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antonyc31 · Jul 10th, 2008, 08:15 AM

"R56 is as quick as R53 JCW, correct
R56 MCS is not as quick as GP
R56 JCW1 against a GP, not tried that, but I'd bet you are right about handling comparison"

In reality the above data is quite meaningless in real world driving conditions and my view is just
go with what looks right for you.

Once you figure in driving ability, nerve (or stupidity), petrol in tank, passenger etc then it really all evens out.

I have an old JCW and was overtaken and left for dead by a standard cooper the other day just beacuse I was a bit dozey and slow off the mark etc and had a full tank, luggage and three passengers.

Unless its a track day toy then surely the best car for you is based on the deal, look, practicality
of having 2/4 seats, mpg etc

All great cars in the end though

Antony

Jul 10th, 2008, 08:15 AM	#29
antonyc31 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 44 Offline	"R56 is as quick as R53 JCW, correct R56 MCS is not as quick as GP R56 JCW1 against a GP, not tried that, but I'd bet you are right about handling comparison" In reality the above data is quite meaningless in real world driving conditions and my view is just go with what looks right for you. Once you figure in driving ability, nerve (or stupidity), petrol in tank, passenger etc then it really all evens out. I have an old JCW and was overtaken and left for dead by a standard cooper the other day just beacuse I was a bit dozey and slow off the mark etc and had a full tank, luggage and three passengers. Unless its a track day toy then surely the best car for you is based on the deal, look, practicality of having 2/4 seats, mpg etc All great cars in the end though Antony