Mini JCW roadster review. Buying the BEST used hot hatch

[@DamoDrives]

Would you buy the mini roadster JCW

[@AbsoluteMiniacGena]

I would love to own ‘Ruby Roadster’, beautiful car and so cherished by Petrol Ped.

[@tflyer98]

I have the roadster JCW and its super fun. Lounge Leather seats are great and amazing handling. Also very rare to see them on the road.

[@DamoDrives]

Was a really good car to drive. It seems to be a car in terms of looks that divides opinion but I like it, don’t think I have ever seen 1 , well that a noticed on the road. Well thanks for watching the video and hope you enjoy the rest of the channel

[@MrFernando86bruno]

Hey! I’m considering to buy this car but not sure about he soft cover during winter/cold times. Eastern Europe has some long cold winters and I’m wondering if the soft cover makes the work just fine. Thanks! :)

[@PetrolPed]

Great vid mate. You did Ruby proud. Well done :-)

[@DamoDrives]

Thank you ever so much , really enjoyed it and again thank you

[@AbsoluteMiniacGena]

Petrol Ped I never knew about the pop out spoiler. I’m even more impressed by Rubester.

[@DamoDrives]

Have you watched the most recent ruby video I filmed 3 weeks ago with all of the modifications ? ruby went from good to amaZing

[@AbsoluteMiniacGena]

MotorSport & Dream Cars Yes I did. I never miss Petrol Ped’s videos. Not only do I get YT notifications, I get an alarm at 17:59 every day for his Carvid19 series. 😊

[@AbsoluteMiniacGena]

Forgive me, no I hadn’t seen yours. Just about to watch it! 😁 thanks

[@sunshowerpainting1]

I paid about $11000.00 for my 2012 Roadster S cabriolet and I don't think that I could be any happier. It is a great little drivers car. Its fun on steroids and a real looker in all black with matching trim. Super fun car and insane in the twisties. If you find one, I recommend you purchase it. You wont be sorry. It is worth many many miles of smiles. CHEERS!!!!!!!

[@DamoDrives]

My friend is very happy with it, was a bit out of my price range so I have a R53 Cooper S with quite a few mods. Rather have a convertible but still fun

[@alexanderanthony9099]

I love my roadster....racing green with tan leather. :)

[@DamoDrives]

It’s a fantastic little car, handled well and had a good amount of go. Not driven the latest generation of mini yet would be interesting to see if the 2litre makes a massive difference

[@alexanderanthony9099]

I've got the 2 litre diesel auto with paddle shifts...its a BEAST :)

[@DamoDrives]

Alexander Anthony probably lots of torque :) hope you are enjoying the channel

[@MrFernando86bruno]

Hey! I’m considering to buy this car but not sure about he soft cover during winter/cold times. Eastern Europe has some long cold winters and I’m wondering if the soft cover makes the work just fine. Thanks! :)

[@blakejarrettegibbons9119]

Must say I have been in the new John cooper works mini and it was a laugh and have also been in a new MX-5 and not going to lie I did enjoy the Mazda more. Next weekend I am going out with a friend in his dad's mercedes AMG C63 which he brought for £11,500 on a 64 plate. It is crazy what bargains you can get when you look carefully for what you want. Keep going with the videos please Damian.

[@DamoDrives]

I would like to try the new mx 5 and see how it compares. I expect the acceleration to be slower but probably better handling as it’s rear wheel drive. The test really will be the smile factor. Thank you for the positive comments as well. Enjoy the c63

[@blakejarrettegibbons9119]

MotorSport & Dream Cars I must say having been in both standard and racing modified mx5s I do agree I think the acceleration will be less but it won't be such a problem as those cars even standard can grip so well meaning through a twisty road the mini would be struggling. But saying that they both clock out around similar top speeds so it will just come down to who is buying and personal preference

[@DamoDrives]

Will try and arrange something for next month , should be fun

[@simondavis3825]

Great video! Enjoyed your review and Petrol Peds so much I went out and bought one! Acceleration is phenomenal, as is the sound of the exhaust. The thrill is almost as good as my Caterham. Bring on the Summer! Many thanks for the great review.

[@DamoDrives]

Simon Davis massively appreciated and glad you enjoyed it and the fact when went out and purchased 1 as well 😀

[@tomsimons6956]

Nice review , not seen 1 of these b4

[@DamoDrives]

Thanks tom, I had not seen 1 of these on the road either

[@garylake1676]

Great revoew, I have three JCW Roadsters, I always have one out of storage, I live between Bristol and Fowey, this car is in its element in Cornwall.

