MotoringFile 2007 MCS (JCW) For Sale Sold!

Sections: Site News Oct 1st, 2008 63 Comments

(Apologies for the personal/site news but this may interest a few of you) Yes it’s official, I’m selling my MINI. Due to some new needs and some shifting priorities I’ve decided to sell my fully loaded 2007 MINI Cooper S with almost every conceivable factory and JCW option.

The car would be over $38,000 to replicate with all accessories but with only 10,000 miles I’m selling it for $30,000. While I could probably get a more for the car, I would rather pass on a great car to an MF reader who will enjoy it as much as I have for a really fair price.

So if you’re interested, here’s the full run-down of options and accessories on the car:

Exterior:

Astro Black Body Color $450
Body Color Roof/Mirrors $0
White Turn Signals $100

Packages:

Premium Package $1,400: Automatic AC, Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof, On-Board Computer, 3-Spoke w/Cruise and Multifunction, Leather Sport Wheel w/Multifunction
Sport Package $1,400: Dynamic Stability Control, Front Fog Lamps, Xenon Headlamps w/Power Wash, 17″ Crown-Spoke (all-seasons / summer tires are on the OZs as pictured), No Bonnet Stripes
Cold Weather $500: Heated Seats, Heated washer jets, Power-fold mirrors

Performance:

Standard Suspension STD (JCW Suspension currently on the car – STD suspension in a box)
Front Fog Lamps STD
Rear Fog Lamp $100
Limited Slip Differential $500
6-Speed Getrag Manual STD

Interior/Cockpit:

Sport Seats STD
Chrome Line Interior $250
On-Board Computer STD
6-spkr AM/FM CD Player STD
Anthracite Headliner $250
Leather: Lounge Carbon Black $2,000
Cream White Color Line $250
Computer Nav. System $2,000
Interior Surface Piano Black $200
10 Speaker HiFi Sound System $500
OEM Glove Box Organizer $53
MINI Pinstripe cloth floor mats $105
MINI Rubber floor mats $85

JCW Accessories (original OEM price without installation shown):

JCW Aerokit: $1595
JCW Suspension: $1295 (installed at the 3,000 mile mark)
JCW Engine Kit: $2100 (installed at the 4,000 mile mark)
JCW Shift Knob: $129
JCW Steering Wheel: $585
JCW Side Scuttle: $155
JCW Leather shift knob gaiter $45
JCW Leather e-brake gaiter $45

Tires and Wheels:

Silver 18″ OZ Ultraleggeras (17lbs) $1,340 – I’ll throw in one slightly bent but repairable Ultraleggera as well
215/40ZR-18 Kumho Ecsta SPTs (two months old) $464
Silver 17″ Crown-Spokes
205/45 – 17 OEM All-Seasons

This is the car that has been closely associated with this site for over a year and has been featured in a handful of reviews on the site. Here are the more notable ones:

The car is located in Chicago and about 20 minutes away from Ohare if you’d not from the area and need to fly in. If you’re interested please email me via the contact form found here.

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Mark R Sep 29th, 2008 Link

….must….buy….lottery ticket…

I’ve never really wanted to own a black vehicle, but as I’ve said before Gabe…your car is stunning.

Shamus Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Wow, finally pulled the trigger did we? No matter how you look at it, it’s a tough decision to make and I applaud you for having the gumption to do it. Maybe we’ll see you flying around the Dragon in a baby seat equipped R60 soon enough.

Good luck and all the best – James

greg Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Upgrading to a 2009 factory JCW, or secretly coming back to an R53????????

;)

Jon Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Gabe has a child now;

Minivan!

But seriously, a BMW 5 series wagon, or (this is a long shot), a JCW Clubman.

dickdavid Sep 29th, 2008 Link

He’s getting an M version of the X6. LOL!

Good luck with the sale, Gabe. Let us know what you really end up with.

BenTYYC Sep 29th, 2008 Link

I thought Gabe was gaga over the 135i? Great car though… gotta love it!

