Where to buy a JCW?
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A JCW R53 is a Cooper S model with a JCW Engine Tuning Kit (either 200bhp or 210bhp). These kits were all dealer fit until they were available as a factory option in November 2005. Cars with the factory option will also have a LSD and JCW Sport Brakes.
You can attain JCW-like performance by fitting a supercharger reduction (15%-17%) pulley to a standard R53 along with a shorter drive belt and one-step colder spark plugs.
You can attain JCW-like performance by fitting a supercharger reduction (15%-17%) pulley to a standard R53 along with a shorter drive belt and one-step colder spark plugs.
#3
A JCW R53 is a Cooper S model with a JCW Engine Tuning Kit (either 200bhp or 210bhp). These kits were all dealer fit until they were available as a factory option in November 2005. Cars with the factory option will also have a LSD and JCW Sport Brakes.
You can attain JCW-like performance by fitting a supercharger reduction (15%-17%) pulley to a standard R53 along with a shorter drive belt and one-step colder spark plugs.
You can attain JCW-like performance by fitting a supercharger reduction (15%-17%) pulley to a standard R53 along with a shorter drive belt and one-step colder spark plugs.
#4
Your search will be limited to 2006 models built November 2005 onward. The Aero Kit was a dealer fit accessory so that will make your search even more difficult.
#5
They can be found on ebay.com and search Cars.com . But they will not come up as JCW's they will come up as a Cooper S and maybe have a Aero kit on the them. Look for the JCW Engine Tuning kit as a sign that its a JCW package. If you get real lucky you can find them with the JCW tuning suspension or other nice options.
More info here.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-03-jcw.html
Good Luck.
More info here.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-03-jcw.html
Good Luck.
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Good luck indeed, I used to have an autotrader search setup for 06 JCWs but rarely turned anything up anywhere. I lucked into mine (late 2006 production) when it came up as a trade in at the local mini dealership a couple years ago. No certificate of authenticity but confirmed the JCW kit was factory by having someone run the options list from the VIN.
Keep us posted, I’m interested in seeing what you find.
Keep us posted, I’m interested in seeing what you find.
#7
I've been searching for about a month, so far the only JCW with low miles that I found was this (http://www.paulscarcare.com/BigSummi...257EA40059A615), and it was perfect but I was _one_ day late in asking the dealer about it. I really wish I liked Chili Red, since I've found 3-4 of those that look amazing, but I just don't like the color. Hopefully I can find something similar, I've been mainly searching various auto sites and searchtempest for craigslist. Is there a way to search all the MINI dealerships for used cars?
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Yes, its a tough search, but can be found. Most listings dont have it as a JCW buts as a Cooper S, so just takes some time.
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Have the see the engine and the exhaust to see if it has the kit. Thats a true sign.
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Thats narrowing it down, the 05+ JCW can be hard to find , allot I have seen are in Chili Red.
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Last May I was looking for 05/06 MCS... For a few months. My JCW showed up on Kijiji ad board in a small town outside Toronto. It was not described as JCW, let alone very rare edition of only 64 cars ( in Canada)... Thanks to great photos by seller, I could see that car has Aero kit and especially after double checking original mileage (27k km not miles!), I was the first one to see the vehicle. I bought it on the spot! No test drive needed...
You can check the full gallery on Instagram under @retrojcw...
Good luck in your search!
You can check the full gallery on Instagram under @retrojcw...
Good luck in your search!
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tata - that was a find and perfect timing
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You can find more in NY, FL, and CA areas.
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You can find more in NY, FL, and CA areas.
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Spartan,
I am considering selling my 2006 factory JCW. It isn't grey, and it probably won't be for sale until March, as I need to make it through the rest of winter before pulling my Miata out of the garage. Here is my introduction thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...2006-fjcw.html
Let me know if you are interested and I will consider selling sooner. It also has the factory LSD......which is amazing compared to a non LSD R53.
I am considering selling my 2006 factory JCW. It isn't grey, and it probably won't be for sale until March, as I need to make it through the rest of winter before pulling my Miata out of the garage. Here is my introduction thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...2006-fjcw.html
Let me know if you are interested and I will consider selling sooner. It also has the factory LSD......which is amazing compared to a non LSD R53.
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