JCW GP Pricing: Let’s Hear the Predictions

Sections: JCW Apr 10th, 2006 84 Comments

It’s been written about at length by seemingly everyone over the last six months and now we turn it over to our readers. Here’s your chance to chime in on the long speculated GP pricing from MINI USA for the US market. But you only have 24 hours to get your votes in on the US MSRP (including destination) as we’ll have the real annoucement on MotoringFile Wednesday morning.

Let’s see those predictions!

The price is now released and the comments on this post have been closed. We’ll have the winner announced shortly.

Written By: Gabe

84 Comments

Zeke Apr 10th, 2006 Link

$32k.

David Apr 10th, 2006 Link

$37,500.

Michael Apr 10th, 2006 Link

$33,500.

Jono Apr 10th, 2006 Link

Is this like guessing the number of jelly beans in the jar? Do I get one if I get the price right? ;-)

37k

Nathan Apr 10th, 2006 Link

$38,300

DB Apr 10th, 2006 Link

I’m sticking with 35K, eventhough I’ve heard $32…

geno Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$33,900

dickdavid Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’m going on the high side with $39,500.

It might as well be $139,500 because I can’t afford it. It’s not like I’m selling magnetic badges like hotcakes… LOL!!

Edge Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’ll a little bit optimistic, so I’ll go with $33,000… hmm, maybe I’ll go with geno’s idea and make that $32,900. :)

GMINI Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’m probably getting 24k for my totalled mc40. I’m betting they invert that for the gp. Seems like a lot, but – well, alright – MSRP on the GP= 34k. and still a challenge for me.

Micah Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’m goin’ lower at $29,900 because it does not have xenons, leather, a sunroof, HK stereo, or many other of the higher priced options.

This could be optimistic, but regardless I can’t see it any higher than $32,900 in order to be a viable product on the US market…

alex Apr 11th, 2006 Link

How much are the red mirror caps alone? Perhaps I could just get all the exterior parts and make a faux GP. But I guess the total will be: $39,000. If I win, I want mine with the cold weather package too. This is a great give-away Gabe. Thanks.

Laverne Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$33750 + dealer mark-up = $36750

MauiMac Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$37,500.04

BL Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$33,950

Timothy Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’ll take the under at $31,865. That’s base price, excluding any options, tax, title, license, and destination charge.

MINI doesn’t need another MC40.

Nathaniel Salzman Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I say $38,500 with destination before any options. No thanks.

Drill Apr 11th, 2006 Link

They’ll probably want to promote the “Under 37k” bit and make it $36,900 or so :-/

blalor Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Is this like guessing the number of jelly beans in the jar? Do I get one if I get the price right? ;-)

A jelly bean? Sure! I bet Gabe’s got one behind his desk he could give you. ;-)

I’m going with $32,500.

Greg Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Since you all overbid, I will say $1 Bob.

modboi Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$30,500

Adam E Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$34,895 $35,000 for mirrorcaps in any other color than red

Mike Apr 11th, 2006 Link

(pinkie on the corner of my mouth) 1 million dollars, mwaaa ha ha ha ha!

IanF Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Base: $33,000. Dealer Mark-up: $?,???

IanF Apr 11th, 2006 Link

…but it doesn’t matter. Without the Recaros, I’m not really interested.

vin. Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Whatever Todd is willing to pay….

meb Apr 11th, 2006 Link

The same as an EVO…

JD Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Greg Apr 11th, 2006 Link Since you all overbid, I will say $1 Bob.

I should have read more carefully before I went for my own “The Price is Right” themed joke.

Sean Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I am going to say right around 30K.

Todd Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Whatever Todd is willing to payÃ¢â‚¬Â¦.

I can’t tell you how many messages I’ve received over the past few days from various folks AND the sales dept. at my dealer encouraging me to “go fot it.”

In 24 hours we’ll know the price and you’ll see if I have any big news to go along with it.

Stay tuned and definitely listen to whiteroofradio next week!

Todd Apr 11th, 2006 Link

fot=for

I’ve had very little sleep lately. : )

THE ITCH Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’ll say 32,200, but whatever it is I’ll have one.

Chad Apr 11th, 2006 Link

How much for just the wheels? I want ‘em.

minicoopermike Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’m going to say $32,550 out of the bag

Tony Apr 11th, 2006 Link

MINI USA is probably reading this to determine where they are going to price the car at. :-)

Teresa Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$ 42,000

dickdavid Apr 11th, 2006 Link

MINI USA is probably reading this to determine where they are going to price the car at. :-)

Then I should probably change mine to $22,500. LOL!

tonyt Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’m thinking your going to get a bargain over there. $29.999

Obviously, this excludes dealer markup etc as it could be any figure.

