JCW How old are the JCW owners?
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40...but I have had a problem with fast cars for 20+ years. 
I also strongly considered the Golf R, but it wasn't available when I needed a new car last spring. I like the look and performance of the R but I ended up liking the uniqueness of the MINI more. I wanted something different. I do like the interior of the R better than the MINI as I don't like the functionality of the MINI interior so much. It looks interesting and all, but I prefer the look/functionality of the R. Performance-wise, I've had not one regret getting the MINI over the R. Get a MINI!
I also strongly considered the Golf R, but it wasn't available when I needed a new car last spring. I like the look and performance of the R but I ended up liking the uniqueness of the MINI more. I wanted something different. I do like the interior of the R better than the MINI as I don't like the functionality of the MINI interior so much. It looks interesting and all, but I prefer the look/functionality of the R. Performance-wise, I've had not one regret getting the MINI over the R. Get a MINI!
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40. came from a 911 (996 C2) and the fun factor is off the charts. Yes, the previous ride had plenty of oomph and handled like a dream but my mcs (after suspension mods) handles immensely better imo. i'm currently researching ways to address the "oomph" factor.
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From: Lorena & San Antonio, TX
Old enough to know better than to answer questions about my age... OK, if you must know, 48 going on 35... 
But even my 83-year-old uncle gives my JCW a big!
But even my 83-year-old uncle gives my JCW a big
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From: Little Rock,ARK
Damn! Y'all make me feel like a fossil.
"Fun" cars in the driveway=MCS, Porsche Boxster,Porsche 911SC, Porsche 912, and a surprizingly agile 93 Saturn SC2. Mini got over 8,000 miles tacked on since February...MORE than all the others COMBINED.
Inching up on 74 next April.
"Fun" cars in the driveway=MCS, Porsche Boxster,Porsche 911SC, Porsche 912, and a surprizingly agile 93 Saturn SC2. Mini got over 8,000 miles tacked on since February...MORE than all the others COMBINED.
Inching up on 74 next April.
I agree with you on every point. The uniqueness of the JCW is what is pulling me towards it, just trying to get past the lack of space compared to the R.
40...but I have had a problem with fast cars for 20+ years.
I also strongly considered the Golf R, but it wasn't available when I needed a new car last spring. I like the look and performance of the R but I ended up liking the uniqueness of the MINI more. I wanted something different. I do like the interior of the R better than the MINI as I don't like the functionality of the MINI interior so much. It looks interesting and all, but I prefer the look/functionality of the R. Performance-wise, I've had not one regret getting the MINI over the R. Get a MINI!
I also strongly considered the Golf R, but it wasn't available when I needed a new car last spring. I like the look and performance of the R but I ended up liking the uniqueness of the MINI more. I wanted something different. I do like the interior of the R better than the MINI as I don't like the functionality of the MINI interior so much. It looks interesting and all, but I prefer the look/functionality of the R. Performance-wise, I've had not one regret getting the MINI over the R. Get a MINI!
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35. I would have had a JCW years ago but I had to settle less expensive cars. Unfortunately I think many of us normal people can't afford or justify expensive cars when we are young. 
I would probably be driving a 1M more than a JCW too!
Well maybe...
1M was my second choice over JCW. 2nd favorite because it was just too much $$.
BTW have you experiences the pump failures? Water or fuel - can't remember which the 135 seems to suffer from.
I would probably be driving a 1M more than a JCW too!
Well maybe... 1M was my second choice over JCW. 2nd favorite because it was just too much $$.
BTW have you experiences the pump failures? Water or fuel - can't remember which the 135 seems to suffer from.
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From: Florida
35. I would have had a JCW years ago but I had to settle less expensive cars. Unfortunately I think many of us normal people can't afford or justify expensive cars when we are young.
I would probably be driving a 1M more than a JCW too! Well maybe...
1M was my second choice over JCW. 2nd favorite because it was just too much $$.
BTW have you experiences the pump failures? Water or fuel - can't remember which the 135 seems to suffer from.
I would probably be driving a 1M more than a JCW too!
Well maybe... 1M was my second choice over JCW. 2nd favorite because it was just too much $$.
BTW have you experiences the pump failures? Water or fuel - can't remember which the 135 seems to suffer from.
No issues and just dyno'd 430+ whp
with 1M ,But may sell JCW to buy a Volvo vn 780 or a peterbilt to haul my other toys from florida to panama.
im the same place u are i ordered mine on june 16 for a 2012 jcw hardtop, are you getting the clubman or the hardtop?
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Damn! Y'all make me feel like a fossil.
"Fun" cars in the driveway=MCS, Porsche Boxster,Porsche 911SC, Porsche 912, and a surprizingly agile 93 Saturn SC2. Mini got over 8,000 miles tacked on since February...MORE than all the others COMBINED.
Inching up on 74 next April.
"Fun" cars in the driveway=MCS, Porsche Boxster,Porsche 911SC, Porsche 912, and a surprizingly agile 93 Saturn SC2. Mini got over 8,000 miles tacked on since February...MORE than all the others COMBINED.
Inching up on 74 next April.