Used 2015 MINI Cooper Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2015 Cooper, so we've included reviews for other years of the Cooper since its last redesign.
It is what it is...
ROCKY, 08/14/2019
2015 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have the 2015 MINI Cooper Convertible, automatic. When my 2 oldest kids moved out and my youngest started driving on his own we figured we did not need 2 full sized SUV's with third row seats anymore. But I would never drive one of those lame cheap cars like a fiat, smartcar or a spark. I also did not want some boring sedan. I am very picky. I honestly figured I would end up with yet another mustang or something to that effect. We came across the MINI sort of by accident. My husband pointed it out and I said no b/c I did not want a convertible or an automatic transmission ... plus my husband is 6' 1", 240 lbs and broad shouldered so i figured he would not fit in it because he did not fit in my Nissan sport coupe comfortably. but my husband said it "suited me" because it had a cheeky custom paint job and he talked me into a test drive. We were both super surprised by the TARDIS tech built into the thing. He fit very comfortably and the seat went back like 8 inches further than he even needed it to and there was a good 6 inches of head room. In the end It was purchased because it gets great gas mileage and it was pretty cheap and the car insurance on it was surprisingly much less than most cars. The funny thing is we bought it because it was practical but it is actually super fun. The handling is great, I was really surprised at that. It is pretty decent off the line and fun to drive. It gets great gas mileage and I do really like it. I get compliments all the time. It is perfect for running small errands in the city or heading to dinner etc. My son is 6' tall and I have had him and one of his friends in the back for short trips with no complaints. You can fit several bags of groceries in the trunk with no problem. It does have a few draw backs. 1. The visibility with the top up is horrible... like to the point that it is a bit scary sometimes. 2. It's well ... mini. We get away with it b/c we have the full size SUV as well. I do not see how this could be your only car. There is no way you could make a trip to Sams Club even for a few things. The trunk opening is just too small. I don't even see how we could take it on a road trip. Any more than weekender bags would not even fit in the trunk. 3. It's loud. This does not bother me but it is much louder than any other car I have had. 4. Things are in strange places. IE: you can't roll the windows up or unlock the door if there is a drink in the cup holder because the toggle switches for both of these are in the center of the car behind the gear shift and the drink holders. It makes no sense. 5. You cant lock the car unless you are all the way out of it and all the doors are already shut. This doesn't sound like a big deal but If you have to keep your keys out it is really hard to even grab a bag of McD's and your drink and shut the door. I have never seen this in another vehicle. All in all it's a fun car to drive with a bit of an attitude. It seems well built, we have not had any problems and I do like it!
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Not for Everyone- but FUN for Me!
Kristen Rundle, 03/12/2020
2014 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2014 MINI Convertible used in 2019 with 79,000 miles. I’ve been driving it for nearly a year and have put about 7,000 miles on it. No issues aside from some weatherstrip peeling up on the passengers window. I use this car primarily for my daily commute- and this car is hands down my favorite thing about my day. I LOVE driving home with the top down on summer nights. Only car I have ever aimlessly driven around just to drive. I have driven it up to 6 consecutive hours and it was a champ. Definitely expect road noise on the highway, but I love how quick I can get up to speed. Comfortable in the front seat. I’ve never had someone ride in the back for very long, but I did not buy the car as a passenger vehicle. If you intend to have more than two people in the car, I wouldn’t recommend it.
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Not If You Owned & Liked Previous BMW MINI's
Eliot, 11/19/2015
updated 11/22/2019
2015 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
The point of view of this review is from a long time BMW MINI owner who, up until now, loved them. It probably isn't relevant to those who haven't previously had a MINI. Back in the '60, Ford had a great, innovative car that was very popular. Each new version of it became bigger and bigger and sought to reach a wider market. Eventually, it became a parody of itself, becoming virtually a 2 door family sedan. Fortunately, Ford saw the light and the car has returned (sort of) to its roots. I am referring to the Mustang. Well, it seems BMW is following that same sorry route with the MINI. What was the attraction of the BWM MINI? It's SMALL size, its uniqueness, its fun to drive-ness. As one local reviewer (in Maryland) wrote, driving a MINI was therapy. So, what has happened. To address the "negatives" appearing in professional reviews, which value every car against some homogeneous (with the exception, perhaps, of exotics and rockets), BMW is turning the MINI into just another compact car. They have tried to make up for this by adding high-tech gimmickry, like color-changing LEDs and artificial sound effects, which serve only to make a cartoon out of the car. The car has gotten huge compared to the previous MINIs. If you are buying this car for rear seat room and a living room on wheels ride, you are in the wrong place. The 2015/2016 MINI hardtops are almost indistinguishable from the Countryman, both viewed from the outside and when sitting inside. This isn't because the Countryman is tiny. On the technical side, one could say everything is "improved" except for the 3 cylinder engine in the base model. While it is surprisingly peppy, it is noisy and rough-idling. Yes, there are now many MINIs on the road. So, from BMW's perspective, they are on the right path. But, if you are a Miniac for the initial BMW MINI offerings, you will most likely not be happy driving this one. Let's hope BMW, like Ford, will come to its senses. Eventually, Mr./Ms. average driver will tire of the cramped size, the "hard" ride and the "weird" stuff that might still remain and those who remember what a MINI was will return. In the meantime, I'll probably be in a Miata or a GTI. UPDATE: I no longer have a MINI. I test drove a 219 Countryman S and Cooper S. The quality is definitely up considerably. The ride is quieter and smoother. BUT, they just aren't MINIs anymore. While there is still some unique and fun features, the prices are getting too high. A fully equipped Countryman S at $44,000.
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Some changes: #1 Rule: It's a MINI. Get Over It
Maria, 08/20/2015
updated 02/17/2016
2015 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is an update to my initial review. I've got some 6,000 miles on it now. Combined mileage is 34 mpg. Freeway driving is a breeze, as long as you, the driver, realized your MINI Cooper (non-turbo) is no race or fast car. It's a very simple 1600 cc's of raw BMW power. They should use that line in their advertisements. The car and its payment went to my ex-husband when I left him. He wanted it. He loves it. At 74" he is very comfortable in the car with top up or down. So, the rest of this review is his. Toby, that is her name, performs exactly the way I had hoped she would perform. Whether in the city (stop or go traffic) or on the highway, she does an excellent job. I do not drive her fast. She simply isn't fast. I didn't want "fast" so, she is perfect. For me. At my age. I got this car because it was a convertible, leather interior, a wonderful color combination for the exterior with a very comfortable ride and superior sound system. Toby is a Highgate package with the Harmon-Kardon sound system (a 'must-have' in my mind). I truly cannot think of anything else to say about the car, as it is just a superb automobile in spite of its price tag. I got what I wanted: A well thought-out, high mileage, comfortable drop-top. When I'm 80, please stay off the sidewalks. I'll be driving on them!
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Bitter Sweet
bmiller89, 01/30/2015
updated 02/06/2017
2015 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
16 of 48 people found this review helpful
I love the car it is fun to drive quick and nimble and I happen to think it's cute too! But it's not the cheapest compact you can buy and the quality for the price really is not there. I wish that they would put as much pride and quality into the car as it desearves.
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