Best of luck with your next vehicle Gabe!

Gabe Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Upgrading to a 2009 factory JCW, or secretly coming back to an R53????????

No I’m actually going to be without a car for a little while. Not quite sure what I’ll get eventually. I’m going to enjoy my 3 series and public transportation.

I thought Gabe was gaga over the 135i? Great car though… gotta love it!

I thought about it but I don’t have a huge need for one right now. Probably in the future though.

But seriously, a BMW 5 series wagon, or (this is a long shot), a JCW Clubman.

JCW Clubman would be great but again not a huge need for something that would ultimately be $40k equipped the way I’d want.

JonPD Sep 29th, 2008 Link

In a heartbeat would buy this car from you Gabe if I had any room remaining in my garage, great price and a very sharp car.

GregW Sep 29th, 2008 Link

You could probably buy the CTA EL for the same money!

Liam Sep 29th, 2008 Link

But the steering wheel is on the wrong side, haha!

Good luck with the sale and everything else.

sandm4130 Sep 29th, 2008 Link

dark days are upon us in deed.

the king is dead.

long live the king.

and best wishes

MINIme Sep 29th, 2008 Link

My condolences. I just sold my 2005 MCS and let it go for only $19K. I am still sick over it.

I just keep telling myself, “It’s just a hunk of metal…”

Billy Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Hey Gabe you have to mention the Factory Personalised (by me) MF Sticker on the door ;-) You can’t sell it, I bloody built it!

Gabe Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Hey Gabe you have to mention the Factory Personalised (by me) MF Sticker on the door ;-) You can’t sell it, I bloody built it!

That’s right – I should have put that in there. Signed by the builder! Honestly that’s one of those little things that has made it so hard to part with this car. It’s absolutely perfect and everything I’ve ever wanted in a MINI. I just keep telling myself that I can always get another down the road.

JonPD Sep 29th, 2008 Link

I am more than sure Billy would be happy to help put another together for you Gabe. I have to say yours is still one of the best looking R56’s that I’ve seen. Can only imagine how difficult this will be to part with.

veggivet Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Any pictures of the engine compartment or the rust under the door sill gaskets?

MaxMCS Sep 29th, 2008 Link

^^^I thought that was an R53 thing

Drew Sep 29th, 2008 Link

I have a two year old, and he’s been riding in back of my MCS to day care every day right from the start. No problem, except he keeps shouting “Mario Kart” on the twisties.

alpinamike Sep 29th, 2008 Link

No 135i :(, now this is not going to be a gabelist site.lol

NEWDL Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Tesla anyone?

Brad Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Wow. Im amazed. Nuf said.

Gabe Sep 29th, 2008 Link

Any pictures of the engine compartment or the rust under the door sill gaskets?

The rust under the door sills was an R53 thing. Besides, this one has been garaged since the day it was brought home. It’s seen very little moisture.

The engine compartment looks just like any other JCW engine kit. Big airbox and JCW individually numbered plaque on the block.

DavidB Sep 30th, 2008 Link

You know $30,000 is about £16,600 here in the UK, little over the starting price for a bog standard Cooper S – if it was RHD it would be a bargain worth shipping over the pond!

C4 Sep 30th, 2008 Link

Gabe, any steps towards saving some cash in transportation expenses are surely a welcome thing in this economy.

I would think a Clubman would be a good sensible choice in the future but if you have the “luxury” of good public transportation and can get by with just one vehicle, I think it is a good idea.

Miami unfortunately lacks a developed public transportation infrastructure and any household with at least 3 people must have 2 cars to move around.

Best of luck with the sale.

GSKChicago Sep 30th, 2008 Link

Gabe, your MINI is truly a stunning car. It really is so well put together. Every choice you made was spot on.

It is SHOCKING how much of a difference your after market rims make in the look of the car versus the winter rims you run on your car. Night and day difference! Aside from the handling differences.

Good luck on the sale.

