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By barefooter0_1 on 08/26/12 07:23 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman Wagon 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Having owned 2 other Mini's I expected high build quality, great power to weight ratio and above all stellar reliability.
What I got is this: so-so performance, a valve train that sounds like a handfull of bolts in a coffee can, and a trip to the dealer 20 miles away in limp home mode.
Add in the shrinking/peeling chrome along the belt line and the end caps on same that keep falling off in parking lots, and a 3 day stay in the shop and you have my Mini Countryman.
I am attempting to have Mini USA replace the vehicle. It is not what I expected or paid for.
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20 of 23 people found this review helpful
By so_cali on 07/01/12 15:26 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman Wagon S 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I own a 2012 Mini Countryman S AT FWD. Apparently Edmunds doesn't think they make an auto trans as there is no option for choosing one as your model. This car looks SO cool and drives great except for the harshness of the runflat tires. No spare tire and no place for one. No back up camera. Cupholders placement and size are a joke and the whole rail system is silly and causes rattles. Get the three across back seat and avoid the rear rail at least. AC could be better. Navi and almost everything about the interior is pointless in that you need to take a class to learn how everything works and everything is placed where it shouldn't be. A whole lot of counter intuitive design.
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40 of 115 people found this review helpful
By mike360 on 11/29/11 10:15 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman Wagon S 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
We bought the 2012 Countryman S with an automatic transmission. This car is really fun to drive - the most fun I've had driving since my 1965 MGB. I love the steering - it's tight and very responsive. Acceleration is fantastic, and the sport mode is awesome. The design of this car is really cool, and it's great having a car that doesn't look like the "cookie cutter" cars out there - they all look pretty much the same. We've only had it for about two months, and it's amazing how many people have asked about the car when we pull into a parking lot. Everyone thinks it's really a neat car. I'm 6'2", and there's plenty of head room and leg room.
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84 of 381 people found this review helpful
By allinone on 08/02/11 10:20 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman Wagon S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Excellent car!
Fun Fun Fun, a cure for the common car!
Ours is an All 4 Auto, with panoramic moonroof and harmon Kardon.
Unbelievable gas miles, incrediable.
Plenty of room!
Buy it you will be happy too.
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