Hello. The ad sid:
JCW, Options : AM/FM Stereo, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Driver Air Bag, Fog Lights, Intermittent Wipers, Power Mirrors, Power Windows, Rear Defroster, Remote Start, Leather Interior, Power Locks, Spoiler, All Equipped, Tilt Wheel, Passenger Air Bag
Also: impeccable condition (grain of salt?)
Mileage: 98000 Km (61000miles).
Price:16000 $Cdn (12800 $ US)
Is this OK? What should I look for?
Here are some pics:





Thanks everybody

P.S. It's a 2003

Thanks

 

So no opinions on this one?
Should one bite the bullet or not?

 

First of all, I'd be surprised if it is a JCW. Check for the badge under the hood first of all. There are a number of other ways to check so just do a search here - the price says no way. Beyond that, it looks like its in good condition, but definitely check the shock towers and the interior could be leatherette -hard to tell. Otherwise, take it for a ride and see what you think and let us know.

 

Where is it at?

Never seen the JCW badging where those are, could be because that does not look like the OEM lower grill where the JCW badge usually is.

Check the VIN # and run a Carfax if you are serious and after that you would want to make sure the supercharger isn't making a rattling sound and then the usual double checks clutch, trans, oil pressure, etc....

Because of the snow under it I would also do a thorough rust check.

 

I'd take the bmw badge off the scoop in a heartbeat though.

 

Thank you guys.
I think you are right. Looks kinda fishy with that BMW badge!!!! (I did not notice it).
To be honest I have no ideea what the difference is between the JCW and a regular S (in terms of appearance).
Prolly the guy is a poser? Or maybe some upgrades, but then who knows how it was driven?

 

The car is a manual, yet it has remote start... Thats an interesting combination, a stock MINI (or any stock manual for that matter) will not have remote start. Appears to have aftermarket pedals as well.

I would ask for a list of EVERYTHING he has done to the car.

 

looks ok not great, i would wait it out for something less messed with. oh, and the bmw badge made me chuckle.

 

My friend who does alarms and stereos told me there is not even an aftermarket kit for remote start, I wish there was