Mini Cooper: owner reviews of the model

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What car first comes to mind when we talk about fast, fashionable, compact car? Most people will not hesitate to answer that it is the MINI Cooper, another 10 percent will respond that it is "Smart". Only here to call Smart fast difficult, if not "Mercedes-Benz". Therefore, only necessary to mention "Cooper", as the respondents will immediately change your answer.

After all, the "Mini" is attracted to its cute appearance of all people. It has excellent handling, constantly spurring the driver to push on the gas, it is still "Mini" — is "BMW". Any "Cooper" like girls, not only appearance, but also its interior. The salon even the old instance can not be called boring. At meetings of the owners of "Mini" you can always see completely different people with completely different cars.

Moreover, many owners are clubs devoted to this brand. They often greet each other on the road, blinking lights, gestures of greeting, even if you do not know each other. And its army of fans "Mini" is in any country of the world. Mini love even grandparents! But everything is so good with the reliability of this nimble Mini Cooper? Owner reviews are very different. But we'll see!

mini Cooper specifications and owner reviews

Features of the Mini Cooper and owners

It is worth noting that all the "Mini" is very similar on the technical side. This applies to all vehicles produced since 2001. For example, the MINI Cooper is different from MINI ONE only force of the motor. Other models differ in the number of doors, size, interior, engine and the presence or absence of a full drive. Even different generations of the same model, rarely have big differences on the technical side.

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You need to know: engine 1, 4 liters at once be excluded in the search. It has all the problems of the older engines, plus has its personal deficiencies, but does not give absolutely any speakers at the same time! On fuel consumption, too, will fail to save. And if the car even with the automatic, while acceleration can confuse the tachometer needle with the minute hand hours, the arrow of the speedometer — with the hour hand. Fortunately, such machines in our market a little. In the latest generation of this motor is absent. Probably, the manufacturer decided to spare its customers. Below look at the characteristics of the Mini Cooper and owner reviews.

Mini Cooper

When I read owner reviews about "Mini Cooper", then one question arises. What? Why so different owners reviews "Mini Cooper S" from the usual "Cooper" or ONE? It's all in the power of the motor. Often the "S" you take a guy who doesn't know how to maintain the machine, and just want to drive. And as if a greater load on the car requires more care, which is not a problem. Therefore, when looking for "S" model, note the owner. If he knows everything about his car, talks about any regular work for 10 minutes, then this is the fan that is properly serviced the car.

Engines and transmissions

mini Cooper owner reviewsOf the problems with petrol engines of 1.6, both the atmospheric and turbo version, you can check the pump (goes down sometimes and 50 thousand mileage), zhor oil, which occurs due to improper maintenance. The oil should be changed every 7,500 kilometers, the maximum time is 10 thousand on the atmospheric engines. Every 5-7. 5 thousand on the turbo versions. It is not necessary to turn off the engine immediately after driving on the motor with the turbine. Let the oil cool slightly. It will prolong the life of the turbine and the motor as a whole.

In Any case do not believe in fairy tales about what the oil consumption is 1 liter per thousand kilometers is the norm. Even with aggressive driving it could only happen with dead engines. The motor is not the most reliable resource around 200-300 thousand kilometers. Has not the most reliable timing chain. Should monitor the level of oil to the chain rattled before it prescribes regulations. Sometimes due to leaking gasket, the oil begins to burn on the hot engine. Then the cabin will smell of burning. However, this is one of the hallmarks of the old "Mini" and "BMW".

Pay attention to the temperature of the motor, overheating will end in sad consequences. In order to prevent you can replace the thermostat every 1.5-2 years. In recent generations look at the-liter motor. Engineers have saved him from problems with the tension of the chain, and the power is even higher than that of 1.6. Diesel engines are a little more reliable diesel, but not enough of them in our market. Most with twisted and runs in a very sad state. Boxes are automatic and mechanical.

Review owners Mini Cooper, a five-speed mechanics is not satisfactory, with the exception of wear of the synchronizers. This usually occurs due to aggressive driving and inexperience owners. Extremely suggest on the forums CVT, it is not designed for the daring drive. Classic hydrotransformer machine was set from 2005. He's really reliable, easy to pass more than 200 thousand kilometers. Problem machine it is possible to note a weak cooling. During hot weather and active driving style, the machine may just be overheating. The problem can be solved by installation of additional radiator for cooling the box and/or oil temperature sensor box. The oil in the gearbox requires replacement once in 60-80 thousand. Don't believe the dealer and the manufacturer, speaking about neobkhodimosti automaticboxes.

