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We mentioned last week that Autoweek had ridden it's long term MCS off into the sunset with one final glowing review. Well now all you without an Autoweek subscription can finally read along:
[ 2003 Mini Cooper S: Wrap-Up ]
And for those that just can't get enough of glowing long term reviews of MINIs, don't forget Automobile Magazine's one year wrap-up we pointed to a few weeks ago:
<p>That's funny! I bought my MINI for long road trips. With two Miatas and a Jeep Wrangler in my stable the MINI is my go-to-car for logging the big miles.</p>
<p>Add the latest from Playboy this month:</p>
<p>They put the Mini in the company of the 2005 Corvette, Porsche 911, and even the Ferrari 612 (which won car of the year).</p>
<p>Quote: MOST FUN ON WHEELS Unlike the other cars in this group, the Mini Cooper S convertible may be the one for which price is the object. You won't find more driving appeal for your $24,950. It's a front-wheel driver with a power-operated convertible top–up or down in 15 seconds. The car tracks like a go-kart, one of the few similarities between it and the legendary Austin Minis that scooted through the 1960s and 1970s. This car is bigger and better made. It has room for four adults, especially if the two in the back are little women. The Mini claims 168 hp, zero to 60 in seven seconds and a top speed of 134 mph. It felt at least that quick when we tore around Westchester County, New York in one. Car enthusiasts were delighted when BMW gave new life to teh Mini while adding handling and safety features that were unknown in teh 1960s, such as the optional reverse drive alarm that warns you fi you're about to back into something. With the introduction of the convertible , BMW has created teh most fun car of the year.</p>
<p>I'm with Chris — my MCS-JCW is a long-drive road-warrior. I've sat in that seat for over four hours continuously and for eight hour drives with no/no/no back-pain. That's a first for me. Big cars; little cars; medium cars give me a pain in the long run — DORMAUS just gives me pleasure for hours on end.
vadr</p>