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do not buy
mike1006, 01/30/2011
2009 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
31 of 41 people found this review helpful
do not buy, very unreliable. These cars have major issues. We are very disappointed in service from 800 mini and the car has issues. I would absolutely knowing what I know now never recommend this car to anyone. If an engine light comes on the only acceptable answer is to stop and be stranded. never ever get this car for young people or your wife. Until recent issues we loved it, but now after terrible experiences with dealer not ours but on road and mini themselves I would never buy. If you read this, this is not from an unreasonable person, but a father who does not want anyone else to go through what he has had to do 1200 miles away.
Blast to drive but a burden to own
James K, 01/18/2018
updated 07/20/2020
2009 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
The mini is such a blast to drive. It accelerates very well and hugs the road better than any other car I've driven. Plus the exhaust from the factory sounds pretty good. I loved the thing very much. Unfortunately those are it's only strong suits. I don't drive it too hard and if I'm lucky I'll get 28 mpg highway. Combined it gets 25 which is very disappointing from a small 1.6L engine. For reference I had a 2004 Impala get better highway mileage and get 25 combined with a 3.8L v6. However very poor reliability is the downfall. In the short time I've owned it I've had coils go out, a water pump failed, and now have a bad lifter. Not only is it unreliable but parts are hard to find and very expensive. If you want a mini Cooper I strongly advise getting a 2011 model or later. Those are far more reliable than the 2010 model and earlier.
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Has made my daily commute a blast
RobInPhilly, 12/07/2019
updated 06/09/2020
2009 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this Cooper S as a second car, mainly to commute a 38 mile round trip daily. I do occasionally put my 6 & 8 yr old in the back, but it’s not an ideal or practical family car. The gas mileage is good and I average around 26mpg for my short trips and in the first 9 months of ownership (6000 miles) it’s been totally faultless. It’s at 42000 miles now, and 10 yrs old, so wouldn’t expect any major issues yet. Driving this car is the best fun I’ve had behind the wheel and I’ve driven a lot of cars from Bentleys to old beaters. It’s like taking a puppy for a walk on a leash, especially in sport mode. The handling is outstanding and the power is instant. This car is quick, but also very civilized when driven more moderately. Mine’s an auto transmission, but I switch to manual with the steering wheel paddle shifters and the transmission is a dream. The suspension and ride are a little stiff, but I’m still on run flat tires so will switch these out. Potholes or rough roads are best avoided! For a small car the front is surprisingly spacious. I’m 6ft and can fully stretch out my legs when driving and the seats are very supportive. Trunk space is minimal, but like I said I use this as a second car. Although I have squeezed in a full cart of groceries. The built quality as as good as you’d expect from a BMW car, and I have no squeaks or rattles. The only noise I hear is from the growl of the exhaust pipes, which is like music. I mostly drive without the radio just to hear the car sing. Probably not the best in snow, but is absolutely the most fun I’ve had driving. Updated at 15 months and 46k miles: still loving this car, but a few words of warning. Mine has the factory sunroof, and it’s worth checking the drainage channels in the front corners of the roof frequently (you can find plenty of videos on YouTube). I didn’t realize mine were blocked with years of dirt and debris. We had a heavy rainstorm and when I opened the car door the following day I found 1/2” of water in the driver side footwell. I managed to dry it out thoroughly, but had multiple warning lights and my flashers were way too fast. The water had run through the headliner And straight through the footwell module, which is the main electrical unit. That’s a $1k+ rookie mistake and I’ll be checking tge drainage channels regularly now. I also had a small oil leak, which turned out to be multiple leaks from various pipes and gaskets. It’s worth keeping on top of any oil leaks as the engine will always burn a little oil anyway and it’s not a motor you’d want to neglect oil maintenance on. Not big issues for me, but worth pointing out.
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Mini, a great surprise
AD MCMLX, 03/31/2010
2009 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I actually own a Cooper Clubman S which I transitioned to via MB C class Kompressor and BMW Z4. I had no high hopes for this car outside of that was built by BMW. 4 months later and 4k miles on it I absolutely adore this car. Granted this car is the most expensive and overpriced little car on the market but when you get a good deal you appreciate it that much more. This truly is a drivers car especially in SPORTs mode. LA to Vegas (300 mi) with barely over a half a tank (37.6 mpg) 75 mph @3k rpm. 476-500 miles to empty w/ some city driving. Cruises uphill Mount St Jacinto with 3 people in 4th gear to 8000 feet with ease. Rancho Mirage- Idyllwilde-Los Angeles 39.7 mpg.(140 mi)
Never Thought I'd Own a Mini
Eric Dise, 10/21/2009
2009 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Wow, what a fun car! I've owned lots of cars through the years but I've never owned one that could bring such a big smile to my face! The Cooper S has all the features one could ask for in a street legal slalom car! It handles extremely well, is balanced in turns, accelerates when called upon, and is willing to squeeze through tight spots where no ordinary vehicle will venture! Combined mileage has been 31 MPG and that's good with me. I just wish the engine didn't just sip high octane! I'm 6'-2" and fit very comfortably in either front seat (although I prefer the driver's side). The controls are not intuitive but they can be learned. Storage is what you should expect from a sub-compact. Tiny
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