Suspension

Front suspension type "McPherson", back — independent multi-link. The suspension is very stiff, which gives the infamous go-kart handling. Frequent replacement on our roads require a rack and sleeve stabilizer (20-30 thousand mileage), ball joints (approximately 60 thousand mileage). The shocks go for 100 thousand, sometimes more. In all generations except the last, we can note the lack of sound insulation. The result is a relatively reliable machine, as proven by the owners reviews "Mini Cooper" after 60000 km of run. Importantly, the right service!

Fast version

mini Cooper s owner reviewsThe Apogee of power and drive is a modified British Atelier John Cooper Works "Mini Cooper JCW". The same engine capacity of 1.6 liters, but with a fantastic return in 211 horsepower. Established only with a six-speed mechanics. So Cooper was produced from 2010 to 2014 the First hundred he was exchanged for 6.5 seconds. Produced only in the body three-door hatchback. Only power in this case is directly proportional to the number of problems. Absolutely all the same problems that the rest of the engines of 1.6, only occur 2 times more often.

Preferably on the back of this car looks "Mini Cooper JCW" was produced from 2004 to 2006, the ancestor of only 1 horsepower less, almost no effect on acceleration. This old man will fly with a speed of 100 kilometers per hour already in 6.6 seconds! He also installed a six-speed manual gearbox. And a curb weight in the new and old body is the same: 1140 kg.

However, the brand new "JCW" nine centimeters longer than its predecessor. But the old man is much more reliable. To increase the power on the engine mounted compressor supercharger, it gives smooth, confident pull from the bottom, unlike a turbocharger. Besides the model of the old generation of fuel injection. Simpler design — less of a problem! Only necessary to consider owners reviews "Mini Cooper". For the maintenance of these machines gets more money, about 20 percent. The 20 percent occur because of a good appetite machine. In the city, you can count on 15 liters with less aggressive driving. "JCW" new generation could require more costly repairs of the motor at the wrong time.

The Undeniable advantage of these modifications is the dynamics and appearance. Wide sills, bumper and fenders make the car a real bulldog. Do not forget that and the usual "Cooper" is a really rigid machine, so it is almost “tough” "Cooper John" is not suitable for everyone.

Features Mini Cooper

All the "Mini Cooper" with a 1.6 motor have good dynamics. The five-door hatchback 2001-2004, with a manual transmission and a capacity of 115 horsepower, accelerates to hundred in 9.2 seconds, a device from 2014, with a six-speed mechanics — 8,2 seconds. Same car, but with the index "S" 163 192 power accelerated for 7.4 and 6.9 seconds, respectively. Depending on driving style, Mini with the 1.6 motor will consume 7.5 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers in the city, up to 5 liters on the track, at a speed of 90-100 km/h Mini Cooper with three-cylinder-liter engine develops 136 horsepower. Though it is turbocharged, but really reliable. And even dispersed your five-door Mini Cooper to weave in 8.2 seconds! It has much more frugal than the 1.6 motor, about 8 liters in the city.

If you want a faster Mini, with less fuel, look three-door hatchbacks. All of them are about a second faster than their five-door brethren. All the specs and owner reviews Mini Cooper hatchback you can find on the Internet. And some of them are given below.

"Mini Cooper countryman"

mini Cooper countryman owner reviews

Among buyers and fans of the "Mini" there are people who often travel out of town, travel a lot, love to sit above the flood or are just tired of the hard suspension cars. Owner reviews about "Mini Cooper and the Countryman" is also differing. Some owners want to get even more soft suspension. Only have complaints about ONE, with the motor 1,6 90 or 98 horsepower, it's just not enough for the car with full weight of 1735 kilograms. This is evidenced by the acceleration to a hundred — 12 and 13 seconds respectively. The crossover is equipped with petrol engines of 1.6 122 power, and 184 forces. Diesel engines of 1.6 liters (112 HP) and 2 liters (143 force).

All-wheel drive are available for all diesel versions and petrol, 184 power. Moreover, all-wheel drive is not affected for the worse on acceleration, as is the case with other crossovers. The front axle is the leading, the rear is connected with the coupling disc of the electromagnetic clutch, which is not satisfactory from the owners. The consumption of the petrol versions will be from 11 liters per hundred kilometers. Diesel will help to correct this problem, decreasing it to 7-8 liters in the city. Better to choose diesel engines. Less consumption and no problems with the circuit and the valves.

Improper maintenance of the petrol engine (low oil level), you may need costly repairs already at 100 thousand kilometers. The problem is no oil level sensor that can be installed additionally. Often, the owners of the petrol versions complain about blinking during acceleration or braking the bulb of pressure of oil, it means that the engine remains notmore than three liters of oil. And this is when the required volume of 4.3 liters.

