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2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman consumer reviews

$24,900 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Cooper S Clubman MINI
(12 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.3
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DO NOT BUY A MINI COOPER!!!!!

DO NOT BUY A MINI COOPER!!!!! The brand is expensive to fix and maintain. I took the vehicle to dealership in Pittsburgh. Unlike other brands you have choices for dealerships. The service department is rude and wanted $4500 to fix an issue. I found a specialty guy to it for $900. If you have the car, its tough to find a good mechanic. Which leads to people to their only choice the dealership. The car is so fun to drive, but the headaches are not worth it. DO NOT BUY A MINI!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most fun in a small package

I bought this vehicle because I thought it would be fun to own instead of a BMW 1 Series. I am amazed by the performance! The fun to drive quotient is high. Acceleration, handling are a surprise. So many neat and clever features. I like the classic styling of the 2014 model better than the new ones.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Drives like an SUV Sport Car!

this car had super low mileage and is in near mint condition! It has the comfort of an SUV and rides like one! Took some getting used to with all of the buttons being in front of the shifter and not on the doors...but for being such a small compact car...it is super comfortable to drive and has plenty of space!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun manual transmission

High performance, sophisticated, well built and a joy to drive. Really glad I bought this car. BMW offers extended comprehensive coverage which is a plus

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Mini to the Max

Love the Mini Cooper we purchased! Super clean and inpeccable condition! If you?re worried about buying online - don?t be! Truly perfect. The comfort exceeds enough room for a family of five. Cooper S is the way to go with what seems like unlimited throttle and handling that lets you turn on a dime!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A fun car to drive and easy on the eyes

Not only is the Mini Cooper Clubman S stylish on the exterior and interior; it brings back the zoom zoom spirit in a car. I love the utilitarian purpose of the suicide door; easily accessible. Just the right size and power.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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sweet ride

Due to an unexpected accident, I found myself looking for a new to me car. After much research, I chose this car. So far it has been a good car and value.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My 2017 Mini Clubman

My Mini Clubman was a 2017 and I got it on my birthday in 2016. It?s a great car and I loved to drive it. I recently relocated and on the drive to my new home I had a collision with a very large deer. My car was totaled. There is not a local dealership in the area so I could not get another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The most fun car I have ever owned

I truly enjoy performance cars. This being the John Cooper Works version of the R55 Mini Clubman, gives me most of the HP performance I wanted and all of the cornering performance I wanted. If I had to do it again knowing what I know now, I would still buy it hands down. It is a solid car that still makes me smile. The Mini dealer service department is the best I have ever worked with.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Quality car

Luxurious compact with very nice accent lighting. I really enjoy the heated leather seats that mold to your body. Very peppy and asking you to touch the throttle in both S and non-S models. Sport mode, traction control and plenty of features are nice. Sure they are not in the most optimal of locations but I think some of that is by design. Overall super fun to drive, great looking car that holds its value well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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