2024 Mini JCW | Old, Expensive, Very Fun

[@warracer03]

If I ever crash my Golf Sportwagen 4motion manual , Id love a Mini as my next unreliable daily.

[@joseeduardo4327]

You just jinxed yourself!

[@DS-nw4eq]

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

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

this gen is MUCH more reliable than VW

[@warracer03]

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

[@warracer03]

@@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.

[@Boguardis]

You should do a video about "vehicle reliability" as a topic. I feel like there are a lot of misconceptions out there about why vehicles are unreliable, what ratings like JD Power means etc. It would be nice to have a car channel go over the ins and outs of what makes a vehicle reliable and what doesn't. And I could think of no better channel to do it.

[@kayden2822]

+1

[@poop-bq9ev]

+2

[@ВіталійДедік]

+3

[@SquashBox]

+4

[@OldRustySteele]

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

[@jj481012]

Gotta say, Jack has a very whimsical speaking voice. His whimsical demeanor makes him a great KZbin personality

[@RobertBoston-n4d]

wow, what an amazing fact!

[@scott8919]

This is a very whimsical observation, and its whimsical nature makes it a great KZbin comment.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

sychophants

[@ocramidajzj]

My spouse and I own an F54 and F57. Both are sticks and both are a riot to drive and wonderful to own. They put a smile on my face whenever I look back at them. And the commute is so much more bearable. It makes me wonder why people malign BMW Mini. Sure they changed from the original. But these 3rd gens are gems IMO. BMW sure did a better job than the badge engineering dumpster fire of GM/Saab. The only "downside" is BMW maintenance costs, but DIY solves that. Anyway, as many have said. As the world continues to spit out appliances with no personality, I'll be holding on the one of the last fun cars until someone pulls it from my cold dead hands. Hopefully the 4th gen brings along the same magic. Btw, both have been two of the most reliable and well- made cars we have owned-including Hondas, Toyotas and Mazdas. But you need to look after them with regular and thoughtful maintenance.

[@jet_black]

Someone hit the whimsical limit.

[@wolfshanze5980]

Take the Whimsical Shot Challenge... take a shot of whiskey every time you hear "Whimsy" or "Whimsical"... you will be dead before the video is over.

[@KXKKX]

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

[@LastAphelion]

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.

[@PissBoys]

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

[@EvoraGT430]

Or the "like" challenge.....

[@Coldax-w4H]

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

[@uGotGot1618]

You’re my little 8-speed Aisin transmission, Jack.

[@krabuh]

LMAOOO

[@shaalis]

:O

[@wackit6756]

Had a 2015 JCW 2 door as a daily for 4 years. No issues, just a ton of fun. Bought a new '19' Civic SI which has been in the shop 4 times for AC. They’ve had the dash out twice to repair it. Still has a mind of its own. Earlier MINI's were bad, but the last generation has been reliable, just ask any owner. ✌️

[@DiscoFang]

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.

[@GRSEMETROMALL]

Barn doors Jack.

[@Spotted_kimi]

Genuinely been waiting on a good review of this gen jcw Clubman!! Keep up the good work y'all!

[@Gawain7826]

Wow, someone finally reviewed one of these. I'm always puzzled by how little coverage these got. I'm also puzzled why this is getting reviewed now.....These are all gone already. You can't go order one if you wanted to now. I'll just enjoy my fun with mine.

[@wheelerlight8541]

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

[@stinsterlicious]

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.

[@MotoringFile]

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.

[@TheKaptainKombat]

@@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!

[@DiscoFang]

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.

[@cxns155]

Got one of the last 6-speed, Clubman JCWs. Fun daily.

[@x_Skeleton_x]

Whenever you’re showing off trunks/storage capacity. You guys should stuff/stack as many Tux Mats as possible. Best way to truly gauge any storage capacity of a vehicle.

[@peterjordansonthe2nd731]

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

[@fighter835]

My wife has one of these, in the awesome green color. People who never test drove these bad mouth these cars all the time, but once you drive it you get it. Yes, they're expensive for what they are, but they're fast, fun, and have this amazing quality to them that makes you enjoy driving them, which is something that's basically impossible to get these days with your typical new car-appliances these days. Buy these now, because MINI sells so few of these that used will literally be impossible to find in a few years.

