Longterm MINI Cooper Review - Kelley Blue Book's Review

[Vickynem]

i love mini

[earpie909090]

1:00 Look at that natural smile

[skilledrifter]

1;40 did he poop his pants?

[pdhatfield]

I bought mine a month ago and I love it. Mine is a blue Cooper with a white top. not the S model. It's a great car with lots of personality. Going to get the white stripes for Father's day! The mile is awesome! If you are thinking about getting one there are 2 options not to be left off:

The sunroof (best in any car I've ever had)

Harmon Kardon audio upgrade. (Best stock stereo I've ever had and better than most aftermarket ones too)

[retrohippie]

@pdhatfield I must be the only person on Earth that doesn't want a Mini hardtop with a sunroof o___O

[ibreuer]

This car has no style at all. I don't like the Mini Cooper ever since a drunk, speeding driver from England almost hit me head on with one of these ugly vehicles and totaled my Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser SL. The Mini driver lost control of his vehicle, complained about a steering problem, but luckily was unhurt after he ran down an embankment and turned over. I want my Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser SL back. If you want style, get a Ford F-150.

[marshknute]

@ibreuer Style and driving ability are two completely different entities. Style refers to something which is visually appealing and culturally appropriate. Driving ability refers to a human being's competence behind the wheel, defined by how well they can control the car in unusual, dangerous or racing scenarios.

This car is extremely stylish, as evidence by its overwhelming success in the US. That moron who hit your Cutlass does nothing to change Mini's image; he's just an incompetent fool.

[krazyfrazyJ]

Minis are better than VW Beetle in 2000.

[krazyfrazyJ]

I am so glad!!!! :)

That i buy the diecast of the Mini Cooper S!

But I want the real one! that will be my next car!

I love minis now because it look great! & it look niceeeeeee!

[lwhyzwestwood]

how big is inside of it ? i want to buy one but im 6,9 and imno to sure ?

[pdhatfield]

@lwhyzwestwood Get the convertible! LOL

[ilaydaksk]

@lwhyzwestwood I think you'll be fine inside lol... or, just in case, you better try a test drive out.

[PJacko1985]

"Very distinctive looks". Yeah, maybe in America; over here in the UK every other car on the road is a Mini! :p

Not a bad thing, mind - they are great cars. I almost bought one myself (ended up with an Alfa Romeo as I preferred Italian styling ;) )

[RavenClaw88]

@PJacko1985 yeah, an Alpha is the car you would get to do "The English Job"!

[VENEVIDEVICI]

WHAT?? Charlize Theron is not included??!!

[LaugermanPROductions]

I can perfectly tell the differences between the 2002 and 2007 MINI Cooper

[souljaboy0071]

my first car in a few months is the 2010 mini cooper s im so excited

[touyubepictures]

16, in 4 months and 11 days. hoping for a Mini Cooper S!

[rljohio]

Minis are gorgeous...but are they safe to drive on highways? I am worried that a big truck or semi won't be able to see it because it is so little. Does anyone have a MINI with rear fog lights in the US? Are they good?

[dpdan93]

@rljohio the new ones actually do have rear foglights. im ordering my 2011 mini John cooper works very soon

[TheLucasBreda]

I LOVE MY MINI!!!!!!!!

[DJTEVAdotCOM]

they are not reliable cars...read the reports. This is one of those car thats style over substance.

[supercooled]

Charlize Theron is optional? How much is that option?

[INSaNEJWALk]

Hey everyone...

Im turning 16 in a few months and im looking at a used mini cooper for my first car

i would like to know....

1. how man kilometers these things can last if taken care of properly

2. and how expensive it is to maintain

[MT323able]

mini cooper drivers look idiotic in their tinny ugly cars...

[pharmd718]

I love driving my 2007 cooper S with the 6 speed transmission. Always puts a smile on your face when your zipping through traffic and running down the highway. Its a blast to drive!

[305catsquid]

arent some of them automatic?

[pharmd718]

@305catsquid - yes, a 6 speed automatic is an option. I have the 6 speed manual

[accord03]

This car is on my list.

[hkim562]

I love the Mini Coopers. Never realized how fun it was to drive. Been driving for over 20 years now and wow what a difference. Can't really say anything about previous comments of problems, but every car company gets lemons.

[DannyBDan]

mini cooper = FAIL

[buntcher]

@DannyBDan , U r FAIL. MINI Cooper is the best!!

