I come from the bmw e30 world so new to the mini’s. I have been doing quite a bit of research because this deal came around to me and I guess I’m having trouble pulling the trigger.

the car offered is a fully loaded 2012 JCW Clubman. Recaro seats, etc. Sticker was over 40k. Clean excellent condition with all the records. About 50k miles.

I’m aware of the n14 issues, however, from what I gather they are manageable. It’s had the tensioner replaced and oil checked and tipped off monthly.

I don’t see too many for sale so I’m asking the forum, Is $17k a good deal? Anyone have any insight that would help pursuade me either way. Thanks all

Kelly Blue Book puts it at 17k. It seems high to me thus I was wondering if this was really the going rate. I guess I just don't see enough for sale.

I think I would hold off and keep scouring the Internet for a better deal.

All relative to whether or not it has the options you’re looking for. A JCW clubman is rare, with recaros, even more so. When you say fully loaded, does that mean it has things like sunroof and nav, or with the way MINI options it, does it have everything including rear fogs, cornering headlights, etc.?

Admittedly, it is high for a 6 year old car to be holding that much of its value. Maybe it gives you some negotiating points based on the known upkeep of the N14 and age?

It has technology pkg, premium pkg, cold weather pkg, mini connect and nav, panoramic sunroof, adaptive headlights, rear fog, Recaro seats. $44k sticker. I drive a ‘91 bmw so I’m not used to a lot of options, but don’t get me wrong I do enjoy them. I was thinking I’d try and knock it down 1500 or so

I have an issue with options, always feel like I’m missing something when there is a blank spot on the console where a switch or button should be.

Sounds like you have have a good approach on pricing. Best of luck and let us know how it turns out.

I bought my 2012 r55 jcw with the same options you described, even factory recaros, with 43k miles, for 14k last year.

I don’t know the numbers for fJCWs in recent years, but in the first year, 2009, there were 498 imported to the US. This number came from a UK trade agency that tracks UK auto exports. No data by body shell, but if you split that 498 by how the general population breaks down, that 498 included about 120 Clubmans.