RE: MINI John Cooper Works
Discussion
Pork you said:
21k?
I'll import something Japanese that's faster and better.
Like what??I'll import something Japanese that's faster and better.
Not with the same quality,economy,residuals,warranty,aftersales you wont.
21k is bang on for this car,this is a quality product not made from a whales foreskin like your jap crap with paint so thin you can see through it.
I liked the Mini an awful lot. But don't be silly. Get the Mazda 3 MPS instead. I know, it doesn't have the right the three letters (JCW), But you won't be paying for the other three letters (BMW), at time of purchase OR when it comes to service. 19K for the GT. This little thing goes like a rocket. I have the Mazda 6 version, the US spec Mazdaspeed 6 from 2007. The DISI motor is fantastic, one of the best on the market. Check the specs from the factory. It is truly bang for the buck.
http://www.carpages.co.uk/mazda/mazda3-mps-review-...
http://www.carpages.co.uk/mazda/mazda3-mps-review-...
Just so it's clear, you get the following "extras" when you buy the JCW over the MCS
18" lightweight challenge wheels
4 pot brakes
JCW bodykit
revised cylinder head
new pistons
new intake system
boost upped from 0.9 to 1.3 bar
new exhaust system (turbo back)
electronic differential
When you tot all those up, the prices is about right. They haven't just remapped it to extract the power, they've strengthened the internals, so much safer - and also perfect for more safe tuning.
Yes people "see" ~200bhp on their standard S's, but who's to say you wont "see" ~230bhp with the JCW?
18" lightweight challenge wheels
4 pot brakes
JCW bodykit
revised cylinder head
new pistons
new intake system
boost upped from 0.9 to 1.3 bar
new exhaust system (turbo back)
electronic differential
When you tot all those up, the prices is about right. They haven't just remapped it to extract the power, they've strengthened the internals, so much safer - and also perfect for more safe tuning.
Yes people "see" ~200bhp on their standard S's, but who's to say you wont "see" ~230bhp with the JCW?
Id love to own a Mini (dont care about the image - i loved driving one when I tested it) but for me theyre just too expensive. Fully specced MX5 sport Vs Mini Cooper in silver or red (the most undesirable colours) and theyre pretty neck & neck on cost with the Mini being slighly dearer in most places. Cheapest ones are still about 6 grand.
If you want one, and are willing to buy one, then it's not expensive.
I couldn't help but laugh at the people comparing it to an import Honda Civic... You know you could buy an old Skyline R32 GTR and loads of mods instead of the Mini! <shakes head>
It wouldn't be my choice though I don't think (although I can't say for sure as I have only driven the normal S), I drove the Cooper S back to back with a few of it's peers and chose my Clio 197 F1 as I preferred the drive.
Mini is a great car though, often under-rated because of its image - but I suppose when you got the jump on some haters Civic 'off the lights' it'd be all the more fun heh!
I couldn't help but laugh at the people comparing it to an import Honda Civic... You know you could buy an old Skyline R32 GTR and loads of mods instead of the Mini! <shakes head>
It wouldn't be my choice though I don't think (although I can't say for sure as I have only driven the normal S), I drove the Cooper S back to back with a few of it's peers and chose my Clio 197 F1 as I preferred the drive.
Mini is a great car though, often under-rated because of its image - but I suppose when you got the jump on some haters Civic 'off the lights' it'd be all the more fun heh!
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