[DannyBDan]

@buntcher no their shit their for girls

[Disishalloween]

@DannyBDan why are you watching this video just to say their shit? dont watch the video then and respect others opinions

[DannyBDan]

@Disishalloween Fair point I thought I would just see a review on it but what would be so good about it?

I would rather have the Honda crz for £1000 more

[m33lad]

hows the gas on the stock mini?! MY GOD!!!

[barkleysound]

lmao charlize theron is optional

[adamizorrr]

My roomate has one of these and has had nothing but problems with it. Only 2 years old and already had 3 tranmissions, after the 1st transmition were electrical problems, windows opening and closing randomly, black trim falling off, all of the hinges it have rusted it it too, dealer just says it's all normal lol.

[Moemxxxking]

where at in new jersey was this filmed? I saw the NJ plates!

[Alta626]

it looks like a clown car

[lastride001]

I've never had any of those problems with mine that were in the video

[tosongok]

i didnt like the review, very primitive .... and he commented only the good things , no info about the engines or anything detaled on that matter.....

[DannyBDan]

@tosongok its because their shit

[DrJeWelleR]

love it

[draco003]

Nearly all German make cars have the Reverse right next to the First gear. My Jetta has the same gear set up. All you need to do is push down, then up to Reverse gear.

[coolsdon]

The Mini has always been made in Britain NOT Germany!!

[sripavanv]

Love my cooper s. one thing that will put a smile on me no matter what.

[foreighnimport91]

Has anybody ever mix the reverse gear with first gear. The car is great but im not to happy with the fact that reverse is right next to first gear, Im afraid if i launch in reverse rather than launching first gear. I have to know if anybody has had any problems with that???

[Midknight1124]

I'm pretty sure there's some extra thing you have to do to go in reverse..like pushing down on the gear lever then going to reverse. If not then I'm with you :)

[sripavanv]

@foreighnimport91

Well in the beginning I did mix up but only a couple of times. In fact since the reverse is placed besides the first you can only mess up while waiting at a signal. So instead of first you put it into reverse then you realize it and put it back to first. May be a couple of honks as well that's all. Once you are used to the gears, it wont be a problem anymore.

[foreighnimport91]

haha, its like learning how to drive a manual all over again. I remember those honks when I first started. @sripavanv thanks for sharing this information. I was thinking of buying a BMW or an AUDI and i know both manufactures put reverse next to first. Iv"e always driven manual's with the reverse being all the way on the other side. Again thanks for the Info.

[heeeeeelloooooo]

i want one so bad

[oarih94]

i love it! the only problem i have with it is that it's mighty expensive

[zazozizozu1]

best car ever

[slazzer145]

I loved mini skirts

[hwan2]

i just got a mini, ive had it for 2 weeks..almost. but petrol consumption is quite high. is this normal? i go around 450km with one tank

[dudeness42]

best car in the world

[thesergeantcross1]

i always love the mini! Just like The Italian Job...

[MIERDOLAN]

I LOVE THE MINI SHIT

[10blood]

Yeah a MINI! An overpriced lunch box with wheels and a bunch of hamsters under the hood! lol

[gxxr1130]

Have you driven one? The looks aren't my style, but it's a great car.

[SGSUPERMAN105]

There really isnt a difference between the sports suspension and the regular suspension.

[beta175]

Actually mixing the sport suspension with 17-inch tires makes it impossible to change out wheels on the road meaning you'll have to get it towed to the dealership's garage if you ever get a flat tire. Something to consider if you're going for the sport package.

[Brett636]

Just curious, but why is this? I is it because the tire can't come off the car or is the spare too small to sit in place of the 17" wheel? I just can't imagine why you would have to take this car to the dealer in order to simply replace a flat tire.

[boxerscott123]

they fit runflats as standard on r56's if u get the right kit on it

[johchino1]

yeah at the begining he says he drove it all over california and yet it has newjersey licence plates

[jadpro211]

That's because BMW/MINI are based out of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey...

[malgacho]

nothing like a hottie driving a cool car.

[heeeeeelloooooo]

lol i can belive the fat girl can get in a mini

[CooperChili]

She may be a bit overweight, but you are stupid! She can loose weight....

[defastos1]

yeah xD loooooooooool..don't entry on this xD xD

[sdgsdf45]

A fat girl in a Mini makes her look thinner!