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Old 21-02-2011, 04:47 PM
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I'm looking to buy an R56 but was wondering if its worth buying a Works or a normal S and using after market tunning?

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I would go for an S and then mod it... The JCW's are good and very quick, but are rather expensive... Earlier r56's can now be picked up quite cheaply too... A few choice mods and you are laughing... (Good to see you back on here Tony... )
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Old 26-02-2011, 01:25 PM
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R56 S then tune it , its not worth all the extra money going for a JCW when you can easily, and relatively cheaply get it more powerful then a jcw.
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I from experience also agree with the standard S, and then a couple of choice mods
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I from experience also agree with the standard S, and then a couple of choice mods
After driving yours I totally agree.
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Old 27-02-2011, 02:55 PM
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sounds like the S is the way forward. I drove a clubman S yesterday and loved it. Looks like I might have a mini soon :-)
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sounds like the S is the way forward. I drove a clubman S yesterday and loved it. Looks like I might have a mini soon :-)
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Old 28-02-2011, 12:24 PM
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Old 09-03-2011, 02:09 PM
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R56 S then tune it , its not worth all the extra money going for a JCW when you can easily, and relatively cheaply get it more powerful then a jcw.
Ollie, looks like you have an R56, where did you get your's tunned and if you don't mind me asking what is it roughly running now.

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