I have a 2013 jcw all BRG and love the car but my roof looks like it was in a hail storm. I've only had the car for two months . Anyway corporate guy came and look at car and asked what can they do to make me happy so I replied let me get that GP . He replied I can do that . So I was wondering if anyone is driving the GP as a daily driver ? Not sure if its daily driver material. I hope to get some good feed back about this. Thanks guys

 

I drive it daily, sometimes I take the out of the way route to or from work. I never get tired of it.

 

So jealous! If I could have I would have purchased the GP. Every time I go to the dealership is see it there and I have to turn away. LOL

 

wow, dude, have you got a silver tongue or what Just talked him right into giving you a GP2.....very nice...

 

Nothing wrong with using it as a daily driver, that is what I got mine for.

 

6500 thus far... many times a day, everyday... love this car!

 

I don't follow. Was it some kind of factory defect?

 

Yes I use mine as a DD, changed out the tires to Mich. PSS in 215/45/17 and the ride is better. Still stiff ride but not bad for the roads around DFW. Miss the multifunction Steering wheel but ordered kit from WMW and will install and code next week to get controls for radio, cruise and answer the phone from wheel. Cheers

 

So I test drove the gp and I was amazed in it felt like home (my jcw) . I kinda thought it would feel more track interior wise but it was very comfortable. It was a blast to drive . Hopefully by Tuesday it will be In my driveway

 

Basically my jcw's roof was buckling in a sense around the moonroof. It looked like a ring of golf ball dings around the moon roof. I went to a rallye and it wasnt there and we we got home to wash it they were there . Started with a few but now there is so many the cooperate guy it isn't even worth trying to fix it .

 

Mines a DD. Puts a smile on my face everyday.

 

Just adding to the choir here. The GP2 works well as a daily driver. Recaro seats are very comfortable and appreciate the Xenons for night driving. With Bluetooth included, you have everything you need for daily use.

Agree with prior comment about changing the tires. Kumhos will wear out quickly and are not going to be of much use. And MFSW is a nice add-on.

 

I bought the GP as my daily driver, as I have a Cayman R and wanted to keep the miles down. I also owned the previous GP. If you drive on terrible roads like in Michigan that might get old as the suspension is firm. Otherwise it's a great daily driver with lots of soul.

 

I'm not sure why this is even a question, MINIs are made to be driven, and daily is as good as any other day. Though I'm on the outside looking in here. The Recaros don't fit me that well, and the wife has issues with the lack of a back seat. I'd still love to have one to drive daily.

 

I can understand the question. Coilovers and track tires are not necessarily the best weapons for commuting in rush hour traffic (or are they )

My R53 GP was sooo much fun to drive, yet it was not an ideal daily driver for year-round commuting. Extremely firm handling and exhaust drone will become less enjoyable when driving in traffic or rough roads for an extended period of time.

This is where the R56 GP works better IMHO. It is more tightly screwed together and the experience is closer to that of driving an ///M car.

 

Thanks for the opinions. Jackmac your last point hit it right in the head for me. This is a opportunity to get a amazing car for so cheap I would be stupid not too . Atleast for now it will have to be my daily driver. I live in ny so the roads aren't gp friendly most of the time . I was only able to test drive it for a lil . I will update this post as I break it in . I've read a Ton of other post on this and other forums about this so now it's time to read about breaking it in properly. I have a feeling I'm gonna to forget my jcw sooner then I think .

 

Did you do the install yourself? Difficulty? Did you have to have the dealer recode?
If my GP had cruise I would be in heaven and keep the tickets down.
Thanks
Ken

 

Having my mech at Mini do the install, need to initalize the steering angle then code the cruise, radio controls and phone button about 1 1/2 hours to do work. Should have in in this next week and will let you know how it goes. Cheers

 

I use my GP as a daily driver, and it makes the daily drive that much more entertaining. The suspension can be harsh, so I suppose you gotta account for that if you are carrying a passenger, or driving long distances where you might get drowsy.

Road bumps and creases can catch you off guard, yanking the front wheels one way or the other. If you are not very attentive, you could get yourself in trouble.

There is a stretch of highway just over a bridge on CA 101, where the car always begins to pogo for several very entertaining or terrifying moments. I get a kick out of it now, but were I tired after a long drive and was not familiar with that stretch of road, shock and awe and possibly ouch.

Now I approach it now with a certain applied machismo or compensatory immaturity. "Real men don't need suspension." Yuc Yuc.

Blessings,
Damon †

 

So I've been driving the GP as a daily driver for five days now and its actually not a bad drive at all. I thought the suspension was going to be harsh but it's really not that bad . Definitely dealable for me. I love the way it drives and handles and prolly even more after it breaks in fully

 

Just got mine a few days ago and use it as a DD. I'm loving it!

How did you get the MFSW? I'd love to have cruise control to keep my speed from drifting too high over the limit!

 

Congrats on your new GP. Information on the MFSW can be found in post #11 in this thread.

Enjoy the GP and keep us posted!

 

congrats on the GP. I am still enjoying mine

 

I had Way Motor Works install a MFSW for my GP, much better on the highway.

 

yeap i use my gp for DD too. it's more fun when i get to the highway, i can put a smile when easily passing someone car especially someone sport car. hehhee