JCW 2020 MINI GP Article
#978
#979
Either way, if you're in the neighborhood of KYDan, let him know so he can have yours
#980
The steering is lively/twitchy for sure on U.K. roads when pressing on, there’s no way the GP3 has torque steer, I can’t put a finger on it and I’m sure I will get used to it Having not driven a MINI for 9 months. With regard to lazy down shifts, I certainly haven’t noticed that. Pull the paddle and the gear is selected be it up or down, however if the ecu thinks the revs are to high it won’t change down until they are low enough, to low and it will simply drop down a gear. Having driven manuals for 36 years I am proper pleased with the gearbox (never driven dsg though)
one thing is for sure it is the most firmly spring/damped MINI ever, be sure to glue your teeth in
one thing is for sure it is the most firmly spring/damped MINI ever, be sure to glue your teeth in
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cmt52663 (07-23-2020)
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MotoringFile has linked to a couple reviews so far that haven't been too good (they have not driven/reviewed one themselves though). The harsh ride was mentioned. So glad I have adjustable dampers now the sport mode is firm enough for me.
#983
I have confirmed that this matches my VIN completely and is my car. I can only conclude that due to the complication involved in delivery of these cars (they do not show up as customer orders), the software dealers use automatically uploads them. There is a significant probability that these are also customer cars just like mine.
The way MINI USA is handling this, I believe that they actually received more reservation requests than spots available.
#985
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#986
I was interested to buy one and was negotiating with the local dealer about a month ago. There was no problem to get one as I was told. We didn't agree on a fair price for my trade and they even were not aggressive to pursue the negotiation process. It seem the Mini sales guys were not hungry after so many months of inactivity.
I "crossed the street" to the BMW dealer and within a week, I made a deal for a far better car (M240i), better trade in value for my Coupe and better financing conditions,
For those who really want the GP3, just wait a few months and you will see the market fading very fast and big rebates coming soon. I also suspect there is a lot of cancellation because of the actual situation but of course we will never know from the Mini insiders.
#987
It was predictable that some of them would end up on dealer lots and I believe many more will come. The bottom end is they will be discounted significantly when the interest will fade away in a few months from now and furthermore from the latest reviews not meeting expectations.
I was interested to buy one and was negotiating with the local dealer about a month ago. There was no problem to get one as I was told. We didn't agree on a fair price for my trade and they even were not aggressive to pursue the negotiation process. It seem the Mini sales guys were not hungry after so many months of inactivity.
I "crossed the street" to the BMW dealer and within a week, I made a deal for a far better car (M240i), better trade in value for my Coupe and better financing conditions,
For those who really want the GP3, just wait a few months and you will see the market fading very fast and big rebates coming soon. I also suspect there is a lot of cancellation because of the actual situation but of course we will never know from the Mini insiders.
I was interested to buy one and was negotiating with the local dealer about a month ago. There was no problem to get one as I was told. We didn't agree on a fair price for my trade and they even were not aggressive to pursue the negotiation process. It seem the Mini sales guys were not hungry after so many months of inactivity.
I "crossed the street" to the BMW dealer and within a week, I made a deal for a far better car (M240i), better trade in value for my Coupe and better financing conditions,
For those who really want the GP3, just wait a few months and you will see the market fading very fast and big rebates coming soon. I also suspect there is a lot of cancellation because of the actual situation but of course we will never know from the Mini insiders.
#988
You are most likely correct and I am awaiting the one I put a deposit on and I do plan to negotiate the deal. I am a true miniphile after 2 JCWs and this GP fascinates me. It should be a hoot on the Tail and other good roads as well occasional lite track duty. It will have all the juice that I need and minis are fun.
#989
GP3 values
I mentioned this before, the original GP and GP2 were not successful and could be bought at significant discounts after awhile. History repeats itself. I just bought an Audi RS5 , new, for 14,000 off sticker. I love the car and I paid about the same as I paid for my wife's S5 Sportback. These special models never sell well, even though that ARE clearly special. Patiently wait and you can have one of these little super MINIs for a market price.
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#993
Gp2
Dan I just picked the one up near Detroit Mi this was ordered by someone and it fell thru. I was getting ready to order one and I found out about this coming available number 0034. The roads there are terrible and it jumped all over the place until we got out of there we are driving it back to Salisbury NC utilizing backroads as much as we can so far so good I am just taking it easy.
#994
The Smoking Tire review said the new GP3 weighs 2600 lbs, 100 lbs.. less than the original 2006 GP1. And about 900 lbs less than my 2020 JCW Clubman (same frame, motor, etc). How did they manage to do that? I get the no back seat, no sunroof, and no All4 drive. But 900 lbs? What else did they leave out?
#995
Dan I just picked the one up near Detroit Mi this was ordered by someone and it fell thru. I was getting ready to order one and I found out about this coming available number 0034. The roads there are terrible and it jumped all over the place until we got out of there we are driving it back to Salisbury NC utilizing backroads as much as we can so far so good I am just taking it easy.
#996
The Smoking Tire review said the new GP3 weighs 2600 lbs, 100 lbs.. less than the original 2006 GP1. And about 900 lbs less than my 2020 JCW Clubman (same frame, motor, etc). How did they manage to do that? I get the no back seat, no sunroof, and no All4 drive. But 900 lbs? What else did they leave out?
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Clutch Wotan (07-27-2020)
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I called my dealer a week over a week ago and they said it was at the dock and ready to be loaded and that they would send me a package with information and some sort of gift. I haven't heard from them since, but with all the issues with shipments created by the pandemic it is not unexpected. But, I am still anxiously awaiting some information and when it will ship! I am like a kid at Christmas, but it has been since November of 2019 since I sent my money in for the deposit!