Mini JCW GP2 (daily)

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Well.... I fancied a new daily driver - but it had to meet certain requirements and this is what I ended up with

I wanted something fairly new, not too bad on fuel, comfortable, reasonable running costs, fun and that felt a bit special on the commute. And I'm pleased with the outcome

2013, GP2 approved used from Mini dealer, remainder of TLC pack, running road tyres (Conti-sports) and in absolutely immaculate condition throughout. 27k miles - looks, drives and feels superb.

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eybic said:

Looks good, what's the unit below your window controls?

These came out whilst I was working at a MINI dealer and I was lucky enough to use one for a few days, it was an absolute hoot, great fun. I'm sure you'll really enjoy it.

Thanks! It's just a ScanGauge so that I have an idea of engine temp (and also intake temp, voltage, Manifold Pressure and loads of other stuff) and does fault code scanning etc too.

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Martin_Hx said:

As I've said in previous reader cars, this is the only Mini i would want, that looks great OP!

Many thanks - it was the only one which really interested me too.

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SirSquidalot said:

Epic! Would love a hoon in one of these.

Would certainly recommend it. It certainly is one of those cars which is far more pleasing that the 0-60 would suggest. The sound and handling make it very appealing to hoon.

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Mr911lover said:

Awesome car with great POWER to WEIGHT although it hard to be a NATURALly aspirated engine.

Have you COMPETED in the car yet and set any PB's?

It hides its enhanced aspiration well. It's currently running a cycle of 97 RON which helps. It had a a nice TUEsday.

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Pistom said:

That looks fantastic - what a great choice.

Love the subtle colour.

Thanks - I do like the moody grey colour too.

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Mike1990 said:

Awesome

Thanks!

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v15ben said:

Car looks very nice indeed, really like the GPs.
I *think* I saw you near Leeds Uni the other day, heading out of town.
Either yours or an identical one!

Thanks!! Yes it was most likely me, I drive past it most days on my commute into Leeds

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v15ben said:

I was admiring the car in traffic funnily enough.
You got cut up by a taxi outside the Library pub just as I turned off!

Ah yes - I remember it. I really wanted to savage that prick, but restrained myself.

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Leins said:

Very nice OP, enjoy

Cheers!

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Martin_Hx said:

Get PH sticker on it! I've never been spotted in the Civic though

Might have to get a little one on it. Want to keep it subtle though

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HJMS123 said:

I'm probably the only other guy on this forum who knows what you are talking about ... lol

haha. it's OK the Mini is all natty.

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NeilAndHisMini said:

Ah, you bought one ... only spotted and responded to your post in the MINI subforum this morning.

Congratulations and enjoy, from a fellow GP2 daily driver.

I drove it, and that was that - I had to have it

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HJMS123 said:

It has the aesthetics of a non-natty but I'll take your word for it

haha

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trowelhead said:

Hows life with the mini?

Really really fancy one of these as a fun daily

Sorry for the delayed reply :O

All good, car is now just shy of 35k miles and used every day. Handles the commute fine and been utterly faultless.

May have to move on to something else soon with some more interior space and I'm now too broad in the shoulder for the car so can't sit properly in the driver seat. Sounds like the most rediculous egotisitcal excuse ever but actually true. It's that or try Lohen's lightweight door cards to free up an extra inch but that might not quite be enough. ;(

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Well, after a great year today the GP went - replaced with the below S4 Avant. Quite different 🤣