I have a F56 Justa for a loaner while they try to sort out the problems with my new JCW - Cant get it out of "Transportation Mode".
I just drove a F56 MCS for a year and some.
The Justa is 152lbs lighter than the MCS.. I would assume that most of that weight would be at the front. I can not say how differently and more neutrally it drives. The loaner has crappy all seasons on it but boy is it fun, being so light you can really toss it into the corners and it may not have neck snapping acceleration but it is certainly quick enough and great on gas. I'm a lead foot and I'm getting 27mpg round town....and I live and drive right in the heart of the city.
This car with a Burger Tune would definitely be one of the most fun "Boy Racer" cars to drive on the road.
I can not say enough good things about it!

 

I absolutely love my F56 Justa and I've owned 2 S models previously. I don't look at it as a downgrade over the S at all!

 

That's great to hear! I just ordered a Justa and was wondering whether i was missing out by not ordering an S.

 

My option is that a Cooper with a mild tune would be more fun than a Cooper S! :-). That is not to say an S with a tune.....is not fun.

 

A Cooper with a growly exhaust would be a blast. 3-cylinders sound fantastic.

 

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Love my 6-speed F57 Justa. The Remus exhaust and RPM tune really wake the car up, and you're right, it's more tossable than the S or JCW (which is ultimately why I ended up with a Justa over the others).

 

Have you discussed your concerns with your tuner? Just saying...

 

If you have an S but crave that triple sound, just disconnect one of your spark plug wires. Boom. Triple. ;-)