WC50 Owners Group
03-28-2018, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by
matthew-w
Same, as noted above.
Did you see my post about Ralph Schomp? They have a WC50 with just over 1k miles. I was there two days ago and it's still available.
The WC50 at Ralph Schomp is probably the lowest mileage WC50. This was posted 11/17.
03-28-2018, 05:25 AM
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mini coop
The WC50 at Ralph Schomp is probably the lowest mileage WC50. This was posted 11/17.
Just curious, did it sell? I don’t see an online posting from their website.
03-29-2018, 07:41 AM
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nels415
Just curious, did it sell? I don’t see an online posting from their website.
421 was there the last time I was at Schomp about a month ago. As far as I know, it's not listed in their online inventory. It's part of the dealership's private collection, I believe, along with a few other MINIs that are considered rare.
Schomp's selling it at the original sticker price. I discussed an offer, but the rep said Schomp was not discounting it.
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03-30-2018, 03:05 AM
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03-31-2018, 07:36 PM
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I see, thanks for the info.
I noticed my car doesn’t have the rear fog lights. Anyone know why some cars have them and some not?
04-01-2018, 06:19 AM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Phillyburbia
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nels415
I see, thanks for the info.
I noticed my car doesn’t have the rear fog lights. Anyone know why some cars have them and some not?
The US-spec cars did not come from the factory with rear fogs. One or two owners had functioning fogs added (requires switch and significant coding). I added the rear fog lenses to 425 just for the look when it was new.
04-01-2018, 09:12 AM
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Got it, thanks Jackmac, there seems to be quite a few other features missing or different from US spec?
No rear fogs
No PDC
No navigation
No red trimmed floor mats
No comfort access
Anything else? Is there a documented list of US specs published anywhere?
04-01-2018, 03:35 PM
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04-01-2018, 04:10 PM
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I did find this photo. Does this reflect yours? Also the red striped carpets can be purchased at ECS Tuning. They are under 2012 GPS MINI.
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04-01-2018, 07:02 PM
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
nels415
Got it, thanks Jackmac, there seems to be quite a few other features missing or different from US spec?
No rear fogs
No PDC
No navigation
No red trimmed floor mats
No comfort access
Anything else? Is there a documented list of US specs published anywhere?
MINI USA product planners left out some content to keep the car at just below $40K MSRP. In most (all?) other markets, the cars came fully loaded.
04-01-2018, 10:42 PM
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My car stickered at $41,300.00 all in.
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04-17-2018, 06:05 PM
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WC50 sightings?
According to my hunting, 404 and 415 are still available.
Does anyone know of any other WC50s? I'm still in the hunt.
04-17-2018, 06:29 PM
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Miami
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Originally Posted by
matthew-w
According to my hunting, 404 and 415 are still available.
Does anyone know of any other WC50s? I'm still in the hunt.
Where is 404 listed?
04-17-2018, 06:30 PM
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I have not seen any others recently. Don't give up!
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04-17-2018, 06:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
MCSMiami
Where is 404 listed?
404
415
04-17-2018, 06:35 PM
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Quote:
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matthew-w
Thanks.
Don't like 404...and I own 415.
04-17-2018, 10:37 PM
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Number 404 is lowered and who knows what else. I thought someone saw it and reported that it was rough.
04-17-2018, 11:24 PM
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Yeah, it was reported on the FB WC 50 owner's page. So, since MCSMiami picked up 415, congrats! I'm assuming it checked it well enough given slightly higher mileage?
-nels
05-18-2018, 03:25 PM
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Cleaned and Covered! Spring has Sprang! :-)
05-18-2018, 05:04 PM
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05-18-2018, 05:45 PM
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05-18-2018, 07:17 PM
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Did not sell?
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willinsj
I guess you didn’t end up selling? You’re not too far away, we should meet up sometime.
05-21-2018, 01:54 PM
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Would the 1st or last off the line be worth a premium in many years to come ?
05-21-2018, 03:09 PM
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I would guess the first - 001 - would be. I believe that one to be in the museum. I would think this one too would command a premium as there were only 50 exported to the US. I don't know about the last one - number 499......
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05-21-2018, 03:23 PM
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Ours is #007 and was on display at the launch event, MINI United in 2009. Owned by MINI, it then went on to feature in all the UK press road tests..
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