[@DiscoFang]

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

[@JBruff]

Would be fun to see a review of the regular 2-door JCW with the manual. Seems like it would be an entirely different experience.

[@doriangray2347]

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.

[@BboyVReck]

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

[@Suction_]

I had one of these as a rental last year in it's 3 cylinder form and man did it have character. I would have never looked at this or even remember they existed until then. Really enjoyed it

[@davidthistle91]

I like watching your reviews to know what to buy used in 10 years 😅

[@Kabodanki]

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

[@anthonymartinez887]

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.

[@joshamann5921]

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

[@bradhaines3142]

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

[@emotionz3]

@@davidsucks922the engine isn’t what you need to worry about, it’s all the other famously BMW gremlins like electronics/sensors, suspension components, and all the plastic crap that cracks after a decade from heat soaked oiling/cooling fittings to UV damaged body clips and interior bits. BMW hasn’t made a vehicle designed to last for decades.

[@travisphotography]

Caught me off guard 3:45 😂

[@canton3061]

Got a 2016 clubman S in October, fun car to zip around in, been really enjoying the clubman Facebook community and being one of the few with one of these on the road you’ll definitely standout from the crowd, lots of aftermarket options to personalize it too, MINI is a fun brand ❤

[@machina_spirit]

The JCWs have always been cool and very capable but man always so expensive, and being BMW Minis the reliability is always in the back of your mind

[@dre32pitt]

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

[@NomenClature-o8s]

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

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

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

[@dre32pitt]

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

[@MotoringFile]

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.

[@thomaswilliams1533]

3600lbs for a mini. Remember what they took from you.

[@dre32pitt]

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

[@davidc-l9174]

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.

[@Christian-xc9bh]

Yeah 50k from your bank

[@RobertBoston-n4d]

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

[@Jeefly]

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

[@qx4n9e1xp]

I love the cold, logical, cut-and-dry statements made by Chris when describing the car, almost like in a "Okay, what's next" kind of way. He needs to stick with that shtick because he does it well. I can tell it's the real him with his honest thoughts, and that's what I love about this channel. You're all honest, but go about it in different ways. 3 different kinds of humor 😁👌

[@Neptune8]

This is an F54 not an R54. The “R” series of mini clubman would actually be R55 btw. Another thing to note is the turbo is actually a twin scroll turbo and not a single scroll.

[@price9195]

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

[@patrickf2386]

We used to have one of these as a Cooper S in our family. Great little hatch! Fun, reasonably quick, reliable, interesting looking and frugal for the engine size (40 mpg on the highway). It is also refreshingly different from all the boring VW Golfs that everyone drives here in Europe.

[@onepingonlyvasily]

I think it's nice of Jack to take the random homeless guy along for a test drive..

[@cormaryd]

Thank you!, we have one 16k miles and we love it! nearly as fun to drive as the 24 years old manual Z3 2.5.....

[@luvitio]

This feels so surreal to watch a video of this channel presenting the car I own! I am so happy to have bought mine last year. I love it!

[@robbamford4134]

3600lbs? Would not have guessed it’s that heavy.

[@j.redbeard99]

As much as my Outback, not so “mini”

[@Slowwagonftl]

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

[@Slowwagonftl]

*CX50

[@aygwm]

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

[@bt7482]

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

[@CHIEFS8214]

$50 GRAND for a Mini Cooper 😵‍💫🤯 For people who NEED an $8 cup of coffee

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

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.

[@facetiousmonkey5322]

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

[@dre32pitt]

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

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

@@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.

[@dre32pitt]

@@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.

[@braincandle]

Had a ‘17 2-door Cooper hardtop with a 6-speed manual and it always put a smile on my face every time I drove it. Never had a single problem with it.

[@zzmkdw]

I cross shopped this with my Golf R. Your title is spot on. Those were the exact feeling i had walking away. In the end the Golf R was a better value for very similar cars.

[@johnl.38]

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.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

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

[@mnmz6934]

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.

