GP Talk (2006) Discussion of the limited edition, MINI Cooper S (R53)-based, John Cooper Works GP.

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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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My new GP

Hi guys - picked up my new 2006 MINI GP yesterday number 1538, love it so much













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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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Congratulations.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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Sweet ride! I love the GP rims
 
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Wow. I've seen hundreds of pictures of GP's before, but I'm still amazed by that car. Great photos.

I really love the Recaro seats, (which we never got here in the USA). The JCW steering wheel is an excellent choice.

TOP DRAWER!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Damn
I wish we could get those seats over here.
Congrats on your new ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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enjoy it my friend.GP is a excellent car.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Damn
I wish we could get those seats over here.
Congrats on your new ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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maybe in 1 month i will have 4 seats for selling
 
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Let me know. I may be interested.

Thanks
 
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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jonnieoh said it all. Very nice GP pics! There's something about the "stereotypical" British cottage, brick driveway & blustery weather with the pinnacle of quintessential British car (at least to use yanks) that makes it all perfect. JCW Recaro's look amazing as the stockers in our GPs were lacking in the lateral support. Leather/Alcantara steering wheel is also quite trick as all of our GPs came with the stock wheel which is also lacking in feel. Red stitching on e-brake and shift-lever covers is very nice. Oh and the lack of glove-box, an option that we don't have on this side of the pond makes it more special for us to view!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!

After 22k miles of year round driving since November 10, 2006 I still love my GP!! It's even more fun in the Colorado snow!

I will buy those Recaro seats from you dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Nice car bro - congrats!! What do they get for a GP in UK these dayz?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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WOW GREAT CAR! Thank you for posting the photos! You made my day! I personally sold 5 or 6 GPs. I even came close to buying one, but decide not to because of the lack of back seats. We have 2 kids!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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VERY nice, congrats!!!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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congrats!!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Of course, the car is wonderful! Congrats! But I think the photography is amazing! You have a very nice touch with a camera.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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gorgeous car..... hope i can have it one day
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Thanks for everyones kind comments I am loving my GP more and more, tomorrow I am doing a track day at Brands Hatch so I will return with more photos no doubt.

Originally Posted by SoCal_Mini
Nice car bro - congrats!! What do they get for a GP in UK these dayz?
I paid roughly the equivalent of $24,000 (based on current exchange rate) for my GP - it only has 10k miles on the clock
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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DARN Thats not much you stole it!
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Nice sweet wish mine had RECAROS!
 

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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 05:31 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS !! Hope to meet you and Giuseppe in person in May.. You are going to Silvestone ?, yes
 
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Great looking GP. I still drive 1118 as much as possible, it just gets more fun every day.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Awsome...congrats, you will enjoy.

I WANT THOSE SEATS DAMN IT!!!! I am going to MINIs United next year.. I will be on a quest to get those for my GP
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by azminiman
Awsome...congrats, you will enjoy.

I WANT THOSE SEATS DAMN IT!!!! I am going to MINIs United next year.. I will be on a quest to get those for my GP
AZ - get me some too!!!!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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I am going to MINI UNITED as well, but they don't sell car seats ( at least they didn't in the past), however, I will be interested to get them , too. Maybe a group buy?
 
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