F56 JCW - What spec to go for?

[trowelhead]

SlowStig said:

Excellent choice on the Pro Exhaust, its great fun and still makes me laugh after 12 months(part of my drive to work is down country lanes through a forest so sounds like a rally stage when I turn up for work )

We test drove one with a standard exhaust (sounds good) then the pro exhaust (sounds awesome!). Can't wait to hear what it's like through a tunnel

It completely transforms the car!

Good choice on the carbon tips too - i've gone for the same.

[mikeyscott]

trowelhead said:

We test drove one with a standard exhaust (sounds good) then the pro exhaust (sounds awesome!). Can't wait to hear what it's like through a tunnel

It completely transforms the car!

Good choice on the carbon tips too - i've gone for the same.

Totally agree pro exhaust was fab

Edited by mikeyscott on Monday 20th February 16:47

[Patch1875]

trowelhead said:

I would go with the used JCW all the way. Lightly used ones with low miles look great value at about £10k off new prices after speccing them up!!
They are a riot - can't wait to pick mine up. Roll on Friday!!!!!!!

Yeah think your right budgets going to be 20-22k so some decent ones around don't think it's going to be until later in the summer so should see some more depreciation.

Remember the pics of yours when you get it.

[mikeyscott]

Patch1875 said:

Yeah think your right budgets going to be 20-22k so some decent ones around don't think it's going to be until later in the summer so should see some more depreciation.

Remember the pics of yours when you get it.

I'm waiting till Aug/Sept as all more than I want to spend ATM.

Plus more M135i to back to back in budget then.

JCW Vs 3 door auto M135i

[trowelhead]

Patch1875 said:

Remember the pics of yours when you get it.

Certainly will share some pics!

[Goatex]

mikeyscott said:

JCW Vs 3 door auto M135i

Got rid of my M135i auto not long after the OH got her Cooper S. 1 series sounded better but overall preferred the Mini as it is more fun to drive....once the runflats had been ditched that is.

[mikeyscott]

Goatex said:

Got rid of my M135i auto not long after the OH got her Cooper S. 1 series sounded better but overall preferred the Mini as it is more fun to drive....once the runflats had been ditched that is.

I'm in a 135i manual at the moment - e82 coupe

JCW on 17". Mmmm

[trowelhead]

I must admit - having not driven a M135i - i would imagine the Mini JCW to be more fun.

M135i is a great all rounder though.

[SlowStig]

trowelhead said:

I must admit - having not driven a M135i - i would imagine the Mini JCW to be more fun.

M135i is a great all rounder though.

I went from a 125i to my Challenge 210, found the BMW was very disconnected from the actual driving experience(engine aside) and was a lovely place to do distance in. However, with the adaptive suspension the MINI I think its the best compromise between fun and daily abilities. I do around 100 miles a day in mine, 30 miles of motorway each way and 20 miles of back roads.

[Shuks76]

trowelhead said:

I must admit - having not driven a M135i - i would imagine the Mini JCW to be more fun.

M135i is a great all rounder though.

I have owned a M135i - great all round car. If you need more space then it is a better option than the JCW. However, the JCW is just more fun to drive in my opinion and more special to sit in. Had the pro exhaust fitted and it is just ridiculous - sounds epic.

[trowelhead]

Mine is apparently now all ready for pickup, exhaust fitted, just awaiting carbon tips and i can go and collect!!!

[SlowStig]

trowelhead said:

Mine is apparently now all ready for pickup, exhaust fitted, just awaiting carbon tips and i can go and collect!!!

Photos once you pick it up! I am gutted that I couldn't get a JCW when I got mine.