UK newbie looking for a JCW S

[pardonator]

Hello
I've been reading the forums for a few weeks now, trying to learn the ins and out of the cooper s.

Popped into my local dealer (yeovil westerly) on the weekend and test drove an 03 Cooper S, and then a Checkmate Cooper s JCW. Both cars were amazing, the supercharger is fantastic I currently drive a Clio 182 Trophy and I just fell in love with everything about the Mini. Orginally I didn't like the look of them and thought they'd be a bit cramped. Inside there no smaller then the clio but 100x nicer I've been scouting Auto Trader and Pistonheads for a used 03/04 model and have only found 2-3 that fit the bill.
One of which has the union jack on the roof, which personally i'd prefer a plain one. Do the vinyl tops come off easy or is it a dealer job?

Thanks again

(soon to be jcw owner....hopefully)

[KPKalle]

I think whatever you go for you'll really love it.

Welcome to MINI2

[Rakey]

check out the MINI2 for sale forum, Randy is selling his MCS JCW, and its a stunner, you wouldn't go wrong buying his

welcome to MINI2

[simeds]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

check out the MINI2 for sale forum, Randy is selling his MCS JCW, and its a stunner, you wouldn't go wrong buying his

welcome to MINI2

ahem cough, me too , and i'm a bit closer

[Fevs]

cheers martin

yup mine is up for grabs its advertised in the forsale forum and on piston heads

here is the link

http://www.mini2.com/forum/sale/1166...per-works.html

take a look there

[X30YES]

The roof UJ will come off hot water / heat etc ,and then a lot of polishing etc etc

[pardonator]

Thanks for the info. I may not have to now as I've found another cooper s works thats gorgeous, and a great price. Just need to sell my car pronto before this other one sells.

It's an 04, 21,000 miles, TLC,Chilli, visibility pack, aero kit, Dark grey with chromeline exterior, for £13,500

sound good?

[Fevs]

for another 1500 quid you could have a face lift version with the new gear ratios and a massive spec

take a look here

http://www.mini2.com/forum/sale/1166...per-works.html

[pardonator]

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[Fevs]

oops

look at my post earlyer on in the thread as that link is working

http://www.mini2.com/forum/sale/1166...per-works.html

[pardonator]

Looks good, but out of my budget im afraid

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by pardonator

Looks good, but out of my budget im afraid

what by £1500??

Its worth it alone for the improved gearbox, the better interior trim with less rattles, never mind the fact that you are getting the brakes and strut brace for that price