2017 Mini Cooper S - John Cooper Works // A Doubleclutch.ca Review. 

ALL MINI'S are fun but I know the JCW would be the pinnacle. I love my MINI but I really want to own a JCW someday. There's just nothing like owning a MINI. I literally sometimes just look at my car and think "yep I'm gonna take you for a joy ride right now". Where I live there are tons of curves and it's just pure MINI country. Taking a curve going over 60 is just awesome.

On top of performance, Mini is way classier than Golf, Fiesta or Ford ST, TypeR or etc. They certainly don't target their car to people who love Honda Civic or GTi.

I am the proud owner of a 2017 Mini JCW. It is the most fun car you can own for the money! The speed and acceleration that this little pocket rocket produces still blows my mind. It looks hot and is hot!

I never really gave Mini a 2nd thought. In my mind they were just some cutesy little gimmicky car that was owned my girls and old people. Well, I got the chance to drive a 2005 Mini Cooper S a few months ago... Now I happen to own one. A 2003 Cooper S lol.

As the happy owner of the 2006 MINI JCW, this is the first review of a newer JCW that made me envious.

My next car for sure.

What a great review. Solid advice and input about the driving experience of the car. Want one of these sooo bad

I traded in my R56 Cooper S for a MK6 GTI... but I miss the MINI. The GTI is fantastic, and certainly a better daily driver. But it's nowhere near as fun as the MINI. Not even close. Granted I had the R56 tuned to 220 hp with Bilstein suspension etc... However, the GTI is a much easier car to live with on a daily basis. The MINI never calmed down, like a puppy straining on a leash, always begging you to do crazy stunts in traffic. A blessing and a curse.

My new Mini Cooper S (with the JCW pro exhaust) on order and can’t wait for the initial drive and miles of smiles.

Just bought my first Mini it’s a 2017 JCW Mini s convertible and I love it ❤️

Love your videos, very well done and organized. Really enjoy the content.

Great review! Thank you! You've certainly earned a new subscriber

its not expensive at all for an exhaust. If you already bought aftermarket exhaust, specialy valved ones, its in the prices maybe even lower

The remus valvetronic race exhaust is 1500 w/ Carbon tips and is louder as it removes the resonator and the 2nd cat. Got it on mine and it’s a dream 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Started watching your reviews only recently and you are my favorite reviewer now..Mini is so much fun to drive - and you are right, it turns the corner like a little bumper cart..It is actually more fun to drive than a BMW 3 series (I have owned both). It does become a little tiring on highways/long drives with all that drone though..as someone said - like a little puppy forever straining on the leash :-)

The stock exhaust is fucking mad on it's own 😱

I've had my 2015 JCW (with the pro exhaust and carbon tips, of course) for nearly 4 years now and it still makes me grin like an idiot whenever I drive it. I thought my old MINI was great, but this latest generation just blows it out the water

3:42 reason why i like this video

Who will get more subs Zygrene or E46 Reviews with TH? 2 of my favorite small RU-vid car reviewers.

I have the previous gen mini (the R56 JCW LCI) and it is as much of a blast as you describe this F56 :-P

Great review video!

Same car is used in straight pipes...By Jakub and Yuri ... Exact same car....

I actually like the JCW's manual with rev match more the manual transmission on BMWs. The price makes Golf R a great bargain but the characteristic form a MINI is so intoxicating.

I have a 2017 Mini JCW with the same JCW Pro Exhaust system (except the carbon fiber tips, which I now want badly). Its awesome but the popcorn effect lasts way too long for my taste. Still, its a fun gadget to play around with when u get to a fun road and some tunnels!. Btw, how did u manage to get the recorded outside audio so crisp? Im struggeling to record mine. I welcome any tips :)

Nice - vintage throttle house 🤙🏽

Nice review! Any track videos with Cooper S models?

This makes me want a new mini so bad. I love mine so much

I am from india but still watch starightpipe reviews, youtube automatically recommended me throttle house. I like your reviews but i like staraightpipe more over this particular one. :))

Ive owned a 2017 JCW Manual for 3 years. Virtually trouble free and the minor issue I had was handled during scheduled maintenance. I’m planning on buying a 2021 manual as I think it will be one of the last times I can get a manual Mini. Kind of sad.

The speaker system is great I love it I have it and holy shit you don't even need subs they banggggg

I need James to review this car too 😂

I like the straightpipe review over this one.

The buggy lights turn on with high beam only. Your welcome

Great review overall but I can't tell you how disappointed I am it's not a manual transmission.

Any chance we can get new review of the jcw since they brought the manual back?

great channel

Awesome vid. Glad you emphasised the true spirit of the car. I had a Fiesta ST and it had nowhere near the fun factor of the JCW. The JCW is twice the price but there aren't many punchy cars that give an adrenaline rush like the JCW and still return 6L/100km. Every commute is a blast. I've only had manual cars in the past but the JCW auto gearbox, paddle shifter and the choice of 3 drive modes covers virtually all your needs. I would rather have an auto JCW than have to worry about replacing the clutch one day - the auto protects the car from the driver destroying it.

Sorry but if you have drove the r53 or r56 you guys should. I plan on getting the f56 but was told by other owners it doesn't have the same handling and thrills the R56 has

So, better than a WRX, but at STi money? Very interesting car, and I would have considered one, but the closest MINI dealer is 60 miles away. However, in the future, I will consider one after my WRX is done, which could be well into the electric car revolution 😞

Thank you

Do you like it more than the golf r. I’m looking at those two this weekend. Thanks🤙🏻

Got a 2007 copper S convertible, last of the superchargers, great car. Dont mind all the hairdresser comments from the lads because the grin on my face when I drive it, always gets comments and stares when I go out in it. Getting 2017 jcw in December and can't wait.

Yay!

Would you have this or a fiesta ST?

Awesome video 👌

Automatic JCW.... didn’t even know they offered that

Yep I'm buying a pimped out Mini damn it

double clicking that button guarantees you a lost drivers license in europa...

You're driving affordable BMW product. Hope you like the drive.

Sounds great but manuals are more fun

Your voice reminds me of Dwight Schrute from The office.

Would you buy one today still after driving CTR?

Please drive a JCW GP3!

Fully loaded JCW or Golf R for similar price?

does this have push to start buton engine or is it with key ?

its really cool but the red color on a mini its not cool for enougph i seen it in black its amazing

Chopped 3 cylinders off? :p Isn't this a 2 liter 4?

Where is James???

Yesssss :D

You sound like mr mobile.

And I get pulled over for exhaust when this from factory is clearly louder. Wtf

0-60 In 6.5 not 5

2015 Abarth compares well with the mini as well for 10,000 less 👍

EXHAUST BUTTON!!!!!!!!

Boom! At 5:23, your reaction looks really fake.

I believe the Daddy of all Minis is the Clubman, it's the biggest and the fastest

Don’t need a visibility package? What if I run over Vern troyer or some random child? Isn’t this camera shit about to be federally mandated?

Those are proper rims not plastic hubcaps... lol

I drove a modern mini S for a day a long time ago and I was disappointed. It wasn't as fun as everyone was telling in the internet. Steering was vague and there was noticeable torque steer. I don't know about JCW but mini's are aight..

Base price on a BRZ is 25k...thats 8k cheaper than the Mini...ummm...

An overpriced piece of junk.