2nd Gen Paceman Most liked posts in thread: Paceman Test Drive

I opened this thread expecting you to pan the Paceman. That it is too big, too bloated and quite removed from what makes a MINI a MINI. You now have me really wanting a test drive!

Hope the dealers at MOTD have one we can gently flog about.

 

I want to see someone get a JCW Paceman ALL4, lower it a bit, add some go-fast bits under the bonnet/tune , and put a rear-seat delete in the back.....

 

I've driven the Paceman a couple if times now. (Point of reference, R53 GP owner, previous modded R53 and R56 JCW).

Agree with all of the comments in this review. The Paceman has a BMW-like solid feel to it. The only downside was that the motor and brakes were a slightly challenged by the weight. Sport mode helped. The test drives were in a All4 S with sunroof, so it was a heavy configuration. That said, a JCW Paceman is now on the short list for our next MINI.

Just remember, this is not a MINI hardtop and is not meant to be. You won't be doing any track days in one. But it would work well as a daily driver for those who need a back seat.

 

Good open review, now I really want to go test drive a JCW Paceman.

I did submit my Paceman ALL4 S config to my favorite salesman and asked him to config all my options into a JCW ALL4 Paceman, still waiting for the heart attack. $$$$.

Don

 

All 4 6 sp dropped where does the FUN line start?

 

I understand your excitement about Paceman, only one thing I do not understand - why you do not mention the capacity of the gas tank for Mini Paceman, which is 12.2 gallons comparing to Mini Roadster or regular Mini Cooper or Mini Clubman - 13.2 gallons.
I was under impression that Countryman and Paceman would have at least same capacity of the gas tank but I was wrong! I think BMW engineers should reconsider the capacity of gas tank for new Mini's and increase in actual size of these cars must have increased capacity of the gas tank - that's what make a perfect sense, not the other way around !

 

Great review, I have only seen it in person but haven't driven it yet. I too like the styling more than the CM, it has a nice sleek look to it.

 

Have you driven a countryguy? How does it compare to that? I'll try a pacerman & hope it is better than its cousin.

 

Great review!

 

So, why would you get one of these if you weren't getting the All4 version?

When I sat in one at the dealer it really didn't feel that much bigger inside than a hatch, and it didn't feel any bigger inside than my Clubby. Although I did feel the height.....

I really wanted to like this car, maybe I need to give it another look when I can drive one, but there's one more thing that's a bit off putting to me - the price! Time I get an All4 specc'd out with just the minimum stuff that I'd want, it's over $35K!

 

Gizmo I like the way you think!!

 

ok I had never considered this Paceman but after reading the reviews here and elsewhere I am definitely going to check it out the next time I am at the dealer!!