Comments on: Upcoming MotoringFile Reviews

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:58:18 +0000

I second the request for what to look for when considering a used MCS. I almost placed an order for a new one, however; they have now limited my options by offering just the recent new "packages" here in Canada. There are some good deals on 2003's and 04's around, but I'd like to learn more about what to watch out for. Much appreciated.

Jake

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:37:11 +0000

Gabe – I sure will. Thanks.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:14:02 +0000

Brian - luckily the very well known and long-time site sponsor MyMINI is located right in Miami. I'd highly recommend giving them a call.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:10:41 +0000

It would be nice to know of any reputable / friendly places in or around the Miami / Ft. Lauderdale area where I could get a pully installed.

By: GSP

GSP — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:44:00 +0000

Ditto the 15%. Warranty perspective as well as selling a car with/without.

By: Paul G

Paul G — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:26:42 +0000

I’m really interested in hearing the real world feel/performance comparison between the ’06 MCS JCW and the JCW GP.

By: andrew

andrew — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:43:01 +0000

I too am looking forward to the WMS 15% pulley review!

By: Chad

Chad — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:12:14 +0000

I’m curious as to how the 15% pulley compares to the 19% pulley. Both from a performance point and a reliability point.

By: timmee

timmee — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 06:06:23 +0000

IÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢m sure any review Todd does of his GP will grace these pages before mine. However IÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ll be revewing a GP separately.

Excellent - hope to see two reviews of the GP.

As soon as someone pays me to do this full time IÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢m on it :-)

Hey, Stracco! The people want an accessories (hi db!) list!

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:40:16 +0000

Probably Todd will do the GP review, right?

I'm sure any review Todd does of his GP will grace these pages before mine. However I'll be revewing a GP separately.

Also, is there any way that we could have a compiled list of available OEM accessories with part numbers?

As soon as someone pays me to do this full time I'm on it :-)

Lastly, an article on what to look for when buying a pre-owned car. Any model specific niggles to test for, i.e. 2003 MC or 2005 MCS, etc. What to look for when considering a modded (lightly or heavily) car.

Good idea!

By: timmee

timmee — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:23:43 +0000

Probably Todd will do the GP review, right?

I would like to read a review of the MCSc with JCW kit. Especially interested in how the car behaves with the extra grunt. I thank Drew for his review, but would like a review of the 6 speed manual, please.

Also, is there any way that we could have a compiled list of available OEM accessories with part numbers?

Lastly, an article on what to look for when buying a pre-owned car. Any model specific niggles to test for, i.e. 2003 MC or 2005 MCS, etc. What to look for when considering a modded (lightly or heavily) car.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 05:02:00 +0000

Any chance of getting you to give us your thoughts on the Audi A3?

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 03:08:30 +0000

Gabe . . . how did YOU and THAT car end up in the Indy Car Corral during the USGP!?!?!?

Anyone who buys two tickets to the USGP and belongs to a car club can park at the Car Corral on the back stretch. I'd highly recommend it if you're going.

Gabe, what a tough job you have here ;) You get to drive a GP without laying down any $$$!

Well I'd actually say it's a helluva lot harder than it looks - But yes, there are some benefits ;-)

By: bluzeke

bluzeke — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:25:32 +0000

Gabe . . . how did YOU and THAT car end up in the Indy Car Corral during the USGP!?!?!?

Now that's a story!

By: Ian C.

Ian C. — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:43:16 +0000

Gabe, what a tough job you have here ;)

You get to drive a GP without laying down any $$$!

By: Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:38:12 +0000

rakh1 – sorry I haven’t seen any come through. Try sending it again. We’d be happy to feature a MINI One review.

By: rakh1

rakh1 — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:34:01 +0000

I’ve left two Mini One reviews in the past 6 months and neither made it to press. Is motoringfile just not interested in this Europe-Only model (despite the number of Europe readers) or have I been emailing the wrong address???? Sincerly – Rich

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:14:05 +0000

I second what GSKChicago wrote. Interested in hearing how the 15% fits in with your OEM+ concept.

By: GSKChicago

GSKChicago — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 21:13:43 +0000

I’d be interested in reading the 15% pulley review as well, but some detail on the warranty issues and your comfort zone surrounding such would be good info as well. I know it’s been covered before, but in one comprehensive place at the same time would be cool.

By: indimini

indimini — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:11:37 +0000

I’d like to hear how the M7 USS benefits the cabrio.