Living With A Mini John Cooper Works

Living With A Mini John Cooper Works | 20,000 mile update

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So my Mini JCW has now gone over 20,000 miles! It seems like only yesterday that I picked the car up from Mini Park Lane in London but it's been a blistering year and a half already!
It's the perfect MILE stone to show you the car I've been living with and what it's like on the day to day!
I do want to make a shoutout to Mini Park Lane, who provided the car back in 2017 - it's been laughs a minute in this car and I couldn't think of a better car to scratch my hot hatch itch!
I really hope you enjoy this video! Please SUBSCRIBE for more videos as I will be revealing a new car that I will be using as my mile muncher / family car new week!
For now, I'll see you all soon!
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Пікірлер: 87

@whatsupwithsteve 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this is a perfect example of why I say the sound a car makes is a huge part of the enjoyment!

@TigerGamerGirl 5 жыл бұрын

I’m going to look at JCW’s today! Thank you for this informative video!

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Have a great time - don’t forget to subscribe and you’ll see more Mini content!

@TheExStig 2 жыл бұрын

"I haven't got a child, I have a dog but he doesn't get in here. Cracking review mate 😀

@LifeInMotionuk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah my dog would be scratching it up all over the place

@oliverlesauvage5158 3 жыл бұрын

what a beauty... i own a 2015 Cooper S 186HP 2.0L. I'd dream to have a jcw...

@ajb08 4 жыл бұрын

Fair play what an awesome channel, thinking of getting a JCW and came across your videos, what a mad exhaust !!. Really good content and extremely well made videos, gutted as I have just seen you have got rid of the JCW but fair play the Porsche is fantastic. Im looking forward to making my way through all your videos and seeing how you get on with the Porsche.

@LifeInMotionuk 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Butler Thanks Andrew! Really appreciate it - I will be releasing more videos as soon as I can! FYI the JCW is fantastic and you wouldn’t be disappointed!

@TheBaldMiddleAgedMetalHead 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the car, I have a '68 plate Cooper S with the John Cooper Work Chili Pack and it's ace. I've often wondered what the full fat JCW is like but tbh never felt the need to change, maybe one day I'll have one.

@LifeInMotionuk 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I think have an S with a JCW pack is all you’d need!

@royageorge7526 3 жыл бұрын

Love it iam looking into one , thank you 👍🥂 Love the video 👌

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏻

@royageorge7526 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeInMotionuk 🍷❤

@wandering_armadillo 3 жыл бұрын

Very entertaining! Love your enthusiasm and fab editing :)

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

Di Korlaet thank you! Really appreciate it and glad you liked it

@wandering_armadillo 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeInMotionuk Have a serious JCW hankering these days. I went from a Mini Cooper F56 to a VW GTI and .....can't complain about the performance but the soul somehow is missing ....

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

Ah I miss the character of my JCW! Not a lot of cars have it

@phillingham3167 5 жыл бұрын

I have the 2017 jcw, the 231hp, fully loaded bit like yours, and it's bonkers, love it to bits, I don't like the extra load exhaust simply because it makes too. Much noise, there's nothing small about the JCW, I take Ben my retriever in the back and he's happy... Great car, nothing bad about it... Best car I have owned

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

Phill Ingham awesome - I’m glad you love yours! I don’t take the dog in it anymore because no matter how hard I tried, he still seems to scratch the bump :( but that’s great to hear!

@turhanismail2954 3 жыл бұрын

Hı Im upgrading my 2014 Cooper S for JW fully loaded 2018 model I’m quite excited about it, It’s an auto and was told that particular one does 0-60 in 4 seconds...I had a test drive in it, and it seemed more comfy then my Cooper S but never really pushed it so hard....I’d appreciate any info and thanks in Advance

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy! I would look at changing the tyres from run flats over to standard tyres - I don’t think it does 4 seconds to 60, I would have said 6 secs with the auto

@xxxmarekxxx505 3 күн бұрын

SUPER!!!!!!!!

