Damn! I was really really hoping the
JCW might not make the "cold start noise" - that is something that is really really going to bug me - MINI will have to listen - previously people said a £17000 car (ie
MCS) shouldnt make such noises - with that being so, a £21k car definitely shouldn't. I really hope they pull their finger out soon and sort this problem.
Sorry to hear about your other issues too.