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GMINI · Sep 8th, 2004, 02:04 AM

love the inverted red leather. hated my old car mostly due to my old dealership. I'm giving MINI another shot, and I'M paying for it.

The dealer is telling me the 05 JCW will not fit this car. Is this true? I would rather wait for the next generation if I can.

can't leave the MCS!

BartMack · Sep 8th, 2004, 02:22 AM

if I understand correctly the MC40 is basically an 04 model... which means you can get the JCW antime you want (rather than the 05 delay).. and I've read there will be a possible update available to boost 03/04 kits to the 210 number. The 05 kit is not out yet..

oh, and congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

GMINI · Sep 8th, 2004, 02:41 AM

thanks, bartmack!

Congrats on you 05!!!

lukebuzzy · Sep 8th, 2004, 03:14 AM

Good stuff. Get the 04 JCW Kit now. The 05 kit won't be availble for 2 more months. Plus you can get the new 05 JCW injectors when the upgrade kit is out.

GMINI · Sep 8th, 2004, 03:58 AM

are you positive of that, buzzy?

lukebuzzy · Sep 8th, 2004, 04:08 AM

Only from what I read on motoringfile.

http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/...5_mcs_jcw_kits

http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/..._new_injectors

http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/07/...t_in_september

You should of asked Jack yesterday!

Chihuahua Mini Man · Sep 8th, 2004, 05:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI

love the inverted red leather. hated my old car mostly due to my old dealership. I'm giving MINI another shot, and I'M paying for it.

The dealer is telling me the 05 JCW will not fit this car. Is this true? I would rather wait for the next generation if I can.

can't leave the MCS!

I have had my MC40 for just a few days and i'll tell you it's more fun every time I drive it. The color scheme is really eye popping and I get lots of attention. Watch for Cops tho!

I am thinking about the new JCW kit also, but may just try a computer software upgrade, air box and exhaust for a "cheap" 25hp or so first. Then, who knows? I will say I thought hard about the other MC40 on the floor with the JCW kit on it already. Couldn't see financing the extra $$$ for 5 years.

Enjoy and let us know your experiences.

AidenL · Sep 8th, 2004, 08:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI

are you positive of that, buzzy?

There will be an upgrade to 210bhp for 04 cars John, its pretty much definite..............

AprilWhine · Sep 8th, 2004, 09:19 AM

Congrats John, sounds nice!!

Chihuahua Mini Man · Sep 9th, 2004, 05:16 AM

When do you take delivery on the MC40? Did you have it trucked in for you?

brett · Sep 9th, 2004, 05:49 AM

Bet your Airbag lights didn't activate just before you droped it off like mine has just done

bonz · Sep 9th, 2004, 10:52 PM

Hey GMINI,
Congrats on your new ride. I guess you found the deal you were looking for. Are you going to have to travel far to pick it up? On another note you will love the power of the JCW kit even at only 200hp but I have already informed dealer, Keller Mini that I will be purchasing the upgrade package.

See you in October

Bonz

GMINI · Sep 10th, 2004, 01:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chihuahua Mini Man

When do you take delivery on the MC40? Did you have it trucked in for you?

Prestige MINI in Mahwah, NJ. They've had a lot of MC40s trucked in and they are touting themselves as the MC40 Store. I am quite satisfied with the deal we struck.

That's an hour and some ride from here, bonz. Not too bad. More local dealers suffer from reputation lag...

lukebuzzy · Sep 10th, 2004, 02:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI

That's an hour and some ride from here, bonz. Not too bad. More local dealers suffer from reputation lag...

Only the service dept though right?

GMINI · Sep 10th, 2004, 02:57 AM

Why of course, Buzzy. Selling a MINI is infinitely easier than fixing a MINI. Especially in your neck of the woods.

CmdrVimes · Sep 11th, 2004, 12:57 PM

I got a ride in an MC40 at the dealer i went to. It was slated to get the JCW in it but at drive time they weren't installed. man did that car stick to the road. taking an entrance ramp on the beltway in Baltimore at 60MPH was a slightly scary experience.

GMINI · Sep 11th, 2004, 02:12 PM

And that on all weather tires! Imagine what soem real stickies and the jcw would do for ya. little confused, though, CmdrVimes. Did you have a jcw mcs or a stock mc40?
\
Oh - and welcome aboard!

CmdrVimes · Sep 12th, 2004, 01:22 AM

the MC40 i got the ride in was still in it's stock configuration. but there were the decals/plates/whatever on it for the JCW kit. but the day i went to the showroom and got the ride i was just going in to find out about the time frame of getting a car. went back the following weekend and put down my deposit on a 05 Cooper S. currently my "car" is sitting in the "on order" phase. this wait is gonna kill me.

GMINI · Sep 12th, 2004, 04:49 AM

what is the prognostication? I would wager an earlier arrival... and I wish one upon you nonetheless.

