I'm not sure why but even though you only review and drive cars I will never be able to afford I genuinely enjoy your videos... Must be because you're just an all-round great guy. Keep up the good work brother 💪
Fellow TH-camr Petrol Ped enjoyed his long termer much like you Sam and ended up buying one and cancelling the GP he had on order - thoroughly enjoying the podcasts Sam, I think with your easy going style it would be worth considering interviewing others on a more regular basis? Cheers Kevin.
VERY nice. I have a jcw CLUBMAN. Through your vlog，not only I heard a British accent iImprove my English Listening but also learn more about JCW. Thank you.
Came on here to watch some Harley Fat Bob reviews.....and pressed the wrong thumbnail!!??! Never thought in a million years I’d be enthused by a guy talking about a Mini Estate. Good job! Loved your zest. For that price, maybe a new Fat Bob & a £15k Countryman. Hmmmm 🤔.
I'm a huge fan of the mini Cooper S,.. But I much prefer the supercharged ones from 2002/3 that was the whole point of the bonnet air intake and it was instant torque and power with that iconic whining noise. Superb handling and quick. Get yourself a mini Sam
Great video Sam I love the Clubman JCW I run a previous generation R55 Clubman Cooper S as a daily and my Wife a new Countryman Cooper S They are such capable cars the build quality of which improves with each generation
You are right about the Mini owners, I had a guy park next to me once and he had a pre facelift 5 door and I have the post facelift. Discussing the differences albeit very few changes 😂
There are are a lot of them in the United States also. The Country Man seems to be popular and what we refer to here you also have on yours which are called barn doors.
Sam keep in mind that we in Sweden do not have as you in England and other parts of Europe are quarantined in your homes. We in Sweden are allowed to move freely under our own responsibility, and that we keep away from each other ..
I've had 7 minis ending with the 2017 JCW Clubman. I hope they fixed the issue with the large front end steering pull and all the dang blind spots. The All 4 was about All Plastic too which was a huge turn off. Very expensive for plastic. Probably because that heavy All 4 system is going to be pricey to fix too.
I have only seen one here how is the Nissan Kick. The other vehicle that Iknow is dependable is the Jeep Compass. My daughter and a friend of mine both have one with well over 100,000 MILES.My daughters is a97 and my friends is 2015. Just mention that to show the dependability seems to range all the way through.
As much as I do love my M4, it's virtually too much for city driving. 2nd gear, and I could be going to jail. A Mini, on the other hand, seems more fun, without the legal ramifications
Winnipeg Car Life Cars like the Subaru BRZ or a MX5 pop to my mind ;-) As long as you have them for ‚fun‘, you will have great B road blasts without going 100mp/h between each corner
Great video! You touched on my primary gripe with new Minis, that they’re a bit expensive. I think one would make a great pre-owned purchase, but if you’re drifting into used RS4 territory for a new one it’s hard to see how the Mini makes sense at that price
I can't quite get over how weird the styling is, it's better than the older Clubman but it certainly ain't a looker which when that's supposed to be most of the appeal of the car I can't get on board with it. Impressive performance though!
Petrol Ped Worth every penny too Peter, I have to admit I’m seriously thinking about selling my Cayman & buying one. I love the Porsche but I’ve been a Mini & MINI fan for years but had to sell my GP2 due to my left leg problem with using a clutch pedal. I still have the Countryman S & I like the 8 speed auto, so the Clubman would suit me down to the ground. Really enjoying the Car Vid series 👍
@@geofo60 Hi Geof- sold my Cayman S last week and taking delivery of a JCW clubman in March. Loved my Porsche ( third one) but i get everything I had in Porsche ( mid range acceleration aside) and all the extras I had to pay for in the Porsche as part of the JCW package.
Trouble is everything looks like it’s been hastily added on which for a pricey car isn’t good. Case in Point to note those speakers just don’t gel and looks as though someone in the factory said ...where can we put these expensive speakers? Oh I know let’s screw them on the A pillar don’t matter they look out of place.....job done let’s go for a pint
Maybe Mini can lend you this (or similar) car again after covid-19 is over, for some mini trips! (you see what I did there?) :P Its spaces are nice and squared which helps a lot on loading it with stuff, which I really like.
I have a Cooper S r56 which is very sharp steering. Had a Cooper version of this car as a loaner for 2 days (18 inch wheels), which was nice and comfy, firm but well damped. Only downside was the steering was a bit slower than my r56. Is this JCW sharper steering wise than the Cooper version and is it as well damped?
Hello and be safe, I am looking the new countryman jcw, what other in this size, you think it's interesting. You thing Gla Amg is much better, Thanks alot and be safe.
