View Poll Results: Keep the GTI or Get the JCW?
Keep the GTI and deal with another car in 5 months
14
40.00%
Get the Mini now!
21
60.00%
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Would you rock this?
04-03-2009, 03:56 PM
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Would you rock this?
2009 John Cooper Works Mini Hardtop
Chili Red
Carbon Black Checkered Cloth
Cold Weather Package
Multi Function Steering Wheel
Black Bonnet Stripes
Chrome Line Interior
Roof and Mirror Caps in Black
Xenon Headlights
Automatic Air Conditioning
Bluetooth and USB/iPod Adapter
JCW Aero Kit
JCW Suede Steering Wheel
JCW Strut Brace
My local Mini dealer has this car, it's a demo with 1,400 miles on it. I'm currently in negotiations with them in trying to get it. A friend of mine has a hard-on for my GTI and wants to take over my lease. I have exactly 5 months left on it. I really don't need this, but I would only consider it if I can steal it. Not to mention that it's an oddball car, w/o leather and it doesn't even have a sunroof...I pretty much lowballed my rep on the price with the premise that I will take it next week if need be, she's going to speak to her manager and get back to me Monday..
04-03-2009, 04:15 PM
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Hypocrites.... 
Red isn't really my first choice, but I may as well get it out of my system and say I've owned a red car some time in my life...You know me, i'm always into bold colors...remember my yellow xBox?
If I had a choice, i'd equip my JCW like this...
Mellow Yellow with the "Factory Aero Kit", not "JCW Aero Kit":
Red isn't really my first choice, but I may as well get it out of my system and say I've owned a red car some time in my life...You know me, i'm always into bold colors...remember my yellow xBox?
If I had a choice, i'd equip my JCW like this...
Mellow Yellow with the "Factory Aero Kit", not "JCW Aero Kit":
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04-03-2009, 04:33 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
Yes and...um YES!!!! That is an awesome car.
No sunroof FTW....who needs all that excess weight?....Cooper sunroofs are MASSIVE.
Buy it...post pics!
No sunroof FTW....who needs all that excess weight?....Cooper sunroofs are MASSIVE.
Buy it...post pics!
04-03-2009, 05:02 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
I hope you have an iron @ss!!! This sucker is gonna ride "rough".
04-03-2009, 05:14 PM
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Yes....
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04-03-2009, 05:16 PM
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This much I know...that's why I've hesitated getting one...but the JCW doesn't have a different stock suspension than the S model unless you get the sport suspension option. The ride of the Clubman is definately better than the standard coupe...and lastly the stiff ride is also the last reason why I'm hesitating leasing it for long term because I know I'll get sick of the overly stiff ride...
04-03-2009, 05:43 PM
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I drive a Subata.
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Yesssssssssssssssssssssss
04-03-2009, 05:48 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
This much I know...that's why I've hesitated getting one...but the JCW doesn't have a different stock suspension than the S model unless you get the sport suspension option. The ride of the Clubman is definately better than the standard coupe...and lastly the stiff ride is also the last reason why I'm hesitating leasing it for long term because I know I'll get sick of the overly stiff ride...
Compared to my old Cooper...my GTI rides like a Caddy
The Cooper ride didn't bother me...it was stiff....but then it handled like a dream!!!
...just don't be surprised by it...that's all.....and so long as you have driven it...you know how it feels.
IMHO the way the car handles far outweighs the "downside" of the stiff ride.
04-03-2009, 06:01 PM
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I've driven both the new model and the old one. My uncle has an '08 S, which one day we swapped cars, he loved the ride and power of my car, especially appreciated the smooth ride of my car(even with the lowering springs installed). Me on the other hand, I liked the ride of his car but hated the power (even though it's lighter than my car, can't compare the engine to the 200hp/200tq of the fantastic 2.0T motor), which is why I told myself I would only consider a Mini if it was the JCW. The only other thing I hated about his car was the sport button that adjusts the throttle sensitivity. When off, is almost too lazy, but when on is too sensitive. Then again I only drove it for an hour that day, so couldn't really get used to it in the short ride I had it for.
04-03-2009, 06:05 PM
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I just ran it by the wife, she wasn't positive or negative about it, probably because she likes the Mini. If she knew how much I was paying though, she'd probably kill me. I will only accept the car if they meet my price. If not, I won't do it...
04-03-2009, 06:25 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
G'luck!
04-03-2009, 07:00 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
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04-03-2009, 08:35 PM
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No. It was one of the harshest riding cars ive been in (on the winter beaten roads we have around here)
04-03-2009, 08:54 PM
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Heck yeah in red.... 
Other wise, a nice little racer.
04-04-2009, 12:24 AM
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That's what I was thinking.... not on a demo car. Who knows, could have been countless jackasses, salesmen or customers alike who abuse the shit out of it, like flooring it before its warmed up, shifting improperly, etc.
04-04-2009, 01:19 AM
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Hell f-ing yes!!!!!
04-04-2009, 07:29 PM
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. She did tell me it was taken by one of the managers to a rally event though. I am leasing it, and it is under warranty, so that doesn't bother me a whole lot. The car has a 6/08 production date, so they have had it for at least 7-8 mos, so 1400 miles in that time doesn't seem like much driving either.At some point I think i'll make my way to the dealer this week or next to look at it and drive it to make sure I can deal with the ride, providing they agree to my pricing...