[@doriangray2347]

I just bought a specced JCW hardtop. I removed the dual moonroofs. I added a manual gearbox, 17” wheels, Iconic trim. Red and blue like this one. It weighs under 2800 lbs most likely now. It was nicer than a Golf R. It just is. Was a very hard decision. I also have Lounge Leather. It is beautiful.

[@maximeparent3004]

A Savagegeese video to start the week is a blessing. By the way the Clubman S All-4 could be paired with the 6-speed manual for a few years, but they're very rare.

[@TrailReports]

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

[@EvOLuT1oN]

Me and my wife picked up 2 of these, She has the final edition, 1 of 1969, and I took the JCW, traded in my 2015 M5 f10, and have NO regrets! I daily my cars, and I feel like I have way more room to play while driving this and WAYYY more fun. The M5 got to CRAZY speeds and definitely had its perks, but the JCW is just FUN! in every way, lol. Also I have a 10 year old boy and a 15 year old girl, and they both fit comfortably in the back and LOVE the ride. Thanks for the video, I have Been waiting for more videos on this.

[@mdd47]

I have a JCW F60 and it's an amazing car. Charger/Challenger dudes never see me coming but I can shock the hell out of them when the light turns green and there's plenty of room for all the kids and their sports gear, dogs, etc. You can get low mileage F60s and F54's for $20K now

[@PhonesOnaDailyBasis]

3:45 😭😭😭🔥

[@rogchang5211]

BEEEEFORTYEIGHT

[@johnnybravo5044]

We got the blue brothers. Nice shades!

[@rafaelcordoba13]

Second hand great cars! When someone else took the depreciation hit.

[@WantonSoup192]

as long as you buy into the extended warranty

[@kristoffer3000]

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

[@ADUSN]

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

[@rafaelcordoba13]

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

[@patrickf2386]

@@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.

[@jesushinojosa152]

I have a 2020 Clubman S All4, bought used with 18k miles, now at 52k. Love it, great space, very comfortable, all wheel drive works great. Put the JCW exhaust on mine, Turbomac wheels, CravenSpeed Chasis Braces and Morimoto Pod Lights. Great car.

[@jingjinli8620]

I had been driving my 2022 F54 JCW for almost three years now, every time I choose to becoming driving it more than sitting on it which is a real dizaster for passenger experience. The noise, hard suspension, straight seats. Everything is barely comfort I would say, Mini has a lot of minor problems with either interior or outerior. But I love driving it so much to be honest, the confidence of driving this machine always keep you smile every time on the sport mode, it's completely a real hothatch beast. I am currently owning a refresh tesla model 3 performance, I love compact but powerful machine which gives you lots of fun on controlling. I bought my jcw was for my wife initially, but to be very honest, as a man and if I could choose again I would prefer to pick up a BMW M135i instead which has the same engine with the F54 jcw but has a lot more builtin quality of everything. But you know my wife prefers Mini because all of those round cute little things....Always listen to your wife. :)

[@infidel900rr]

Love the closing music… so whimsical.

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

I own a manual 09 jcw clubman so I’m very glad to see a clubman review which is very rare

[@HiddenTide]

God save the queen on the car play hahaha

[@bill7481]

Finally! Someone reviews this car! There is something special about this car!

[@ZackNakazora1]

Everyone points out the whimsy but thats what the mini sells. The old beetle and maybe the prowler? Were along the same lines of intent and years go by this is what we have left. I like em alot. Good job Chris. Not sure if this your first time in front of the camera but I think your chemistry with Jack works and can be alot more smooth and fluid given time and finding your own "internet persona" keep it up lads!

[@matt_d7828]

The F series Minis are reliable. The Clubman has been around since 2016 and mechanical wise has been the same. The only changes made are some exterior bits and tech features. Before I took a leap on buying the All4 S model, I did research and browsed thru a lot of forums from Clubman owners stating how reliable their Clubmans have been. Of course you have to be on top of the maintenance since this is a BMW under the skin. Mind you, jumping from a Toyota to the Mini brand is a huge leap of faith. But the test drive alone sealed the deal. Like what Jack said, this car has character and makes you smile. And since this is considered a wagon, it’s a huge plus for me because I’m a hot hatch/wagon sort of person. In the seas of SUVs and CUVs, the Clubman stands out and I know design wise it’s subjective but I find the design of this car really attractive.

