Used 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Cooper Clubman, so we've included reviews for other years of the Cooper Clubman since its last redesign.
More for the money than expected
miniman7, 10/26/2010
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
Looking for a car that would seat four adults, but still be a "sports car" narrowed the choices real quick. We looked at competing small cars, but they simply did not come close to looking, driving or performing like the Mini. The base-engined Clubman with the 6-speed is more than adequate for civil driving and has enough punch when we want to get "sporty." The power is tractable and predictable. High-speed driving is effortless, as the engine creates good mid-range torque. Wind does not affect handling or power. Interior comfort is very good, too. The car draws good comments and everyone that rides in it finds that it is more than it appears, as in power, comfort, features, quality, etc.
Fun, Great Mileage, Beware of Repair Costs
Donkey Boy, 08/13/2016
2010 MINI Cooper Clubman 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2010 Clubman new. It was blast to drive and everything went well until the warranty expired. Car developed a couple of coolant leaks and $4,000 and two days later we were back on the road. The Clubman is actually comfortable for four and we have taken several roadtrips without complaints. With the manual ( very nice 6 spd) we can get as high as 39 miles to the gallon. We ordered the upgraded stereo and it is worth it. Bottom line is that the car is very fun, and cute. I would recommend buying the extended maintenance plan - it is a bitter pill but can save you lots of money down the road. A Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla will be more reliable but styling is terrible - absolutely neutral.
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I get "cute" alot
Mike Greathouse, 11/11/2015
2010 MINI Cooper Clubman 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
No, it's sporty, handsome, or sexy. It is a speedy little ride... fun and gokart like, as you have read. It is eager, whip it into a parking spot or into the next lane. Wayyy more acceleration than you expect from a 4cyl. Automatic Transmission on mine. Short drive to work with lots of stops, still getting 25 mpg. Split rear seats, awesome sound, great quirky designs inside and out, bluetooth, sunroof/moon roof, barn door back doors. I'm not a seller, just liking my used Cooper Clubman.
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The Best & Biggest MINI we've owned yet!
graciemerc1735, 09/10/2011
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We have owned several MINI's, pretty much every model. They were All- fun, quick, and reasonably priced/ reasonably economical to own. Our MINI Clubman,(leased), automatic trannie, AC, cruise, & bluetooth gets 41.6 MPG at a steady 72- 75 MPH, The 3rd door is convenient and allows either passenger or pet easy access to the rear seat. We have used it to carry over 30 bags (40#)of dirt for our garden or to take our 3 pets and half our household to our vacation home for the summer. The Clubman holds it all and still leaves us room in the front seats to drive comfortably for 950 miles. We love, love, love it!
Fun, safe and mostly reliable....But dumb design.
mjohnson, 04/03/2016
updated 10/04/2017
2011 MINI Cooper Clubman 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love this car. What I don't like is the hesitation when pulling out in traffic especially when cold. The acceleration is also delayed which makes it tough to get used to. My real problem with the car is the dumb design that BMW put into this car. I've owned the car for about 3 years and never had a problem other than brakes which are weak but who needs them it is a go-kart after all. So it sat a lot during the winter which was quite mild. We found about 2 inches of water in the passenger side floor. I evacuated all the water and dried it out. My wife had left the door ajar so I assumed this was the problem. It happened again a few days later. Turns out the sunroof drain came off during the winter while the car was sitting and the water leaked down the front pillar into the electrical junction box and into the passenger compartment. HI BMW a third grader could have figured this out. Audi had already lost millions in a class action for the same thing. So my junction box is all corroded and it's $2300 to fix it. 9 percent of the original sticker to replace a fuse box that some idiot approved as okay to place it under a roof drain that doesn't even have a clamp to hold it on. GENIUS! FYI the drivers side is set up the same way. I also noticed that the screw covers had all been removed prior so the problem obviously had happened before. The dealer offered me 5k for my 11k car so I'm fixing it and trading it. No longer a fan. UPDATE. So I fixed the car and after requesting the repaired parts and South Shore Mini gave me a bunch of parts that didn't go to the car, I threatened to sue and they dropped the repair to $1400, still high for a 400 part and two wire connections that it turned out was all they replaced. I called Mini Regional and they never called back. Turns out customers are below them. They have a company policy of not calling CUSTOMERS back. " We handle these internally" was the response. Mini also does not have any set pricing guides for repairs like most manufacturers have so the dealer can charge you whatever they want. FYI I traded in the repaired Mini for a Volvo C30. Wow what a great car. Faster, quieter, more power and about the same size. Better gas mileage on the highway about the same around town. After adding in the repair cost in I still got $4000 more than the Mini dealership offered. So look around before you buy a Mini. They may look cool but there are a lot of other options out there
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