Used 2011 MINI Cooper Consumer Reviews
Used Cooper for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Worth the wait
minidoc, 10/31/2010
2011 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 21 people found this review helpful
Traded my Buddy 06 dark Gray s conv (which I messed up trying to modify an automatic) 2011 is a total beast, horizon blue, subdued but classy ( no racing strips on this one) feel like "James Bond " (keep dreaming), premium package a bit too much chrome, probably swap side mirror caps for blue 06 felt like a toy, this machine is the real deal, powerful, stable, a blast to drive in sport mode ( feels like a BMW/ Audi sport car with mini quirkiness. So I'm in Boston w/ first new convertible on the block, sure to be a head Turner
Like / Dislike Relationship
Kat, 03/26/2023
2011 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’ve had this car for 12 years. It has 68k miles on it. It’s a manual transmission. I use it to predominantly for my 10-mile commute to work. And I dislike this car. Cons: doors are very long and heavy. If someone parks close to you, it’s hell to get into. Windows are long too, so if the driver’s side is cracked the wind blows your hair forward from the back of your head. The roof is narrower than the body - be prepared for torrents of water to fall into your car when you open the door (the roof rain channels aren’t adequate to prevent this). The run flat tires cause the car to bounce all over the road (particularly the rubble that passes for roads in the San Francisco Bay Area). I’ve long since replaced the run flats knowing I’ll have to call AAA for a tow if I get a flat because there’s no room in the car for a spare. I figure that’s less risky than bouncing into the lane next to me. The low height of the car has some interesting drawbacks: most oncoming vehicles’ lights are at my eye level; and, if I’m first in line at a stop light, I have to hunch down to see the signal at all. I have heated leather seats. You can feel the heating coils through the padding (or lack thereof). Despite being a different color than the ubiquitous gray/black/white on the freeway (my car is sky blue), NO ONE sees me other than the cops! I’ve been sideswiped four times (once by a motorcyclist who then flipped ME off!) and full on hit once. I’ve also been pulled over 8 times in 12 years (two resulted in tickets). Cabin noise is loud. I just drown that out by blasting music, but if a quiet ride is important to you, you’ll hate this car. Pros: the car withstands a beating well (see above mentioned sideswipes and crash). It is quite capable of speed, and accelerates admirably. It is not pushed around by the wind, and hugs the road in a rainstorm. The car is sturdy and it’s cute. Granted, this model is smaller than current models and has a lower profile, so some of my whining perhaps isn’t applicable to a newer model. I’ve kept the car so long because it offered more bang for the buck than anything comparable I could replace it with (other than a Honda Civic which I’m sick of seeing). Plus it’s paid off.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2011 MINI Cooper for sale near you
3 of 169 listings
- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $9,495280 mi away
- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,900306 mi away
- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,998327 mi away
See all 169 listings
I Love My Car! But im loosing it! Bee ware!
0to60n6, 03/05/2011
2011 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 44 people found this review helpful
My car has been thru everything! Jumps, high speed runs, never has overheated or indicated any ware and tear. I was 15 when i got my car and i loved it! I have gotten hit by a drunk driver in a loaner car and it was a cooper and i obveously didn't die and the Full sized truck was in the ditch and i was stil on the road. He was more seriously enjured, oh and he side swiped me going 80... I love my car to death, but theres one thing to beware it sticks out like a sore thumb i got pulled over the oother day on the interstate for the wrong speed because i stick out and they didn't see the other car so my parents are selling my baby. :( Best car i have ever had and i will miss it so much :(.
was sold a lemon! transmission leaks!
Ann Briscoe, 07/17/2022
2011 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
car leaked from transmission; made clunking noises from rear wheels; didn't have car very long (1 and half wks after purchase!) not good!
Electric nightmare!
Cory Simpson , 08/27/2020
2011 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car has given me nothing but problems I've only owned it for 4 months and it has been nothing but a nightmare
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value