first time I've ever heard anyone say the Mini suspension is too soft.. most people bitch about them being too stiff.. you must enjoy driving around with suspension that never moves at all.
Everyone I know that owned one had such a love hate relationship with their Mini. Awesome driving dynamics but a lot of mechanical issues. I think a stripped out caged race Mini has the FWD Nurburgring record right now
Nice R56! I’d have you drive my R53 but I’m in Chicago. 260whp. You broke this car down damn fast and got it all correct! These are a lot more fun than most of the hatches. I agree it’s similar to the FiST but with a much better interior. The previous generation has a different steering system and is a lot more communicative. The supercharged R53 has a smoother less torquey power delivery. Shifters are vague in all the Minis I’ve driven. Weird that BMW as a company hasn’t got that right. Again, awesome review and it’s just amazing how on it you are. The channel has been great from the beginning and getting better and better.
Ahmed Mendez thn power mods were done when I bought it. RMW big head, cams, injectors, pulley. Imho these cars don’t really want to be this fast. Torque steer for days.
Fwd - does mean fun! I’d never thought I’d own a suzuki Swift Sport. The more I drive her the more I love fwd. hope one day Americans can experience Suzuki. Anyways you are doing a great job on those reviews :)
For any other MINI owners out there, did you find the clutch something to get used too? The GP is my first manual transmission car and I feel like it's so hard to get my 1-2 shifts smooth and efficient
Trouble with this year they cost a fortune to maintain timing chain in Australia 5000 clutch the same an problems are constant great to drive but always something to fix pain in the arse can't modified cause they send you broke maintaining the bastard my 2011 jcw has done 110000 an has had 20 grand spent on it but I do luv him but beware
The 2011 JCW still ran under the N14, which is the biggest problem maker for the Mini platform. The 2011 S was the first year they introduced the N18, which mitigated many of (it not all) of the problems that the N14 suffered. The 2013 JCW and up is when they switched to the N18 as well
@@RusselNguyen n18 is still trash i had one 2 months 3000 euro maintance timing chain dynamo battery oil leaks waterpump it was a mini cooper s 2011 sold it stay away from those crap engines never mini again
I wish I lived near you dude. I would love for you to drive my 2016 STI. I want your opinion on the improvements Subaru has made to the 15+ year models with a tighter steering rack, beefier sway bars, stiffer chassis, redialed shock/spring rates etc. My car is essentially stock too besides a 24mm rear sway to match the 24mm stock front sway bar with the goal to induce a more neutral feeling.
Today I saw an 2011 Mini Cooper s just like yours with 80k miles 1 owner and no lcd screen and also 6 speed transmission. Would it make sense to find one just like yours? The one I found guy is asking for $4500 it’s fully loaded with Harmon karmon audio 2 sun roofs. And also if I get this Mini could I swap out the big face speedometer for the lcd one?
It's quick enough to enjoy on the street. Just make sure you research maintenance costs and reliability issues. Minis aren't exactly known for being bulletproof.
Not the most inspiring video to watch, but all information is 100% spot on. The drive-by-wire throttle lag really is unacceptable, and the reliability is not great. That said, so much fun to drive, great handling and a lot of character. If you're prepared to dump some cash into mods and repairs (as I did), they can be phenomenal.
Jadon Harper read it again -.- it's statistics of reliability and it comes from jd power, kelly blue book, Edmunds and auto reviewers seem to back that up a lot. Not one of those are equal, > means the thing to the right is worse than the left
Bro that passenger is freaking out inside hahaha
first time I've ever heard anyone say the Mini suspension is too soft.. most people bitch about them being too stiff.. you must enjoy driving around with suspension that never moves at all.
i love how the passenger is just freaking out and is like WTF U DOING TO MY CAR DUDE?? :D
hahaha
I really like the look of this car but my concerns are the reliability
Everyone I know that owned one had such a love hate relationship with their Mini. Awesome driving dynamics but a lot of mechanical issues. I think a stripped out caged race Mini has the FWD Nurburgring record right now
Nice R56! I’d have you drive my R53 but I’m in Chicago. 260whp.
You broke this car down damn fast and got it all correct! These are a lot more fun than most of the hatches. I agree it’s similar to the FiST but with a much better interior. The previous generation has a different steering system and is a lot more communicative. The supercharged R53 has a smoother less torquey power delivery. Shifters are vague in all the Minis I’ve driven. Weird that BMW as a company hasn’t got that right. Again, awesome review and it’s just amazing how on it you are. The channel has been great from the beginning and getting better and better.