Ketan Sep 30th, 2008 Link

Gabe your car is perfect and a bargain for 30K.

greg Sep 30th, 2008 Link

Everybody stop saying spot on unless you’re from England.

lavardera Sep 30th, 2008 Link

umm, don’t you have your milage for the JCW engine kit and suspension kit reversed? For some reason I recall the suspension went in first – didn’t you do a track day with the suspension pre engine kit?

GSKChicago Sep 30th, 2008 Link

Everybody stop saying spot on unless you’re from England.

Not from England, but we are talking about a British car. Therefore I think and exemption is called for. :)

Doug Sep 30th, 2008 Link

Gabe, thanks for sharing this milestone with us. That is the finest MINI config I’ve seen.

greg Sep 30th, 2008 Link

Does that mean on the BMW site we can say UHNGLAUBICH!

ejkd Sep 30th, 2008 Link

I am sure the future owner will get a “bargain”. It’s stunning MINI I have seen so far.

lilcoopr Sep 30th, 2008 Link

greg, you spelled “unglaublich” wrong! ;)

veggivet Sep 30th, 2008 Link

Gabe, good luck with the sale. The car is a beaut. Just FYI, the design flaw that caused the rust issues for the first generation MINI’s has not been corrected on the new models. You may want to check under the sills, just for $hits and giggles, even though your car hasn’t seen a lot of moisture and has been garaged, I’m sure it’s been washed frequently, and my bet is you will have moisture under the sills. Again, best of luck with the sale.

Corey Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Gabe, I live in Chicago, and maybe very interested. I have been looking at all the local dealers this week, but nothing can hold a candle to this. My primary car was recently totaled by a negligent driver and owning a black mini has been a dream of mine for some time. I am anticipating a payoff for my previous car this week. Please let me know if it is still available, and if so, shoot me a message. - Corey

Gabe Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Just FYI, the design flaw that caused the rust issues for the first generation MINI’s has not been corrected on the new models. You may want to check under the sills, just for $hits and giggles, even though your car hasn’t seen a lot of moisture and has been garaged, I’m sure it’s been washed frequently, and my bet is you will have moisture under the sills. Again, best of luck with the sale.

I have checked a few times and there’s nothing there.

steepcurve Oct 1st, 2008 Link

I see a BMW 135i in your future.

A Oct 1st, 2008 Link

“Sport Suspension $500″

Gabe, If I remember correctly, you said you had the standard suspension on the car when it was new before you added the JCW suspension. Am I correct?

gmini Oct 1st, 2008 Link

So – is this the top story until it sells? Somebody buy this thing!!! :P

Wicked sorry to see you part with it, Gabe.

Gabe Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Gabe, If I remember correctly, you said you had the standard suspension on the car when it was new before you added the JCW suspension. Am I correct?

Corrected. This info came directly from my build sheet but I did change a couple things last second (the HiFi and the Sport suspension since I was getting the JCW)

greg Oct 1st, 2008 Link

lilcooper. I’m just a teutonic wannabe. That was the only german thing I know that isn’t dirty.

ben Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Why is it that when I hover over the picture of Gabe’s car it says “R57″? Is that a hint about your next purchase, Gabe?

Michael Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Gabe’s next ride will be something substantial…. I anticipate something with four wheels and a sport suspension. It may even have an engine with a bump up in performance (from the factory). Maybe it will even have navigation and heated seats for those cold Chicago winters. Seating in the rear to accommodate a child seat and have room for an an adult as well. The real question you should be asking is how many doors does it have! LOL :)

Aussom Oct 1st, 2008 Link

Still holding onto my April 2002 R50 MCS – already 6.5 yrs old and still rumbling along. It has been (and still is) very reliable, flexible plus has that extra horsepower when you need it. I’ve only had to replace a few trim pieces, battery, tyres and control arm bushes. Good fuel economy at 7L/100km (33.6 mpg).

I’m not looking at getting rid of it soon but want to get a second cheap vehicle to keep the mileage down. Have heard that the JCW uses more gas though and can be bought second hand generally for a good price.

