2012 MINI Cooper Clubman

Head turning speed demon

By Dave (CA) on Sunday, November 13, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 7,500

Pros: "Unlike anything out there. Adventurous, fast, fun."

Cons: "Can't afford to own more than one."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"A Mini Cooper Clubman Turbo. One sweet ride. Never had more compliments on a car as on this one. Highest praise is from me, a 3-time GTI owner and car nut. I am selling my black new one for a white one just because. And I may keep doing this every year since I drank the Mini kool-aid. Just a joy to drive, handles like a dream. Fast, tight, clean, zippy, slick, handsome, unique are just of the few adjectives I use to describe car. Don't hesitate. You won't regret it. BTW. I am 6,3" and have tons of room so don't be fooled by the exterior. Test, buy, fall in love and enjoy the ride."

10 people out of 10 found this review helpful

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This is the best and most fun vehicle I have owned

By Bn74956 (NC) on Thursday, January 12, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 75,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, easy maintanence, MPG!"

Cons: "MINI dealers are dorks, lack of spare,"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have owned a Jeep Wrangler, Ford mustang and a Nissan Xterra. This MINI is by far the most fun I have ever had in a vehicle. The clubman gives me added space for hauling all of my outdoor related gear. I use the MINI roof rack for my bikes and box, and I can haul the dog in the back with the seat down and the added protection cover. The "secret" storage compartment in the trunk area is superb and a must to use for muddy outdoor adventures. I cant speak highly enough about this vehicle, it looks great, drives great, and with my commute i average about 35mpg. It is truley a must have for any driver."

9 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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Different Kind of Car

By Mini Man (TX) on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 18,500

Pros: "Fun to drive, reliable mechanics"

Cons: "The price point is a bit high"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I have had my MINI Cooper Clubman for about 18 months. It's a fun car, that is a blend of compact and sports car. It has the feeling of driving a go-kart! It has been very reliable for me, and I love the responsiveness of the steering and handling. The downside is obviously the size of it. Wish I had bought something with a little more room, but then again you shouldn't expect to have a lot of room with something named MINI. On the plus side of the size, I am able to maneuver in and out of tight places that most cars cannot. That comes in very handy in traffic, and in parking lots!"

6 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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Fun to drive, easy to park, great gas mileage

By A vowel (CA) on Monday, January 16, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 38,000

Pros: "Great drive, great mileage, great design"

Cons: "Crummy tires, seat adjustments"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I've been driving this little cruiser for 2.5 years and have been very satisfied so far. It's comfortable for the driver and passenger, but a little tight in the back for the kids for more than a quick ride. The barn door hatchback makes it easy to load cargo, and the capacity is amazing. I use the car to haul all sorts of gardening supplies, included bags of soil and mulch. You can squeeze in more that expected with the back seats down. Over all, it's a sweet ride and it drives like a bigger car. Downsides are few, I still haven't gotten used to the front seat and the way they pull forward so passengers can get into the back - if you're parked on a slight incline, the seat will crash into you as you enter the vehicle. Not problem if you live somewhere without hills! The "run-flat" tires that came with the car didn't have the life span I expected (28,000), and it's the only tire you can use on this vehicle, a definite down side since it's expensive to replace."

6 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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This car is just too much fun

By James (IA) on Monday, June 04, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 11,000

Pros: "Fun, great mileage, easy parking, reliable"

Cons: "Radio controls are non-intuitive"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Maybe it's just the years of driving minivans and small SUVs, but I love this car. My 2011 Clubman is a non-turbo that scoots me around just fine. I usually don't carry passengers, but the extended back seat knee room allows me to do so when needed. I started out driving it hard with fast starts and high rpm between shifts -- mileage was in low 30s. Once I backed off that behavior, I now consistently get 36.7 mpg using 87 octane, regular unleaded (no ethanol) fuel -- in town. My highway mileage is the same. The large odometer is quirky and the radio is totally non-intuitive. I've enjoyed the winter package with heated seats/mirrors and the bluetooth options. My next car will be another Mini Clubman, perhaps with a few more options than mine has now. In the nine months I've owned this car, it has not required a single repair."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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