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We loved this car. Bought another!
doug martin, 11/30/2015
updated 05/31/2018
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
43 of 46 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 2012 and ordered from Factory to our spec's. From day one, my wife loved this car. Now has 32,000 miles and she still loves it. A couple of minor problems in 3 years were quickly taken care of by Mini under warranty. Have used on long and short trips and around town driving, and found to be very comfortable overall. Only complaint is "jumpy" when hitting bumps in roadway....might be due to hardness of ride in Run Flat Tires ? We have owned in the past, BMW X-5, Porsche Cayenne, Lexus RX300 and have not found the Mini to be any more unreliable or costly to operate. We will probably buy another All4 in 2-3 years.
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2012 Mini Countryman S ALL4
collin_cooper, 08/29/2014
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
37 of 40 people found this review helpful
I love the car---i bought used as the new price for Mini with options is outrageously high---so I waited and got a used one with everything I wanted for about half the original sticker price. things to know about Mini--the ride is sporty not smooth...bumps hurt sometimes:) The layout is meant to be quirky and not conform the norms of North American standards---if you dont like that then dont buy a Mini They are small cars---yes is a SUVesque vehicle but it is compact--our family of three does great in---but a trip to Costco means one back seat usaually needs to be folded down. Buy it if you love Mini--the brand, the personna ,etc.. if you are iffy do not buy it :)
Fun to drive but interior so so
dipankarc, 07/04/2013
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive (not sure why one of the reviewers didn't like it so much) - I think the boost of the turbocharger on the Cooper S is great. I drive a six speed and find changing gears smooth specially between 1 and 2 which to me is the true test of a manual. I used to drive an Accord with a manual and it was a pain to shift (if you can find one these days). I find it a pleasant change from drive a boat of an average mid size car however the looks of a Ford Fusion is tempting. Interior not so great. Bench seat is an option!!
Fun yet dependable
Dave Smith, 08/24/2021
updated 02/25/2022
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am an account executive and I do a lot of city stop and go driving. This car has been fun and reliable. Other than regular maintenance, it has been trouble free!
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Nothing but problems
Kristen Schroeder, 04/05/2015
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
38 of 46 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 Countryman because I loved my Cooper S but needed a little more space. In just 24,000 miles I've had the radio replaced, the computer replaced, the gauges fixed, the water pump replaced, a coolant leak fixed, and a wheel bearing replaced. Now the front wheel makes a spring noise every so often and it scrapes but then stops. Mini says there's nothing wrong but will offer me a fraction of the purchase price to put me into a new POS Mini. For now it's in storage because it's too delicate to actually drive.
It's a good car the hatch back is way better.
arthur_b, 03/19/2014
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
40 of 50 people found this review helpful
I own a Countryman S All 4 Automatic, its a nice car ok to drive. I'm comfortable with the layout of everything on the interior, I like ride the interior noise isn't bad. Adding 500 lbs to a vehicle it seems they would have upped the horse power a little bit. One of my biggest problems is not with the car but BMW. The free service cover brakes and wiper and oil changes. Dont ask the have your tires rotated or road hazard on the expensive run flat tires. So don't get a nail in your run flat because you canjust through that tire out and but a new one. The charge for fuel injector cleaning $250, the charge for wheel alignment $200, for the tire $300.
Could Have Been SO Much Better
so_cali, 07/01/2012
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
48 of 61 people found this review helpful
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.
Can't say I would buy another
barefooter0_1, 08/26/2012
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
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.
Worst car ever
cmontyburns, 08/08/2019
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Cheaply made, constant mechanical problems for five years. I mean Yugo-level problems (hood latch broke ($300), dashboard railing snapped off when key got stuck (fixed myself), "car access module" went bad ($800), drivers side door seized up ($500), shift linkage broke ($900), etc. etc.). The best way I can put it is that in my opinion, the designers of this car (and I believe the whole Mini line) put form over function in just about every way. I can't recommend highly enough against purchasing this vehicle. Simply junk.
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Mini Cooper Owner's Nightmare
b_chaud_rodz, 02/11/2015
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 23 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman when it came out. I had a Mini Cooper Coupe in 2008, excellent little car, but too small. The first problem, my 2008 gave me 500 miles to a full tank, this one 380 miles. I asked the dealer, he said to drive it for more than 10,000 so the engine can open up and this would change. Not. The second problem, every bump on the road could be felt. I bought more expensive tires, no improvement. Third, it stalls when you initial a drive after a full stop. I use the "Sports" button, this works, but its stays revved, scary to stop. Fourth, windows gets extremely foggy when heat is on. I am returning this car, even if it kills my credit, not my pocket.
Great car
mike360, 11/29/2011
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
57 of 137 people found this review helpful
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.
DO NOT BUY A MINI!!!!!
Vinny, 04/28/2022
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I own a Mini Cooper S. The drive is so much fun, but! This vehicle is so much money to maintain. I was having issues with the steering wheel shaking. So I took it to the dealership in Pittsburgh. There is only one dealership to go to Mini of Pittsburgh. I requested a quote to fix the problem. They quoted $4500 to fix the issue. In their service paperwork, it said "Could be causing issue." They did not even know! They were just throwing parts at the problem. The staff was rude and not helpful. I'm so happy I declined service and located a local guy that fixed it for $900. I have had troubles finding a mechanic that will work on this brand, a lot of headaches. This brand is very expensive to fix and maintain. DO NOT BUY A MINI!
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A BLAST
allinone, 08/02/2011
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
100 of 413 people found this review helpful
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.
Two Years of Spending Money
Tasha, 11/28/2022
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
So, I got this car in April of 2020 and have spent money that equals the equivalent of a new car purchase. I am talking $10,000 total for things like a fuel pump, the tire pressure sensor and tires, the oil changes, the alignments, the battery, the turbo charge, the spark plugs and coils that need replacing multiple times with minor driving usage, the time belt, the drive belt, the high pressure fuel pump, and so much more. This car can not go a month without the check engine light coming on. I am a fool for wasting so much money and taking out loans to fix an unfixable car. It is better to get a newer model and a car warranty. Even when I had carshield, the company would cover somethings and not others so I was left bleeding money left and right. Everything about this car is expensive because of it age. I am trading it in because enough is enough. Dont think if you just spend more, it will eventually get better. It never does.
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