[@gregorymurphy9980]

I don't need another car but I have been shopping for that super clean MINI Cooper S that's 15 -20 years old now. I like the old school hatchback with a manual transmission. It's all about the handling and the ride. Brilliant cars.

[@nberkel]

Neat cars. Was never really into Mini that much honestly until I dive into, and eventually bought, a Cooper SE. Absolutely love that car, and actually makes me excited for Mini's future 👍🏼

[@JonathanHerrera_Bass]

Not as refined, but a well maintained R56 w/ the N18 engine is one of the best fun:cost ratios out there and makes a great platform for performance mods. This car gets the better engine and nicer interior, but it's also $$$$. You can get a good R56 for sub $10K.

[@zigforjustice]

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

[@Modmaann]

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

[@johanbenade8885]

My S.O. owns the same-gen Cooper JCW with the optional sports exhaust (with a factory-fitted bypass, in this day and age can you believe it) and it is a total RIOT. Definitely something you buy with your heart rather than logic.

[@maxcohen4891]

My stepdad bought a ‘23 Cooper JCW (coming from an N14 Cooper S and an N18 Clubman S) for the exact reasons mentioned in this video. He saw the rapid approach of the death knell for the Mini performance option (and ICE option in general) and knew he had to get in before there wasn’t going to be a fun Mini to accompany his Authi Mini Cooper 1300 anymore.

[@JerryFlint6]

Guys-the new mini Hatch is also ICE engined and built 1:15 in the UK! Good review of the Clubman BTW!

[@erikn.7540]

As a current Mini owner, I'm surprised at the relative lack of low speed maneuverability of the car considering its size. I have a 3 door Cooper, and it has a bigger turning circle than a Subaru Crosstrek or a Kia Forte. The Clubman is even worse.

[@FreyVII]

Dude, loving the STRLGHT drops! 🎶

[@dannoyes4493]

A Mini that weighs 3600lbs. is more capricious than whimsical. Well Done.

[@yuriboguslavsky8868]

I have a 2020 S. It’s the most fun car I own and it has been 100% reliable. Drive one.

[@upshifter5316]

Fantastically whimsical review!!

[@brittondurham88]

Love the intro and outro music

[@halfon87]

Got a 2020 - dont regret after having a R52 for 20 years. Crazy car.

[@evankatz2893]

I have a mini cooper countryman All 4 s , 2023 , mini reliability is now 5or 6th out of 30 manufactures! Much improved over the last few years!

[@mnmz6934]

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.

[@dedvzer]

I've still got my '07 R56 Cooper S, happy to hear 17 years later they're still fun and the buying motivation is much the same 😄

[@DiscoFang]

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

[@Modmaann]

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

[@marekd.7350]

Word of the day: whimsical. 😆

[@bradcomis1066]

Correction to Jack: Mini is still making ICE cars. They are just now introducing an updated 2 door hatch and an updated Countryman with ICE engines. Lots of EVs in the pipeline now too.

[@bradcomis1066]

@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?

[@alexmanosjr.4966]

Love my 2016 Mini Cooper S Carbon Edition. I take my mini on some of the best twisty canyon roads in the country (Decker Canyon Rd, Yerba Buena, Little Sycamore Canyon, Mulholland) and it is a blast, have Michelin Pilot 4s w/stock suspension, JCW tuner kit & Carbon exhaust from the factory. I’m sure a Golf R, Civic Type R are better cars all around, yes!! I paid $23,000 in 2019 used with 36,000 miles. Having said that I would highly recommend getting a used one as the prices plummet! If buying new I’d go for the Civic:)

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

This was the best MINI. AWD 300 hp turbo wagon.