@Godot28 2 жыл бұрын

My 2016 Cooper S with JCW body kit and steering wheel and gear knob was delivered today. I think I'm in love... Maybe my next car will be a JCW! ;)

@LifeInMotionuk 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy it 👌🏻

@teggsy2165 2 жыл бұрын

I think most people would be happy enough with a resonator delete for around £90 over a JCW's pro price,like my 2015 MCS has.

@swb7161 3 жыл бұрын

On my 3rd mini (great second cars) and I remember once being sold a 210 challenge. Found out about the pro tuning exhaust the hard way. Loud to the point of being embarrassing 🚀

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

I missed the chance to own a 210 when they were new! Would have loved it

@angrydwarf6563 5 жыл бұрын

Good video-I’m looking at a JCW. Really informative.

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

Angry Dwarf thanks! That’s great, you wouldn’t regret it - for driving for or day to day commuting, it’s brilliant! I actually drove a Italian hot hatch recent which really highlighted how good the Mini is! I’m glad it here - thanks for subscribing!

@angrydwarf6563 5 жыл бұрын

Hey LIM - no probs. I like your commentary and content. Whatever helps to get your channel moving forward. 👌

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

Aweosme well thanks! I really appreciate it 👌🏻

@CheeZeArtZ 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video! Haven't heard of you channel before, but you can be sure i'll come again :p

@LifeInMotionuk 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Don’t forget to subscribe to see new videos 👌🏻

@murryh1 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking video Thank you.what is a typical full service charge.

@LifeInMotionuk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I paid roughly £550 for my main service with Mini. Enjoy!

@superxxxfrank 7 ай бұрын

They need to make it simple, like checking the oil is a hassle, deal breaker for me.

@ObsLevelCrossings 4 жыл бұрын

Where you get that Whitesnake song from?? Love that dance version!👍🏻

@LifeInMotionuk 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Boocock aw I love it too!!😂 it was on soundcloud!

@JohnWilliams-ml6bw 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I've always wanted a John Cooper Works Mini. I guess my big concern is reliability, I've heard a lot of negative press. Your thoughts please🙂

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

John Williams brilliant, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I will plan to do some more content of it soon! Interesting topic, personally I’ve had a lot of wear and tear items (brakes / tyres) but that’s all down to me. As for reliability, I haven’t had anything go wrong in the 2 ish years I’ve had it. Unfortunately, recently something is starting to make a noise located around the suspension which I will need to pay for an investigation for! Touch wood it’s nothing serious but you never know - I hope that helps

@bonifaciomagdiwang1697 4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeInMotionuk those problems ? I think still reliable compared the old engine

@LifeInMotionuk 4 жыл бұрын

jansen melo agreed! Friends 2012 has had a few problems and mine has been okay so far!

@aarongrisham5555 3 жыл бұрын

Anything after 2015 has no engine problems or recalls. Just do oil changes every 4-5k miles.

@troytempest290 Жыл бұрын

The most reliable car I’ve ever owned.

@ccorey183 3 жыл бұрын

Any issues with the car since this video was posted? I'm looking at a Jcw mini, but the reliability of the car has me concerned. Death rattle (timing chain), electrical issues, thermostat, oil leaks, etc.

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

So I have sold the car but I owned it for 2 years. The car never went wrong mechanically. I did replace 5 tyres and 1 wheel as I kept picking up punctures / a few big pot holes! I would always try and buy a car with manufacturers warranty if you’re ever worried about reliability

@001aswj 5 жыл бұрын

320miles to a tank, wow. Mines a 2016 automatic without the pro exhaust and i struggle to get 180miles to a tank

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

Aa you’ve definitely won that! I’m pretty lucky I think!

@001aswj 5 жыл бұрын

@@LifeInMotionuk 80% on sports mode, and as you know the overrun is way too addictive, defo will be adding the pro exhaust kit soon so should see about 150miles to a tank!

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

Overrun is too addictive! Oh sure, should be awesome!

@Bonnie_Shot 4 жыл бұрын

hey great vid! A few questions: 1)why do you recommend an auto for a cooper S but a manual for the JCW? 2)please dont feel obliged to answer, but what are the figures like for one of these used, in terms of deposit and monthlys? thanks :)

@LifeInMotionuk 4 жыл бұрын

aidan flood hi mate, thanks! Given the amount of atop start traffic I’m in, I would go auto for both the S and JCW. If you’ve got a traffic fee commute or journey, manual is perfect! As for monthly’s, £300-£350 with £2-3k deposit roughly!

