This past Friday, I traded my 2013 Roadster, Nico, in for a new F56 JCW hardtop. I loved my Roadster and it wasn't an easy decision, but I've always wanted a JCW and didn't order a JCW Roadster fast enough...

So, after 37,849 wonderful miles and 526.26 hours top down, I said goodbye to Nico and hello to "{he hasn't told me his name yet}"

To all, stay tuned as I will be posting some parts for sale from my Roadster, some I had not even installed:

- windscreen inserts (Van den Dobbelsteen - used)
- Oil Catch Can (never installed)
- N18 Sea Foam fogger kit (never installed)

Cleaning supplies I had ordered for Spring Cleaning for Nico that I can't use on the new MINI:
- Renovo Fabric Soft Top Ultra Proofer -1 Liter Bottle (never opened)
- Leather seat cleaner / Conditioner - (never opened)

 

It's funny how everyone's experience is different.
Every time I bring the car for service and get a loaner I can't imagine giving up the roadster for a hard top. As a second car I wouldn't be opposed. But as a trade in, it wouldn't feel right

But your heart is elsewhere. Have fun with the JCW

 

By no means was it an easy decision. If I had space in the garage, I would attempted to keep it.

The JCW is *definitely* fun, bug in a completely different way...

 

Congrats on the new ride! I am sure that you will love it.

 

Thank you!

 

Congrats, thats a great pic of them together. I dont know if i could let my R58 go.

 

Only if I needed a hatch! Thoroughly tough painful choice to have to make, but nice Mini! Both of'em.

Let us know how it goes with the new Mini!