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Used 2015 MINI Cooper Roadster Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Blast to Drive

danno820, 01/03/2015
2014 MINI Cooper Roadster S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I live in the perfect place to own this car, SoCal. I agree with the Edmunds review in that with the top up there is still a bit of noise and limited visibility, however, why would you want to drive this car with the top up? If it's raining outside I leave it in the garage. Otherwise, it's top down fun and exhilaration! The 6 speed manual is perfect for just that. I find it a struggle to not double the speed limit on most roads. In 3rd gear I can go as slow as 16 mph or as fast as 60. Almost like having an automatic. Ride can be rough at times but, hello, it's a sports car. Want a cushy ride? Buy a caddy! If you want pure driving fun with some awesome features, this is the car for you.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Cooper S Roadster

fasttr, 06/05/2012
2012 MINI Cooper Roadster S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

Probably the most fun you can have on the road. Yes the ride is a little stiff (which is not helped by the OEM run-flat tires provided) but drop the top and begin to smile. The roadster actually has a trunk that is usable along with a package storage shelf behind the seats that can hold small parcels, small gym bag, etc. Add to that Mini build quality and BMW engineering and the result is one of the best cars I have owned.

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4 out of 5 stars

Wanted and got a fun car

Barry Fogel, 01/03/2018
2015 MINI Cooper Roadster 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is a fun car and that is exactly what I wanted. I have a four door luxury car and just wanted something to tool around in. This car is exactly that. It is great for a teenager or an old guy, like me, who thinks they are a teenager. Really good mileage, unlike my Maserati.

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4 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3.88 out of 5 stars

2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (base w/Auto Trans)

wade09, 11/25/2014
2012 MINI Cooper Roadster 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I purchased a used 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster Base model with auto transmission about 1 year ago. This car is my first convertible and is more fun than any other car I have owned in the past 40 years. I am constantly looking for an excuse to drive it. I get favorable comments from strangers about the car all the time. It now has 17k miles on it and I have not had any mechanical issues at all. The car as purchased did ride too rough for my taste but switching to Koni FSD struts and non-run flat tires has cured that issue. I have no idea what car I could ever buy to replace this. Even my Nissan 370Z seemed boring in comparison.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun and Value

lmarinucci, 08/31/2013
updated 08/31/2016
2013 MINI Cooper Roadster John Cooper Works 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

with over 1200 miles on it, I have yet to stop grinning. Everywhere I go I get thumbs up, and such comments as : nice car, beautiful ride, Mommy I want that car, Etc. Fast and economical ( Just got 38 MPG from New Jersey to New Hampshire, at 75-85 MPH). A surprisingly large trunk for such a small car. Even my skis fit, using the trunk pass through. Only complaint: single layer top, noisy at highway speeds. Small price to pay for such fun. Much nicer than a Miata or a Honda S2000, or a BMW Z4. Tons of amenities. Super radio and navigation. BUY IT

Performance
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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