I did it!

Proud owner of a red/black 2011 JCW. Pics coming once I drive home!

 

me likey!

 

If you got the one on the link you posted, it's a pretty sweet deal.

 

+1, you got a steal at that price!!

Do you live in Austin?

 

Great choice. Red and black is always the best color combo

 

Yep. Final sale price was $25.3k.

Sadly, no. Currently in Houston, and trying to get out of here as quickly as I can...hate this city so much.

Also, whoever had this put on a JCW gear **** and I really don't like the feel. Any way I can get the default one from somewhere?

 

If you're wanting the factory round ****, I'd trade you, but I'm in Fort Worth. We'd have to ship and that sounds like an inconvenience without either one of us having a third **** on hand. If you get a replacement, PM me how much you want for the **** and I may buy it off you.

Any initial thoughts about driving the JCW for the first time?

 

Oh nice, thanks! I have family in Dallas and am also applying to SMU right now, so its highly likely I'll have to make a trip up there soon. If I'm headed that way I'll try to give you a buzz so we can swap.

Uhhhh, it's FAST? And FUN! :D

This is my first stick ever, so I stalled it a dozen times yesterday, but I think I'm learning quick. It's similar to a motorcycle, but the friction zone of the clutch is a lot wider so I'm still getting used to that (my motorcycle has a WAAAAAY short friction zone, like the slightest pull of the clutch and power is totally disengaged).

 

Definitely drop me a line if you are in town.

What kind of bike do you have? I have a Moto Guzzi V7 Cafe. The reason I love the MINI so much is beacuse it's about the closest thing to two wheels you can get on four wheels.

 

IMHO a manual transmission adds to the enjoyment of the driving experience.

 

^^Agreed. IMO, no other way drive these cars than a manual. 'Nuff said...

 

Yeah but how the heck are you supposed to be able to put on your makeup, shave, or text if you have to always have to worry about shifting gears?

 

Personally, I would take bus before I drove an automatic of any kind (DSG, CVT, slush-box). Both are boring as hell, but at least on the bus I can read or fall asleep. As long as I have control of both hands and feet, my bikes and cars will always have clutches.

 

Pfft, please. I just steer with my knee and shift with my elbow. The lane lines are just suggestions anyways…

 

I had surgery on my right hand a while back and didn't have full use of the fingers for a couple weeks. I could steer well enough with it though so I got pretty good at left-handed shifting!

 

everytime i get in an automatic i can never figure out where the clutch pedal is :p

If you want to drive a car you can only do it one way with a manual, if you want a car to drive you by all means go with an automatic.