Very Black R53 Mini JCW

[Stumpy]

So, I was after a little run around, for a few reasons really:

a) when the Mrs is out and about in the A6;
b) when the A6 is too much (school runs on narrow roads);
c) when I don't wanna use the CSL;
d) keep the mileage down on the A6/CSL

I had a budget of around £5-£6k. Was keen on relatively low mileage, i.e. below 60-70k miles if possible. Four doors would be useful but not a necessity. Petrol was likely for the shorter journeys too.

So my shortlist was either a Mini Cooper S or a JCW, a Golf GTI Mk5, or a RS Clio 197 Cup. Also looked at A3 2.0Ts.

I ruled out the Golf and A3 as I've had enough of the VAG group, so fancied something different. Thought the Clio 197s were perhaps a bit Barry-from-Essex so decided on the R53.

Spent a few days looking at ads, and one popped up last night. A metallic black JCW on a 55plate. Popped up to the dealers today and shook hands on it. Drove it the 70miles home, trying to get used to the new (to me) interior/dash layout. Sure I'll come to love it eventually

It's only covered 40k miles, has a few very small marks here and there, but nothing major. Not sure I'm too keen on the wheels (black JCW ones), so may change the colour to a graphite grey. Needs a new tyre, so will get a new pair for the front. All in all, pretty pleased with it.

[pops]

Looks smart

At this rate we'll be able to have a Mini owners sub section

[s.mac]

Great little cars, just check the oil level weekly, they drink the stuff ...

[Trawler]

Originally Posted by pops

Looks smart

At this rate we'll be able to have a Mini owners sub section

Why not, this forum has already gone downhill with a IM section.

[pops]

Originally Posted by Trawler

Why not, this forum has already gone downhill with a IM section.

So, will a Mini bit bring it back up again?

[alexk]

Congrats ! Car is looking good

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by pops

So, will a Mini bit bring it back up again?

definitely.

Just bought a mini one "D" for the wife's 50th!

Tax exempt and 70mpg

Plumbed for the Moonwalk Grey or Battleship grey for the matelots out there!!

[Trawler]

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

definitely.

Just bought a mini one "D" for the wife's 50th!

Tax exempt and 70mpg

Plumbed for the Moonwalk Grey or Battleship grey for the matelots out there!!

Looks like there is quite a number of us with a Mini.

Be interesting how close you get to 70mpg. My guess would be 40.

[Matt21]

Mini lover here too having had three.

Pops is getting me interested in a r53 GP. Must resist

[pops]

Originally Posted by Matt21

Mini lover here too having had three.

Pops is getting me interested in a r53 GP. Must resist

Oh yeah, blame me.