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Dec 30, 2017 | 07:00 PM

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Just wanted to post and say hello to everyone. I recently purchased my first Mini and it’s very nice. Got a 2012 S Hardtop with the the JCW package. I look forward to finding out more about it.

thanks and Happy New Year to all.

Dave,

Dec 30, 2017 | 09:40 PM

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Welcome! Check out the Gen2 forums and FAQ. Is your new ride the factory JCW with N14 engine, or the S with the N18 and the dealer installed JCW upgrade? Either way you have a great car. Post some pics.

Dec 31, 2017 | 02:02 AM

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Welcome to the forum

Dec 31, 2017 | 06:56 AM

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Welcome to NAM.

You are now a member of an enlightened group of individuals that recognize that a MINI is great handling car. With the JCW, you have great handling car that also has some nice performance features.

Dec 31, 2017 | 04:28 PM

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Welcome and Congrats

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Dec 31, 2017 | 05:20 PM

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Great car. What color? Six speed?

Dec 31, 2017 | 05:32 PM

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Hi and welcome to the NAM family, Dave!
Now show us some pics of that ride!

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Dec 31, 2017 | 05:37 PM

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Thanks all, it is a Georgeous “Eclipse Grey Metalic” with the Steptronic six speed.

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Dec 31, 2017 | 05:42 PM

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Was’nt sure how to post a pic, hope I got it right this time.

Dec 31, 2017 | 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by squawSkiBum

Not sure which Engine but on the build sheet it shows the JCW package for $2,000.00 which includes 17” wheels, Aero kit and Dynamic traction control. So is that the N18?

Dec 31, 2017 | 05:51 PM

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Wow - that looks great. I drove a 2012 JCW at MINI dealership a few years back. That one was an automatic which, in my opinion, took a lot out of the drive.

Congratulations again on great purchase.

Dec 31, 2017 | 06:05 PM

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Wow - that looks great. I drove a 2012 JCW at MINI dealership a few years back. That one was an automatic which, in my opinion, took a lot out of the drive.

Congratulations again on great purchase.

Thanks CPA, I wanted a manual and test drove a couple but I would have to drive barefoot because there was no room for my feet with shoes when shifting. I agree that it takes some of the fun out but the Steptronic is the next best.

Dec 31, 2017 | 06:58 PM

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From the pics that is a JCW appearance package. It's not an actual factory JCW MINI as it doesn't have the JCW brakes the factory JCW car would of had. So it's an N18 engine.

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