2024 Mini JCW | Old, Expensive, Very Fun 

You just jinxed yourself!

I have a mk7 GTI and I haven’t had any problems other than the leaky water pump they never fixed for generations.

this gen is MUCH more reliable than VW

@@Mgoblagulkablong so far, I'm at 150'000km and bought it new, no issues whatsoever. Not even a waterpump or a stuck wastegate.

@@DS-nw4eq Same here, 150'000km still original water pump and turbo, no issues at all. Bought new aswell. It was more of a joke because a lot of people think german cars are terrible.

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JD Power ratings: 🤮. Totally useless for predicting future reliability.

wow, what an amazing fact!

This is a very whimsical observation, and its whimsical nature makes it a great RU-vid comment.

Caution: This will lead to death for non-professional drinkers.

Make it rum and I'll survive. I just can't handle oak, tastes like drinking blended up wood liquor and varnish after a bit.

Bold of you to assume that I'm not already skew whiffed when I start each of their videos.

Or the "like" challenge.....

Looks like I picked a bad day to stop saying whimsical.

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This made me laugh harder than it should've, lol.

This is a MINI the size of a VW Golf, on a longer wheelbase with more passenger room. So when you compare an automatic Golf R with the Clubman JCW, the weight difference is far less than this review video alludes to. It's just the nature of cars in 2024. The much smaller 3-door JCW hatchback weighs a lot less than the clubman JCW, something like 800 lbs. less.

Yeah 50k from your bank

@@Christian-xc9bh For a shitbox. 50K. Here we are.

I'll stick with my first Gen JCW. 2700 pounds of supercharged fun

Yep. The F5* series is completely different car to the previous gen. I'm not aware of a single part, panel or fitting that is carried over.

The last ones were just all sold, yeah. They had 10 years to review the F56 generation and waited till it was dead

I own one as well and it's the antidote to the multitude of NPC SUV/CUVs that take up most of our roadways in 2024. It is legit quick, handles great, very comfortable, has *just* enough room for a family of 4, fits plenty of stuff w/the seats down, unique and has returned 29mpg avg in my 3 years of ownership thus far. I've driven it on 1000mi road trips, backroad runs, grocery getting... it really has no obvious flaws and it's my fav daily driver ever and I've owned a lot of cars. I have an FK8 as well, but it's my track and "special" car which is where it's better suited honestly. I've also owned an MK6 Golf R and I'd take the Mini over that for it's character alone *as a daily*, which is where I think this car shines.

We're enjoying ours one month into ownership. This will be a future classic from the brand. A small wagon with 306 bhp, 331 ft lbs and loads of utility. A couple small mods make it even quicker on initial turn-in and more mini-like. Such a great daily.

@@stinsterliciousi feel like buying a hatchback or wagon is generally the antidote for those stuck with a mundane cuv . But I’m glad you’re happy with your purchase!

Yeah I bought an F56 S on a whim (!) and my reaction was "How come no one told me about these??!!". The bargain used serious fun car.

Nice, that is the warranty time some brand gives to battery in EV.

Don’t buy a mini out of warranty, horribly unreliable. I had a JCW with an extended warranty, it was in the shop every other month.

@@anthonymartinez887 What year did you have? R56 was terrible reliability wise but the newest ones with the B48 have been bulletproof from what I've heard

@@davidsucks922 Yeah I've heard the same too! Consumer reports recommends them

a mini should NEVER be on that list. theyre legendary for falling apart or blowing up frequently

Get an R53 (04-06 specifically).. Most reliable BMW based mini, imo.. and an eyewatering 900lbs (!!!!) lighter.. Edit: Specificity, Eames..

You can get a used JCW for $25k. Spend $50k if you got it…but

2007-2010 were unreliable, 2011-2013 were ok-ish. Everything else, especially the modern BMW B48 stuff is reliable.

@@FurkanCemTurfanda Unfortunately though, these new ones look like old ones that floated to the surface of the lake once spring came... just bloated af

This 3rd generation of MINIs have done a 180 on reliability compared to the first two gens. They’ve been high on JD Power lists for the past several years.

I have that! 2024 JCW Hardtop. Manual, no moonroof, Lounge interior. It holds and builds speed without detection or drama. It needs an aftermarket differential in the front. It compensates well without it, but that will make it sort of perfect. It is an extremely easy car to drive and be a passenger in. Very comfortable and classy.

Somewhere at around 2400 ibs. They should review the GP. That's basically GT3 RS but Mini lol

Look at it, it's not a Mini Cooper. It's a German-engineered premium miniature station wagon (not a hatchback) with a nice interior and great engine. Worth 50k.

BMW 3series goes for over $100k (M3). VW Beetle goes for over $300k (911ST) Welcome to 2024

@@TheUrbanEpicure Get a Type R at taht point you wing ding, lmao

@@dre32pitt Wouldn't be caught dead in one of those, and neither would the typical Mini buyer. Totally different category of cars, too. You know nothing about cars.

