MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works G_P Tuning Kit

[Damo]

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

OK, we think we have found a way of retrofitting the current xenons
BUT
£881 for the parts + fitting & coding

Stuff that!

[Mini-Trainer]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

If you want one your dealership can put in a request with Mini HQ for one. Then if there are any dealerships who have a spare allocation, your dealership can request that car.

Thanks Little mad bloke!!!

Rams

[Mini-Trainer]

Quote: Originally Posted by chrisandjax

Hi Rams

Although I would'nt recommend them as a good dealer, ( the reason I ordered my GP elsewhere), I have spoken to Specialist Cars at Stevenage today and they are 99% sure they could get you one.

Chris

Great stuff, I've got Fawdingtons in Newcastle to ring and this one.

I'll ring them tomorrow when I have more time, I'll let you all know how I got on

Rams

[Mini-Trainer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

Tried ringing MINI UK?

Not yet Damo, thought you guys would have come up with some answers....Thanks again all

Rams

[Mini-Trainer]

Quote: Originally Posted by chrisandjax

Hi Rams

Although I would'nt recommend them as a good dealer, ( the reason I ordered my GP elsewhere), I have spoken to Specialist Cars at Stevenage today and they are 99% sure they could get you one.

Chris

At the price of 22k?, been specialist cars and not a dealership, they would want there cut too Surely?

Rams

[DinkaDonka]

Off the list , rite , im 99% off the waiting list , i shall still view the car when it arrives but i am currently going down the route of supercharging the M3 into a 500 RWHP monster with a few other toys , the JCW GP just is not special enough which is such a shame and ultimatley , id rather spend 10k tuning the m3 than tuning the mini.

So there you go , i shall still be sticking around of course and good look to all future GP owners! nice car , just not for me

Paul

[AprilWhine]

It's official, I signed the papers and gave a deposit today.

My dealer says although all their slots have inquiries, I'm the only official one so far. So if anyone in the states is looking for a GP at MSRP, check my location and figure out the nearest dealer.

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by DinkaDonka

but am currently going down the route of supercharging the M3 into a 500 RWHP monster with a few other toys

Paul

The word 'nutter' comes to mind.

500bhp.......

Be sure to let me see it when it's finished ok.

[phil_c]

David prentice in northern ireland told my dad that they still had 2 left. But i asked my dealer and he said that he couldnt see this being the case because he got an allocation of 5 but he could have sold them 3 times over.

[The Red Baron]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer

At the price of 22k?, been specialist cars and not a dealership, they would want there cut too Surely?

Rams

Specialist Cars have recently been on record as saying they are the "largest independent Mini dealership in the UK" whatever that means?
As far as I'm aware they are the same as any other Mini dealership, their pricing being the same as any other dealer, when I bought my Cooper from them.

[Jim Ray]

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

OK, we think we have found a way of retrofitting the current xenons
BUT
£881 for the parts + fitting & coding

Thanks for all the work, that is about what I would have predicted it would cost.

Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?

[Rhysie]

I used to indecisive but I’m no longer sure....

I only need two seats and still torn between JCW GP and new Mazda mx-5. Driven a JCW and the 1.8 and 2.0 Mazda. The 2.0 Mazda felt a bit woolly with the steering, but a great car for the price. The 1.8 felt more like the previous model but the engine has to be worked harder.

I like the GP looks fab and matched with great performance. The big handle on the back and the lack of enclosed boot is a pain the **** as you can't leave anything out of sight.

help!

[Damo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rhysie

I used to indecisive but I’m no longer sure....

I only need two seats and still torn between JCW GP and new Mazda mx-5. Driven a JCW and the 1.8 and 2.0 Mazda. The 2.0 Mazda felt a bit woolly with the steering, but a great car for the price. The 1.8 felt more like the previous model but the engine has to be worked harder.

I like the GP looks fab and matched with great performance. The big handle on the back and the lack of enclosed boot is a pain the **** as you can't leave anything out of sight.

help!

Just read Evo's feature on the new MX-5 (1.8 and 2.0) and they say its a big no no. If you read the article it states the 1.8 let go on a round about when he was just pootling!

Saying that the GP's still...

[Moris]

Hello guys
in some way, I'm in the same position of Rhysie and need some advice:

- I followed all the "history" of the GP on Mini2 from january 2005
- I first saw the GP at its unvealing in Misano (Mini United) and liked it
- I then saw the GP in Geneva, and liked it much more
so I was almost convinced and spoke to my dealer to get one of his allocations.

BUT... I just realized that with about the same amount of money I could get a Z4 (I could have some discount on a Z4, nearly no discount on the GP), possibly a 2.5i or a 2.0i (my dealer thinks that the 2.0i is a better value for money...)

Honestly, I do like the Z4 from an aesthetic perspective, but I have never driven one, so I don't know anything about its behaviour on the road. What do you think about this?

I'm not concerned about top speed or 1 sec. more or less of acceleration, but about its driving pleasure and fun. Surely, I don't want to get a boring car Do you think that a Z4 (2.0 or 2.5, not 3.0) could be comparable to a GP (or to a well equipped MCS) or am I insane to think to replace a MINI with a Z4?

Decision, decision...

[LMB]

Out of a GP or a Z4 I'd get the GP everytime.