@Bonnie_Shot 4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeInMotionuk that's exactly why I was asking, as someone who covers a lot of miles im getting a bit sick and tired of my clutch, haha! That's the budget I was hoping you'd say haha! Cheers for the speedy response

@jordaningram1164 4 жыл бұрын

does the different driving modes affect what horse power the car is running at?

@LifeInMotionuk 4 жыл бұрын

I believe so yes! There is actually a display which shows how much horsepower and torque you are using, and that is available, in the mood you’re in!

@jordaningram1164 4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeInMotionuk thanks for the reply! great help.

@LifeInMotionuk 4 жыл бұрын

jordan ingram anytime 👌🏻

@andrewdrescher6389 4 жыл бұрын

No jordan ingram, the driving modes only change how sensitive the throttle and steering are. So really sport mode only makes it 'feel' more spritely. The max power when you put your foot all the way down is the same.

@franciscofreire253 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, is the exhaust from the factory?

@LifeInMotionuk 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not 100% sure as bought it used - I believe it was a dealer fitted accessory

@eddiesushi 5 жыл бұрын

Have you felt any wear on the suspension after driving it hard? Has your alignment been thrown off to an extent over 15k miles of driving it? Thanks for the video sir.

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

eddiesushi so good question! Sometimes I do feel that the steering wonders a little. I’ve had 3 new tyres replaced (due to blow outs / punctures) and each time, the car has been re-aligned so I think that would be the reason why the car is still set up nicely! The only wear and tear I’ve seen has been brake pads which is just my driving 🤪 not a problem! I hope you can subscribe to see more!

@eddiesushi 5 жыл бұрын

@@LifeInMotionuk done

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

eddiesushi thanks so much!! There will be w new video releasing at 5PM today so keep an eye out!

@H8XME 3 жыл бұрын

Has this mini got tinted rear windows?

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

It does yes :)

@Whiponized 3 жыл бұрын

What about a golf r?

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently been thinking hot hatches - never driven a Golf R before!

@paulbarnard308 5 жыл бұрын

The exhaust is not from factory. It is an accessory. Great vid anyways!

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I have seen it is an accessory - I was told that it was factory fitted when it was being built but maybe as an accessory??

@paulbarnard308 5 жыл бұрын

Life In Motion These exhausts are dealer fitted! Unfortunately my dealer won’t fit it on my car, simply because it is a facelift...

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

PJ B oh right - fair enough! That’s annoying, did they say it would be available? Otherwise maybe a Remus system??

@paulbarnard308 5 жыл бұрын

Life In Motion They simply cannot install it without the warranty getting void, as the Pro exhaust is not approved for the facelift. Mini is bringing out a new Pro exhaust for the facelift later this year. Unfortunately will be muted compared to yours.

@LifeInMotionuk 5 жыл бұрын

PJ B that’s annoying! Oh really? Hopefully it will still be good otherwise an aftermarket one might be better??

@sungazergaming9996 3 жыл бұрын

jcw models come with those tail lights buddy

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

Good spot, it does on the new cars but this 2015 model had the old lights so I upgraded them 👌🏻

@dalomusic5509 3 жыл бұрын

Can it actually be somewhat silent? Like when you have to park next to a church and a school 😅

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

Great question and absolutely! The exhaust valve remains closed on startup until you open it using a Bluetooth controller. With the car in normal mode, and the valves closed, it is relatively quiet !

@dalomusic5509 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeInMotionuk and the valves/bluetooth come as standard or as an option?

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

@@dalomusic5509 the Bluetooth exhaust (John Cooper Works Pro Tuning Exhaust) is an option it isn’t standard :)

@dalomusic5509 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeInMotionuk ok thanks. Well lets see. Im testdriving it tomorrow but i dont think it has them. Lets hope its not too loud when starting. What a weird hope when considering to buy a jcw 😄 Thx thanks for help and keep it up!

@LifeInMotionuk 3 жыл бұрын

Ah enjoy! Not a problem