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2012 MINI Cooper - Consumer Opinions

 

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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 85 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
Great car with many options
Source: Cars.com

..."1) If you are going to buy the car make sure to try the standard and upgraded seats.
I think people with the standard seats are the ones saying it's uncomfortable to sit in, I have cloth/leather seats and they are great...

#2
Amusing
Source: CarGurus

...6,3 Seconds from 0-100 superb interior, everythings matching and maybe even the best car to drive with 211HP a bit expensive however if you buy it the car is super for having fun with it,
but it's not very good for utility purposes except maybe transportation ;)...

#3
Good buy
Source: Cars.com

..."The mINI Cooper handles well. It grips the road on turns and does not guzzle gas.
Cool looking and fits in any parking space. I love the car but tweaking the price would be nice for it being such a small car."...

#4
Fun but Imperfect
Source: Cars.com

..."I was specific about what I wanted and scanned cars.com and found what I wanted locally, an old model vehicle.
Looks good, drives well but has some inconsistencies in the electrical (headlights) the dealer I purchased from did not correct, so it's still to be seen to.
No problems with the engine, the features work okay and the maneuverability is good. It was a relief to find what I wanted thru a posting on a site I was checking regularly."...

#5
Chose this over a Miata
Source: Edmunds

...I spent a world of time comparing the Cooper to the Mazda Miata.
They're both great cars, fun to drive and easy to buy and own.
I think I would be happy with either car but the Mini has the "cute factor" over the Miata.
9,000,000 Miata owners can't be wrong but it also makes it somewhat ordinary. The Cooper "S" is incredibly fun to drive, especially in a mountain state like Colorado...

#6
Not Japan Quality but fun to drive
Source: Cars.com

..."We have owned a 2002 for the last three years with less than 60,000 miles.
Besides the basic tires etc. the car needed a seat repaired because of poor design and of course the price was very high, nearly $900.
Front bearings are going out to the tune of $350 per side. These things dont happen on a Toyota or Honda let alone a GM car now days...

#7
Mini Cooper S
Source: Cars.com

..."Awesome car, great mpg, looks great super fast,makes me feel young again lol!!!! Great for long tripsor just getting around town."...

#8
Great MINI
Source: Cars.com

..."Bought this used 2005 MINI Cooper S and have loved every minute of driving it
!! I did switch out the wheels & tires though, can't afford runflats and the regular tires run smoother anyway. Have had alot of different model cars but this is my favorite!!"...

#9
Lots of fun
Source: Cars.com

..."I bought this car for fun times and so far it has been a great conversation starter. People love the "cuteness" of it and other cooper drivers want to talk about their positive experiences."...

#10
Countryman is the best Mini I have owned
Source: Cars.com

..."I have had a Cooper, Cooper S Conv. and now the Countryman. The ride is luxurious, it is fun to drive and fits the whole family. Way to go Mini!!!"...


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No longer unique in the American marketplace, the MINI now has some competition in the small hatchback segment.

The Volkswagen Beetle, all-new for 2012, has its own take on quirky style and offers some interesting performance possibilities with the Beetle Turbo.

Fiat's 500 is another contender for unique looks, though its long-distance steering feel puts it in a less-focused performance class.

Ford's Fiesta is perhaps the MINI Cooper's closest match, though without the higher-performance options found with the MINI.

Mazda's Mazda2 fits in the same category as the Fiesta, though its interior is somewhat less premium than either the Ford or the MINI.

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