I Think you should not tell than it is fraught. Another problem is that at lower rpm the engine is lacking oil. Particularly relevant this problem on the turbo engine when the driver presses the gas pedal to the floor before beginning to operate the turbine. Later the problem sort of decided replacing the oil pump. When you read the owners reviews "Mini Cooper" on a model with a gasoline engine of 1.6, you can face another problem: on cold start knocking the chain. It's all about its the tensioner. It is hydraulic, that is, pulls the chain with oil pressure. Because of this, for example, in the cold, the oil does not have time to create the necessary pressure. The result is wearing out the stars. Increases the likelihood of the overshoot circuit, which is almost always a costly repair.

The Oil should be changed every 7500 kilometers a must! Wheel bearings fail after about 60 thousand mileage. In the rest of the suspension is relatively reliable. Almost all the first copies of "the countryman" was changed under warranty thermostat later the problem was fixed. Many say it was a bad mirror, the size of which is not enough for this car. In the back row plenty of room, but this place went from the trunk, which will fit a couple of smallish bags. Some owners had problems with the upholstery of the chairs, its dealers have fixed under warranty. These chairs are still not the most comfortable, too soft but with good lateral support. All the specs and owner reviews about "Mini Cooper to the Countryman" you can find on the Internet. More specifically, on specialized forums.

"Mini Cooper Clubman": owner reviews and features

mini Cooper Clubman owner reviewsIt is unclear what guided the marketing Department "Mini" when they thought up the name of this model. If we look at the technical details of this machine, see the word “universal”. But this is not a classic station wagon that immediately comes to mind. The "mini" did the alleged practical version of the regular "Cooper", which was 8 inches long. Only now with the doors all quite unusual. The universal five of them: two doors and trunk, two front doors and one hinged rear door. It is located on the right and opens against the direction of motion. Just like the "rolls Royce"! The practicality of this solution is questionable. The trunk is not open, if the rear bumper was a different car, or you drove too close to the wall. Left passenger rear row can get out of the car only after the right and Central. Maybe it's a British practicality? Here you can find only one plus: children won't run out yourself from a "Mini" on the road, if you forget to lock your doors. However, don't write about it in the owners reviews "Mini Cooper". Photos of this car can be seen in our article.

In 2015, the developers have shown the next generation "Mini Clubman", more practical. He has at least two conventional rear doors.

new Clubman

Reading owners reviews "Mini Cooper Clubman", I see the familiar problems of gasoline engines. All the same circuit, valve, oil consumption. Note the weak ball bearings.

Clubman JCW

They were really charged version with the motor of 1.6 liters and output of 211 horsepower. This is the version from the British Atelier John Cooper Works. It is, as just "Cooper JCW" even more rigid, has a aggressive design, wide sills and wings. But the main thing is a powerful motor. With him 6.8 seconds to a hundred is provided to you.

Specifications and owners reviews "Mini Cooper Clubman" can be found on the Internet.

Conclusion

mini Cooper owner reviews after 60000 km

Common faults in owners reviews "Mini Cooper"

  • Problems with petrol engines, developed by BMW together with "Peugeot-Citroen", 1.6-liter;
  • Weak wheel bearings;
  • Rigid suspension;
  • Inadequate insulation.

General pros and owners reviews "Mini Cooper"

  • Excellent handling, driving pleasure, excellent or acceptable acceleration, excellent stability of the car on the track;
  • Reliability of electronics, external components of the motor, coupling (in the presence of all-wheel drive) and transmission;
  • Appearance;
  • Good resistance to body corrosion;
  • Compactness, ease in the city.

"Mini" — that is, first and foremost, a toy, a favorite toy. It will not work to drive, only changing oil and filter. Just to say that no one cars of the British brand will not leave you indifferent! Features Mini Cooper and owner reviews is a great show. Each person will be able to find a model to their liking. Want a fast, maneuverable car? There is a three-door hatchback "S". Enough? Get a "JCW". Love convertibles? You can always find the "Mini Cooper Convertible". Need a small fuel consumption and just a beautiful car? There is a-liter motor and a nice diesel. Maybe you need a car for the egoist? "Mini Cooper Coupe" at your service! Family demands not to be selfish? There is always "Clubman" and "countrymen"!

car mini Cooper owner reviews

Any "Mini" always attracts attention on the street, but don't forget about its owner. Gives him the most positive emotions from movement both on public roads and on closed polygons or tracks! This is exactly the car one day ride which you will never forget the emotionsfrom drive! Just have to be willing to spend on the maintenance of up to 150 thousand rubles a year. However, choosing a really good instance, or buying a new car in the cabin, you can rely on 15 thousand roubles a year.


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