Im thinking im getting close to pulling the trigger on one but i would like to hear from a couple of owners to see how they are getting on with them.
Got to test drive a JCW paceman yesterday, only thing that sucks is that it was a auto slush box and no sport suspension but i must say i was supremely impressed with the car, didnt feel like it was heavier with ALL4 system.
I have not driven the JCW Paceman, I will when available. I did have the chance to drive the Paceman ALL4 S for a couple of days as a special loaner. Very solid and planted MINI. It had all-season 205/55/17s and base suspension, so I managed to run out of tire quickly. My impression, very very positive, you can really toss it and have some spirited fun. Don
Go for it! I was impressed with the All4 "S" with sport suspension and optional 19" wheels. Bumping up the HP and lowering another 10mm can only make it better.
the only issue you might have is if you are over 6' tall and mostly torso...im 6'4 and had plenty of room
I think I'd look great if you put some lowering springs on it, tint the windows and a bigger sway bar in back just my .02 Congrats
the JCW is actually i think 3/4 lower than the Paceman S...i have a pic of the one i test drove so i can upload that in a lil while but i think first would be to ditch the runflats...then take her to the twisties and give her a work out to see where the issues in the handling are...then start tweaking from there...its going to come with the JCW sport suspension
you must have been in a different one than me cause I am only 5'10 and my head was against the ceiling riding in the rear.
Love it. Traded my JCW Coupe in for a flat trade. Much better car all around. Useable, etc. loved my Coupe especially once I modded it to the point it should have been from the factory but no regrets. Much more potential with the Paceman.
We just traded in my '06 MCS Cabrio on a '13 JCW Paceman Saturday. Not one single regret. She is gorgeous!! Runs very smoothly. I do miss the noisy supercharger, but I'll get over it. Very spirited, and we have no issues with head room. My husband is 6'2" and can sit in the backseat ok. Better than he could in the cabrio legwise, but he does have less headroom. Good thing he isn't often going to be in the backseat!