Comments on: MINI UK Launches the John Cooper Works World Championship 50 http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Liam http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285333 Liam Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:32:07 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285333 <p>Australia should be getting 10 WC50s, including #500.</p> <p>http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/09/24/do-you-want-to-know-a-secret.html</p> <p>I understand two of the cars have already got deposits on them and the remaining cars are likely to be sold by ballot.</p> Australia should be getting 10 WC50s, including #500.

http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/09/24/do-you-want-to-know-a-secret.html

I understand two of the cars have already got deposits on them and the remaining cars are likely to be sold by ballot.

]]> By: b- http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285328 b- Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:09:01 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285328 <p>@ RJ very special cars indeed….aren’t perhaps losing alot of value, but they’re certainly not appreciating across the board.</p> <p>I don't think that 3 years is enough time for these cars to start to go up in value. While they are limited to the one year they are changing hands often and there is almost always a few for sale. It will take more time to really know if the GP is a good investment, but these cars are not investments, they are drivers!</p> @ RJ very special cars indeed….aren’t perhaps losing alot of value, but they’re certainly not appreciating across the board.

I don’t think that 3 years is enough time for these cars to start to go up in value. While they are limited to the one year they are changing hands often and there is almost always a few for sale. It will take more time to really know if the GP is a good investment, but these cars are not investments, they are drivers!

]]> By: RJ http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285263 RJ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:36:40 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285263 <p>@Greg W <em>Remember that all special limited edition cars end up as collectors items andappreciate in value.</em></p> <p>Have to disagree with your rather broad sweeping statement....I don't believe that all special limited edition cars will appreciate.</p> <p>Remember the limited edition MINI from a few years ago...towards the end of the 1st gen New MINI, what was it.....the Monte Carlo limited edition MINI? Red, Monte Carlo decals on the exterior...that was a limited edition..not really appreciating. Even the recent GP MINIs ... very special cars indeed....aren't perhaps losing alot of value, but they're certainly not appreciating across the board.</p> @Greg W Remember that all special limited edition cars end up as collectors items andappreciate in value.

Have to disagree with your rather broad sweeping statement….I don’t believe that all special limited edition cars will appreciate.

Remember the limited edition MINI from a few years ago…towards the end of the 1st gen New MINI, what was it…..the Monte Carlo limited edition MINI? Red, Monte Carlo decals on the exterior…that was a limited edition..not really appreciating. Even the recent GP MINIs … very special cars indeed….aren’t perhaps losing alot of value, but they’re certainly not appreciating across the board.

]]> By: Hoover http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285245 Hoover Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:57:12 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285245 <p>Dear MINI,</p> <p>Make this green an option across all models, sooner rather than later. (Throw in a decent metallic blue while you are at it.) Horizon Blue is pretty boring.</p> <p>I'm guessing that many would also like the Bi-Xenon Lights with Black Interior Reflectors as an option, too.</p> <p>Sincerely, The MINI faithful</p> Dear MINI,

Make this green an option across all models, sooner rather than later. (Throw in a decent metallic blue while you are at it.) Horizon Blue is pretty boring.

I’m guessing that many would also like the Bi-Xenon Lights with Black Interior Reflectors as an option, too.

Sincerely, The MINI faithful

]]> By: Dr Obnxs http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285241 Dr Obnxs Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:02:24 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285241 <p>To some, this is a collectable masterpiece, to some, it's the worst embodiment of badge engineering.</p> <p>And I thought they'd up'ed the quantity to 1000?</p> <p>anyway, a lot of money for what's basically a stock car with custom colors.</p> <p>Matt</p> To some, this is a collectable masterpiece, to some, it’s the worst embodiment of badge engineering.

And I thought they’d up’ed the quantity to 1000?

anyway, a lot of money for what’s basically a stock car with custom colors.

Matt

]]> By: Axel Griesinger http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285233 Axel Griesinger Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:02:29 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285233 <p>sorry gabe, you are wrong. the WC50 is already in production. the german cars (68 pieces) were produced first and have all been delievered in november. caused by the complex production workflow they wc50 will be produced only in packages of 15 pieces.</p> sorry gabe, you are wrong. the WC50 is already in production. the german cars (68 pieces) were produced first and have all been delievered in november. caused by the complex production workflow they wc50 will be produced only in packages of 15 pieces.

]]> By: Greg W http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285220 Greg W Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:38:35 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285220 <p>There are only 500 being made total for world markets. MINI sells in 70 countries? thats seven each. New Zealand is only taking two cars. Remember that all special limited edition cars end up as collectors items andappreciate in value.</p> There are only 500 being made total for world markets. MINI sells in 70 countries? thats seven each. New Zealand is only taking two cars. Remember that all special limited edition cars end up as collectors items andappreciate in value.

]]> By: Ellis http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285214 Ellis Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:45:25 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285214 <p>I want one.....</p> I want one…..

]]> By: dr http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285212 dr Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:35:50 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285212 <blockquote> Realistically, how many people in the USA would be willing to pony up the $50-60 grand for this? </blockquote> <p>Your'e right....none....Because this is what a JCW is supposed to be in the firstplace! There would be no problem selling JCW's if they were like this</p> Realistically, how many people in the USA would be willing to pony up the $50-60 grand for this?

