Used 2009 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Mini, a great surprise
AD MCMLX, 03/31/2010
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 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)
do not buy
mike1006, Saint Petersburg, FL, 01/30/2011
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.
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Blast to drive but a burden to own
James K, Geneva, IL, 01/18/2018
updated 07/20/2020
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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Never Thought I'd Own a Mini
Eric Dise, 10/21/2009
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
Buyer Beware/2009 Mini Cooper Clubman S
TimA, Denver, CO, 06/18/2018
updated 12/20/2018
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car is really fun to drive. Great acceleration. Corners likes its on rails. Its essentially a legal go kart. Now the bad news: Your gonna pay for all that fun. I bought this car with approx 65k for around $8k a couple years ago. Every single time I take this car in it will cost anywhere from $500 to close to $3k per visit. Items fixed/issues: timing chain, thermostat, backfires, recall: high pressure fuel pump, engine blasted with walnut shells, new valve cover. This is all that comes to mind at the moment but there is much more. By the way...the car is at 108k...the timing chain is knocking horribly again...getting towed again today as I cannot drive it in the condition it is in. The 1st timing chain above was redone December 2017. I have almost spent as much as I paid for this vehicle in repairs. Unfortunately this is the last straw...it will be fixed and sold. This car is trash. Unreliable, design issues all over this vehicle. I would have expected more especially from BMW. I know what your thinking...well I am going to by a good one with low miles...it doesn't matter...this car is a money pit. By all means don't believe me....good luck to you and your new mini. Blech.
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