[@DamoDrives]

3 is impressive lol, what spec are yours

[@garylake1676]

@@DamoDrives All JCW's, one 10,000 miles, one 3,000 miles, and my weekender 30,000 miles. The coupe is the better drive, but the roadster is different gravy to the four-seater, no scuttle shake, I think that the bulkhead behind the driver stiffens the car just beautifully So coupe for October to march, roadster April to September. I also have a GP2 with 5,000, and a GP1 with 48,000 miles And of course, the obligatory RSP Mini Cooper with 25,000 miles, but I ripped the exhaust off a week ago, caught it on a gate spike at my Mum and Dad's, it looks ok, so just needs refitting, the damn thing rides so low, always catches speed bumps, which is hell as there are so many around these days.

[@sassyrav]

At 10:55 no lie this is how I react everytime I give it some gas. Lots of fun, this car makes me smile everytime! I have the hardtop R58, 2012 and have it over 3yrs.

[@DamoDrives]

Anonymous Person they are really fun cars. I think I have driven nearly every current gen minis and they are a lot of fun but something about this age which means they seem a lot smaller and enjoyed all of them

[@jakethomas8893]

Nice car looks fun

[@DamoDrives]

You are right it is a cracking little car. Build quality was great and loved everything about it

[@abarguy]

Looks like a blast to drive!

[@DamoDrives]

abarguy it was a s my friend has just had it mapped but not driven it yet although I have just reviewed a 305bhp clubman

[@johnnyraphaell]

Always good music in your channel 👏🏻

[@DamoDrives]

Thank you always good to have some feedback 😊 hope you enjoy the content as well

[@johnnyraphaell]

MotorSport & Dream Cars yes i do a lot! Will get a mini cooper soon ;)

[@DamoDrives]

Have been lucky enough to drive most of the modern minis and which ever 1 you choose they are good although the new JCW was certainly the most extreme

[@primarypractice1398]

Nice video...very informative

[@DamoDrives]

I am really pleased you enjoyed it, new type of video for the site and certainly the positive comments mean I will be creating more video reviews like this 😊

[@primarypractice1398]

What would be interesting would be to compare the road versions of some cars and then the track/ rally prepped to see how they are modified. Just a suggestion...keep up the good work

[@DamoDrives]

Primary Practice that seems a really good idea and a great cross over between the 2 areas I cover. Will work on this over the coming months as working in the motorsport side of things takes ages. Keep on eye on things 😊😊

[@leegreen5558]

Looks very different too any other mini but bet it drives well

[@henriwolbrink]

I was just looking to buy a car and do like these roadsters. I never liked the small mini cars as there is absolutely no luggage space. But this car would be the perfect fun tool for me. Hope I can find a good one. And As they are not made anymore.I hope it will keep it's value for some time.

[@DamoDrives]

They are fun little cars. You might have to look around but they are about 😊

[@henriwolbrink]

@@DamoDrives I will surely do.

[@danielthomas2621]

Greetings from new Zealand Great review on petrol Peds car ... interested to know if you are gonna review the new mx5 as I own one and love it, best value smiles per mile car I've ever driven and would be keen to see what you think against the mini cheers

[@DamoDrives]

I would like to as it’s supposed to be a really good handling car. Glad you enjoyed the video as well trying to expand the type of content and not just motorsport 😊😊

[@danielthomas2621]

MotorSport & Dream Cars all good mate just subbed so look forward to more content cheers

[@DamoDrives]

Much appreciated , content at the minute will not be as frequent as petrol ped but building up so please bear with me

[@ObsLevelCrossings]

Love Pete’s car!👍

[@DamoDrives]

Matt Boocock it’s a fun little car and certainly even better now. Have driven a lot of minis over the past 3 months

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

Nice really cool...

[@DamoDrives]

Easy to tips and tricks etc etc thanks for the comment greatly appreciated (sorry I missed you comment at the time)

[@ajb08]

You need to test drive it again after all the Mods Petrol Ped has done it, Great Review, i think everyone should have a JCW in their lives

[@DamoDrives]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it, I have recently reviewed it with all the mods kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXmrc3ZogZKEY68 😊😊

[@ajb08]

@@DamoDrives Excellent, I have just come across your channel and subscribed....will give it a watch Thanks

[@DamoDrives]

Really appreciate it, how did you find it ?

[@ajb08]

@@DamoDrives I am looking into getting a JCW so searching KZbin for reviews etc.

[@DamoDrives]

I have reviewed 3 JCW models (although all modified lol) and think I have driven all models other than the normal convertible

[@johntucker23]

Error, Like the Cooper S here it has the air intake that feeds.....nothing...it's blanked off because the intercooler is front mounted not top mounted like on the older supercharged version.

