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Used 2012 MINI Cooper Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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 :(.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So much fun! and frugal for us

bruccoo, 01/02/2012
2012 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
42 of 214 people found this review helpful

Where to begin? My wife and I bought this car to replace her '04 AWD V6 Honda CRV. She was originally looking at the coupe but after seeing it in person changed her mind. She test drove this model and liked it. The hatch provides great functionality and since it is the two of us didn't need a large vehicle. After driving this car a week we both have grown even more on it. It is really fun to drive, think of go-kart handling as its main selling point. The mileage is definitely better as well in comparison. Going from regular to premium still provides a savings cost in our situation. Also, super easy to park! We opted for the auto trans in ours btw.

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4 out of 5 stars

My 2nd Mini

Ray, 03/30/2019
updated 10/02/2020
2012 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Stay below 80000 miles

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1 out of 5 stars

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!

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2 out of 5 stars

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

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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