JCW engine question
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Been having a few thoughts about looking into a jcw- specifically r56 generation. I do like the r53, not so sure i could live with the fuel consumption sadly!
Prices on newer cars seem quite high- although the earlier cars ( around 2008 model year ) seem fairly reasonable now, hence my interest is starting to grow more.
My one question is, are the earlier r56 jcw cars affected by the same issues the cooper s faces, timing chain failure/coking etc?
If I were to buy an earlier car, provided it had been seen to properly and had these faults sorted, would they resurface later on?
Cheers all!
Prices on newer cars seem quite high- although the earlier cars ( around 2008 model year ) seem fairly reasonable now, hence my interest is starting to grow more.
My one question is, are the earlier r56 jcw cars affected by the same issues the cooper s faces, timing chain failure/coking etc?
If I were to buy an earlier car, provided it had been seen to properly and had these faults sorted, would they resurface later on?
Cheers all!
Yeah- I know people who have had both gen cars- 25 from the r53, 40 from the r56. I do like the r53, but like I say with prices starting to look better on r56 cars the decreased running costs and potentially more toys in the cabin make it seem a better proposition. Could be swayed by a GP1 however...
Good news regarding the engine though- how about the decoking problem, is that something that should be done regularly?
I am aware they drink oil- so did my classic mini to be fair, it's something I'm used to, although I take it that the new cars don't just drop it from mystery gaps in the engine and ancillaries onto the driveway?
Good news regarding the engine though- how about the decoking problem, is that something that should be done regularly?
I am aware they drink oil- so did my classic mini to be fair, it's something I'm used to, although I take it that the new cars don't just drop it from mystery gaps in the engine and ancillaries onto the driveway?
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