Gabe, you buying one…?

Gabe Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Gabe, you buying oneÃ¢â‚¬Â¦?

I already have the “MotoringFile” GP in my garage ;-)

Erik Rutberg Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I think it will come in around 32k. If it hits 40k I would have to consider an Mcoupe or Elise, unless somthing else special comes with the car ;)

Erik Rutberg 2006 MINI Cooper S JCW GP, 1st in line at dealer 2004 325xiT 2003 MINI Cooper S, tons of mods, soon to be for sale 1997 318ti/Dinan3, supercharged 1988 ///M5 1985 735iA, currently on life support 1973 2002

James Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$33,400.00

minicoopermike Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Yeah, say Gabe…….

What is this extra special item or items MINIUSA is going to include with the car?!?!? Will that be disclosed tomorrow too??? :-D

05DSMCS Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I would purchase one without even thinking about it at $14,000.00.

mark Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$32,375

kelly Apr 11th, 2006 Link

1 million dollars

tsukiji Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$28,449

Charlie Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$5,000 over M.S.R.P. in California !

Trick Apr 11th, 2006 Link

32,495 USD

O(=^=)OCapn Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I think it will come in around 32k. If it hits 40k I would have to consider an Mcoupe or Elise, unless somthing else special comes with the car ;)

Probably a Keyring! oooh Ahhhh ;)

$37,501

Sara at MotorWerks MINI or maybe it was Chuck at Patrick MINI told me that in california they were selling these for 75k presold. I guess each dealership gets an allocation of 5.

Mark (Ohio) Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$31,899

MiuMiu Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$38,900

Frank Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I would say USD 38,420.54 MSRP

Aaron Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$34,400

Rocco Rocket Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Ok, 29,999 w/the key ring.

simone Apr 11th, 2006 Link

for Italy (BMW ITALY) is 34.000 EURO i know because i have buy it (prenoted).

BadBurro Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$34,495…plus a nice little track day at Laguna Seca.

JP Money Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Hmm, $35k sounds about right.

Fabrice M Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I know this is a US site but i want to play.

I think $53,500 Australian Dollars. Drive Away. :)

ticketgeorge Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Shade under $30K Will gladly trade in my 05 S Convert

Crusoe Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’m already on the record for $35000.

Jomava Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$36,930

Shamus Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$34,500 with the WRR Sticker intalled!

Bill Lawrence Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$37,250.52 MSRP

Dealers will put a big premium on it and it will be $50,000.

People will gobble these up a lot quicker than the MC40

Nick Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$37,950 + a 15 – 20% market adjustment

$43,642.50 to $45,540.00

This will create a big enough comission for a MA to live on for few months.

Ben Apr 11th, 2006 Link

One Dollar Bob.

$1 up on the board.

Doug Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’m getting a “price is right” vibe here…

Must be my spidey senses kicking in…

Lou A. Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’ve been assured that I’ll pay list for my GP (1st on dealer list). If that list is over 36K I’ll walk or flip it. With only a 2000 car run they should try and lowball it, they’re not making enough cars to profit much.

Daniel Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$2.

No, really $29,970

Pat Apr 11th, 2006 Link

It has to be around $32K-$33K. Otherwise, the car no longer makes sense, since you could build you’re own JCW for less and have about the same performance.

DB Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$5,000 over M.S.R.P. in California !

I just called my dealer. They have 6 spots total, 1 is taken (waiting for pricing). Mark-up will be $3K – $5K over MSRP for ‘market adjustment’

katmeho Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$36,200

Vanwall Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Hey, I’d buy that for a dollar!

I’m goin’with $39,995.00, sorta like an Earl Scheib paint job. ‘Cept this one is bein’ sold with a Model-T dictum – you can have any color, as long as it’s gray. ;-)

             BCNU,
           Rob in Dago

Taffy Apr 11th, 2006 Link

Solid 32K

Jeff Apr 11th, 2006 Link

I’ll go with $33,900. And there are dealers out there that will sell this car for MSRP. I’ve got the first one that arrives at my dealer.

tsukiji Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$42,249

George Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$30,750.00

Comparable Cooper S config 20,900 Base 550 Dest&Handle 450 Paint 1,400 sport pkg 6,300 JCW Kit 100 Rear Fog 1,300 Panther Leather 250 MF Wheel

31,250 - 500 Xenon Delete 0 18″ Wheels 30,750

Mike Apr 11th, 2006 Link

$30,495, any more and I don’t see the point in this car.

David L. Apr 11th, 2006 Link

For those that mentioned a price ‘without options’ I think that is how they come, no options allowed! Correct me if I’m wrong. And if MINI Canada changes their mind and decides to test the bumpers and import a few let me know ’cause I have a very interested customer.

And, I will guess $37,995.