Used 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman S Hatchback Review
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Beware - Mini is a cool car, but breaks constantly
realreview, 02/02/2012
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman S 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
I own a 2011 Mini Clubman S.
After 12 months of use I've concluded that the build quality and engineering design of the Mini Clubman is poor.
The fuel pump broke driving off the lot, the airbag system has been repaired 3 separate times, the water pump failed, an oil pump solenoid leaked and has been replaced twice, and the rear cargo 12v outlet came apart.
The runflat front tires needed … replacement at 12,000 miles (told by dealer this is "normal", which of course is silly), and now there is a recall on the electric coolant pump for the turbo (can cause engine fire).
Car developed rattles within the first month, and I can still barely use the radio as the controls are so poorly designed.
We bought a Brand new 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman LEMON
sadminiowner, 06/24/2011
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman S 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
dealership sold us a brand new car with a cracked rim. Gave us the cracked rim back when they said it was a new one ...not impressed
whoever assembled the car, didn't hook up the sunroof drains, thus effectively frying all of the electrical parts. I have a picture of a 'crying' airbag.
really overall not impressed with the customer service of the dealership, the ONLY Mini dealership in … Calgary Alberta Canada
2011 clubman, 85,000
mike kirner, Santa Monica, CA, 04/24/2015
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman S 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
The car is really fun to drive, i have the manual turbo and it moves. great handling. sucks in the snow. i keep the rear seats down and put a floor-mat over it for my two goldens. I'm 6'1", 250 and have plenty of room in the front two seats, a lot tighter in the rear.
Excels at many things
russmike, Baltimore, MD, 05/21/2011
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman S 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
I've owned the car for a week now - ~350 miles. Achieved 29.5 mpg on the first tank, in mixed city/highway driving (a good bit of idling in traffic), and the current tank is at 36 mpg for highway and some errands. Great power, even though I'm still breaking it in, and the steering is immediate. Good steering feel, too, the car magazines are wrong on that count. Great stereo (Harmon … Kardon/Sirius XM), and very comfortable driving position (I'm 6'1", 230lbs.). I'm going to keep my Lexus LS, but probably drive this a whole lot more.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman S Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Retro British style with modern BMW engineering
- Pro:immensely fun to drive
- Pro:roomier than the regular Cooper
- Pro:excellent fuel economy
- Pro:highly customizable.
- Con:Form-over-function interior controls
- Con:space still isn't great
- Con:suspension may be too stiff for some
- Con:noisy on the highway
- Con:weak base stereo
- Con:potentially high price.
Full Edmunds Review: 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman Hatchback
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