2012 MINICooper Clubman S For Sale

I love this car, despite its few flaws. It is fuel-efficient, zippy, cute, feels solid and drives solid. The non-S engine is a bit sluggish, so selecting the correct gear is essential (in a manual). The interior is sturdy, but has some questionable build quality (best part is chrome switches). I like the ambiance and styling, but it can look a bit cartoonish. Overall, a lovely, capable, easy vehicle to drive and live with - I would have added the turbocharged engine, some additional creature-comfort options, and the better sound system.

This car could never go over 12 months without some kind of repair. Costs for repair are very expensive (replaced thermostat housing cost over $450) I have never gotten the promised gas mileage that the salesman said I would get and even the service tech didn't know what options this car had and admitted it had a problem that he couldn't fix. The one good thing about this car it is fun to drive.

Just a warning to anyone thinking about a 2011 cooper clubman JHampton 50th Edition. Stay away. I purchased this right off the showroom floor - 35,000 drive out 6 years ago! After the extended warranty was over 6 months ago, Im looking at a 4k multi repair bill - Broken headlight assembly, front arm bushing replace, not to mention standard coolant flushing, tire replacement - Continental run flat tires :( . I just love to drive it but after 6 years it rides like an old go-cart and the interior rattles... it does not have the quality of the BMW - all this with only 52k miles. Ive dreamed of owning a Mini and was thrilled when I first saw her on the showroom floor. Im a senior citizen so its not like Im driving her and abusing her.... Im so disappointed, guess I will fix what I can at another repair shop and put a For Sale sign on my baby. The quality of workmanship on this car is lacking in the mechanical aspects (ride & durability) but also interior has too many creeks and noises. My dealership referred it as well, its an older car. Really? 30k old.... 52,000 miles? Im so very sad, I expected more. What happened BMW???