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MonkeyMan · Dec 23rd, 2003, 05:51 PM

After 6+ long months waiting, my 2004 JCW Cooper S has finally arrived. And, as anyone will tell you, it was worth the wait. I haven’t had it over 4K yet, but it screams…power everywhere…the handling is unbelievable...I can’t believe I own this car.

Specs:
2004 JCW MCS
BRG/W
Black Leatherette
Premium/Sport/Cold Weather packs
Aux In
Chrome Grill
Rear Fogs

Check my gallery for a couple pics.

Motor ON!

KDOG · Dec 23rd, 2003, 06:02 PM

Very nice. I just picked up my 2004 MCS a few weeks ago. Almost thru the break in period.. cant imagine how fast your is. Must be a lot of fun to drive.
BTW- the BRG/W looks great..good colour choice..it looks classy.

Restyle · Dec 23rd, 2003, 09:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MonkeyMan

....it screams…power everywhere…the handling is unbelievable...I can’t believe I own this car.

Wake Up, You`ve been having a Dream, You own a Ford

NEMINI · Dec 23rd, 2003, 09:36 PM

Congrats, happy motoring

LMB · Dec 23rd, 2003, 10:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MonkeyMan

After 6+ long months waiting, my 2004 JCW Cooper S has finally arrived. And, as anyone will tell you, it was worth the wait. I haven’t had it over 4K yet, but it screams…power everywhere…the handling is unbelievable...I can’t believe I own this car.

Specs:
2004 JCW MCS
BRG/W
Black Leatherette
Premium/Sport/Cold Weather packs
Aux In
Chrome Grill
Rear Fogs

Check my gallery for a couple pics.

Motor ON!

Nice Christmas present.

Cool colour.

I had a BRG/W Cooper and if it wasn't for that I'd have got it for my Works.

badboyzbadboyz · Dec 23rd, 2003, 10:26 PM

Nice one, congrats

pchilton · Dec 23rd, 2003, 11:31 PM

Nice colour combo MonkeyMan, BRG/W is the only way to go!

AidenL · Dec 24th, 2003, 12:11 AM

Congrats, nice Christmas pressie !

RedUn · Dec 24th, 2003, 01:44 AM

looks sweet

SLEEPY_NOKKIE · Dec 24th, 2003, 06:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MonkeyMan

After 6+ long months waiting, my 2004 JCW Cooper S has finally arrived. And, as anyone will tell you, it was worth the wait. I haven’t had it over 4K yet, but it screams…power everywhere…the handling is unbelievable...I can’t believe I own this car.

Specs:
2004 JCW MCS
BRG/W
Black Leatherette
Premium/Sport/Cold Weather packs
Aux In
Chrome Grill
Rear Fogs

Check my gallery for a couple pics.

Motor ON!

You're in Seattle and you only wait for the car 6+ month?

MonkeyMan · Dec 24th, 2003, 03:46 PM

I bought it out of a dealership in Portland, Oregon (Rasmussen Mini, highly recommended)...only 3 hours from Seattle. At the time, they quoted an 8-10 month wait while Mini in Seattle were quoting a 15 month wait for a MCS.

rxponder · Dec 24th, 2003, 04:11 PM

Congrats...Your new Mini is AWESOME! What a Christmas Gift.

Enjoy!!!!!

mdavis · Dec 27th, 2003, 10:13 AM

Tell us more about the perf.

It's frustrating that this is not avail. for test drives...I really wonder what the delta is from the S. The specs are pretty amazing. Are you planning to use the JCW as a daily driver?

Regards, Mark, Portland, OR

MonkeyMan · Dec 29th, 2003, 04:32 PM

I'm still in my break-in period, so I haven't had it past about 4100 RPM, but the car seems incredibly fast. Realize that this car is so far superior to anything I've had before, that I may be more impressed with the performance than other MINI2 readers. I have also only driven one other Mini, a stock MCS seven months ago, and can’t really judge how different my car is from that one.

With that said, the acceleration is smooth and consistent. I don’t seem to have any of the stumble problems some have had (knock on wood)…it’s fast off the line and has strong power up through the gears. It also seems to have lots of power even in low-RPM situations. It will go from cruising at 60 MPH to flying at 90 MPH in a heartbeat. It seems like all you have to do is put your foot down and the car screams off. Honestly, it’s almost too fast for typical Seattle, WA traffic. Luckily, it’s only an occasional commuter as I mostly bus to work. I’ll post an update when I get it over its 1200 mile break-in and can really get on it.

