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Your speedometer won't be even close to accurate
lindigo, 04/02/2014
2013 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
18 of 34 people found this review helpful
Before you buy, do a search on Mini Cooper + speedometer so you will know inaccurate speedometers are their policy. I asked them to recalibrate my speedometer which is running about 7% high. They refused, quoting an internal bulletin not to repair speedometers that are within 10% of accurate plus another 2.4 miles. I.e., if you and your Garmin know you are driving at 65 mph, your speedometer will not be recalibrated unless it is displays OVER 74 mph. So much for their claim that they fix new cars. I even bought the extra coverage so this "guarantee" would continue for extra years. I would never buy another Mini Cooper. Still talking, but I may have to sue to get my new car fixed.
Horrible interior design & engineering/road noise
norcalcommuter, 11/13/2013
updated 05/15/2016
2013 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 31 people found this review helpful
People are going to get this mini because its "cute" and has "style". Maybe you buy into Mini's whole "lifestyle" and marketing gimmicks. I think you either love this car or hate it. My wife loves it, I hate it. Its her daily driver, so there you go. Its a small car. I knew that. Realize you are basically buying a 2 seat micro-car. I'm 5-8 and skinny and think this car feels cramped, and i grew up driving all models of small air cooled VW's. You might as well fold the back seats down and use it as trunk space. My 8 & 10 year olds have no leg room and barely get space to plant their feet when 5'-4" mom is driving. Don't tell me adults can fit back there! I *Hate* the Mini-Connected system with it's joystick and horrible look/software. Confusing, not user friendly. In the world of touch screen everywhere, this lack of, is archaic. The seatbelts get caught between the seats and door post. You have to open the door to get your buckle. The seats are hard to adjust to get right and comfortable. Too many confusing dash switches. Hard to get to the back seat. Ugh, glad I leased not bought!!! If you like the old school, kind of meets the future, this is your car. Mini holds onto stuff like retro toggle switches, the big bezel dial like speedometer, but then puts a tiny digital box on top of the steering column with a digital speedo, outside weather temp, etc, but it takes like 5 different presses of a button to get to different parts of the display and the screen is too small to be useful. Spring for the black wheels. The stock silver are always dirty and a pain to get and keep clean. I gave up. ***Update*** 2016: After 3 years, glad I am turning the car back in at the end of the lease. If you really want a mini, test drive an "S" and the standard engine. I think the standard is underpowered. The freeway noise (lack of noise insulation throughout the car) and the god awful mini connected interface are the worst things about this car. Don't fall for the sales pitch to buy the extended tire care warranty. The run-flat tires are expensive to replace, but not as fragile as the dealer makes them out to be. They made claims that curbs and potholes would cause them to blow out easy. Never had an issue with them, not even a nail in the tire...
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Much maligned-but properly maintained--awesome!
HOWIE, 10/30/2024
2013 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My well luv'd🥰 2013 mini has 282,000ks. It has been properly maintained...and remains a joy to own and drive! Comfort/handling/fantastic mpg's/reliability.that 6 speed manual makes you part of an exciting driving experience...one can't help but smile as you snik thru the gears!😁I challenge you to show me another 11 yr old car that can provide so much fun and character on a modest budget!
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The most under-rated rocket out there!
Aurelien Dallaserra, 06/20/2023
2013 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had many cars, but nothing comes close to this thing at that price range. It's not the "on paper" stats for this machine, it's the driving feedback and the on-road real life handling that makes it one of my favorite small racey cars. Just love them and always will!
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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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