The NY Times Reviews the MCSc

Sections: Uncategorized Nov 21st, 2004 7 Comments

For those that still haven't tired of reading reviews of the new MINI Cooper S Convertible (even after we posted our own) you'll be happy to note that the New York Times has finally weighed in with their thoughts. Here's an excerpt:

EVERY once in a while, I encounter a car so fun to drive that it demands I do stupid things, as if the remote clicker unlocks not only the doors, but also my inner adolescent. Before my rational side can intervene, I am throwing the car around corners, traveling at illegal speeds and shirking responsibilities to take impromptu drives.

If you think this sounds more like ad copy than criticism, I would agree – but the convertible Mini Cooper S is really that good. Blasting around in this little rocketship, with its exceptionally firm suspension, immediate steering and lack of rooftop encumbrance is in the same category of fun as piloting a Mazda Miata or a Lotus Elise, two of the most exceptional sports cars on the market.

You can read the Times entire review here. For those who may have missed our own long term review of the MINI Cooper S Convertible you can check it out here.

Written By: MF Staff

Allan

I'll never get tired of reading about how good the MINI is.
MiniLifeCrisis

I've had my MCS-C for three weeks now and most of the comments I get on it is the coolness of the sunroof feature. Several people thought the sunroof was the only feature until I put the whole roof down — they are all speechless afterwards… like they never saw a convertible car before :-))

Funny thing about the rear roll bars. Many people have issues with the lack of visibility. After three weeks of driving, I got used to it (made good use of those side mirrors). Prior to the MINI, I owned an SUV. Tell you what, if I put up the back seats combined with sitting up high, you don't get to see what's behind you either. And my 2003 Chevy didn't have those fancy backup sensors and it was longer too!

Suggestion to MINI Engineering Department, make the warning sound for the backup sensors in stereo. If something is on the left, put the sound on the left. If in the middle, then use both speakers. Let me know when the upgrade is available. ;-)
WeeGas

If I could have waited to get a convertible I wouldn't have gotten the regular S, but reading articles like the one on motoringfile and the NY Times it makes me reconsider going back and getting the convertible
vagt6

Such reviews are a welcome sight to MINI owners since it serves to increase our resale value! Thanks, NY Times!
HERBERT

sANK YOU
Tim

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Tim

Thanks you!

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