BTDT.....it all comes down to the fun factor. What's the fun in buying someone else's worn underwear?How exciting! Epic car - but I'm holding out because no more buying new cars without test drives, then getting bored or dissatisfied after a year and being clubbed over the head with depreciation.
Will wait for a slightly used, certified pre-owned. People in my town tend to tire easy of their new rides - even JCWs. I'm thinking the suspension will be a bit too harsh for our roads - thus a test drive will be absolutely essential.
If I can bear it, I may go JCW.
Although my 3 cylinder Cooper is brilliant and I'll probably never sell it!:
Seriously, I hardly ever buy a car new with the order to my specifications. But, it's very hard to find a proper used car to my liking (color combo, engine, trans, etc.). THAT's the huge advantage of buying new, especially when he car is destined to be a classic!
From my experience it's a little more than the Cooper S, just because they are so much more rare to see on the used market which produces a higher demand. Most of the use JCWs I've seen tend to be in better condition too, showing their owners have more of a propensity to care for their cars better.
