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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Cooper, so we've included reviews for other years of the Cooper since its last redesign.
Fun and Quality
jcihak, 06/28/2013
2012 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased a fully loaded 2012 Cooper S Convertible thinking it would just be a fun cruiser. I have been awed by its excellent handling and performance. Its become my daily driver and despite having a lead foot, I'm getting 33 mpg mostly country driving. The quality is that of a luxury car - compared to the Honda CR-V and Toyota Prius I also have in the garage. The Honda and Toyota feel like tin cans in comparison. Once you get used to the quirky controls, the car is nothing but fun.
Best MINI Ever!
joe1952, 09/07/2012
2012 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I owned a hard top but traded it in for a Convertible! The car is a blast to drive and the gas mileage I get make it even better.
2012 MINI Cooper for sale near you
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- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,250495 mi away
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A Repair Timebomb
Ron Long, 08/27/2016
2011 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
Clutch just failed without warning at 46,000 miles. Repair was $2,800 at an independent repair shop. Dealer wanted $3,500 - $4,000. Other reviews reveal the same type of problems including potential failure of the timing chain tensioner which is a similar failure and cost to repair. Just before this I replace the water inlet / thermostat at the dealer for $600. This was required to pass emission test. I am selling the car as soon as I get it back from the shop. Great fun to drive but be prepared to pay for the privilege. Too bad BMW couldn't duplicate their impressive engineering results in the Mini.
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love my mini " not the mouse"
michael wilcoxson, 08/14/2018
2011 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
find a 2011 or newer , get as low a mileage car as you can afford
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I knew it was a mistake
sanscrainte, 11/02/2013
updated 05/03/2017
2011 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
44 of 59 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 Mini Cooper for my son to earn to drive on because it was like a go-kart. I knew what I was in for, it being a perfect storm of unreliability being a German car made in England. All of my other vehicles are either a Toyota or a Scion. You buy them and drive them. They are like purchasing an appliance. We had the Mini for 5 months when the timing chain broke at a red light, destroying the engine. Now, although this is a known defect, BMW waned nothing t do with it. This left me with a $6000 engine replacement and God knows what after that. Know this; if you are not rich, buy Japanese every-time. Here's an update: the engine that replaced the one that had the timing chains fail, HAD ITS TIMING CHAIN FAIL! TWO ENGINES, SAME CAR LESS THAN 3 YEARS. BMW KNOWS IT SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AND REFUSES. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN THE TIMING CHAIN SNAPS, THE MINI IS INOPERABLE. Bad Motor Works.
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