New MINI JCW Challenge on the way...

New MINI JCW Challenge on the way...

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SimNugget

580 posts

169 months

Monday 12th September 2016
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I was offered 6% but the Mini site is showing 5.9% across the board. I was told the 'new offers and rates' will be published mid-September so might be worth hanging on for a few days.

S

J-P

4,350 posts

205 months

Tuesday 13th September 2016
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I've had to pull out - st going on at work. I'm gutted!

SimNugget

580 posts

169 months

Tuesday 13th September 2016
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Oh no!

Very sensible - sure you can pick up a used one later if things change.

Would be interested to know if anyone thinks they could turn a small profit on these?

S

TheRice90

30 posts

99 months

Tuesday 13th September 2016
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I had initially thought there might be a chance to sell the car on for a small profit but i think the car needs more media exposure before that's possible. Could be a few years though and I'm not as hopeful now. Il still thoroughly enjoy mine though and I'm not that concerned.

Sorry to hear that JP. That's very disappointing after such a long wait. Although buying a second hand one in 6 months may turn out to be a better decision!


Jonotaff77

9 posts

90 months

Tuesday 13th September 2016
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TheRice90]onotaff77 said:
No discount as they are exclusive but the pay did drop £500 off the TLC, Gap, Car protection etc package plus 4% rather than 6.9% - probably paying cash so not really an upside.
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Sorry just wanted to confirm I'm assuming that you're saying that you got an Apr of 4%? I'm finalising my hp agreement tomorrow and want to get the best deal.
Yes 4% APR (I do know the dealer principle though and have 3 minis in the family already!!)


Jonotaff77

9 posts

90 months

Tuesday 13th September 2016
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Guys those of you who have bought one or know anyone else I have set up a FB page for us.

Search MINI JCW Challenge Owners Club

J-P

4,350 posts

205 months

Tuesday 13th September 2016
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SimNugget said:
Oh no!

Very sensible - sure you can pick up a used one later if things change.

Would be interested to know if anyone thinks they could turn a small profit on these?

S
Yes that's my thinking wink

Jonotaff77

9 posts

90 months

Tuesday 13th September 2016
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Guys those of you who have bought one or know anyone else I have set up a FB page for us.

Search MINI JCW Challenge Owners Club

SimNugget

580 posts

169 months

Wednesday 14th September 2016
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I'm hearing you Big Dog, but Facebook is for paedos and weirdos so I am not on there, I don't take pictures of my dinner!

Does anyone have an ETA?

S

AG8

31 posts

198 months

Wednesday 14th September 2016
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I'm number 24 and therefore in second batch, was told Monday by dealer 2nd half of October, that could be November at this rate. First batch apparently early October.

SimNugget

580 posts

169 months

Wednesday 14th September 2016
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Really? FFS.

Thanks for the info. Mine confirmed for second half of October too - the car has been built and is having all the bits fitted.

S

Edited by SimNugget on Wednesday 14th September 21:01

Jonotaff77

9 posts

90 months

Thursday 15th September 2016
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SimNugget said:
I'm hearing you Big Dog, but Facebook is for paedos and weirdos so I am not on there, I don't take pictures of my dinner!

Does anyone have an ETA?

S
:-) :-) :-)

Suit yourself f##knuts haha

user-fb2pk

4 posts

90 months

Saturday 24th September 2016
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Have just put down a deposit myself on a Challenge, but worried about insurance. Car data has apparently not, or has only just been released to Thatcham. Anyway non of insurance companies aware of the car. I am not worried that it won't be possible to insure of course, however I want to use Saga as they are the only insurance company that I am aware of who allow unlimited European travel which is very important to me as I spend alot of time in Spain. Although Saga have insured me on M3s and the like, and would be happy to provide cover on a JCW, I am worried that mainstream insurance companies may not insure a track day special like the Challenge.

Has anyone got any views or insights, or even already obtained insurance cover?

Alan

SimNugget

580 posts

169 months

Friday 30th September 2016
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So does anyone have one yet? I would have expected the first batch to be delivered by now - or do I need to check the f##knuts forum ?

I was a bit concerned to read the initial Evo long termed article but hopefully fiddling with the knobs will make it usable on the road - the rear shocks sound quite easy to adjust too once you have the knack.

I have not really thought about insurance yet - given Mini are obtaining type approval for the DVLA registration I would expect it to appear on up to day insurance databases.

Worst case I would just insure it as a 32k JCW but state clearly it is a Challenge to them for clarification.

S

greenbean

2 posts

183 months

Monday 3rd October 2016
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My car is first on the list that the dealers have now (car number 5) but Mini keep putting the delivery date back, latest is 'sometime' in October now, Ill let you all know when I get any positive news on deliver, I'm the same as you all I am getting tired of this now....

AG8

31 posts

198 months

SimNugget

580 posts

169 months

Wednesday 5th October 2016
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Looks promising, although I must admit the excitement and anticipation is dwindling. I have waited longer (even over a year) for a new car before and as delivery approaches the anticipation builds. I am practically at take it or leave it with this one...

S

AG8

31 posts

198 months

Wednesday 5th October 2016
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Interesting you say that and I am in agreement. I pressed my dealer (again) for more clarity and the response I got yesterday was concerning. From Mini HQ 'the build and certification process is taking longer than expected.'
They cannot confirm delivery dates. I would suggest people ask their dealers to get definitive answers from Mini HQ. The goalposts continue to move and I feel there is something not been said.

SimNugget

580 posts

169 months

Wednesday 5th October 2016
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Ahh, a delay in the certification process would explain it. My car was due in the second batch so I was expecting people to have had deliveries within the first batch, but this explains why no cars have been delivered.

I have a fixed price part-ex agreed so the dealer is beginning to sweat too.

Simon


TheRice90

30 posts

99 months

Wednesday 5th October 2016
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I was told today that it wouldn't be delivered this month and more than likely won't be until late November. I just cancelled mine. No point registering a new car in late November. Just got fed up with it.