If you’re a couple that want an all wheel drive vehicle that will make you smile this is you’re car. We have a 2013 model and with winter tires it’s unstoppable in the snow. We changed the Pirelli PZero tires to a better softer 19” tire and it made a huge difference. If you buy a mini it’s meant to be different that’s the whole point. If you want to drive a boring vehicle like everyone else does then don’t drive a mini. I own three minis and they are a blast, and I haven’t had one issue with all three cars. I drive a Mini Cooper S all winter with winter tires on it and I’m in Alberta Canada, so anything can be done you just got to remember what your driving. Owning a mini is like being in a club every mini owner waves at you.
This car & cars like are not pointless. Last year I bought a '13 Volvo C30. It will be my gas friendly commuter car until my oldest girl is old enough to drive. When my youngest is 5 years away from driving I'll get this unless Volvo makes another 4 seat coupe. These are good for kids safe, small so only 3 passengers allowed and not too much tech to distract them. The all wheel drive is a bonus for me living in the northeast.
Why do you keep comparing it to the "Cooper"?... it is a "Cooper". It's a Paceman Cooper S. The word Cooper is a version in the range, not a specific model.
WHY do you call this car pointless , others have said the same thing . I own one and LOVE the Paceman S . its a perfect Mini for me and Iam a little guy . Plenty of room , fun to drive , good gas mpg . and doesn't look like other plan looking car that most drive .
I am considering buying a used one, Adam. I wonder if you would expand on your ownership experience so far? Lots of people have made claims that the engine and transmission are unreliable, even some rating agencies give the car a poor grade for reliability. How many miles/km do you have on yours and have you had any problems? What sort of driving do you do (commuting, trips etc) and what sort of avg fuel economy have you seen on yours? As you said you have the Paceman S I'm assuming you've got the 180hp turbo engine. Manual or Auto trans? Thank you.
@@DavidSmith-fw3if If you are seriously correcting the spelling of my name, then something is wrong with you. Also, less than 10,000 Pacemans were made. That isn't popular for a Mini.
I wish you guys would upload more often, you have the best reviews on youtube in my opinion. Saabkyle is too boring to watch. Even though I could care less about a mini, ill still watch the video because your reviews are so interesting
HI Richard, Thanks for that, we are planning to make big changes later this year and you'll definitely see us post more reviews on our RUclips channel and on the website. Big things are coming so stay tuned and we greatly appreciate your support :)
bikephil Ya that's true. One thing he does differently is he doesn't just stick to the new stuff. He's gone all the way back to 60's mustangs and even rare rides like an 87 GNX. You'll never see 2theredline doing something like that. Oldest car I've seen them do is the celica GT and it was like an 04.
Engines with direct injection generally "tick" like that, but that's the loudest direct-injected engine I've ever heard by a large margin. Hyundai's DI engines are pretty loud too.
Click, Clack, Click, Clack! WTF are they running a diesel from the 60's under the hood. There's more Knocking than a Jehovah Witness at your door during the Summer! God Damn!
lynchburgcsi57 ......A fucking idiot knows that. Its the fact that it seems like the engineers that designed those Fuel Injectors and the Cylinder head, did not take any considerations into sounds dampening. My Diesel with all the sound deadening covers on it, Off, sounds 10x quieter than it, and its a 6 cylinder, 3.0L! And trust me, the Injector on any Diesel run at a much higher PSI than Petrol.
Can you share why you got it over a Countryman? I'm looking at both, and I am honestly confused on which to buy and why one is better over the other. :( And the benefits of an awd vs fwd on thi s car?
I wish mine came with Sunroof. I paid $31K for my paceman s 2014, it just has Xenons, no navi or anything. Mini's packaging sucks ass!! Doesnt even have automatic headlights, Toyota Camrys and Kia's have that.
If you’re a couple that want an all wheel drive vehicle that will make you smile this is you’re car. We have a 2013 model and with winter tires it’s unstoppable in the snow. We changed the Pirelli PZero tires to a better softer 19” tire and it made a huge difference. If you buy a mini it’s meant to be different that’s the whole point. If you want to drive a boring vehicle like everyone else does then don’t drive a mini. I own three minis and they are a blast, and I haven’t had one issue with all three cars. I drive a Mini Cooper S all winter with winter tires on it and I’m in Alberta Canada, so anything can be done you just got to remember what your driving. Owning a mini is like being in a club every mini owner waves at you.
Also the paceman comes in awd and fwd, bur confused which is better.
This car & cars like are not pointless. Last year I bought a '13 Volvo C30. It will be my gas friendly commuter car until my oldest girl is old enough to drive. When my youngest is 5 years away from driving I'll get this unless Volvo makes another 4 seat coupe. These are good for kids safe, small so only 3 passengers allowed and not too much tech to distract them. The all wheel drive is a bonus for me living in the northeast.
Why do you keep comparing it to the "Cooper"?... it is a "Cooper". It's a Paceman Cooper S. The word Cooper is a version in the range, not a specific model.
Worth noting that taller drivers benefit from the longer door armrest on a two-door.
can the speedometer be any bigger! can't use the excuse of " I didn't know I was speeding" with this thing
Yes.can say your near sighted.................blind-hehhe
WHY do you call this car pointless , others have said the same thing . I own one and LOVE the Paceman S . its a perfect Mini for me and Iam a little guy . Plenty of room , fun to drive , good gas mpg . and doesn't look like other plan looking car that most drive .
I am considering buying a used one, Adam. I wonder if you would expand on your ownership experience so far? Lots of people have made claims that the engine and transmission are unreliable, even some rating agencies give the car a poor grade for reliability. How many miles/km do you have on yours and have you had any problems?
