Used 2012 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Rocket on wheels
joejh, Bel Air, MD, 02/15/2012
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
52 of 54 people found this review helpful
I'm always shocked at how exciting this ride is everytime my foot touches the accelerator. It's the grown-up's go-kart, on steroids. Mario can eat my dust! How did they put such a large herd of horses under that tiny hood? This car literally growls and thunders when I hit the starter. And what's even more shocking is the fuel economy. Still get low 30's even with my happy feet dancing on that gas pedal. And the bucket seats are perfection - I heard BMW has a PhD designing their seats. It has to be perfect in order to keep you in it!
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bcz, Fairfield, IA, 02/21/2014
updated 03/21/2022
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
32 of 36 people found this review helpful
A more accurate description is a 12' S Coupe w/ automatic and LOADED. Bought this car in December 2011 and have driven 42k miles so far. I am a commuter from a rural area into a college town and was looking for an economy car, but not one that was underpowered or cheap. This is likely to be the brand I stick with for awhile, they are SO fun to drive and cannot be beat in city traffic (only two wheels have it better). It feels safe because you know that the car has very respectable handling and power to get you around, and deal with occasional poor drivers on the open roads. Rather expensive based on size alone, it has taken the miles and years of ownership to gain a greater appreciation. *Spring of 2022 (and fast approaching the ten year milestone), current odometer is holding at 88k as it is stored winters and only driven on sunny days. It has been modified with aftermarket parts in order to enhance its already 'as-built' nimbleness, including: lowered sport suspension, minor engine mods, and large exhaust. The funnest little car to have around, it got me through college, and I plan on keeping it around.
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Journey of the Black Pearl. Is over! Have a new on
Bob Morand, Hooksett, NH, 07/02/2017
updated 01/11/2023
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought new, have loved it! I'm retired and have babied her, never been over 4500 rpms. Oil chg between scheduled times! Great car for someone. Extras, K&N filter, JCW strut brace, legal mod. pipes! Rear seat has never been up! Update@ 70000 miles! Same as before, great car.
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there goes another mini... she doesnt like to wait
Annette, Camden, MO, 06/30/2018
updated 01/03/2019
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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Like a go kart with a/c
4wdave, Paso Robles, CA, 12/25/2019
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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