Used 2015 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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guypou, 05/06/2015
updated 11/07/2016
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
I am very pleased so far. Build quality and design make it a great deal to own. It came with 16 inches runflat tires so the ride is on the firm side but more compliant than the previous model I had. I must admit that on deteriorated pavements at low speed it is not where it shines, otherwise the drive is rewarding. The options include most packages except HK radio, connectivity and gps, the leather seats are really nice and comfortable. I used to drive in a more spirited way, the green setting made me zen to some point so I get an average of 35 mpg in mix driving so far. After one year and 10000 miles, I got a real average of 33.6 mpg on a mostly city driving which is impressive, the computer indicates around 35. The sports seats with leather option are comfortable but non tilt adjustable which is a major issue, since leather and sport seats are a 2000$ option. Technology is very basic, there is no back up camera etc, I would have expected more on a car with that price tag. Keep on driving, at the wheel you are in another world.
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Dealer Eventually Sold Me My New Mini for $20,000
Dennis, Alexandria, VA, 04/02/2017
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love my Mini Cooper. I can hardly believe how incredibly powerful the little 3 cylinder Turbo is! And, as someone who commutes 94 miles a day round trip from Virginia (DC area) to Baltimore, the average 38-41 MPG is really great for such a solid, powerful, road-hugging little car. I knew I would love owning the Mini after I test drove it; however, price was a sticking point. Consumer literature said you could get a Mini for $20,000 if you went with the 6 speed standard transmission base model, which was exactly what I wanted. Over the course of 6 months or so, I kept checking back with my salesman to make clear I would buy one if they sold it to me for $20K. He called me one day and said they had a brand new red Mini that someone had won in a raffle -- because it was a stick, they brought it back to the dealer. I bought it with full warranty (no destination charge) and got it for $20K. It had 34 miles on it. The only things I find mildly problematic is that folks can't hear me very well on bluetooth, and my hips get sore with all the commuting (can't seem to find a driver's seat adjustment that works for me). All in all, a powerful, good-looking little sports car...I'm happy!
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Not If You Owned & Liked Previous BMW MINI's
Eliot, Simi Valley, CA, 11/19/2015
updated 11/22/2019
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 11 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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Fun to drive
Richie, Atlanta, GA, 02/03/2024
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my mini cooper used with 51,000 miles on it. I have had it for two months now, and all I can say, it is fun to drive. Definitely not a family car but we get by with it as a second car. The mini I bought is in exceptional condition, runs perfectly, gets great gas mileage, and is overall a well built car. Just great fun to drive, never drive the SUV we have unless it’s necessary to carry four passengers or its snowy conditions. Any other low rated reviews just have to be exceptions to an otherwise great car, even though mini’s may be slightly overpriced.
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Still enjoying my wife's MINI - 2door hardtop
Rune Harboe, Round Rock, TX, 11/27/2015
updated 05/31/2019
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
It is a great car
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