Long term review : 2018 Mini Copper Countryman All 4 S Problems prior to 60,000 miles: Door Latches: All four door latches failed (at various intervals) requiring the doors to be tied down to the headrest until repaired. The passenger door latched failed twice. Service manager was unable to offer an explanation as to the cause. Research mini and BMW door latch failures. Battery Replacement: No indication/warning light given that the battery was getting low… It just stopped functioning. Replacing the battery requires removing support bars and engine compartment panels. Somewhat time consuming compared to most cars. Engine Coolant: almost all of the engine coolant evaporated causing the car to overheat. No warning light that coolant was low. Car had been serviced by Mini of Bedford two weeks prior and had been consistently serviced by the dealership. Decals: Decals around the headlights bubbled and needed to be replaced. Tires: Run flat fair weather tires needed to be replaced to allow for inclement/snow conditions. Service/Technicians: There are very few shops that work on Mini Coopers and most are as expensive as the dealer. Overall: The Mini Copper is not a reliable vehicle and owning one in North America is costly unless you have the time to perform the repairs yourself.
Genuine question, my 2018 mini coopers center console doesn’t have that updated UI on the screen. How does yours have that? Would be nice if I could change it. Do I have to do a software update?
OOoo yikes... the reverse being left forward is real stupid design. Should always be right backward. Also, driving on the motor way at 80mph!? better edit that to 70 lmao
Agree. I've just rented one to drive down to Cornwall, picked it up this morning and I've already put it into reverse twice while looking for first gear
That reverse "issue" i dont agree... i love it that way, had for 4 years (SD manual) and never ran into even going close to reverse when not wanting too.
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Long term review : 2018 Mini Copper Countryman All 4 S
Problems prior to 60,000 miles:
Door Latches: All four door latches failed (at various intervals) requiring the doors to be tied down to the headrest until repaired. The passenger door latched failed twice. Service manager was unable to offer an explanation as to the cause. Research mini and BMW door latch failures.
Battery Replacement: No indication/warning light given that the battery was getting low… It just stopped functioning. Replacing the battery requires removing support bars and engine compartment panels. Somewhat time consuming compared to most cars.
Engine Coolant: almost all of the engine coolant evaporated causing the car to overheat. No warning light that coolant was low. Car had been serviced by Mini of Bedford two weeks prior and had been consistently serviced by the dealership.
Decals: Decals around the headlights bubbled and needed to be replaced.
Tires: Run flat fair weather tires needed to be replaced to allow for inclement/snow conditions.
Service/Technicians: There are very few shops that work on Mini Coopers and most are as expensive as the dealer.
Overall: The Mini Copper is not a reliable vehicle and owning one in North America is costly unless you have the time to perform the repairs yourself.
8:15 That is the most british thing I've ever seen 😂
Hahahah 😂👊🏼
Personally I sit really low because I think thats how you should drive a mini....
Edit:
I sit really low because I think I am a race driver
Immanuel Vinke hahahah POWERRRRRR
Awesome review! We need to see a review of the Cooper S too!
Definitely! 😊
Genuine question, my 2018 mini coopers center console doesn’t have that updated UI on the screen. How does yours have that? Would be nice if I could change it. Do I have to do a software update?
No idea dude, I only had this car for short time since it wasnt mine. Good luck finding the solution 👊🏼☺️
OOoo yikes... the reverse being left forward is real stupid design. Should always be right backward.
Also, driving on the motor way at 80mph!? better edit that to 70 lmao
😂😂😂
Agree. I've just rented one to drive down to Cornwall, picked it up this morning and I've already put it into reverse twice while looking for first gear
The Car is really dirty
isnt that lovely? 🥰
Buy a mini one : No
A Mini Cooper, S and SD : yeeeees (from an SD owner)
That reverse "issue" i dont agree... i love it that way, had for 4 years (SD manual) and never ran into even going close to reverse when not wanting too.
Immanuel Vinke Haha fair play... I ran unto it 3 times in 7 days 😂😂
@@LukaDrives maybe you just have the mechanic sympathy of a wooden table 🤣🤣