Dec 23rd, 2003, 05:51 PM	#1
MonkeyMan Owner / Operator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snoqualmie, WA USA Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 39 Offline	My 2004 JCW MCS has arrived! After 6+ long months waiting, my 2004 JCW Cooper S has finally arrived. And, as anyone will tell you, it was worth the wait. I haven’t had it over 4K yet, but it screams…power everywhere…the handling is unbelievable...I can’t believe I own this car. Specs: 2004 JCW MCS BRG/W Black Leatherette Premium/Sport/Cold Weather packs Aux In Chrome Grill Rear Fogs Check my gallery for a couple pics. Motor ON! http://www.sicko.com/josh/mini/MiniSig.jpg 2004 JCW MINI Cooper S

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Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 4,266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MonkeyMan ....it screams…power everywhere…the handling is unbelievable...I can’t believe I own this car. Wake Up, You`ve been having a Dream, You own a Ford In da Wud

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LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MonkeyMan After 6+ long months waiting, my 2004 JCW Cooper S has finally arrived. And, as anyone will tell you, it was worth the wait. I haven’t had it over 4K yet, but it screams…power everywhere…the handling is unbelievable...I can’t believe I own this car. Specs: 2004 JCW MCS BRG/W Black Leatherette Premium/Sport/Cold Weather packs Aux In Chrome Grill Rear Fogs Check my gallery for a couple pics. Motor ON! Nice Christmas present. Cool colour. I had a BRG/W Cooper and if it wasn't for that I'd have got it for my Works. Global Moderator

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pchilton MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Douglas, Massachusetts Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 98 Offline	Congrats! Nice colour combo MonkeyMan, BRG/W is the only way to go! Chilly

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Dec 23rd, 2003, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
KDOG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 92 Offline	Very nice. I just picked up my 2004 MCS a few weeks ago. Almost thru the break in period.. cant imagine how fast your is. Must be a lot of fun to drive. BTW- the BRG/W looks great..good colour choice..it looks classy.

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badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 1,238 Offline	Nice one, congrats

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AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Congrats, nice Christmas pressie ! *Global Moderator*

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RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:44 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	looks sweet

Dec 24th, 2003, 06:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
SLEEPY_NOKKIE MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MonkeyMan After 6+ long months waiting, my 2004 JCW Cooper S has finally arrived. And, as anyone will tell you, it was worth the wait. I haven’t had it over 4K yet, but it screams…power everywhere…the handling is unbelievable...I can’t believe I own this car. Specs: 2004 JCW MCS BRG/W Black Leatherette Premium/Sport/Cold Weather packs Aux In Chrome Grill Rear Fogs Check my gallery for a couple pics. Motor ON! You're in Seattle and you only wait for the car 6+ month?

Dec 24th, 2003, 03:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
MonkeyMan Owner / Operator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snoqualmie, WA USA Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 39 Offline	I bought it out of a dealership in Portland, Oregon (Rasmussen Mini, highly recommended)...only 3 hours from Seattle. At the time, they quoted an 8-10 month wait while Mini in Seattle were quoting a 15 month wait for a MCS. http://www.sicko.com/josh/mini/MiniSig.jpg 2004 JCW MINI Cooper S

Dec 24th, 2003, 04:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
rxponder MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Congrats...Your new Mini is AWESOME! What a Christmas Gift. Enjoy!!!!! rxponder Mini Motoring Makes My Day...

Dec 27th, 2003, 10:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
mdavis MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 48 Offline	performance? Tell us more about the perf. It's frustrating that this is not avail. for test drives...I really wonder what the delta is from the S. The specs are pretty amazing. Are you planning to use the JCW as a daily driver? Regards, Mark, Portland, OR

Dec 29th, 2003, 04:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
MonkeyMan Owner / Operator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snoqualmie, WA USA Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 39 Offline	I'm still in my break-in period, so I haven't had it past about 4100 RPM, but the car seems incredibly fast. Realize that this car is so far superior to anything I've had before, that I may be more impressed with the performance than other MINI2 readers. I have also only driven one other Mini, a stock MCS seven months ago, and can’t really judge how different my car is from that one. With that said, the acceleration is smooth and consistent. I don’t seem to have any of the stumble problems some have had (knock on wood)…it’s fast off the line and has strong power up through the gears. It also seems to have lots of power even in low-RPM situations. It will go from cruising at 60 MPH to flying at 90 MPH in a heartbeat. It seems like all you have to do is put your foot down and the car screams off. Honestly, it’s almost too fast for typical Seattle, WA traffic. Luckily, it’s only an occasional commuter as I mostly bus to work. I’ll post an update when I get it over its 1200 mile break-in and can really get on it. http://www.sicko.com/josh/mini/MiniSig.jpg 2004 JCW MINI Cooper S

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