Consumer Reviews

Long time since I feel in love with a car.

by Sheldon Cooper from Myrtle Beach on Fri May 30 2014

After finally paying off my 2004 Xterra I knew I wanted something a little more gas friendly. The Mini's always caught my eye (always been a car guy) and seen a few around town in the "wild" but not up close. I checked out a couple and although they were nice they were all 2006-2007 models with automatics and sun roofs and in the standard color/ vinyl stripe scheme. I seen my mini 2009 s series with 44K miles. Red with black top and trim, but with white rally stripes on the hood. It has a 6 speed manual trans with a water cooled turbo, leather seats with black/ gery and chrome checkered interior. Just Beautiful. Quicker than ever imagined, and even though you have to run premium in them the trade off in gas mileage is well worth it. Love it, the maintenance is a little higher, (synthetic oil premium gas) and it is not a shade tree mechanic service car but it is a great piece of kid gloves machinery.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Small Car With Big Value

by MMM from CT on Tue Jan 31 2012

My MINI has a sporty feel with great handling and, even though premium fuel is recommended, it seems to go further on a tankful of gas. It has a surprisingly comfortable ride for a small car and is just plain fun to drive.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Just getting around

Does recommend this car!!

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Fast, Fun, kidney busting stiff ride

by Cooper S Owner from Denver Co on Fri Aug 15 2008

Great run around town car, fun to drive, but trips over 30 min become tedious because of the kidney busting stiff ride and the hard seats.

Purchased a New car

Does recommend this car!!

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Great car!

by NH Cooper from NH on Thu Jul 09 2009

Love the looks, I get excited to drive just seeing it in the garage. Zippy and sticky, great in the twisties. Quirky interior grows on you quickly. Heated leather sport seats, very comfortable around town and on long drives (my record 26 hours straight, gas stops only). The automatic climate control is great. 10k miles and not a single problem. Averages about 38 mpg, and up to 44 on long highway trips, well over 500 miles on a tank.

Purchased a New car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Fun, great city car, fantastics MPG

by Mini Commuter from Denver, CO on Sun Mar 22 2009

I bought the base cooper fully loaded and can't be happier. After 9500 miles with 0 issues and averaging a combined 36 mpg while commuting 48 miles per day, I am convinced that this is the best commuter car I've ever owned. Handles like a go cart and brakes on a dime. The interior is very comfortable (at least for the driver) and controls are easy to get used to. Even though it gets better gas mileage that most econocars, there is no comparison. The daily commute in a Mini is much more rewarding that driving an appliance.

Purchased a New car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Cute Fun Car

by vvanvlym from Martinsville, In on Sun Jan 03 2010

I bought my 2009 mini cooper s 3 mths ago. This car is really fun to drive and feels firm on the road. Every where I go people take a double look. Handling is excelant & I like my interior which has the beige leather, brushed aluminum & chrome trim . Interior pace is better than most people think (for people in front). Can't wait for the new 2011 Sports Coupe. My only complaint would be the transparent screen that covers the sun roof. When its hot & sunny would be nice to stop the sun rays completely. So far so good. As long as this cars holds up on repairs, this will be my car (or the sports coupe) for some time, Way to go mini!

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Uses car for Just getting around

Does recommend this car!!

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My new to me mini Cooper

by Mini on Mon Jan 22 2018

I love the look of this car. It is great on gas and it handles great. I love to feel like I can zip in and out of traffic and fit to park anywhere. The convertible top is easy to put up and down. I am very pleased with this fun car.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Great car for commuting around

by AussieDingo from Denver, CO on Sun Aug 23 2009

Love this car, always wanted a mini and couldn't afford it until now. Such a fun little car to drive around. Lots of space to fit the shopping in and the kids. Just take a test drive and you will know how much fun it is to drive these little cute cars.

Purchased a New car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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One of my favorite cars I've owned!

by JGerm2 from Rochester, New York on Fri Jan 26 2018

I think this vehicle is so much fun to drive! It's so much more spacious on the inside then it looks from the outside. The features are great! Loved my heated seats! Everything about this car I absolutely love!

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Commuting

Does recommend this car!!

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Most fun car I've owned

by Pop66 on Sat Jul 15 2017

Averaged 39MPG, made those pain in the butt roundabouts a gas. Drove it from Wisconsin to Miami, Fl once and to Colorado Springs twice. Handled and rode great. Looking for another one.

Purchased a Used car

Uses car for Having fun

Does recommend this car!!

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