Please track your 360, show the world its Mot a garage princess and is a really great car. You could release some covid-19 track sim content using a 360 in grand tursimo, then when it's safe to go out, have the same track experience in your actual 360...partner with a track day company, and take us on the journey.
I bought the new Countryman JCW, but sold it after a few months to make space for something else. My wife was SO disappointed... It was a really great car. The Countryman looked a bit chunky, and I would prefer the Clubman if I was considering another Mini. A perfect daily for petrolheads. @c.phillip.resberg
I own a Mini and the Quality is like a Fiat, every some month something doesnt work, i really regret it and i can´t believe its from BMW. The BMW 1 is the better Mini.
These defo are the car for the Jones'. Very much the iPhone of the roads. More a fashion statement than best I class. Defo not a "I'm a little different" more I've no imagination, so I'll have what 7 other women have in street.
I think you are not 100% objective because it's a british car haha. I drove one and it's really overprice , not comfortable, and the windows are really tiny so it's feels claustrophic. In my opinion :)
Curious... owning a F360 but shopping for furniture in IKEA... these auto youtubers are totally out of focus and worryingly, sending the wrong living style messages to the audience... spending big amounts of money if highly depreciating goods whereas miss investing in truly valuable assets.
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“All of Ikea” 🤣 Thanks for keeping us entertained Sam !
There are used 306hp Clubman JCW at Mini Approved starting at £26K, only done 2500miles. That price point is much more like it 👌🏻
rather good deal that
It's fast, nimble and incredibly practical so the perfect car for the forthcoming apocolypse! 😂
Think you might be right, just need some spotlights and shovel on the top
Got a 2015 Manual Hatch JCW. Owned it for 2 years and still love every single drive!
I think they are cars that you really bond with over time
I'm not sure why but even though you only review and drive cars I will never be able to afford I genuinely enjoy your videos... Must be because you're just an all-round great guy. Keep up the good work brother 💪
I've kinda always wanted a mini, but thought they were a little small and impractical. This one seems perfect, and I love the black and red.
Do it!
I own a 2 door hatchback and I never had a problem fitting anything inside the car, they are designed very well
"Mucho rapido'!! Love it Sam! Thanks for posting and stay safe.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it
Mini's keep getting bigger and bigger but the Clubman embraces that and it works. Plus it sounds great too :)
"Muy rápido" cheers from Spain Sam!
Hope you're staying safe!
Love it! I’ve just bought my first mini, the GP3! And honestly!! There absolutely wikid!!
So is the GP3 a step up from the JCW? Not really familiar with mini's i literally never thought about buying one.
PWAT-GEETHUR yep GP is the top-of-the-range limited edition range. But for regular production runs, JCW is top
Guys who love their cars- I love them!
Fantastic car. Couldn't stop laughing at the "kidnapping business". Keep up the good work.
Just trying to provide useful consumer advice
Fellow TH-camr Petrol Ped enjoyed his long termer much like you Sam and ended up buying one and cancelling the GP he had on order - thoroughly enjoying the podcasts Sam, I think with your easy going style it would be worth considering interviewing others on a more regular basis? Cheers Kevin.
GREAT vid. Just keep making the best content. hats off
VERY nice. I have a jcw CLUBMAN. Through your vlog，not only I heard a British accent iImprove my English Listening but also learn more about JCW. Thank you.
Came on here to watch some Harley Fat Bob reviews.....and pressed the wrong thumbnail!!??! Never thought in a million years I’d be enthused by a guy talking about a Mini Estate. Good job! Loved your zest. For that price, maybe a new Fat Bob & a £15k Countryman. Hmmmm 🤔.
I'm a huge fan of the mini Cooper S,.. But I much prefer the supercharged ones from 2002/3 that was the whole point of the bonnet air intake and it was instant torque and power with that iconic whining noise. Superb handling and quick. Get yourself a mini Sam
Great video Sam I love the Clubman JCW
I run a previous generation R55 Clubman Cooper S as a daily and my Wife a new Countryman Cooper S
They are such capable cars the build quality of which improves with each generation
"Just Chill, with my music... and my sister in the boot." Bet this line has never been used before! :)
Stay safe and healthy everyone!!
You too!
Seen Through Glass Cheers
Drove one in an almost identical if not completely identical spec. Great car, the only negative about it was the price as you say. Great car though.
I drove one of these a while back, and it was a hoot!
Man you just are my favourite TH-camr at this point 😂 can’t wait for more 360 content
I love mini Clubman jcw
Love the outside styling, absolutely hate the interior design/materials with a passion... such a shame!
