Bump. I’ve had some amazing conversations over the past week with those of you that have reached out after seeing this post and/or my “hunting” on Bring a Trailer. Thank you!

Still seeking the right late R53 JCW. If you’re ready to send yours on to a good “forever home”, let’s talk!

 

I hope you’re looking daily in the FB marketplace (nationally) daily. That’s honestly your best bet. I helped your last seller contact you from your Bat posts 😉

 

I’m sure you saw the new listing on Bat.

 

The silver one currently on Bring a Trailer has the Chrono pack. Looks like that’s the one deal breaker from the original post above.

Otherwise it checks all of the boxes and is a nice example.

 

@Jonny and @JackMac - Thanks for your responses. I have indeed been watching that current BaT listing. Pure Silver doesn't really do anything for me, but the car has a lot of positives (VERY well optioned, nice leather seats, great wheels, JCW grille, and low miles. It has a lot of paint chips, and one of the wheels has some defects, but they are minor and could be touched up professionally. Oxidation looks relatively minor on underhood bolts, aluminum, and underneath. If this car was Hyper Blue, Chili Red, BRG, or even Dark Silver, I'd probably be going after it (even with the chrono pack).

Starting to debate whether to hold out for the Hyper Blue JCW 'unicorn' or compromise...perhaps the search is just getting started.

 

😈 I’m with you on the Hyper Blue. It will show up when you least expect it. At least now we know your color preferences.

 

You probably would have liked this one I sold a little while back... I still regret getting rid of it... Great spec...

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co.../market/366337

 

Patience is key, especially if you know what you want. Though becoming harder to find with each passing year.

Will keep an eye out for you and relay any which match your preferences here in this thread.

 

Nice ride! I would prefer non-chrono (I know...that's unusual) and black seats, but I might overlook those things for the right example. Cheers.

 

Much appreciated! Patience patience patience...

 

Did I mention, "Anywhere in North America"? Keeping my eyes peeled and ears open

 

pm sent

 

I’m now trying to decide if I should open my mind to an N18-equipped 2012-‘13 R56 JCW, or possibly a JCW Coupe. Thoughts from this that have owned both? I’m worried about missing that supercharger whine. Anyone twincharge an R56?

 

Completely different ball-game in my opinion.... but you might end up $10K under budget if did go the R56 route!

 

after driving an r58. Coming from an r53 lover/owner , after my 1st mile in the r58 , i never looked at owning another r53 and have since only owned r58.. the turbo spools as fast as the sc boosts , it handles better , feels better , less problems, more reliable and just an all around better car..
I've owned them stock and I've owned them highly modified and either way , I prefer r58 ANYDAY..

 

12 JCW Coupe MANUAL, 80K looks as nice as a Coupe can.
I do not know the car nor the owner:

https://asheville.craigslist.org/cto...909100237.html

 

Beautiful..
here's mine.. imo. Go check out an r58 , atleast take it fir a drive and see how it feels for you. as good of a road feel as the r53 provides the r58 is better...
And if it has the hk sound system, it sounds AMAZING in that small cabin , youd think it had a underseat subwoofer.

 

The N18 JCW was only available in 2013. I’ve owned a lot of them. I am considering another as well but finding a good one is honestly harder than finding a good r53 JCW. I never liked the backwards baseball cap R58…so you might have better luck if you are considering one.

 

Awesome ride!

So...I did a thing and bought a 2012 JCW Coupé, 46k miles, fully loaded (all packages and options plus R113 red stripe wheels, JCW extractor, and more). I'll be picking it up in a week or so. Yes, I know it's an N14. I'll baby it. I'll continue looking for the elusive R53 JCW. But I'm hoping to have a lot of fun while I'm waiting!

 

Awesome! Congrats AV! Should be a 'great' lake tourer! 😉

Pics are mandatory once acquired!

 

100%! I pick it up on Friday (hopefully). I've done a little digging, and I think this was one of the first hundred or so JCW Coupés to hit our shores. Hence the (very) well equipped spec and White Silver Metallic / Red exterior, which was the "hero" scheme. Might have also been a "showroom queen" for a bit to tease potential buyers with the possibilities (hence JCW extras)...I'm still tracking down the original dealer and working on that info, as the car's early history is spurious. But it's a fun expedition for me to be embarking on.

 

Hey @Chamberlin1 ...check this out!

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...st#post4707798

 

Glad you rescued this special car and are sparing no expense to bring it back to life! Don't understand how some of these special edition cars become so neglected! Congrats again!