The MINI Club of Ireland

On noticed that Frank Keane MINI had a 152 Reg JCW that only has 3,700km on the clock.

It's definitely a heart car.....I've had my head car 4 years now.

Decisions....decisions!

I hope I've remembered how to post pics.....

I think you should ... Had a look online great spec and I am a fan of those automatic gear boxs.

Sounds like a good plan to me Derek

doooooo iiiiitttttt!

So obviously we are not out to influence you in any way Derek

Throwing away all practicality for the sake of horsepower...imagine that!

Hope you come to a happy arrangement mate.

I've really fallen for this one, and I even did the insurance check to see what the difference is on a 4 year old 143bhp diesel Countryman and a 5 month old 231bhp petrol JCW hatch!

Thankfully, the joys of getting older meant that the change in premium is negligible.

I contacted the Sales Guy to arrange a proper look over tomorrow, and was told that this is now as good as sold. But there is a slot available for an immediate build. I'm not sure how I feel about that; okay I'd be able to get a Moonwalk Grey/Red JCW, but I will loose the substantial costs saving! I was very disappointed to hear that it was practically sold. I did mean to call them today, but will do so first thing in the morning.

Derek,
I have a similar problem in that I would ONLY buy a 'demo' or very low mileage MINI again , deprecation was never a major problem in the early days of MINI . it looks an amazing looking MINI though , I am still struggling with the decision I may have to make , can I move back to a hatch from the Countryman I did 600 km in a really good R56 S over the last few days to see if that would break the mental 'deadlock' and am still no clearer in My mind , I really love the CMS and had hoped the Clubman might do it for Us but I just can't warm to it --and that's leaving out the crazy pricing !!!! . I feel you need to go with your heart on this though , but I would recommend getting a demo JCW for a few days and do your normal driving stuff and at least that will answer some question I know are knocking around your head .
G

I hear you, Ger. I absolutely love my Countryman too, and even don't mind that it is diesel anymore!

The JCW is definitely gone. It was a great car to drive. But you hit the nail on the head, I bought the Countryman for a reason. Given our back issues, it is just so easy to get in and out of, so that is a big consideration.