[@DamoDrives]

Just testing who noticed 🙄 only found out latter on this was the case but hope you can forgive the odd mistake. Are you a mini owner

[@johntucker23]

Np mate still a nice review :) yeah 2013 r56 jcw, manic stage 1, forge intercooler, aem ram air intake ( using the bonnet scoop ^^ ) and Ohlins dfv coilovers. Still got much more to do yet but it' getting there.

[@DamoDrives]

Sounds like a properly sorted car already. Good in standard form already so a modified 1 must be even better. Have reviewed a JCW with the pro kit on it as well which will be coming the channel soon 😊. Countryman Cooper next which is a completely different kettle of fish. What other plans have you for the car

[@johntucker23]

Well its currently tuned to 245bhp, it could have gone higher but i didn't want to push it over 250 until i forge the engine, next step if i stick to my plan ( i never do ) will be Lohen's Quaife LSD and flywheel package, step after that is one i was going to skip but saw another car with them on and fell in love instantly....OZ Racing Formula HLT Wheels + Tarox 10pot 2 piece brakes. I won't go into every step on my spreadsheet but I'm basically doing 1 step a year until it's complete, ultimately I would like fully forged 300-350bhp.

[@melissadanae9508]

Great video!

[@DamoDrives]

Really pleased you enjoyed it. Have driven nearly every mini in the range since then as well 🙌. Are you a mini owner

[@Blas_Mar]

Just bought the same exact model but coupe. Same colors different interior, not board computer (in future will be definitely better).. gonna receive it in few days. Just who did drive on of them or has one of them knows what we are talking about..! Sorry for bad english 🙈 But this car, linited edition production, will be a masterpiece for true man! Ps women are throwing to me their pants any time I stop to a red light while they cross the street.

[@DamoDrives]

Very nice car and well done for buying 1. You will really enjoy it

[@MrFernando86bruno]

Hey! I’m considering to buy this car but not sure about he soft cover during winter/cold times. Eastern Europe has some long cold winters and I’m wondering if the soft cover makes the work just fine. Thanks! :)

[@scurrie666]

hi I found you on Derral eves gret channel!

[@DamoDrives]

Stephanie Cardinal thank you ever so much, is a real challenge getting people to find me. Have learnt a lot and watch everything Derrel does, I think if I was uploading more regularly although that’s a challenge but saying that 2 very large and long term projects are starting next week 😊

[@fishingsouls4christceoofgi614]

it's a joy car drive ( gender is optional )

[@DamoDrives]

fishingSouls4Christ RT a really great little car with plenty of punch. Looking forward to reviewing some other hatches in the coming months. Have you got a mini

[@KCnLex]

Was this filmed before Petrol Ped did the exhaust & tune?

[@DamoDrives]

I am sure that Ruby was stock at that point and the more recent video has most of the performance parts fitted

[@ohnet8809]

Sorry about the dumb question, perhaps I missed somewhere in thr video. What year is this model?

[@DamoDrives]

Pixelbox Workshop I don’t think I did say and not 100% but they only made the car from 2012-2015, very limited numbers

[@KCnLex]

found a 2015, literally lost it to another buyer in minutes....now found another 2015 with only 5,000 miles and the dealer wants over 27K.....doesn't that seem like a crazy price? (starting to think I am trying to find a unicorn rather than mini or audi roadster)

[@DamoDrives]

Trouble is they did not make a massive number of these cars and that is really low mileage so does mean a premium. Problem with that is the reason it is 27k is it’s only done 5,000 miles so in a years time the very low mileage car as 10 ,000 miles which is low but not amazingly low so you will probably end up loosing a lot of money 😳

[@KCnLex]

@@DamoDrives Yes, I figured I could watch it depreciate before my eyes. Perhaps it will be lowered in time & be a more reasonable figure as that price is more than is in the budget anyway. But I did wonder if perhaps there had been some sales which would make the high asking price not so surprising. The only comparable sold for less than 20K, but had 10 times the number of miles.

[@DamoDrives]

It is pretty mad tbh, on a slightly different note have filmed a Q&A for Friday with my dog (he was not speaking that much) Ped suggested it was a good idea although worried no one will watch it 😳

[@KCnLex]

@@DamoDrives Oh you are wrong, I will watch it and will make sure to tune in. I have long thought that some videos on travelling with your dog, particularly in relationship with a car review would be very well received. Dogs are perhaps one of things I love more than cars.

[@DamoDrives]

No cars in this video just countryside, forests and the rantings of a madman

[@miguelmoninhas5341]

I have one but coupe not roadster.

[@DamoDrives]

Great cars although being able to drop the roof is cool (when it is not raining lol)

[@echodanikusuma658]

Bos saya suka minicooper coupe jcw

[@Rkbron]

Does anyone knows the song name at the beginning please

[@DamoDrives]

I will try and find the name of the song for you latter as I can not remember. Did You enjoy the video