What sort of driving do you do (commuting, trips etc) and what sort of avg fuel economy have you seen on yours? As you said you have the Paceman S I'm assuming you've got the 180hp turbo engine. Manual or Auto trans?
Thank you.
You’re one of a few who bought it, that’s why.
@@jarekjellison817 They're quite popular Jared. Btw, you spelt your name wrong.
@@DavidSmith-fw3if If you’re really telling me how to spell my name, perhaps you’re wrong.
@@DavidSmith-fw3if If you are seriously correcting the spelling of my name, then something is wrong with you. Also, less than 10,000 Pacemans were made. That isn't popular for a Mini.
I nicked a 2014 Paceman S up in Alaska with All4. This car was built for adding some sport to winter road conditions...
I wish you guys would upload more often, you have the best reviews on youtube in my opinion. Saabkyle is too boring to watch. Even though I could care less about a mini, ill still watch the video because your reviews are so interesting
HI Richard,
Thanks for that, we are planning to make big changes later this year and you'll definitely see us post more reviews on our RUclips channel and on the website. Big things are coming so stay tuned and we greatly appreciate your support :)
bikephil
Ya that's true. One thing he does differently is he doesn't just stick to the new stuff. He's gone all the way back to 60's mustangs and even rare rides like an 87 GNX. You'll never see 2theredline doing something like that. Oldest car I've seen them do is the celica GT and it was like an 04.
What the hell was your engine doing when you lifted up the hood? Sounded like a knackered old deisel?
5:25 WHAT IS THAT ENGINE NOISE???
Another great video! Keep it up! Awesome channel.
Really good and thorough review! Was this the petrol or diesel model? As that engine sounded pretty rough!
petrol, all these 1.6’s sound like garbage while running
Im looking to buy a used 2015 Mini Paceman S for 10k. I’m just really into hatchbacks! Dream car is a Golf R.
Cool my dream car is a mini cooper jcw with 6spd manual.
Excellent review sofyan, could you possibly get your hands on a mitsubsihi lancer evolution, thatd be great!
Any testimony on the reliability of the Mini's?
It sounded like the valve train was going to disintegrate on the engine clip :I
Engines with direct injection generally "tick" like that, but that's the loudest direct-injected engine I've ever heard by a large margin. Hyundai's DI engines are pretty loud too.
Hey, I'm trying to decide between the VW GTI and this. Any suggestions?
personally I would choose the VW but thats just me I suppose I like its style and design
Collin Holbrook Since posting that, I decided on an Infiniti G37x instead.
Dexter Haven a used Infiniti or did your budget grow for a new car lol either way nice choice for sure congrats
Collin Holbrook It was a 2011, for less than a new Mini Countryman, which I test drove too...
well congrats either way Infiniti is nice
Omg I love that mini do they have those out anymore?
I think this model was discontinued after the 2016 model year.
I have a 2013 for sale with 52000 miles
its cool if your into mini/bmw , why no wagon ? :(
Is it just me, or does it sound like it's got a major timing chain problem at 5:24
Click, Clack, Click, Clack! WTF are they running a diesel from the 60's under the hood. There's more Knocking than a Jehovah Witness at your door during the Summer! God Damn!
Any modern engine with direct injection sounds like that.
lynchburgcsi57 ......A fucking idiot knows that. Its the fact that it seems like the engineers that designed those Fuel Injectors and the Cylinder head, did not take any considerations into sounds dampening. My Diesel with all the sound deadening covers on it, Off, sounds 10x quieter than it, and its a 6 cylinder, 3.0L! And trust me, the Injector on any Diesel run at a much higher PSI than Petrol.
And people think I'm crazy for wanting to spend 25 thousand dollars on a Buick Regal lol
The BUICK Regal is AWESOME-I KNOW first hand:) But this is just CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOMAN KILLER/GETTER!
does it use regular gas?
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so he just called me pointless for the entire video. thats a first for me
you need to review a proper paceman.... and to anyone this is a very spacious rear for a mini cooper.. and fwd is the way to go...
Can you share why you got it over a Countryman? I'm looking at both, and I am honestly confused on which to buy and why one is better over the other. :( And the benefits of an awd vs fwd on thi s car?
You sound like Stewie from Family guy :)
Sounds like there is no oil in that crankcase....louder than a diesel!
ill tell you what, if mercedes makes a GLA coupe, or volvo makes that concept suv coupe they had at the auto show, i'd buy the hell out of it
Well just another style, and very strange dashboard. Its matter of personal taste.
I wish mine came with Sunroof. I paid $31K for my paceman s 2014, it just has Xenons, no navi or anything. Mini's packaging sucks ass!! Doesnt even have automatic headlights, Toyota Camrys and Kia's have that.
Recent tests show that the mini is not very safe
If your worried about safety why are you stepping or looking at a car named mini?
I would never buy a mini. I just read the paper like any good American should.
then get a volvo they are fast now
Nico On Tech And More I'm a ford guy my self.
yes ford used to own volvo
I bet this car is even more unreliable then my old 01' CL600
No chance. I had a CL600 (& a CL55AMG & CL500) and also own a Paceman. The CL was one of the most unreliable cars I've ever owned.
Dude slow down
Slooooow down. You're speaking too fast and correcting yourself every other sentence cause your thoughts are getting behind.
The only 464uu3
Pleeease stop saying "basically" so much
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these cars are expensive to maintain and repair. especially the transmission. imo i would avoid buying this car.
The engine so noisy..
unnecessary vehicle , only for fun
Rims are SOOOO ugly, they should be ashamed for painting those black, just hood.
yeah minis cost wayyy too much. The most expensive mini shouldn't be more than like 20k. with the cheapest being like 8k..
In what world do you live? My god. 1950?
that is one ugly ass car