Comments on: MF Review: John Cooper Works GP

By: cooperd?

cooperd? — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:12:29 +0000

hi all, i have owned my gp for 3yrs now,and cant find anything else that i would want,not even a porsche or ferrari,aston martin etc,you can park the gp up next to something really special like the supercars mentioned above,and people gather around the gp in awe,it really is a special little car with all the power you would need,and awesome handling,but overall its the looks that do it for me,when i find something that looks as good and drives like the gp i might consider changing,but i think that moment will be a long time away yet.

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MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile JCW GP Test Car Arrives — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 06:00:47 +0000

[...] As usual if you’d like to see any specific questions answered about the GP, let ‘em rip in the comment section below. While this won’t be my first drive in a GP (or the first review we’ve had on MF), it will allow me to see what it’s like to live with the car day to day. And it’ll be nice to send-off R53 with one final review of the ultimate MINI. [...]

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 12:22:53 +0000

Gabe,

Can you still get one one these GPs or is it too late?

By: timmee

timmee — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:52:27 +0000

2000 cars worldwide.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 03:42:31 +0000

Anyone know how many GPs worldwide there will be? How many RHDs? I’m sure it’s here somewhere, but I can’t find it. The UK model is on eBay now (selling the reservation spot).

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:01:06 +0000

Todd, I have 800 miles on mine now as of Las Vegas on MTTS. I took it up to 110mph in 5th gear on I-15 today in 108 degree weather and the car had not begun to get close to tiring. The handling is absolutely dialed in and I am thrilled to be so lucky to get one. It has to have been the best bargain in the automotive world for some time. The car rocks. Thanks for the excellent review. jj

By: The Professor

The Professor — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:49:16 +0000

same powerband as an e46 m3?? The M3 really comes alive past 5k…

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 02:11:35 +0000

I live in Santa Barbara so i got to see a GP today. It looks so much better in person. The color is a cool silver blue. I saw so many MINIs today it was great. I work around the corner from the hotel they are staying at so maybe I’ll get to see the caravan roll out of town tomorrow morning.

By: diego

diego — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 01:48:00 +0000

what a vicious cycle…every day i want to read more about the GP and then every time i do, it ends up with more longing for the day I finally get mine this fall.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:23:24 +0000

Great review, Todd. I’m really excited for you. And I’m glad you’re experiencing the refinements that MINI has made throughout the model’s life.

By: LMB

LMB — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:33 +0000

I couldn’t agree more.:o)

By: radiationman

radiationman — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:14:54 +0000

Yes it does have a glovebox AND a big cupholder…

By: drew

drew — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:53:05 +0000

way to go todd – great review! have a blast!

By: THE ITCH

THE ITCH — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:36:58 +0000

I think it may have been mentioned before but not confirmed, Does the US GP have a glovebox? Thanks Steve

By: Nathaniel Salzman

Nathaniel Salzman — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:36:52 +0000

Congrats Todd! I LOVE the dark gauge faces set against the silver dash. Awesome!

By: matt

matt — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:38:31 +0000

envy. i know it’s one of the 7 deadly, but it’s all me right now. if it weren’t for children i’d be writing that reveiw.

By: dickdavid

dickdavid — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:29:21 +0000

Awesome review, Todd. I can’t wait to see the other GPs that come through Dallas.

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:27:12 +0000

I love the GP and since one will not be following me home I offer my jealous respect to the new owners. Great to see the review, hope to see one of these very cool little cars up close soon.

By: Mark Hendrie

Mark Hendrie — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:15:03 +0000

Great review – I second the comment about the GP not photographing well. In the metal it looks far better than the pictures!

By: Eelke

Eelke — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:50:08 +0000

I absolutely have to agree with the asessment that the GP doesn't photograph well. A few weeks ago I heard my local dealer had one on display, so curious as I am, I went over there. While having been somewhat doubtful about the rear wing, the very open wheels and the dullish color, in real life it does work. The only thing I haven't been able to get my head around is the black trim that doesn't continue in the front apron.

From a performance POV, I have very little reference, but seeing as a friend has had various parts of his S engine molten (!) because of the turbo that was fitted onto it, there must be something in the argument that there is nothing like a factory product when it comes to overall "tightness" of the package, and that having the top BHP on the block really isn't as desirable as it might sounds.