by "TheBlacktopExperiment" (theblacktopexperiment)
Published 09/03/2017 at 11:20
by "TheBlacktopExperiment" (theblacktopexperiment)
Published 09/03/2017 at 11:20
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I was having a discussion with someone about my experience with (roughly) 2013 and up Mini Coopers.
I find they are an odd way to spend about $40,000 CDN, which I (well my friend) has priced out one would cost online, after a few good options, taxes, dealership fees, everything like that.
I also have not seen the greatest track record with them. Just last week one was on the side of the road with the hood open, tow truck 10 feet ahead.
My co-workers mother bought a lightly-used 2014 Mini Cooper from a dealership during the middle of this year (May), with 75,000 km, one owner. It’s already had several issues, including breaking down 3 weeks after she bought it due to some fault of the battery / electricals to the battery. It had a few other issues as well, I am trying to recall but I believe one was poor brakes (needed all new calipers because it would barely stop).
So, your experience Opponauts. Is it reliable and there are just a few lemons?
Is it overpriced? Have you seen others with issues? Let me know.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
09/03/2017 at 12:11, STARS: 0
Gotta pay to play.
"MINIGTI" (76tr6)
09/03/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 0
We dearly love our 2013 MCS. It’s over 60k miles now and still doing fine. Only had a few minor things during warranty. Bought as CPO so I think it has some warranty out to 100k
"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
09/03/2017 at 12:50, STARS: 0
I haven’t heard anything bad about them really. They seem to be good little cars so far. My ear is to the enthusiast community though, and all bets are off as to how reliable a Mini would be if you aren’t taking care of it.
"IdleInCA" (idleinca)
09/03/2017 at 13:08, STARS: 0
I’ve had two. A 2014 Countryman that I drove across Canada from Alberta to New Brunswick and back in December/January. And a 2016 3 door JCW. Both absolutely reliable, not a single problem with either. Still have the JCW, but turned in the Countryman early (leased) because the JCW is so much fun I never drove the Countryman. The JCW I’ve driven through the mountains several times to the BC interior in -30 temperatures.
"boxrocket" (boxrocket)
09/03/2017 at 22:58, STARS: 0
Haven’t seen that many in my shop yet, but they would have all been under warranty until now unless the owner drives more than “average”. They’re still BMWs in essence, so expect BMW-level maintenance and running costs.