Used 2013 MINI Cooper Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Cooper, so we've included reviews for other years of the Cooper since its last redesign.
2012 Hatch Non-Turbo 6MT 48K mi.
Justin, 02/07/2020
2012 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Mini for a little over two years. I love the handling, interior quality and fuel economy (I average 38 MPGs). The back should be illegal, but I usually don't have need for it. On sunny days when the sun is at just the right angle, the dual sun-roofs, which are awesome otherwise, don't have real shades, leaving you blinded by the light. I'm not crazy about the speedometer in the middle of the car. The engine is definitely underpowered, but having a manual 6-speed makes the most it. Reliability-wise, the motor has developed an oil leak which is costing me a little over $600 to get fixed. Other than that, it has been reliable. Overall, I've had a good experience with this car. It feels like a small European sports car with great fuel economy.
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Best Car I've Ever Owned
theredrover, 04/23/2013
2013 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
18 of 25 people found this review helpful
I've never fallen head over heels for a car before, but my MINI has certainly charmed me and then some. I've owned my Cooper Hardtop (automatic transmission) for almost a full year and I can say I will never own any other car than a MINI. Not only has it been extremely reliable, but the handling on this car is amazing. When people say their car "hugs the road," they really have no idea what that means until they drive a Cooper. Taking a hard turn at 40 mph feels no different than at 10 mph in another car. I feel safer in my MINI than I do in any other car I've driven. I actually get a higher mpg than listed here. So far I average about 42mpg highway and 38 mpg on surface streets.
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Fun Car but Mini Service is Bad!
hippiechick, 11/25/2013
2013 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 23 people found this review helpful
Beware - Mini service is the pits! I loved my Mini until something happened to it. I was hit and my car had some minor damage. I took it to an authorized dealer. First time - my door wouldn't open when I got home and my tail lights were messed up. I have now taken it twice to repair the same issue - second time they left parts in the back. Mini corporate tells me my only recourse is to take it back to the same dealership. Isn't that super!!! Will never buy another one even though I like the car. You have to have a car that you can get fixed when you need work done. Also, run tires do not work - pull over immediately!!!
Don't buy this car
jbash1, 02/23/2013
2013 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
45 of 68 people found this review helpful
There is something very wrong with the throttle and/or transmission in the 2013 model that mini is not interesting in fixing. Mine started missing and experiencing erratic acceleration after just about a month. I hate driving this car. I never know if it will go when I press the gas pedal and have almost been rear-ended and hit from the side when the car delays before accelerating or stops accelerating abruptly. Had one before that I loved, but I really hate this car.
Never Again
Stephen Schmidt, 05/26/2017
2012 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
19 of 28 people found this review helpful
New timing chain 17,000 miles, Check Engine light on CONSTANTLY, new high pressure fuel pump 35000 miles. Out of warranty, with only 48000 miles, told it needs new engine $12,000. Maintenance kept to schedule. But MINI generosity, offered $1500 off new car (trade-in should be around $9,000). NEVER have I had a car that was this bad. Would give it a 0 for reliability and value if it were possible. Spent more time in the shop than on the road.
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