What's your config/MSRP?

 

You mean miniusa.com?

 

Yep. I didn't know how to correct the title of my post.

 

I got 42 thousand with the options i put on the car

 

Ouch.
I got upto $37.9K, but was just picking the bare performance and creature comfort essentials. If I throw in leather and 18" wheels, I will be in the 40s.

Either way, that's more expensive than 328i, which is a faster (5.5 0-60 for 328i vs. 5.9 sec for JCW), higher quality sister vehicle throughout. Add a few more frivolous features, and you are in 335i territory, which is another performance level altogether.

MINI, what the @#$% are you thinking ?!??

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I agree with you on the 328i pricing, but this car is boring as hell. What else would you buy for $40K new or pre-owned?

 

40k?

Damn, I built my ideal car for only $33k. I guess I don't like a ton of options.

 

There are actually a ton of quality options in $40K price bracket. I only referenced 328i because of the commonality of corporate ownership, engine size and architecture (BMW 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbo), and overall shape and value proposition (2-door coupe).

2-series has plenty of flaws (mostly being way too heavy), but it's still sad that the top of the line JCW is slower and more expensive than bottom of the line BMW.

That's just wrong on so many levels !

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0-60 isn't everything, man.

 

He says to the autocrosser...

 

I have a 328 (originally a development car, now my wife's car) and I'd have to echo this. It's very competent, and with the BMS tune and prototype Helix Intercooler in it, it's fast, but the car is completely devoid of soul.

This always brings to mind what you want in a $40k car. There are so many good used cars for well under 40 that have tons of soul. Heck, I'd buy 2 cars: a '06 MCS with mods, a 2004 Laguna Seca Blue M3, and have nearly 10k left over to repair and insure them.

 

At the top end there is the Audi S3. Then Golf - R. I am seriously looking because I have not had a good run with my MCS. If Mini Canada don't come to the table with the purchase of the JCW I'm dropping the brand and gong somewhere else. I know that there is nothing exactly comparable to a JCW but there are options that you could probably fall in love with over time.

 

Dude on JCW forum installed a thing in his stock fJCW to measure times, he go 5.6 sec 0-60, 13.1 second quarter at about 103 MPH. They say it's 208 HP but it's more like 230 on dyno. And the F56 car will be even more. 2600 pounds too. Nothing wrong with 328i but it's more of a cushy chumpmobile let's face it.

 

I autocross as well.

With a FWD platform, there's only so much power that can be put through the front wheels before it just becomes a waste. The additional power also unbalances the car - it's no longer a machine of harmony, but one of brute force. Teaching FWD brutes to dance is a challenge.

I had a GTI prior to my GP - had it tuned, ton of suspension mods... and I ended up putting it back in stock mode every time I autocrossed it because the tune was just far too much power for a FWD vehicle on an autocross course.

 

I put every option available that I wanted and got 42.however, how I am actually going to build the car it will come out to about 40. Which really isn't that bad since we paid 36 for a fully loaded countryman. Also would like to point out that this thread is way of track lol. As far as cost goes though you get way more options at the end of the day for the 40 then you do with BMW. Also the only way I am buying a another bmw is if it's a M Series. Everybody has 3 series bmws, so there is nothing unique about them. So the 40 for the mini totally worth it, because I won't see 30 of the exact same car in each parking lot.

 

Everything is boring compared to a go-kart on track.
I haven't driven a 228i, so can't comment, but these guys took one to track (with M package) and seamed to have had fun:
https://www.bmwcca.org/roundel/bmw-2...track-solution

True, but that's just about the only commonly measured and reported stat that we can use to compare vehicle performance.

Sorry, I had never met a motorsports gearhead who had ever complained of having too much power. For FWD or RWD or AWD car.

That's why you have a right foot that can modulate throttle impact, not just go WOT every time!

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Yes, because the answer to everything is always more power. Please.

 

You are welcome, Geo Metro fans

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Anyone know what the mini yours soda sport steering wheel is? In Canada it is an additional $250?

 

Guessing it's referring to this one which launched late last year. Gloss black accents, a union jack badge, and contrasting stitching.

 

I'm about to get in the queue at my dealership. Any comments, suggestions while I still have time to change my selections?

as configured: $40,826

JCW Rebel Green
White Roof/Mirrors
Manual Transmission

Cold Weather Package
Wired Package and Wired Upgrade (Connected, Blue-tooth, traffic, armrest, Nav XL, Rear-view Camera + PDC, Head-Up Display)
Rear Fog Lights
LED with cornering Headlights
Rain Sensor and Auto Lights
18" Two-tone JCW Cup Spoke Wheels
Leather Lounge Satellite Gray
Dark Cottonwood
Satellite Gray Color Line
Harman/Kardon Sound System
Comfort Access System
All-weather floor mats
JCW Illuminated Door Sills

I plan to do custom stripes based on the JCW Concept at the Detroit Show 2014 but in photo-negative colors (green on the roof and white on the bonnet and boot)

 

Going to be great! :-) Congratulations!

 

If it were me I wouldn't get the cornering headlights nor the illuminated door sills. They seem like unnecessary options.

 

I have the cornering headlamps on my MCS. Honestly I feel this is the only reason to buy the LEDS. These are great when turning into the drive at night.

 

While I wouldn't say the cornering lights are a must have, I am SO glad I paid the extra to get them. Having light come out at a 90 degree angle when turning is very helpful for me, especially through my neighborhood (kids, people walking dogs) or through dimly lit parts of the city.

Also, the housing inside the headlights is black on the cornering lights instead of grey as the are with the standard LEDs.