R58 Convince me to get a JCW Coupe!
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Convince me to get a JCW Coupe!
I've been very happy with my 2007 R56, and swore I'd wait and drive an F56 when they became available this spring. I like having the latest model. Well I unexpectedly sold a paid for building, and you know what that means: CASH! I've always wanted a factory JCW and love the Coupe looks. I'm not in love with some things on the F56 (HUD looks cheap, LED lights I can live without, the 3 different "drive modes" don't excite me, the center ring that changes colors seems like a gimmick). I like the looks. Now I'm tempted to change course. I'd like to hear from some Coupe owners, and JCW ones too. I'd get the Recaro seats. I've not read too many complaints (blind spot and limited rear window mostly).
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I agree with the above post. I had a 2006 R53 Astro Black that I loved
but with retirement looming I needed a present. So, now I have a 2012
R58 JCW, Midnight Black with all the trim blacked out by VinylStyles,
lowering springs by Mach V Motorsports, resonator delete, NM intake
and just installed carbon fiber interior kit by Outmotoring. Next comes
MOTD!
but with retirement looming I needed a present. So, now I have a 2012
R58 JCW, Midnight Black with all the trim blacked out by VinylStyles,
lowering springs by Mach V Motorsports, resonator delete, NM intake
and just installed carbon fiber interior kit by Outmotoring. Next comes
MOTD!
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I'd like to hear from some Coupe owners, and JCW ones too. I'd get the Recaro seats. I've not read too many complaints (blind spot and limited rear window mostly).[/QUOTE]
I got European Curved Blind Spot mirrors for the blind spot and I am working on the rearview mirror to lower it for better viewing.
I got European Curved Blind Spot mirrors for the blind spot and I am working on the rearview mirror to lower it for better viewing.
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Very Nice.
Very Nice again.
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I've been very happy with my 2007 R56, and swore I'd wait and drive an F56 when they became available this spring. I like having the latest model. Well I unexpectedly sold a paid for building, and you know what that means: CASH! I've always wanted a factory JCW and love the Coupe looks. I'm not in love with some things on the F56 (HUD looks cheap, LED lights I can live without, the 3 different "drive modes" don't excite me, the center ring that changes colors seems like a gimmick). I like the looks. Now I'm tempted to change course. I'd like to hear from some Coupe owners, and JCW ones too. I'd get the Recaro seats. I've not read too many complaints (blind spot and limited rear window mostly).
Nice looking Coupes on here by the way
-Steven
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If you ask to be convinced you must have some doubts. I stayed away from the JCW and got the S Coupe. Why? S had more than adequate power for me, I didn't want to shell out the extra bucks, the price differential has not held up on other JCWs at resale, and I figured the maintenance would cost substantially more. FOR ME, it simply did not add up.
By the way, I drove two JCWs before making the decision and liked them both.
By the way, I drove two JCWs before making the decision and liked them both.
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If you ask to be convinced you must have some doubts. I stayed away from the JCW and got the S Coupe. Why? S had more than adequate power for me, I didn't want to shell out the extra bucks, the price differential has not held up on other JCWs at resale, and I figured the maintenance would cost substantially more. FOR ME, it simply did not add up.
By the way, I drove two JCWs before making the decision and liked them both.
By the way, I drove two JCWs before making the decision and liked them both.
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My reason for going with an S model in 2012 was because the JCW still had the N14 engine. I wanted to avoid it at all costs, and needed a car at the time....so the N18 S was my choice. No regrets, car has been bullet proof.
42k miles and no issues or crazy oil consumption.
If you did go with an F56, not sure if you'd want to wait longer since it is a new platform, engine...etc(1st year intro)
There might be a list of issues that they'll iron out in following years.
42k miles and no issues or crazy oil consumption.
If you did go with an F56, not sure if you'd want to wait longer since it is a new platform, engine...etc(1st year intro)
There might be a list of issues that they'll iron out in following years.
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DANG! The MF guy drove the F56 in Puerto Rico the other day (more to come). He loved the handling, said it's very R53-like wrt the turn in. He raved about it. He said the Justa is a little soft, there's more difference between it and the S then with the R56. I may have to wait and drive it after reading that. I was hoping he's say it drives like a rental car. I guess not.
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Another consideration though is that the F56 is an all new vehicle, new engine, new tranny, new suspension, new everything. The R58 is a mature production by now. My first MINI was an R53s, and it was great, but I had to seel it at the end of the warranty, it just had way too many new car issues, and I will never do that again. I just bought a new R56s, figuring it is by now a reasonably mature design. Just my 2c worth. Either way though, you'll have loads of motoring fun!
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Another consideration though is that the F56 is an all new vehicle, new engine, new tranny, new suspension, new everything. The R58 is a mature production by now. My first MINI was an R53s, and it was great, but I had to seel it at the end of the warranty, it just had way too many new car issues, and I will never do that again. I just bought a new R56s, figuring it is by now a reasonably mature design. Just my 2c worth. Either way though, you'll have loads of motoring fun!
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Well we stopped at Mini North Scottsdale on our way home from the annual Phoenix Open trip yesterday, and lo and behold they have a JCW Coupe outfitted almost exactly like I want (minus Comfort Access), Recaro seats(NICE), AT and all,
Eclipse Grey with Red stripes and accents. Took it for a spin, pretty darn sweet. I didn't have my car with me, off the cuff he offered only $6k for it in trade, and $1k off the sticker ($41k). I'm thinking he'd move $2-3k downward, $35k out the door. The F56 reviews are starting to appear, sounds like the car dudes like it, especially the no so harsh ride. I thought the JCW ride was fine even with runflats though. Decisions decisions.
Eclipse Grey with Red stripes and accents. Took it for a spin, pretty darn sweet. I didn't have my car with me, off the cuff he offered only $6k for it in trade, and $1k off the sticker ($41k). I'm thinking he'd move $2-3k downward, $35k out the door. The F56 reviews are starting to appear, sounds like the car dudes like it, especially the no so harsh ride. I thought the JCW ride was fine even with runflats though. Decisions decisions.