Hi guys.
I'm about to order a new Mini and I've specified my perfect Cooper S, which includes pretty much every option except for the JCW body and interior kits and the parking assistant.
But the Cooper S has now become so expensive that it cost like a more spartan (though still well equipped) John Cooper Works. There are certain luxuries that I'm not willing to sacrifice, like navigation and the Harman Kardon stereo, but some other options I can live without and others come standard on the JCW.
Sacrifices I've made on the JCW spec is:
I am also not sure that I prefer the looks of the JCW; maybe it's a bit much? The Cooper S is certainly more stylish and restrained, while the JCW may be a bit gaudy. I'm undecided.
Lastly, my JCW spec is about 10% more expensive than my Cooper S.
Some people probably think I'm stupid now, because the Jimmy Clarksons always want more poweeeeeeer. So do I, but keep in mind that it comes at the expense of convenience and price. I will have to live with the payment and the harsh ride.
There's also the issue of the JCW "only" having 231 hp, which isn't quite a lot for the money, and it doesn't seem to make it that much quicker than a Cooper S.
So why am I even considering a JCW? That's an excellent question.
I can't help but like the exclusivity of it. And it is quicker, even if not by much. I'm also thinking it might have better residual value. And oh, the exhaust note should be great. Anything else that I've missed?
So what do you think? Is the JCW gaudy? Worth the money? What the **** should I do?
I'm about to order a new Mini and I've specified my perfect Cooper S, which includes pretty much every option except for the JCW body and interior kits and the parking assistant.
But the Cooper S has now become so expensive that it cost like a more spartan (though still well equipped) John Cooper Works. There are certain luxuries that I'm not willing to sacrifice, like navigation and the Harman Kardon stereo, but some other options I can live without and others come standard on the JCW.
Sacrifices I've made on the JCW spec is:
- No active dampers
- No rear view camera
- No parking assistant
- No auto dimming mirrors
- No chrome line interior
- Uglier seats (standard JCW seats instead of the Black Pearl option in the Cooper S)
I am also not sure that I prefer the looks of the JCW; maybe it's a bit much? The Cooper S is certainly more stylish and restrained, while the JCW may be a bit gaudy. I'm undecided.
Lastly, my JCW spec is about 10% more expensive than my Cooper S.
Some people probably think I'm stupid now, because the Jimmy Clarksons always want more poweeeeeeer. So do I, but keep in mind that it comes at the expense of convenience and price. I will have to live with the payment and the harsh ride.
There's also the issue of the JCW "only" having 231 hp, which isn't quite a lot for the money, and it doesn't seem to make it that much quicker than a Cooper S.
So why am I even considering a JCW? That's an excellent question.
I can't help but like the exclusivity of it. And it is quicker, even if not by much. I'm also thinking it might have better residual value. And oh, the exhaust note should be great. Anything else that I've missed?
So what do you think? Is the JCW gaudy? Worth the money? What the **** should I do?