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Used 2012 MINI Cooper Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

It's an okay car

Daniel, 10/05/2015
2012 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful

I purchased the car brand new and owned it for almost two years. I never had any problems with it. It definitely had some cons which lead to me selling it. When it rains it is impossible to enter the car without a gallon entering with you, poor design. The AC is below average and makes a lot of noise. The Bluetooth was terrible, the other party could hear everything. It also had its pros. I was getting 38 mpg mixed driving , it was a manual. It was fun to drive and very easy to park. I never had one issue with it on the 2 years of ownership. It was a fun car, but I couldn't stand the cons.

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5 out of 5 stars

there goes another mini... she doesnt like to wait

Annette, 06/30/2018
updated 01/03/2019
2012 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

youll never drive a car more fun and classy than the little mini with a big attitude... theyre the best little big car ever

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5 out of 5 stars

Like a go kart with a/c

4wdave, 12/25/2019
2012 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Couldn’t be more fun. And reliable.

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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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