2 of 2 people found this review helpful
By da_wave on 03/14/13 19:12 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I’ve had my MINI Cooper Hatchback for about 7500 miles and 8 months now.
I got just what I wanted when I ordered it.
This is just about the perfect City car – it’s small and easy to park, the gas mileage is excellent, it’s super fun to drive (6sp manual!) and handles like a go-kart on steroids.
Moves out smartly for something with just 121hp; I think that the 6M is the way to go for the base Cooper without the turbo.
For 1 or 2 people just running around town to work, the grocery store, the movies or the mall – it’s hard to beat.
It’s just very efficient in every way compared to a minivan or a pickup, unless needed. You can actually fit lots in the back with the seats folded down!
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By ron244 on 11/29/12 10:37 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I wanted a mustang GT wife wanted this car and of course, we have the Mini in the garage. Once I got used to how small the car is, now I can appreciate the whole set up. I think of it as a can-am spider, but more confortable. Mileage is great even if you dog it, can see anything, but its so small thats not a problem.
And you know, when I'm stuck in traffic, I have the top down, life is good, its really fun to drive, get lots of looks, and maybe not off the line, but going down the highway, most cars are gonna have a hard time keeping up. I drive it like a drove my motorcycles.
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By joe1952 on 09/07/12 13:24 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I owned a hard top but traded it in for a Convertible!
The car is a blast to drive and the gas mileage I get make it even better.
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16 of 16 people found this review helpful
By marymouse on 06/17/12 14:30 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I just purchased a 2012 mini hardtop bayswater package.
love the vehicles looks in and out, quite roomy for a little car, the back seat is a joke. think of this as a 2 seater,
we keep the seat folded and just use the back for transporting goods for the store or the dogs.
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24 of 24 people found this review helpful
By joejh on 02/15/12 05:08 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I'm always shocked at how exciting this ride is everytime my foot touches the accelerator.
It's the grown-up's go-kart, on steroids.
Mario can eat my dust!
How did they put such a large herd of horses under that tiny hood?
This car literally growls and thunders when I hit the starter.
And what's even more shocking is the fuel economy.
Still get low 30's even with my happy feet dancing on that gas pedal.
And the bucket seats are perfection - I heard BMW has a PhD designing their seats.
It has to be perfect in order to keep you in it!
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36 of 196 people found this review helpful
By bruccoo on 01/02/12 12:26 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Where to begin?
My wife and I bought this car to replace her '04 AWD V6 Honda CRV.
She was originally looking at the coupe but after seeing it in person changed her mind.
She test drove this model and liked it.
The hatch provides great functionality and since it is the two of us didn't need a large vehicle.
After driving this car a week we both have grown even more on it.
It is really fun to drive, think of go-kart handling as its main selling point.
The mileage is definitely better as well in comparison.
Going from regular to premium still provides a savings cost in our situation.
Also, super easy to park!
We opted for the auto trans in ours btw.
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