Mini Clubman JCW - any good?

[UTH]

The lease on the family wagon T-Cross is up soon, and having spent about £10k over 3 years to be left with nothing to show for it, I'm thinking buying a car is the better move.

Thinking the Clubman JCW might fit the bill......anyone loving/hating theirs?

[ashenfie]

I have just sold mine after 5 years trouble free service. Character and fun to drive should be quick enough for most people.

[venster70]

I've never met anyone who actually owned one and disliked it.

The boot is quite small for a family car.

The 19" alloys on 35 profile run flat tyres aren't great combination, most people ditch the run flats.

They are pretty reliable overall, the drivetrain is pretty solid in the F series cars.

[UTH]

Thanks guys, it's currently a toss up between a Tiguan or the Clubman......

[ashenfie]

Those are two completely different beasts.

[UTH]

ashenfie said:

Those are two completely different beasts.

Yeah fair point. My bro has a Tiguan and says it's great and as we currently have a T-Cross that's why it's in the mix.

Mrs UTH likes Minis and I've always liked the idea of a JCW, so that's chucked that in.

[michael_hunt]

I test drove one of these a few years ago, 2016 pre facelift manual. Even though it was just a drive round town it was already good fun, certainly more than a Golf GTI without the seriousness of a Civic Type R or i30 N. Unfortunately I didn't get on with the pedal spacing and didn't want the car enough to think about getting used to it (which I'm sure would've been possible) so that ruled it out.

[nordboy]

UTH said:

Thanks guys, it's currently a toss up between a Tiguan or the Clubman......

You'd be comparing the Countryman JCW with a Tiguan for size. I have the full fat 306bhp Countryman and it's been great. I intended on keeping it for a long while but have just ordered an EV for replacement, so it's soon to be sold, and honestly, i'll be sad to see it go. if I could afford and had a need to keep it, i would.

[UTH]

nordboy said:

UTH said:

Thanks guys, it's currently a toss up between a Tiguan or the Clubman......

You'd be comparing the Countryman JCW with a Tiguan for size. I have the full fat 306bhp Countryman and it's been great. I intended on keeping it for a long while but have just ordered an EV for replacement, so it's soon to be sold, and honestly, i'll be sad to see it go. if I could afford and had a need to keep it, i would.

Oh really, Countryman bigger is it?

[edc]

A Tiguan is bigger than a Countryman, F60 at least. F60 Countryman has a similar volume boot as a Merc B class. If you are tall then you may struggle with rear facing seats if you have young kids. F60 feels and drives more like a (big) hatchback than an SUV.