Well I actually do visit Chicago about once a year. Next time I'm there I'll take you up on that offer!
Michael Cohen I have an r53 too. What have you done to your to achieve those numbers.
Ahmed Mendez thn power mods were done when I bought it. RMW big head, cams, injectors, pulley. Imho these cars don’t really want to be this fast. Torque steer for days.
Come to Florida to drive my r53 with quaife lsd and many other track focused mods. Glad to see a mini on your channel again.
Ahhh so many places I need to visit. There's another guy with a Viper also in Florida.
Zygrene you will love the car.
Fwd - does mean fun! I’d never thought I’d own a suzuki Swift Sport. The more I drive her the more I love fwd. hope one day Americans can experience Suzuki. Anyways you are doing a great job on those reviews :)
Another awesome car not offered in the US... Americans need to get with the times - hot hatches are perfect!
For any other MINI owners out there, did you find the clutch something to get used too? The GP is my first manual transmission car and I feel like it's so hard to get my 1-2 shifts smooth and efficient
Evolq all mini are like that just like all manual bmws due to clutch valve
I keep a lil gas on while shifting.
Yes!
Install a Pedal Commander and takes hesitation away !
Is this year of the mcs reliable?
I didn't even know "hot hatch" was a thing, now I want one.
best video of car in youtube
Trouble with this year they cost a fortune to maintain timing chain in Australia 5000 clutch the same an problems are constant great to drive but always something to fix pain in the arse can't modified cause they send you broke maintaining the bastard my 2011 jcw has done 110000 an has had 20 grand spent on it but I do luv him but beware
The 2011 JCW still ran under the N14, which is the biggest problem maker for the Mini platform. The 2011 S was the first year they introduced the N18, which mitigated many of (it not all) of the problems that the N14 suffered. The 2013 JCW and up is when they switched to the N18 as well
@@RusselNguyen n18 is still trash i had one 2 months 3000 euro maintance timing chain dynamo battery oil leaks waterpump it was a mini cooper s 2011 sold it stay away from those crap engines never mini again
@zygrene is this Pescadero road?
Yes it is!
I wish I lived near you dude. I would love for you to drive my 2016 STI. I want your opinion on the improvements Subaru has made to the 15+ year models with a tighter steering rack, beefier sway bars, stiffer chassis, redialed shock/spring rates etc.
My car is essentially stock too besides a 24mm rear sway to match the 24mm stock front sway bar with the goal to induce a more neutral feeling.
Mrlolibre I wish you did too. Still haven't driven the 2015+ STi!
Today I saw an 2011 Mini Cooper s just like yours with 80k miles 1 owner and no lcd screen and also 6 speed transmission. Would it make sense to find one just like yours? The one I found guy is asking for $4500 it’s fully loaded with Harmon karmon audio 2 sun roofs. And also if I get this Mini could I swap out the big face speedometer for the lcd one?
devonne safi sounds like a good price but I’d get an inspection first. Check on northamericanmotoring.com for info about swapping the screen in.
Same car would be $20,000 today. Crazy
@@tractioncontroldelete almost. I found one for $12,000 today. 75k miles and it’s manual with the sunroof
It looks and sounds great ! Is it a quick car!? I have been thinking about getting one
It's quick enough to enjoy on the street. Just make sure you research maintenance costs and reliability issues. Minis aren't exactly known for being bulletproof.
Zygrene ok I appreciate the info it’s not my final choice yet but they are cool looking cars
Not the most inspiring video to watch, but all information is 100% spot on. The drive-by-wire throttle lag really is unacceptable, and the reliability is not great. That said, so much fun to drive, great handling and a lot of character. If you're prepared to dump some cash into mods and repairs (as I did), they can be phenomenal.
Always liked the true mini coopers just can't trust British engineering for daily drivers haha
These mini engines are made by bmw so you dont trust german engineering?
Jadon Harper Japan > American > Swedish > German > italian > British. Pretty much how reliability statistics have gone for a decade or more
James Fonda American engineering is definitely not on par with German engineering. Sorry it’s just not true, Idk where you got that hierarchy from
Jadon Harper read it again -.- it's statistics of reliability and it comes from jd power, kelly blue book, Edmunds and auto reviewers seem to back that up a lot. Not one of those are equal, > means the thing to the right is worse than the left
Jadon Harper these motors are made by France actually. It's a shared motor with the Citroën DS3.
you drive like a maniac! LOL
not a standard exhaust
Are you gonna make more videos on your GF's progress driving her S2000?
lol
It's been well over a year since those videos... we're no longer together lol