Was referred to you by James May and was not disappointed. Thanks
You are right about the Mini owners, I had a guy park next to me once and he had a pre facelift 5 door and I have the post facelift. Discussing the differences albeit very few changes 😂
There are are a lot of them in the United States also. The Country Man seems to be popular and what we refer to here you also have on yours which are called barn doors.
Sam keep in mind that we in Sweden do not have as you in England and other parts of Europe are quarantined in your homes. We in Sweden are allowed to move freely under our own responsibility, and that we keep away from each other ..
I've had 7 minis ending with the 2017 JCW Clubman. I hope they fixed the issue with the large front end steering pull and all the dang blind spots. The All 4 was about All Plastic too which was a huge turn off. Very expensive for plastic. Probably because that heavy All 4 system is going to be pricey to fix too.
I truly love this car, its honestly very hard to find these used :( because I do find them overpriced when buying them new.
I like red accents on it 💯💯🤙🔥
Probably not the spec I would chose but the car does look great!
@@seenthroughglass what kind of spec would you choose?
I have only seen one here how is the Nissan Kick. The other vehicle that Iknow is dependable is the Jeep Compass. My daughter and a friend of mine both have one with well over 100,000 MILES.My daughters is a97 and my friends is 2015. Just mention that to show the dependability seems to range all the way through.
Should've ticked the sunroof option
How posh is this bloke???
As much as I do love my M4, it's virtually too much for city driving. 2nd gear, and I could be going to jail. A Mini, on the other hand, seems more fun, without the legal ramifications
Winnipeg Car Life Cars like the Subaru BRZ or a MX5 pop to my mind ;-)
As long as you have them for ‚fun‘, you will have great B road blasts without going 100mp/h between each corner
@@isimon. I wish we had B roads! Where I live, the roads were all drawn with a ruler. Perfectly straight
Winnipeg Car Life In this case you‘re better off with the Mini 😁
I’m a huge fan of the new Clubman JCW.
Great video! You touched on my primary gripe with new Minis, that they’re a bit expensive. I think one would make a great pre-owned purchase, but if you’re drifting into used RS4 territory for a new one it’s hard to see how the Mini makes sense at that price
Ayrton Mutagaana : if I had a RS4 I’d be worried it was going to get nicked.
I can't quite get over how weird the styling is, it's better than the older Clubman but it certainly ain't a looker which when that's supposed to be most of the appeal of the car I can't get on board with it. Impressive performance though!
Looks have really grown on me, love seeing others on the road. Thanks for watching!
The best city car for my kids I buy one next week. ✌️
Brilliant car isn’t it 👍 To this day the most expensive press car I have had...it cost me 30 grand 😂😂😂
Petrol Ped
Worth every penny too Peter, I have to admit I’m seriously thinking about selling my Cayman & buying one. I love the Porsche but I’ve been a Mini & MINI fan for years but had to sell my GP2 due to my left leg problem with using a clutch pedal. I still have the Countryman S & I like the 8 speed auto, so the Clubman would suit me down to the ground.
Really enjoying the Car Vid series 👍
@@geofo60 Hi Geof- sold my Cayman S last week and taking delivery of a JCW clubman in March. Loved my Porsche ( third one) but i get everything I had in Porsche ( mid range acceleration aside) and all the extras I had to pay for in the Porsche as part of the JCW package.
Great review Sam 👌🏼
Really looks nice! Only thing it needs is different wheels they look like they are ment for a ev
Driving a Lancia Phedra.. never, ever been in a more practical long range flyer and moving van for all our friends even able to store 2 bikes inside!!
Lol Feel like I could fit two bikes in the Clubman - Challenge Accepted!
Please Sam, spend this kind of money on it. You won’t be disappointed and I would LOVE some road trips in it.
As you can see by my pic that I like Minis and I think it would be perfect for you and Vicky.
This looks like one of the roads near South Kensington
I love hot hatches I'm in American but unfortunately ford decided to pull there hatches I found a mini copper clubman 20I0 I love it
Where was this filmed from the road signs its litterally round the corner from me?
Perfect daily! For me, it’s the only mini I will go for 💯😍👍🏻
Mucho perfecto video Sam !!
Mucho gracias
Love seeing you in something other then a supercar. Now lets drive some VW's ;)
Trouble is everything looks like it’s been hastily added on which for a pricey car isn’t good. Case in Point to note those speakers just don’t gel and looks as though someone in the factory said ...where can we put these expensive speakers? Oh I know let’s screw them on the A pillar don’t matter they look out of place.....job done let’s go for a pint
Hey man! Boring question I know and not a deal breaker but useful to know: what sort of mpg did you get on average?
