2012 MINI Cooper S consumer reviews

This car was what I wanted. I started looking several months ago. My dad found exactly what I wanted at Amazing Luxury Cars in Marietta. Ms. Sandra was great

This car has met most of my needs and is very easy to drive and park. I love the pick up of the car and the features of saving fuel when change the mode of the car. I also like the rear camera and the blue tooth feature that come along with it.

It is durable and earned my trust, never had issues with it. This vehicle is comfortable regardless of how small it looks. It's perfect for tight parking space and great with gas. Want to save money? This is your car!

I love my 2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible. Quirky looks and interior always gets attention. Excellent MPG and fun to drive

I love my 2012 Mini Cooper S, I have owned it since January 2014 and it has been a great car! I love the performance that it has as well as easily getting 32+ mpg.

The 2012 Mini Cooper S is one of those cars that does so many things well it can be hard to categorize. Is the Cooper hatchback an affordable economy car that slowly sips fuel or is it a sports car that places performance and agility above all else? The short answer is yes to both. It's the Cooper S that strikes the best balance between comfort and performance. It has a more powerful turbocharged engine than the base model, has tighter suspension, sport seats and fog lights. It all adds up to a little car that's a blast to drive hard but comfortable enough for everyday use. One thing that makes the Cooper S feel so responsive is the light, quick steering. The steering effort and feedback make the Cooper S easy to guide through twists and turns on your favorite back road. Also, the manual transmission is joy to shift, as the gates are well defined and precise. The shifter communicates a level of precision that makes the car feel more expensive than it really is and helps the driver feel more connected to the car. Also, the pedals are well-placed, the brakes are especially responsive and the way the clutch engages on manual transmission cars is perfect ? there's just enough travel and the take up point is works well for spirited driving. There's even a bit of an exhaust note too, something that adds a little extra edge to the overall Cooper S experience.

It may be a rebuild, but this is probably the best car I have ever driven. Great gas mileage, great handling, and its pretty! Only thing is driving in the winter, but it even handles well in that too! What a great car!

Came in on the Mini left with a Camry! We drove both and really liked the 2016 Camry limited. Thanks

I've always wanted a Mini Cooper with a manual transmission - bought a pre-owned 2012 S Hatchback with 50,000 miles on it. I was so worried about buying because I've read several bad reviews about catastrophic problems with some of these cars. I actually lost sleep after I bought it - but six months later and 3,000 miles, it has been a dream (I hope I'm not jinxing myself)! I have had to buy new brakes (rotors, pads and brake flush - $740 and coolant flush $130 - all from dealer) but this car has exceeded my expectations. It's a blast to drive, easy to park, reliable, great gas mileage, a lot roomier that you would expect and just a fun car. Drives great in the snow and rain, handles like a go-cart and the hatch actually has room for a lot of stuff. I have the sport package with the 17" wheels and run flat tires, so the ride is pretty harsh and not the best car for long rode trips, but for city driving, I can't think of a better car. It's quick and very well put together - I don't experience any rattles. The cons - the base radio isn't as loud as I'd like it to be when driving on the highway - but honestly don't even turn the radio on in the city because I love the sound of the engine....my advice is to check the history before buying a used one and buy from a reputable place,

My Mini Cooper s is equipped with a John Cooper works interior and exterior package and is fully loaded with all the options except for a back up camera. everything works and functions like it should. i think it should have bigger rotors on the back but other than that i think it's pretty much perfect. it does handle like a go kart, cornering is amazing acceleration is unbelievable what can i say "I love this car"