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captain9766, 06/20/2015
updated 06/22/2016
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
41 of 47 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Mini Cooper S used and it had 32000 kilometers on it. Initially all was well, great mileage, fun to drive, moves well but then stuff went from bad to worse. The check engine light came on. I took a day off work, traveled 150 klms and took it to a Mini dealer. They did their exploratory diagnosis and informed me that it needed spark plugs- even though the manual says plugs are good for 100,000. After $580.00 the plugs were changed and the light stayed off for 50 klms. Must need injectors was the next diagnosis for $1200.00. the light stayed off for 1 week even though the mini ran like crap in that week. Traded the mini off at a dealer as I could not sell privately. They say the engine gets a carbon build up which I could maybe understand if I was only running it back and forth to the mailbox but, I was driving it 50k on highways 2 times a day and only using premium fuel. Very disappointed. I also own a BMW and This is supposed made by them...must be at their training school side. Not the quality at all.
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Amazing fun. Unbelievably unreliable
Alex, 12/10/2016
updated 12/12/2018
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
In the four years I had this car the total repair cost was.....wait for it....$23,000. Yes, the cost of the car in repairs. I'm not lying. 2 soft tops ($5000) - eg broken defoger means you have to buy a new top Timing chain recall $4800 Multiple scheduled break jobs ($4000) Shorted computer ($3800) I can keep listing, but you get the idea. Car was sold with 8 months left on extended warranty. When not in the shop, this was a super fun car
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Mini car maxi love
Mini lover, 05/23/2018
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new and loved every day of driving it. Love, love, love, and super fun. As the car aged I had to stay on top of the oil consumption which eventually got tiresome. The ride was rough for a passenger and the cabin was noisey to make and receive calls. The convertible cover creates a big blind spot, but with such a small body it never felt like a safety issue. After driving over 120k miles I just traded it in for a small SUV only because my auto needs have changed. The mini convertible is a fun, darling car.
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Great Car!
ChrisNJ, 07/02/2010
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just traded a 2009 Mini Cp for a 2010 Mini Conv. Previous to these 2 cars I have always driven BMWs. I love my Mini. Rarely needs gas. :-)
Fun car with lots of power
Charles Fowler, 08/30/2020
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a mini convertible with a bad clutch and no brakes. The dealer wanted a small fortune to do the repairs so I shopped around. I purchased a complete clutch assembly including the flywheel for a 1,500.00 and paid the labor. The whole job set me back $2,300 us then on to the brakes. I purchased drilled and slotted front rotors, new rear rotors, front and rear premium pads with hardware from Rock auto for $151.00 us and had them installed for $120.00 us. so for about $2,600.00 us I had a screaming mini that was quick and stopped fast. I love this little car. Remember ALL CARS cost money to repair. Stay away from the dealerships and you'll have an awesome car without spending a lot of money.
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