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Used 2010 MINI Cooper Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Like a little go-kart

nmwolfe, 08/15/2014
updated 08/15/2016
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful

I bought my Mini new in August 2010 from a dealer in Albuquerque, NM. I've owned a 1966 Porsche 911, a 1973 Porsche 911s and a 1985 Porsche 930, but I can honestly say my little Mini although it "ain't a Porsche", is a blast. I've got 50k on it and my MPG which I never have reset is 37.5 and my average MPH is 58.9 over those 50,000 miles. Top speed, 149......I couldn't get it to 150. Oh well, 149 MPH is pretty fast and it'll get there pretty quick. I truly love my Mini! Had a few minor issues, the weather strip around the windshield disintegrated which I believe was caused by the protective coating spray used on the windshield glass. The speakers on the doors are located just right so your foot hits it when you exit the car, the cover is cracked as a result. The pano roof gave me some problems on hot days, it wouldn't open. Other than those few issues its been great!

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1 out of 5 stars

Run from Mini Coopers

John S., 06/02/2021
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have a 2010 Mini Cooper S with just at 80,000 miles. I just had into to Cincinnati Mini where I have been told it needs a new timing chain, new oil pump filter assembly, intake vanos, and hoses, all for a price of $8,000. Apparently excessive wear of the timing chain is typical for this model of Mini and Mini Corporate will do nothing to fix the issue. While the cuteness and thought of go-kart like driving is enticing, the repair bills, lack of customer appreciation and service is not. Run from whatever Mini you are looking at.

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5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyable Ride

jekahrn, 08/05/2010
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

This is a great little car, it has speed, maneuverability,and is comfortable! I drive 3 hrs a day one way to work, and the gas mileage is 40 to 42! I find that Shell gas works the best, any other and the mileage fall to 38. Bluetooth works well and be sure to get the better radio. All in all, a good choice.

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5 out of 5 stars

THE best small car for your $

barmjuan, 10/08/2010
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

I recently found myself in the market for a new car. Since I knew I wanted a car made by BMW but only wanted to spend about $30k the choice was pretty obvious. I didn't realize it would be so obvious that this car was made by BMW. The Mini Cooper S is so fun to drive you may, as I did, have to adjust to having a car that handles so well, an engine that is just so eager to jump at being driven hard, and still manage to get around 30 mpg in the process.

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4 out of 5 stars

Smile on your face

Henry Winters , 07/18/2020
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car was fantastic. Great for trips or to work. Make sure you watch your fluids as they can drain faster since it’s turbocharged. Gas mileage is great.

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