has other suggestions on great places to take the MINI and open her up and not have to trek in 1st gear for an hour, etc. :o)</p> So since the Cabrio looks so awesome and you (Gabe) have taken it for a drive and will do more… Have you or anyone else taken any of the Mini Owner's Lounge planned routes? Specifically, the CHICAGO: OLD WORLD WANDERING to Holland, Michigan? I assume they chose this destination based on the twisties, etc. Curious if it's worth it or if anyone has other suggestions on great places to take the MINI and open her up and not have to trek in 1st gear for an hour, etc. :o)

]]> By: Nick http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10050 Nick Tue, 31 Aug 2004 21:04:29 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10050 <p>Picked up a British Racing Green Convertible (for my wife) last night. So far it's nothing but fun. I've never been in back of the standard Mini, but I was surprised how much room was in the back, headroom wise- and I'm 6'5". As for legroom in the back, it all depends who's in front of you...</p> <p>It's also very surprsing how quiet it is with the top up. Our salesman commented that in "sunroof" mode, it's quieter than his MCS.</p> <p>One funny thing is that all dealers in SoCal seem to have gotten the same 4 convertibles: Dark Silver and Cobalt(?) Blue MCS' and Hot Orange and British Racing Green MC's.</p> Picked up a British Racing Green Convertible (for my wife) last night. So far it's nothing but fun. I've never been in back of the standard Mini, but I was surprised how much room was in the back, headroom wise- and I'm 6'5″. As for legroom in the back, it all depends who's in front of you…

It's also very surprsing how quiet it is with the top up. Our salesman commented that in “sunroof” mode, it's quieter than his MCS.

One funny thing is that all dealers in SoCal seem to have gotten the same 4 convertibles: Dark Silver and Cobalt(?) Blue MCS' and Hot Orange and British Racing Green MC's.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10049 Gabe Tue, 31 Aug 2004 19:10:03 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10049 <p>Yes and yes. It looks much different in direct sunlight... almost light purple.</p> Yes and yes. It looks much different in direct sunlight… almost light purple.

]]> By: kelly http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10048 kelly Tue, 31 Aug 2004 19:09:24 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10048 <p>Is that cool blue and are those 16" wheels?</p> Is that cool blue and are those 16″ wheels?

]]> By: Josh Wardell http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10047 Josh Wardell Tue, 31 Aug 2004 18:02:58 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10047 <p>I hope our respective dealers will be holding a convertible welcoming event for us to come play with the new toys. Demonstrate how well the cabrio goes with a barbeque. :) If not I might head up to MOP on my own this weekend to see for myself.</p> I hope our respective dealers will be holding a convertible welcoming event for us to come play with the new toys. Demonstrate how well the cabrio goes with a barbeque. :) If not I might head up to MOP on my own this weekend to see for myself.

]]> By: Adam http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10046 Adam Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:50:19 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10046 <p>Gotta say one of the nicest features is that sexy stiching around the seats</p> Gotta say one of the nicest features is that sexy stiching around the seats

]]> By: Theo http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10045 Theo Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:32:21 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10045 <p>Some of us in the Hartford, CT area got to play with this DS MCS Cabrio at New Country MINI. Go to my blog to see photos or cut and paste this link:</p> <p>http://www.conceptualtechnology.com/usa/wp-content/images/caboak1.jpg</p> <p>for just the pic of the MCS.</p> <p>Theo</p> Some of us in the Hartford, CT area got to play with this DS MCS Cabrio at New Country MINI. Go to my blog to see photos or cut and paste this link:

http://www.conceptualtechnology.com/usa/wp-content/images/caboak1.jpg

for just the pic of the MCS.

Theo

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10044 Gabe Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:24:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10044 <p>Jay - yes the sticker easily comes off.</p> <p>MiniLifeCrisis - I didn't take any yesterday but there are a bunch throughout the site. I'd recommend doing a search (believe it or not that how I find things too!).</p> <p>Sean - this particular drive was just for the evening... the long terms test is a few weeks away. I'm just waiting for the press cars to be recieved and prepped basically. </p> <p>Actually I'd like to send out a big thanks to David from Knauz for letting me take this MCSc out. </p> <p>BTW this was also the car that Steve test drove in last Friday's review. The sticker was over 29k and it didn't have the sport package or xenon lights!</p> Jay – yes the sticker easily comes off.

MiniLifeCrisis – I didn't take any yesterday but there are a bunch throughout the site. I'd recommend doing a search (believe it or not that how I find things too!).

Sean – this particular drive was just for the evening… the long terms test is a few weeks away. I'm just waiting for the press cars to be recieved and prepped basically.

Actually I'd like to send out a big thanks to David from Knauz for letting me take this MCSc out.

BTW this was also the car that Steve test drove in last Friday's review. The sticker was over 29k and it didn't have the sport package or xenon lights!

]]> By: Sean Bartnik http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10043 Sean Bartnik Tue, 31 Aug 2004 14:23:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10043 <p>Gabe, Congrats on your convertible test drive! The farthest I've gotten to ride in one has been across the parking lot. However we did put the top down and I really like the openness -- with the windshield being so far away it feels like you are really out there in the open air, which is distinctly different than most modern convertibles which have raked-back windshields that seem to end right in front of your forehead (like the Mazdaspeed Miata I drove the other day).</p> <p>I'll have to see how it feels in the back seat. It's definitely a bit narrower than the hardtop and I can imagine it feeling a bit small back there with the top up.</p> <p>Also, congrats on scoring a convertible for a long-term test. I suspect you'll have a lot of fun with that. :-)</p> Gabe, Congrats on your convertible test drive! The farthest I've gotten to ride in one has been across the parking lot. However we did put the top down and I really like the openness — with the windshield being so far away it feels like you are really out there in the open air, which is distinctly different than most modern convertibles which have raked-back windshields that seem to end right in front of your forehead (like the Mazdaspeed Miata I drove the other day).

I'll have to see how it feels in the back seat. It's definitely a bit narrower than the hardtop and I can imagine it feeling a bit small back there with the top up.

Also, congrats on scoring a convertible for a long-term test. I suspect you'll have a lot of fun with that. :-)

]]> By: MiniLifeCrisis http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10042 MiniLifeCrisis Tue, 31 Aug 2004 14:19:04 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10042 <p>Any pictures with the roof up? How are those blind spots when the roof is up?</p> Any pictures with the roof up? How are those blind spots when the roof is up?

]]> By: Jay http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/30/the_mcs_convertible_1st_drive/comment-page-1/#comment-10041 Jay Tue, 31 Aug 2004 14:18:28 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/30/#comment-10041 <p>Does that airbag sticker come off? It ruins the look of that beautiful dash.</p> Does that airbag sticker come off? It ruins the look of that beautiful dash.

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