This site was an invaluable resource for identifying which year to buy, what options to look for, etc. This car VIN checked out as a factory JCW with LSD. The engine has the number plate and all the correct stuff for the base kit, but doesn't have the JCW brakes or suspension. The 18" run-flats are pretty harsh, but luckily the roads are pretty good here in North San Diego.

 

niiiiiice! Looks great, congratulations!

 

Congrats!

 

Yes you drank the kool aid . Now keep the grin going !
Welcome to Cooper Madness !
El Tiger

 

Welcome to the forum, good looking MINI, ENJOY!

 

Congrats, and welcome to the club. One thing however, if it's a factory JCW, it does indeed have the JCW brakes. I don't see the JCW red calipers on your car though. Perhaps a dealer installed kit.

 

Wow, that is a great lookin' MINI.

Congrats to you, and...

 

very sharp car....

 

Welcome. Love the red mirrors I did that in 06 with my DS MINI that I still drive everyday.

 

Nice looking car. Welcome to the club. Start saving money for aftermarket parts because the kool-aid is addicting.

 

Beautiful car! Welcome!!!! I love the red mirrors and dark silver combo too...very nice!

 

Very nice, can't wait to see how it does this weekend!

 

Thanks! It has been a blast to drive and find myself making excuses to go to the store .. the long way.

I normally drive a full-size truck; it is so strange to be looking under cars instead of over them

Signed up for my first autox this weekend, but sure I will run into my limits way before the car would hold me back.