@@TheUrbanEpicure 4-doors.. check.. hatch.. check... powerful 4 banger... check.. The mini doesnt have 3 pedals either.... At that price point, you can go SEVERAL other routes... Save $$ and have a fun car: FK8 Type R, Mk7.5 Golf R (DSG or Manual) Spend a bit more and get a lot more: Integra Type S (current gen) And you're right.. the person who buys this, isn't even a car person.. as someone mentioned in the comments.. "these are for people who buy $8 cups of coffee".. Any 'real' car person isn't buying this unless their significant other wants it.. PERIOD.

Maybe they don't want to come off as corny as the 'Straight Pipes' (obviously a misnomer since at least one is a homosexer)

Yep. You hit it spot on. Once you drive one you get it. And seriously good quality cars now.

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as long as you buy into the extended warranty

@@WantonSoup192 Aren't the newer Minis pretty reliable?

​@@kristoffer3000the point is, when they're not you're cooked. Better than they used to be for sure, but that was a lowwwwwwwww bar.

In Europe they are not expensive to maintain to be honest.

@@rafaelcordoba13 Correct. In some European countries you also get 10 years and 100'000 kms of free service and 4 years of full warranty. We also had 0 issues with ours over 80'000 kms.

As much as my Outback, not so “mini”

Heavier than my one size up Golf Alltrack… also more than, say, a Mazda CX30… crazy

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All the minis drive like much heavier cars, because they are.

Fiesta ST is 2,700 lbs... no one makes a mini or MINI anymore

It’s a single turbo and that’s what he said

I have the S All4 6-speed and love it.

All of my local dealers are trying to markup Golf R's even though the refresh is already known to be coming. Typical bait and switch bullshit with "oh we'll do sticker" then show up and they claim they never do sticker, must've been a mistake, blah blah blah. I have visited multiple VW dealers and they've all been pretty similarly scummy so I would go with something else for that reason alone- and the BMW/Mini dealers near me are all pretty pleasant to deal with, minus like one that still thinks mark-ups are a thing.

@@johnl.38the Golf R isn’t special enough for anyone to consider paying a markup for it. Whoever does that is a moron.

Good thing you didnt buy the Mini. I've had the countryman for a year, one of the most unreliable junk I've owned so far.

Or even an N18 JCW r56/r55, for a bit over 10k

N18 is the best turbo mini that's reliable period. F series cars are not minis and lost all it's driving magic Anyone who has a f series car please try to drive a s or jcw of the previous gen You'll immediately understand what I'm talking about. Owner of a 330+whp supercharged 2005 mini Cooper s Have some videos on my channel Also a 2013 r55 jcw clubman manual Best compromise car I think ever made

Completely different car. Drive or just sit in an F56 and you'll understand.

They lost their charm in the f series unfortunately R56 jcw with the n18 is peak turbo mini especially in Gp2 guise

I've also owned the 23 Countryman. Mine had fuel sensor replaced and brake replacement within the first 5k miles. The plastic black trims on the A pillars were also rattling when I traded that junk in.

This F54 generation has proven to be very reliable.

@japanwatchconnection I dunno, F56 is a pretty good car. The upcoming F66 looks like it should continue to be good since it is just an update. They have moved away from the retro chic of the R50/53 though, is that what has turned you off?

japanwatchconnection so far here is my parts list lol: -4x Riken Raptor ZR 205 55 R16 Tires -Fuse box Cover -Intake Manifold Gasket -Intake Manifold to Throttle Body Gasket -Throttle Body Gasket Lwr -Throttle Body Gasket -Radiator -Upper Radiator Hose -Upper Coolant Hose -Lower Radiator Hose -Coolant Bleeder Screw -3x Pentofrost Pentosin Coolant -Power Steering Hose Line In -Power Steering Hose Line Out -Front ABS Sensor -Upper Supercharger Gasket -Lower Supercharger Gasket -2x Supercharger Oil -Jack Pad -Engine Drain Plug -Water Pump -Dipstick Gasket -Water Pump Coolant Flange -Supercharger/Water Pump Coolant Outlet Gasket -Water Pump Hose -Oil Pan Gasket -Valve Cover Gasket -4x Spark Plug Gasket -Rear Engine Mount -Crankshaft Position Sensor Gasket -Mann Oil Filter -5 Liters LiquiMoly 5w40 Oil -2x Front Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors -2x Rear Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors -2x Front Carbon Ceramic Brake Pads -2x Rear Carbon Ceramic Brake Pads -Front Brake Wear Sensor -Rear Brake Wear Sensor -2x Front Brake Clips -2x Rear Brake Clips -Left Tail Light Housing -Right Tail Light Housing -3x Left Tail Light Bulbs -3x Right Tail Light Bulbs -Replacement Key Case -Silicone Intake Tube -DDMworks Intake with Uni Foam Filter -CravenSpeed 15% Supercharger Reduction Pulley -Accesory Belt -4x NGK Iridium Spark Plugs -New Headliner -belt tensioner assembly -power steering fan - intake mass airflow sensor tube - supercharger breather tube - new head unit with backup camera