Anyone got a Mini JCW R56 or Peugeot 208 GTI 30th?
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LightningBlue said:
Turnip Farmer said:
Cool thanks, is it cheap to replace the cam chains on them? I suppose could try find one that has had it replaced recently. Is there a way to tell if they are worn when I go to look at a few?
I'd prefer the JCW spec but never thought of the Cooper S, is there much difference in spec between them?
Last year I was quoted £800 to do the chain, tensioner, solenoids and some other bits on my N18-engined Cooper S Coupe at a Mini specialist. I really enjoyed the car as a toy, the handling was fantastic. I think the Cooper S is plenty enough for the road, they’re very hard riding and hear the JCWs are even more so. The engines are a peach if maintained, they blend so well with the chassis and deliver linear power. It was the most fun car I ever owned but wouldn’t want one as an only car, personally I want something a bit more of an all rounder if using every day. I'd prefer the JCW spec but never thought of the Cooper S, is there much difference in spec between them?
CG2020UK said:
The 30th and BPS drive the best though wouldn’t be the best all round in my opinion as they are more focussed and lose nice extras. I went the 208 GTI Prestige model both times as the spec list suited us better (we got heated seats and the panoramic roof) and I think they are the best bang for buck. The 30th and BPS get an LSD and would be firmer than the Prestige car.
Doing it now if I was to buy another I’d get a 30th or BPS.
To look out for I’d suggest making sure you get a facelifted car (easy way to tell is they have 208PS not 200PS). They are more reliable cars and got more torque in the engine which made for a better drive.
Think in total we done something like 60k miles across both cars and they were faultless apart from one puncture. Infotainment did do this weird thing once every 4-5months on her car where it was just static through the radio but fixed itself if the car was switched off for 5mins.
When test driving just remember to set the steering wheel up to look over the steering wheel. It’s quite genius in that the instrument cluster is up high and acts the same way as a heads up display but for some reason some people can’t figure this out.
That's brilliant to know, they seem quite rare cars on UK roads, think I've only seen one recently.Doing it now if I was to buy another I’d get a 30th or BPS.
To look out for I’d suggest making sure you get a facelifted car (easy way to tell is they have 208PS not 200PS). They are more reliable cars and got more torque in the engine which made for a better drive.
Think in total we done something like 60k miles across both cars and they were faultless apart from one puncture. Infotainment did do this weird thing once every 4-5months on her car where it was just static through the radio but fixed itself if the car was switched off for 5mins.
When test driving just remember to set the steering wheel up to look over the steering wheel. It’s quite genius in that the instrument cluster is up high and acts the same way as a heads up display but for some reason some people can’t figure this out.
I think I'd prefer the 30th or BPS version compared to the prestige. I'm use to not having mod cons/luxuries on my abarth and prefer car with an LSD, to be honest the inside the Peugeot is a big step up in quality from the Abarth.
Cheers for the tip on which to look for, I've noted that and good that you've had pretty much trouble free ownership.
Haha yeah heard that the steering wheel is quite odd but don't think it will stop me buying one, like you say it's getting it setup right is the key.
Incidentally do you know what the differences between the 30th and the BPS version are? Struggling to find that info online anywhere, a lot of people say they are pretty much same car.
Turnip Farmer said:
Incidentally do you know what the differences between the 30th and the BPS version are? Struggling to find that info online anywhere, a lot of people say they are pretty much same car.
As far as I’m aware it’s the same car eg: widened, lowered and LSD.The By Peugeot Sport just has the facelifted bumper as the interior in the 30th is the same facelifted one (less red).
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