[@Richard--99]

Just FYI this are all gone, you can't order them anymore. the clubman has officialy ceased production a few months ago. The same could be said for every other current gen mini i've driven them all and my favourite was the 3 door JCW manual, absolutely brilliant little car

[@vinhngo1894]

A lot of used dealers deliver Minis to my shop. As troublesome as they seem, they are quite endearing.

[@GRSEMETROMALL]

Hold on, you can drive it in manual mode if you drive a stick. In fact, that’s a suggest you drive to manual mode if you drive a stick. I got an R55 in auto and I drive manual mode only, I can’t drivein automatic. I can’t tolerate the car shifting when it wants.

[@rpowell138]

I own a 2022 JCW Clubman and to be honest…it’s just a lot of fun. It rips mountain roads great and makes a nice sound. I don’t like the iDrive at all, very clumsy to use. Pain to use two phones with CarPlay (it sort of guesses which connect). Turbo lag can be super obvious. It is either all-go or no-go. But at the end of the day, brings a smile every time. Great daily along side my 991.2.

[@CoolTatts]

Truly wish I could get one of these before they sunset. Love my 2012 Mini Cooper S hardtop.

[@MrMegatron85]

I'm surprised they're still selling these in the states. Sales numbers have got to be abysmal

[@ADUSN]

Leases.

[@travisphotography]

​@japanwatchconnection Keep yours going! We will keep ours forever. Pepper White/ Black roof 2006 R53 going strong at 67k miles.

[@MrWuggles]

Jack will forever be goated as a result of his clear interest in Vulfpeck

[@deanchur]

You guys gonna review the new C63? It's over 1000lb heavier than this so I'm morbidly curious to see Mark rip into it like he does with Mercedes EQ vehicles

[@timothycoyne5874]

I've always liked the Clubman design with its double rear doors. Not the most practical thing, but it looks cool to me. I test drove a Mini several years ago when I was in the market for a new car, but aside from the fact I didn't love it, it was just kind of pricey compared to some of its competitors, which I was more interested in anyway. Still, I'm glad I got to drive one to check it out.

[@TrackDayMiata]

Fun little cars, drove the first gen supercharged one with a manual. Need more cars like this in the usa market

[@gabrieliacoboni6951]

That interior. Man. 😂

[@crystalcove99]

As someone whose first and second cars have both been Mini Clubmans (a 2008 and a 2017), I'm really sad that 2024 is the end of the Clubman as it's far and away my favorite Mini model. When I have the money, I fully intend to pick up a 2024 Clubman JCW, but unfortunately that's just not in my budget right now even though my 2017 Clubman is paid off.

[@wings9925]

IMPORTANT CORRECTION: this is NOT an R54! It's an F series car. The R series were smaller, had only 1 door on one side and had the BMW/Peugeot engine. They were smaller too!

[@zivkourosevic3940]

Credit to Mini for putting out a fun daily with personality. I would rock this totally and would much rather have this than a bland “sports sedan”.

[@robertrobb9193]

I just bought a Green, white roof and stripes 2004 R53 with a tan interior. 2400 pounds of supercharged goodness cost me $3000. Put $2000 into it and it’s mint.

[@robertrobb9193]

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

[@Bmontepeque11]

I just wanna say, I feel like these 4 door Minis are sacrilegious something about them just looks off, but for some reason, the Countryman (The SUV Mini) looks absolutely fine to me 🤔 But you know whatever sells is good as long as they keep the original one 😂💖

[@mbarton36]

This type of vehicle reminds me of the VW Alltrack. Never understood why the US market hates wagons so much as they tend to keep most of the sporty driving of a sedan with more practicality than most small/medium SUV’s. Would love a gold R wagon or GLI Wagon with the EA888

[@umadachi]

Savagegeese is really pushing the limits, just a year ago the thought of us being able to see Jack's imaginary friend was laughable.

[@RotaryLover]

FINALLY! BEEN WAITING FOREVER FOR A REVIEW!

[@derpydestinies]

"vertically efficient" I like it!

[@gadeane287]

Going to EVs will probably kill this brand. It will be a superfast pregnant roller skate with a cramped interior and cost 60K. RIP Mini.

[@aygwm]

Don’t underestimate the power of cute

[@MotoringFile]

They’re not. They just released an all new petrol powered Countryman at Cooper.

