Hello from Las Vegas! (2009 JCW Hardtop)

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by chris, Oct 13, 2014.

  1. chris

    chris New Member

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    Hey all,

    I just purchased my first Mini, a 2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works with Recaro Seats!

    Literally is my dream car, and I've been searching for a nice used JCW for a few years now (no one seems to ever sell their JCWs to a Dealer). However, this one popped up the same day I bought it, and I feel I ended up getting a great deal on it from the dealer.

    Pictures below!

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  2. Dave.0

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    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site. :Thumbsup:
     
  3. Stefanie

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    Welcome! Nice Mini!
     
  4. MCS02

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    Welcome to MA! Good looking JCW
     
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    Nice ride, and welcome to the best MINI forum on the web!
     
  6. chris

    chris New Member

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    So, my Mini is just under 3 days old (for me), and where it is parked in those photos, there is currently a giant tree laying in the street, landing directly where my car USED to be parked.

    About 3 hours before that happened (right as I took those photos), a friend recommended I move my car to the driveway as it would be safer from kids, etc. I thought it was a great idea, and decided take his advice.

    I went for a ride, and while I was out, my roommate sends me a picture about 30 minutes after I leave with my car, my friend sends me a photo of the tree laying where my car WOULD have been.

    I'm now terrified of ever parking my Mini where a tree could fall.

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  7. Dave.0

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    Wow lucky man. :eek6:
     
  8. Nathan

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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.

    Karma is with you, go buy a lottery ticket.
     
  9. Ronbo

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    Nice JCW!
     
  10. chris

    chris New Member

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    I think it's a sign meaning that nothing bad will happen to my mini :D
     
  11. Code3_Mini

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    Nice JCW! Looks like a fun little ride :)
     
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    Welcome Aboard!
    Great looking JCW even more rear with those seats
     
  13. chris

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    Thanks guys,

    I'm really enjoying it. I only have about 160 miles on it since I bought it, but I'm having a blast. Can't wait for road trips - as long as there's smooth roads.
     
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    A very nice looking JCW and good fortune, what a super combo !!
     
  15. chris

    chris New Member

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    As I'm looking around the forums, I'm noticing that this JCW looks different than nearly everyone's. Anyone know what the deal is with the body kit that's on this car compared to the stock JCW one? One this one stock? Or was it a mod? Just curious.
     
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    I just assumed it was the angle of the photo (or my eyes playing tricks on me) but the front spoiler looks more pronounced than usual to me...
     
  17. chris

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    I found out it's the Mini Cooper Challenge front lip!

    I guess it's pretty rare. :D
     
  18. Stefanie

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    Nice! So my eyes weren't playing tricks on me...good to know. :crazy:

    Now you just need the rear spoiler. You know...just to balance it out. :D
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    I'm bad...
     
  19. Dave.0

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    Yes that's the 'Challenge" lip. Looks good. :Thumbsup:

    Oh stay away from parking near trees, that should not be hard to do in a desert. :lol:
     
  20. chris

    chris New Member

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    But shade from the trees helps keep my black mini cool in the desert sun...
     

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