Your’e right….none….Because this is what a JCW is supposed to be in the firstplace! There would be no problem selling JCW’s if they were like this

]]> By: ftttubrgcm http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285210 ftttubrgcm Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:20:29 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285210 <p>I saw this at MINI United@Silverstone earlier this year and instantly fell in love, as did the majority of others. MINI VP told me at the time it may come to US so there may be hope. BMW changes their minds so much, ie. Countryman release, US MINI diesels, etc.</p> I saw this at MINI United@Silverstone earlier this year and instantly fell in love, as did the majority of others. MINI VP told me at the time it may come to US so there may be hope. BMW changes their minds so much, ie. Countryman release, US MINI diesels, etc.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285208 Gabe Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:09:19 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285208 <p>The seats above are the seats that come with the car. The WC50 doesn't come with the JCW Accessory Recaro seats.</p> The seats above are the seats that come with the car. The WC50 doesn’t come with the JCW Accessory Recaro seats.

]]> By: matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285207 matt Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:02:12 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285207 <p>But those ARE NOT the JCW seats. This is a euro only car, so they should be using the europe only JCW seats. Maybe MF got punked with these pictures so we would bitch less.</p> But those ARE NOT the JCW seats. This is a euro only car, so they should be using the europe only JCW seats. Maybe MF got punked with these pictures so we would bitch less.

]]> By: DUDE! http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285204 DUDE! Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:39:54 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285204 <p>@CraigE... some really silly conclusions, I think.</p> <ol> <li><p>The USGP in Indianapolis drew more than some races in Europe, the Long Beach Grand Prix drew huge crowds when F1 was run there, I can attest to that as I went yearly and it was hard to sometimes get a ticket, as did many of the other F1 races around the USA. They no longer exist because of Bernie's economics.</p></li> <li><p>Seems when the new MINI was announced in the USA we bought in droves, still do, and are still the biggest market for them. When the JCW package was offered here it did quite well. We have huge events where MINI/Minis of all types show up. AMVIV, MOTD, MITM, MOT and so on.</p></li> <li><p>Maybe the price tag that you speak of would curtail anyone from buying this car, anywhere.</p></li> </ol> <p>Respectfully, RB</p> @CraigE… some really silly conclusions, I think.

  1. The USGP in Indianapolis drew more than some races in Europe, the Long Beach Grand Prix drew huge crowds when F1 was run there, I can attest to that as I went yearly and it was hard to sometimes get a ticket, as did many of the other F1 races around the USA. They no longer exist because of Bernie’s economics.

  2. Seems when the new MINI was announced in the USA we bought in droves, still do, and are still the biggest market for them. When the JCW package was offered here it did quite well. We have huge events where MINI/Minis of all types show up. AMVIV, MOTD, MITM, MOT and so on.

  3. Maybe the price tag that you speak of would curtail anyone from buying this car, anywhere.

Respectfully, RB

]]> By: Gary http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285203 Gary Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:35:44 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285203 <p>I want one but can I get it with an automatic trans? (joking). But I do agree with the others on the appeal of this color. Also that there should be more actual color choices. My wifes Hot Chocolate is nice but doesn't appeal to me... the yellow does but they dropped the yellow shades this year.</p> I want one but can I get it with an automatic trans? (joking). But I do agree with the others on the appeal of this color. Also that there should be more actual color choices. My wifes Hot Chocolate is nice but doesn’t appeal to me… the yellow does but they dropped the yellow shades this year.

]]> By: Micah http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285197 Micah Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:01:46 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285197 <p>As others have expressed, MINI should definitely bring Connaught Green to the USA, in addition to a non-metallic color or two...something similar to Porsche's Mexico Blue for example. More non-metallics and "risky" color choices not only fit the character of MINI, but I believe would sell well in a world of current auto color choices that range between various shades of white, gray, and black.</p> As others have expressed, MINI should definitely bring Connaught Green to the USA, in addition to a non-metallic color or two…something similar to Porsche’s Mexico Blue for example. More non-metallics and “risky” color choices not only fit the character of MINI, but I believe would sell well in a world of current auto color choices that range between various shades of white, gray, and black.

]]> By: CraigE http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285193 CraigE Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:47:21 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285193 <p>Realistically, how many people in the USA would be willing to pony up the $50-60 grand for this? Next to no one here knows anything about the history of the John Cooper Garage and MINI, let alone F1. So as a special edition, it is almost meaningless in the States. To most people in the USA it would be just another Cooper Works car, with a bunch of conventional JCW accessories special seats and a special color.</p> Realistically, how many people in the USA would be willing to pony up the $50-60 grand for this? Next to no one here knows anything about the history of the John Cooper Garage and MINI, let alone F1. So as a special edition, it is almost meaningless in the States. To most people in the USA it would be just another Cooper Works car, with a bunch of conventional JCW accessories special seats and a special color.

]]> By: lavardera http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285191 lavardera Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:28:34 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285191 <p>I wish I could get one of those here in the US, with the right hand drive even.</p> I wish I could get one of those here in the US, with the right hand drive even.

]]> By: rkw http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285189 rkw Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:18:11 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285189 <p>Whooppee. comes standard with a CD changer! Giving it away was the only way they could clear out some inventory.</p> Whooppee. comes standard with a CD changer! Giving it away was the only way they could clear out some inventory.

]]> By: DUDE! http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285188 DUDE! Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:12:21 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285188 <p>@Cheswick... it's a no brainer, I think.</p> @Cheswick… it’s a no brainer, I think.

]]> By: Cheswick http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/12/10/mini-uk-launches-the-john-cooper-works-world-championship-50/comment-page-1/#comment-285187 Cheswick Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:09:05 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10618#comment-285187 <p>Yeah I'm not sure why they wouldn't allow a US customer to spec one out ot be delivered. Not sure how that would affect a US dealer since people custom order Minis all the time</p> Yeah I’m not sure why they wouldn’t allow a US customer to spec one out ot be delivered. Not sure how that would affect a US dealer since people custom order Minis all the time

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