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So Glad to Not Have It Anymore!
Marko, 08/06/2015
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We loved it at first, the handling the materials, the BOSE sound, great mileage, superb handling! However, Waterpump broke at 48K ($700), and the engine runs very ruff , so loud, clanking- I think its known timing chain issue. Transmission started make lound noises when shifting and we are just over 50K.... Also, the inside plastic makes so much noise on rough roads, it's very annoying. The AUX input does not work very well. We traded it in and very happy with our new VW!
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Run from Mini Coopers
John S., 06/02/2021
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 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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Love/hate
Tim Loftus, 01/16/2019
updated 01/21/2020
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased brand new in October, 2010. Mainly got it for my wife. Have taken it on many trips to Florida, Chicago, Canada, New York, and others. Fun to drive, great performance, abysmal reliability. Have had it back to the dealer so many times, I’ve lost count. All engine related problems. Oil leaks, recalls, starting problems, check engine light, and on, and on. Engine was made in France by Peugeot. HUGE mistake. It’s been a money pit since the warranty expired. Rest of the car is great! Transmission (6 speed automatic) is Japanese (thank God!) and has performed flawlessly for over 100K miles. We have not abused the car, and I have never missed any scheduled maintenance requirements. I hear the newer models have a BMW engine. Wish we had waited.
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DO NOT BUY...
Michael T, 11/29/2016
2010 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 19 people found this review helpful
I'm an engineer. Quality of Mini is truly MINI. Inside it's cheaply made. Wife bought it without 'consulting' with me. As the result, traded it in 8 months later for Toyota Corolla.
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P. Roberts, 03/03/2016
2010 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
Before buying a turbo engine...know what the maintenance costs are.
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