[@xevilpetex]

MINI still has an entire generation of gas powered JCW’s coming up. They aren’t going fully electric for a while. This is just the end of the clubman. They will still have B48 powered JCW Countryman and 2drs going into the F66 and U25 generation l. Also just fantastic timing on this review, way to wait until there are all of 3 in stock JCW clubman remaining nationwide 🤦‍♂️

[@VinceCannavaII]

I'm going to try and use the word "whimsy" this week whenever I'm in a work meeting. I thank you.

[@maoxian]

Why was Dr. Goose replaced by Che Guevara?

[@effrumtheretardo]

Just the 3-door JCW is $48,590 in Canada. Eye-watering number. (The 5-door JCW is no longer available.)

[@davidc-l9174]

Not to be pedantic, but this is an F54, not an R54. Also, I'm not sure why they say the ICE JCW is dead. It's absolutely not. A fully brand new Countryman JCW has just been released. And the recently-launched brand new (well, VERY heavily revised) F65, F66, and F67 MINI's are on their way now or will be over the rest of this year, all of which are ICE-only for the U.S., and the F66 and F67 will have JCW variants. So in fact, it'll still be quite a few years before MINI is an all-electric brand. Unrelated, I'm really curious re: the comments about the Clubman JCW transmission best being left in automatic mode. The shift paddles are quite responsive, certainly no less so than other good setups like VW's DSG. Sure, the torque converter Aisin isn't quite as crisp or direct feeling as the DSG or even MINI's own DCT found in the current hardtop models and standard in all the upcoming new ICE MINIs, but the shift paddles doing a completely acceptable job of letting you manually control the transmission. Weird.

[@RotaryJunkie]

The biggest thing I took away from the road test section is that it's loud. Tons of impact noise and tons of drone at cruise. I understand it's a JCW "sporty" model, but at the money these command I don't feel it's a particularly necessary compromise. I dunno. I just can't see spending 50 grand on something with the refinement of a 2001 Kia Sephia with an exhaust leak.

[@paulstein9258]

When you reviewed the BMW X1, with a dual clutch, you were very critical of the lag. You called it a safety issue. This mini, has a dual clutch but you didn’t mention lag. Just curious,

[@i3drivingnerd]

I loved my 2010 R55 Clubman S, never did try this newer gen, looks fun!

[@busslayer4790]

I was behind one of these at a traffic light the other day. I was shocked how fast it got out of the hole.

[@avotius]

Wife had a 2017 Mini Cooper and I really loved it. When it had to go into the shop for a faulty seat sensor, they gave us a 2021 Cooper S, and that car tempted me soooo hard to get a Mini too, but having 2 Cooper's would have been ridiculous. So I started watching videos and saw Mark's Miata docu-series and ended up with an ND1. Now that she traded her Mini for a Q5, if I didn't have the Miata I would absolutely go get a Cooper.

[@cybercityoedo808]

PLEASE review the 2021 Mini JCW GP aka Mini GP3. It has the exact same B48 engine as this but the kicker is that it's 2800 pounds and fwd only. It also has the 8speed Aisin with more agressive tuning than the Clubman has. Also the GP3 has a really good boost by gear system so the launches are great for a fwd.

[@bt7482]

@1:45 another shout out to Vulfpeck / Vulfmon! I was just in Texas for a few days to see them play Stubbs BBQ and Texas Eclipse Festival.

[@davidmccarthy6061]

I kept looking at the Countryman AWD but never went for it. Didn't seem reliable enough for the BMW repair prices. But I could see getting a used electric Mini for around town errands if we ever needed a second car again.

[@MotoringFile]

This F54 generation has proven to be very reliable.

[@darksideemt]

I'm a huge Mini fan and supporter but not a fan of Clubman at all. Give me a JCW Countryman over this all day. I absolutely love my 2dr hardtop S but wish I did have a JCW. There are several great British YT comparison videos with this and Countryman vs Golf R and similar and a lot preferred the Mini in a lot of ways. Great review and wish you would get your hands on other JCW variants and give them a go.