The JCW is not worth the money. I own a 2003 MCS and I've had it on the track a number of times. The last time we were on the track there were a couple works packaged cars there and I passed one on the back straight and we were both giving it our all. Needless to say the guy was pissed that his car cost 6 big more than mine stock and the only mods I had done were cold air intake and exhaust (aprox $800 worth of aftermarket). Well I also have a front strut brace and a stiffer rear sway bar but those don't affect hp or torque but they do make my MCS handle better than his also. Once my warranty is gone hello 15% smaller pulley and software upgrade. Back on topic... The Corvette is a great choice for that kind of cash. So is the BMW M3. All of that said I'd buy another MINI in a second. I love my MINI.
Saw one of these at the movie theater the other day, looked sweet. I think I liked the two Ferrari Modenas next to it better though.
I would get a new Corvette, they look sweet, although maybe out of your price range. OR you can get a 350z/RX8/EVO/STI for $30,000 and save the rest of you rmoney.
Lotsa nice cars for under $45k in this thread.... man, where do you guys find deals like that on Enzo's and Carerra GT's?
G35, Nissan 350z, and Nissan Maxima, are all sweeeet. Then also you could go for Mileage and get one of those toyota hybrids, like 80 miles per gallon
i was going to say the same exact thing as nomar. if i was going to get a bmw it would be a M3 not a 5 series. If i had a M3 my life would be complete.
My favorite cool cars for under $45K: Acura TL Nissan 350Z Infiniti G35(Sedan/Coupe...it's all good) BMW 5 Series Mercedes Benz E-Class(IMO, the best combination of value, prestige, power, handling, and luxury available right now) I personally would go for the G35 Coupe. Has everything good about a Z and a backseat!
If you can wait 6 months or so i would wait for the new 05 Corvette to come out. Its sticker is right around 45k and it now has 400hp. If you are looking for something with a back seat i would take a long look at the Infiniti G35 sport coupe. It could use a little more horsepower but it is extremly well designed.
Mini Cooper is sweet, and a chick magnet. The'll all think it's soooo cute, and that you're secure in your masculinity.
I always see those things buzzing around town and think that about 20 clowns are about to start pouring out of them. But I think you can buy about 2 or 3 of those for $45k!
