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Used 2016 MINI Cooper Countryman Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Cuteness will fade when you go to the gas pump

Rose V, 03/26/2017
2014 MINI Cooper Countryman 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I purchased this 2014 MINI Countryman new as the design was unique and quite cute. However, the stitching in the seats allows for chronic crumbs and dust to settle which requires frequent vacuuming. The car uses at least a mid-premium gas and does horribly with the gas mileage - not as stated. The car is sluggish going up hills. There is very little space in the front of the car to store things. All that being said, I am in the process of trading the car in for something more economical on gas, more space to store and a better interior seat design. In addition, the front tires needed replacement at 24,000 miles. The dealer said they 'are high performance tires and wear quickly' .

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Don't buy one!

FJP, 09/06/2019
2014 MINI Cooper Countryman S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Bought new Countryman S All4 in 2013. Always have driven a manual transmission (65 years old). Well the transmission just died at 26,000 miles. Clutch, flywheel etc - $4,100 dealer repair. What!!!! While getting repaired was told it needed new rear brakes & rotors - $400. What!!!! Rotors at 26K ! 1st and last BMW/Mini

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Clutch Issues Still Not Resolved

Chris S., 01/06/2017
2016 MINI Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful

We leased a 2016 Mini Countryman. We took the Countryman to the Mountains. 10 minutes into the mountain drive the clutch burned out. The Countryman has 10,000 miles. The dealership and Mini both initially said that we were at fault. My wife has driven a manual transmission for over 20 years and has never had a problem. We are very disappointed in falling victim of Mini's inability to resolve their historic clutch iasues.

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Solid and Reliable

Alex Mullins, 04/07/2021
updated 04/08/2024
2016 MINI Cooper Countryman S 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We have had this vehicle for fiveyears. Purchased used, with 58k on the Odo, it now has 74k. This vehicle has been excellent! We have not spent a penny on anyting other than routine maitenance! It is roomy yet has a sporty firm ride and, with the 1.6L Turbo and six-speed tranny is a very quick four-door hatchback. It has soft a supple heated leather seating, twin-tilt panorama sun-roof and Pirelli run-flat tires fo keep her firmly grounded. It will cruise all day long at 80 mph on the intetstate. The handling and ride is sporty and nimble! We love this car. It was a great choice! After five years. Still no complaints, no issues, other than the Pirelli Run Flats. Had two tread separations so replaced them with Good Years. Still runs great and fun to drive!

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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

GAS GUZZLER WITH ROUGH RIDE

Thomas, 11/18/2016
2016 MINI Cooper Countryman S 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
18 of 28 people found this review helpful

As far a comfort forget it. This the worst ride I have ever had. You feel every bump and crack in the road. As far as the gas mileage it sucks as well. I was told I would get 30 MPG and the closet I have gotten is 27. Sadly enough I just drove from Covina to Santa Clarita and I got 24 MPG on a 100 mile turn around. What a shame and it is sad because this was one of the most important values for me besides performance and comfort. Nothing good to say about this car. [contact info removed]

Safety
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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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