Sep 8th, 2004, 02:04 AM	#1
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	Just Dropped Deposit on MC40, Bye-bye 02 Rattler: +JCW? love the inverted red leather. hated my old car mostly due to my old dealership. I'm giving MINI another shot, and I'M paying for it. The dealer is telling me the 05 JCW will not fit this car. Is this true? I would rather wait for the next generation if I can. can't leave the MCS! NY/NE Mod

Sep 8th, 2004, 02:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	thanks, bartmack! Congrats on you 05!!! NY/NE Mod

Sep 8th, 2004, 03:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 02:39 PM Posts: 553 Offline	Good stuff. Get the 04 JCW Kit now. The 05 kit won't be availble for 2 more months. Plus you can get the new 05 JCW injectors when the upgrade kit is out. UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

Sep 8th, 2004, 03:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	are you positive of that, buzzy? NY/NE Mod

Sep 8th, 2004, 04:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 02:39 PM Posts: 553 Offline	Only from what I read on motoringfile. http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/...5_mcs_jcw_kits http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/..._new_injectors http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/07/...t_in_september You should of asked Jack yesterday! UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

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Sep 8th, 2004, 02:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 3,383 Offline	if I understand correctly the MC40 is basically an 04 model... which means you can get the JCW antime you want (rather than the 05 delay).. and I've read there will be a possible update available to boost 03/04 kits to the 210 number. The 05 kit is not out yet.. oh, and congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

Sep 8th, 2004, 05:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chihuahua Mini Man Having Too Much Fun Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vista, CA Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI love the inverted red leather. hated my old car mostly due to my old dealership. I'm giving MINI another shot, and I'M paying for it. The dealer is telling me the 05 JCW will not fit this car. Is this true? I would rather wait for the next generation if I can. can't leave the MCS! I have had my MC40 for just a few days and i'll tell you it's more fun every time I drive it. The color scheme is really eye popping and I get lots of attention. Watch for Cops tho! I am thinking about the new JCW kit also, but may just try a computer software upgrade, air box and exhaust for a "cheap" 25hp or so first. Then, who knows? I will say I thought hard about the other MC40 on the floor with the JCW kit on it already. Couldn't see financing the extra $$$ for 5 years. Enjoy and let us know your experiences.

Sep 8th, 2004, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:39 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI are you positive of that, buzzy? There will be an upgrade to 210bhp for 04 cars John, its pretty much definite.............. *Global Moderator*

Sep 8th, 2004, 09:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 08:39 AM Posts: 16,893 Offline	Congrats John, sounds nice!! Global Moderator

Sep 9th, 2004, 05:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chihuahua Mini Man Having Too Much Fun Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vista, CA Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 28 Offline	When do you take delivery on the MC40? Did you have it trucked in for you?

Sep 9th, 2004, 05:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 2,410 Offline	Bet your Airbag lights didn't activate just before you droped it off like mine has just done 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Sep 9th, 2004, 10:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
bonz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saratoga, NY Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 233 Offline	Hey GMINI, Congrats on your new ride. I guess you found the deal you were looking for. Are you going to have to travel far to pick it up? On another note you will love the power of the JCW kit even at only 200hp but I have already informed dealer, Keller Mini that I will be purchasing the upgrade package. See you in October Bonz

Sep 10th, 2004, 01:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Chihuahua Mini Man When do you take delivery on the MC40? Did you have it trucked in for you? Prestige MINI in Mahwah, NJ. They've had a lot of MC40s trucked in and they are touting themselves as the MC40 Store. I am quite satisfied with the deal we struck. That's an hour and some ride from here, bonz. Not too bad. More local dealers suffer from reputation lag... NY/NE Mod

Sep 10th, 2004, 02:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 02:39 PM Posts: 553 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI That's an hour and some ride from here, bonz. Not too bad. More local dealers suffer from reputation lag... Only the service dept though right? UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

Sep 10th, 2004, 02:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	Why of course, Buzzy. Selling a MINI is infinitely easier than fixing a MINI. Especially in your neck of the woods. NY/NE Mod

Sep 11th, 2004, 12:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
CmdrVimes MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 126 Offline	I got a ride in an MC40 at the dealer i went to. It was slated to get the JCW in it but at drive time they weren't installed. man did that car stick to the road. taking an entrance ramp on the beltway in Baltimore at 60MPH was a slightly scary experience.

Sep 11th, 2004, 02:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	And that on all weather tires! Imagine what soem real stickies and the jcw would do for ya. little confused, though, CmdrVimes. Did you have a jcw mcs or a stock mc40? \ Oh - and welcome aboard! NY/NE Mod

Sep 12th, 2004, 01:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
CmdrVimes MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 126 Offline	the MC40 i got the ride in was still in it's stock configuration. but there were the decals/plates/whatever on it for the JCW kit. but the day i went to the showroom and got the ride i was just going in to find out about the time frame of getting a car. went back the following weekend and put down my deposit on a 05 Cooper S. currently my "car" is sitting in the "on order" phase. this wait is gonna kill me.

Sep 12th, 2004, 04:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	what is the prognostication? I would wager an earlier arrival... and I wish one upon you nonetheless. NY/NE Mod

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