autoweb provides a thorough analysis of the 2016 MINI Cooper JCW hardtop and concludes:
. . . By the time you’ve added a few option packages and maybe did a little personalization, the price tag can climb past $40K. And going up against much less expensive compact pocket rockets such as the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Subaru WRX/STI, Ford Focus ST, and Ford Fiesta ST could give value-conscious buyers pause.
But never mind. We’re talking about the Mini here, with its unmatched mix of storied history, iconoclastic character and exclusivity. You’re not likely to see a flotilla of these at the mall parking lot or spot yourself coming and going on the way to work. The new Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop isn’t for everyone. And that’s probably just the way its small cadre of dedicated buyers prefer it. . . .
