R56 Factory JCW as Toy

[Paw]

Hi all, Im thinking about a weekend toy and have settled on a factory JCW. I know there are timing chain and clutch issues with these but a lot have been done. So the question is what options are a must and then the odd one hatch or cab ?

Thoughts ?

Paw

[blue al]

You forget Roadster….



Assuming it’s fun your after

[Paw]

I did, but not a fan of the styling, but much better than the coupe it looks like a baseball cap.

[DaveyBoyWonder]

Hatch personally and when it comes to spec, as much as possible. Think they'll all have xenons, the sat nav looks nice but is dated so I'd probably look for one with a set of factory Recaro seats.

[MDifficult]

If it's to be a toy, and I assume two seats is fine, I'd heartily recommend a GP2. Yes, you'll spend a bit more money, but it's by-far the best R56 and it'll hold (or increase) it's value rather than continue to depreciate like all the others.

Find a good one that's been used but looked after, and you'll have a brilliant time without anything going too far wrong.

[Paw]

Would love a GP, but I'm looking 5-7k hence the Factory JCW route. Plus I live in London so it would be sitting outside.

Paw

[WayOutWest]

Paw said:

Would love a GP, but I'm looking 5-7k hence the Factory JCW route. Plus I live in London so it would be sitting outside.

Paw

Hmm, a JCW would likely be on the ropey/miley side for that kind of money. That would buy a nice N18 engined Cooper S though (2010-2013), which can give similar performance with just a remap. Depends what you intend to do with it, tune it to a certain level, track it, or just use for B road blasts, or whatever.