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Fit-FTW · 02-27-2009, 11:29 AM

hey guys i'm very interested in the MCS replacing my Honda Fit

i was leaning towards an EP3 but i've always like the MCS's

looking for an 02-05 supercharged 6sp

what dealerships in PA usually have a nice stock of Mini's?
where did you guys get yours?

Thanks a bunch!

-Ricky

poolmike · 02-27-2009, 11:57 AM

Go to West Chester and talk to Mark O'Neill. Good man. He can get you where you need to be.

Zillon · 02-27-2009, 11:58 AM

I've heard good things about Otto's Mini too.

http://ottosmini.com

Fit-FTW · 02-27-2009, 01:32 PM

thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!

bolksey85 · 02-27-2009, 08:52 PM

If possible, get an 05-06 which had deeper gearing and were a bit quicker off the line.

Supraru · 02-27-2009, 11:19 PM

Yeah check out otto's mini. I've been there before and they have a decent range to choose from.

Tyler · 02-28-2009, 11:40 AM

This might help you out:
http://www.miniusa.com/?#/shop/next/search-m

I live in jersey so i cant help you out with pa dealers but my mom works for mini and i know all the dealers in north nj

Fit-FTW · 03-02-2009, 09:27 AM

thanks everyone

Zillon · 03-02-2009, 11:15 PM

If you get a Mini, you're coming out to Autocross. No if's, and's, or but's.

Fit-FTW · 03-08-2009, 06:36 PM

^
bro i just picked up my 03 dark silver MCS yesterday

HUUUUGE step up from the Fit in terms of features and power

can't wait to get some mods done =)

-Ricky

ndubz · 03-08-2009, 06:54 PM

Go to J&S Autohaus in Ewing, New Jersey. They got access to everything. I work there in the summer and drove more than a few of their Minis. the S/C is a great car. lots of fun.

R53 · 05-07-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fit-FTW

^
bro i just picked up my 03 dark silver MCS yesterday

HUUUUGE step up from the Fit in terms of features and power

can't wait to get some mods done =)

-Ricky

Congrats and welcome to the club. Checkout helix13.com, they're probably the most knowledgeable MINI tuners on the east coast and they're right up your alley in Manayunk.

A bunch of us MINI owners also meet at the Jackson Premium outlets in Jackson,NJ on the last Friday of every month. PM me if you're interested.

Mindspin311 · 05-07-2009, 10:50 PM

Main Line Mini has a pretty sizeable inventory as well.

Mindspin311 · 05-07-2009, 10:54 PM

And WTF, there's a Mini tuner in M'yunk?

R53 · 05-28-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindspin311

And WTF, there's a Mini tuner in M'yunk?

Yup, Helix moved there recently. They do a helluva job on BMWs too. Took a ride on their 335 mule and nearly soiled my shorts.

bolksey85 · 05-28-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindspin311

And WTF, there's a Mini tuner in M'yunk?

They're good guys. I had a rear sway bar installed which took maybe an hour by them. Which, also FYI, is the best bang for your buck in suspension mods next to tires. http://helix13.com/mini/products
They used to have a twincharged R53 that rolled on a Porsche on the highway so they know how to make some serious power.

Mindspin311 · 05-28-2009, 08:45 PM

Makes me wish I actually got a MCS now

///MpoweredM · 05-29-2009, 09:45 PM

try to get an 04 or newer.

92dxman · 05-30-2009, 09:07 AM

05+ MCS has the factory limited slip as well..

upperguy · 05-30-2009, 09:32 AM

Hey if anyone's interested.... mine is for sale

02 red/white with koni coilovers and custom(up to you) vinyl

02-27-2009, 11:29 AM	#1
Fit-FTW Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Member #7723 My Ride: 01 MR DC4 iTrader: (0)	Mini Cooper guys - Where to get MCS? hey guys i'm very interested in the MCS replacing my Honda Fit i was leaning towards an EP3 but i've always like the MCS's looking for an 02-05 supercharged 6sp what dealerships in PA usually have a nice stock of Mini's? where did you guys get yours? Thanks a bunch! -Ricky

02-27-2009, 11:57 AM	#2
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '64 Austin Mini Countryman/'65 Austin Mini/ '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck iTrader: (0)	Go to West Chester and talk to Mark O'Neill. Good man. He can get you where you need to be. __________________ TST's official domestic terrorist. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-27-2009, 11:58 AM	#3
Zillon Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In Pennsylvania Member #5760 My Ride: '06 Scion xA iTrader: (0)	I've heard good things about Otto's Mini too. http://ottosmini.com __________________ Zack / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-27-2009, 11:19 PM	#6
Supraru Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: V Dubb World Member #1745 iTrader: (1)	Yeah check out otto's mini. I've been there before and they have a decent range to choose from. __________________ 99' wrx

03-02-2009, 11:15 PM	#9
Zillon Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In Pennsylvania Member #5760 My Ride: '06 Scion xA iTrader: (0)	If you get a Mini, you're coming out to Autocross. No if's, and's, or but's. __________________ Zack / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-27-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
Fit-FTW Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Member #7723 My Ride: 01 MR DC4 iTrader: (0)	thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!

02-27-2009, 08:52 PM	#5
bolksey85 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hopefully not near you Member #10831 iTrader: (0)	If possible, get an 05-06 which had deeper gearing and were a bit quicker off the line.

03-02-2009, 09:27 AM	#8
Fit-FTW Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Member #7723 My Ride: 01 MR DC4 iTrader: (0)	thanks everyone

03-08-2009, 06:36 PM	#10
Fit-FTW Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Member #7723 My Ride: 01 MR DC4 iTrader: (0)	^ bro i just picked up my 03 dark silver MCS yesterday HUUUUGE step up from the Fit in terms of features and power can't wait to get some mods done =) -Ricky

03-08-2009, 06:54 PM	#11
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 My Ride: Made the Kessel Run in 11 parsecs... biatch iTrader: (1)	Go to J&S Autohaus in Ewing, New Jersey. They got access to everything. I work there in the summer and drove more than a few of their Minis. the S/C is a great car. lots of fun.

05-07-2009, 10:50 PM	#13
Mindspin311 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manayunk Member #10987 My Ride: 2005 Subaru Legacy GT iTrader: (0)	Main Line Mini has a pretty sizeable inventory as well. __________________ 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT - Stage 2

05-07-2009, 10:54 PM	#14
Mindspin311 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manayunk Member #10987 My Ride: 2005 Subaru Legacy GT iTrader: (0)	And WTF, there's a Mini tuner in M'yunk? __________________ 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT - Stage 2

05-28-2009, 08:45 PM	#17
Mindspin311 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manayunk Member #10987 My Ride: 2005 Subaru Legacy GT iTrader: (0)	Makes me wish I actually got a MCS now __________________ 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT - Stage 2

05-29-2009, 09:45 PM	#18
///MpoweredM Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2572 My Ride: Z4 ///M Coupe iTrader: (0)	try to get an 04 or newer. __________________ 2006 E86 ///M Coupe - 2007 E92 335i - 2008 E82 135i - 2008 Toyota Tundra Retired * 2002 BMW 330ci, 2004 Mini Cooper S, 2005 Mini Cooper S, 2006 BMW E90 330i, 2006 BMW E90 325i, 2007 E90 328i *

05-30-2009, 09:07 AM	#19
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Member #470 My Ride: 09 Yaris iTrader: (0)	05+ MCS has the factory limited slip as well.. __________________ 09 Toyota Yaris & a few bikes in the stable..

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