[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Hello all, I’ve got a ’06 MCS with Sport and Convenience packages on order. I really would have wanted the JCW package but can’t swing the cost right now. Anyway, I’ve been looking around and found a few preowned JCW’s on the market that would put me at less than the cost of a new MCS. My question for you fine folks is what is the consensus on say and ’03 JCW with less than 20k mi versus a brand new MCS? [/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Thanks in advance and hope to be motoring soon. [/SIZE][/FONT]

 

I would think that with the gearing changes on the 05+, the MCS is probably as quick as the 03 JCW. Plus you get a full warranty. I'd say stick with the new car.

 

Go for the new.. Just my thoughts

 

Get the MCS now, you can always add stuff later: aftermarket parts or the factory JCW package (which wont void the warrenty if the dealer installes it).
IMHO

 

New

 

Go new. A CAI/exhaust and 15% pulley will cost about $1200-1500. You will be close.