More 911 content please and more modifications to it ❤️ love Your videos btw
Post lockdown for sure!
Maybe Mini can lend you this (or similar) car again after covid-19 is over, for some mini trips! (you see what I did there?) :P Its spaces are nice and squared which helps a lot on loading it with stuff, which I really like.
I have a Cooper S r56 which is very sharp steering. Had a Cooper version of this car as a loaner for 2 days (18 inch wheels), which was nice and comfy, firm but well damped. Only downside was the steering was a bit slower than my r56. Is this JCW sharper steering wise than the Cooper version and is it as well damped?
Does it come with a getrag??
How it's look in the satin blue or in yellow. With red interrior.
Second hand Macan will do for you! Even more practical!
Boring and expensive
Never been a big Macan fan...
It's not the same size, I will sell the macan to buy and small one and probably will be the countryman jcw 2020
I really like to buy a minicooper but i confused between mini hatchback and clubman which one is better??
Hello and be safe, I am looking the new countryman jcw, what other in this size, you think it's interesting. You thing Gla Amg is much better, Thanks alot and be safe.
What's the ride like on the awful UK roads?
I would love one but I've the pedals are offset.
Sam, did you go to St Pauls in Barnes?
Your 360 ALWAYS struggles with sub 5 sec. Lol, just kidding, love the thing.
Just wait till I've got the Challenge Stradale ECU ;)
Please track your 360, show the world its Mot a garage princess and is a really great car. You could release some covid-19 track sim content using a 360 in grand tursimo, then when it's safe to go out, have the same track experience in your actual 360...partner with a track day company, and take us on the journey.
Nice video.
But people more like to watch the car while listening to your comment 😃😃😃
are you just allowed to go out for a cruise, during the covid-19 thingie?
Did you not watch the beginning of the video? God how stupid do you have to be
Jajaja, great video. Greetings from México Sam.
the cabin air filter replaces an individual mask.
its such a nice practical car but its not small anymore
I'd have to agree with you but I think all cars are getting big
Does this MINI also exist in COUNTRYMAN ?... Thank's
I am the target customer. Need somewhere for my bike, need speed, need fun, need not type r because its gross unfortunately
What road is that in the thumbnail?
RIP Tim Brook Taylor no more funky gibbon
I so want a clubman! I ogle at any I see driving ahead of me
Can you get a used m5 for not much more
At 3:09 that range rover wasnt much bigger
Dreamcar 😍
Is this and the new BMW 135I pretty much the same car in terms of engine, gearbox and chassis?
Is it faster than the 360 😂?
I in Brazil I have one jcw same color
I would allways look for a 1 or 2 year Old car, by then the worst of the depriciation is done 😉
Like PetrolPed had,, nice!
Perfect as a 2 year old ,used car.
40 grand will get you a used Aston Rapide with three times as many cylinders.
Shame that its too big, that the engine is dull and the gearbox sub par.
The target customer is Single Dads like me!
*We need Coffee vlogs!*
I bought the new Countryman JCW, but sold it after a few months to make space for something else. My wife was SO disappointed... It was a really great car. The Countryman looked a bit chunky, and I would prefer the Clubman if I was considering another Mini. A perfect daily for petrolheads. @c.phillip.resberg
Hello if it was the 306hp can you tell me the consumption average, thanks
Quite a lot... 0,95L/10km... And it was not the 306, it was the 231.. I had it back in 2018... So i guess it`s not the last one.. Sorry!
would you buy one?
I actually might
I own a Mini and the Quality is like a Fiat, every some month something doesnt work, i really regret it and i can´t believe its from BMW. The BMW 1 is the better Mini.
These defo are the car for the Jones'. Very much the iPhone of the roads. More a fashion statement than best I class. Defo not a "I'm a little different" more I've no imagination, so I'll have what 7 other women have in street.
This is where I would disagree. With the new engine, performance and price beats rivals in my opinion.
@@seenthroughglass there is just to many of them on the road. also I think they only stand out on a back lane, and fail in town and the motorway.
Maybe just a Cooper s clubman.
11:42 did you say daughter before sister?
I think you are not 100% objective because it's a british car haha. I drove one and it's really overprice , not comfortable, and the windows are really tiny so it's feels claustrophic.
In my opinion :)
the car's dead in america due to its really bad reputation - its not reliable here
Just buy a golf R
Curious... owning a F360 but shopping for furniture in IKEA... these auto youtubers are totally out of focus and worryingly, sending the wrong living style messages to the audience... spending big amounts of money if highly depreciating goods whereas miss investing in truly valuable assets.
It's gimmicky too.