2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Consumer Reviews
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Another Mini S
This is our second Mini S. The first we had for twelve years. We love the style, performance and handling. Not inexpensive to buy or maintain, buy a joy to drive.
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LOVED my Mini
I really, REALLY loved my mini, and now have a BMW i3 electric car. I would have opted for the mini electric, except for one BIG problem. There are NO Mini dealers in my area, and NO local service centers. Since it is actually built by BMW they would do us all a HUGE favor and service Mini at the BMW service center. That being said I do love my BMW i3, it just doesn't get me in the heart like my mini did.
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- Cooper 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $25,479153 mi away
- Cooper 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $25,995153 mi away
- Cooper SE 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $24,997120 mi away
MOSTLY all fun!
Pros: amazing handling, very punchy engine, very comfortable front seats and driving position (and I’m 6’1”) wonderful sound system. I live in the NE and it does surprisingly well in the snow. Very catchy and unique styling, I always get compliments on its looks. I had a BMW 3 series and similarly this car feels tighter and drives better at highway speeds. Overall, I really love it! Cons: the ride is definitely firm, no blind spot sensors is unfortunate living and driving mostly in the city. A few instances of CarPlay getting randomly disconnected and it’s a process to reconnect. Wish fuel economy in the city was a bit better and finally that the steering was more firm. The weight of the steering doesn’t match the power coming from the JCW model which overall makes the driving experience at higher speeds not as confident and fun as it should be.
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In a nice niche
If you want a city car or a commuter or just a second car for fun then the Mini Cooper SE might just be the niche electric car you are looking for. I got my ‘23 SE in October and it has met my expectations. I had an ‘09 Mini Cooper S for 7 years and can vouch for the SE being just as much fun to drive as the previous model was. The handling, comfort and solid feeling in the road are all accounted for. IMHO if you expect to use the back seats for hauling people you should be looking at a different vehicle. With the back seats folded down there is room for modest cargo such as golf clubs which fit quite easily thank you very much. Think of it as a two seater with far more space than actual two seaters and you’re cooking. My wife and I have two cars and honestly she doesn’t drive much. I plug the Mini every two or three days into the 240 line an electrician installed in my garage and it’s always good to go. The infotainment system is kinda clunky and old tech. The navigation system maps are so detailed as to be indecipherable. They also show where gas stations are on the route; not something you need in an electric car and there’s not much excuse for it in 2023. So you can use the Apple CarPlay if you have an iPhone but if are an Android guy or gal you are stuck with it. The car is fun to zip around in. Do you have to think about round trip distances and plan ahead? Sure! Do you have to use the other car sometimes? Yep! But for me it’s working out fine. It’s a niche car. If it suits you it’s reasonable price and fun factor is worth the inconvenience.
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Perfect for me!
Good looking we’ll built little car. Handling and fit and finish flawless. Charging at home very easy. I use this car around town and enjoy its fun drivability.
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