All the best with your sale.

Gabe Oct 2nd, 2008 Link

Gabe, I live in Chicago, and maybe very interested. I have been looking at all the local dealers this week, but nothing can hold a candle to this. My primary car was recently totaled by a negligent driver and owning a black mini has been a dream of mine for some time. I am anticipating a payoff for my previous car this week. Please let me know if it is still available, and if so, shoot me a message.

Corey – The car is still available. Lots of interest but no deposit yet.

ejkd Oct 2nd, 2008 Link

Have no worry Gabe….I am sure sooner or later the lucky one will buy your car. If I only have the means… :(

Adam Oct 2nd, 2008 Link

I understand how hard it is. I just traded my 05 MCS 3 weeks ago, and I already regret it and am constantly on the MINI configurator building my next baby.

nuvolari Oct 3rd, 2008 Link

I give you 10 dollah! Good price!!

Andy Oct 4th, 2008 Link

Where are you located? I gotta give this one some thought..

Gabe Oct 5th, 2008 Link

I’m in Chicago and about 20 minutes away from Ohare if you’re flying in.

Lance Oct 7th, 2008 Link

Gabe,

I am very interested in your car; I am currently in Iraq. I am due back in November. I am an Illinois resident and will be flying back there in November from San Diego once I return. I would be back Illinois the third or fourth week of November to pick the car up. How much of a deposit would you require to hold the car until I return. This is a serious offer; I have a 09 JCW on order right now but would drop my order in a heartbeat to take the car off of your hands. Please let me know.

Lance

greg Oct 7th, 2008 Link

If Lance is a serviceman, I say to him THANK YOU!!!! and God bless you!

Gabe Oct 7th, 2008 Link

If Lance is a serviceman, I say to him THANK YOU!!!! and God bless you!

He is and it looks like he’ll be the new owner as things stand now.

ejkd Oct 7th, 2008 Link

Congrats to Lance! I am confident he will not regret it. I stop by at Patrick MINI last weekend and saw a JCW MINI ; not fully loaded like non leather seat, non-navigation etc. and the MSRP is already $32,000! It’s by no means no near to Gabe’s car.

bem Oct 7th, 2008 Link

given the state of the economy does anyone think mini dealers will start negotiating a little more

Lance Oct 7th, 2008 Link

Greg,

Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate the support of those who those who extend it. It’s often a hard pill to swallow when some folks back home are a little less than supportive. I’ve been in the Marine Corps for the past seventeen and a half years now and enjoy what I do on a daily basis. I am very much looking forward to getting back home for more than a couple reasons now. I look forward to the cross country drive in the Mini. It is going to be a pleasure being a part of such a great family of supporters. I look forward to many more articles and updates via this forum.

Lance

greg Oct 8th, 2008 Link

All thanks to YOU my friend. I hold a MINI event in Cleveland each year at a place called the Pub. We get around 100 Minis each year and it’s a blast. I invite ALL M.F. people to attend the next one 6/6/09 but Lance if you bring your new Mini I will personally pay for your hotel room as well as dinner at the Pub for you and your companion. It will be my honor. Semper Fi!

Gabe Oct 9th, 2008 Link

Lance has bought the car. I’ve had people from all over North America call and email – thanks for all the interest everyone.

C4 Oct 9th, 2008 Link

Congratulations to both buyer and seller!

greg Oct 10th, 2008 Link

Man it took me three months to sell my similar ‘07 JCW. Gabe sells his in 10 minutes.

Gabe Oct 10th, 2008 Link

For the record I had five leads from the MF posting and four from one day on cars.com (most very serious). I litterally had people interested from all over the world.

Timmee Oct 13th, 2008 Link

Wow. This is such a happy deal!

MotoringFile » Archive » Selling My MINI & the Search For the Next Car (Part One) Mar 31st, 2009 Link

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MotoringFile 2007 MCS (JCW) For Sale Sold!

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Written By: Gabe

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