I adore getting on the highway and just letting my Mini S do what she does best - run run run and run fast. She corners like she’s on rails and honestly, she really does her best when you get her past 60 mph. I usually drive her at 75 mph and have had her up in the 110-120 mph range, and even at speeds like those she handles like a dream. handling. She is a joy to drive. It’s the beat empty nester car for couples. Plenty of room for the driver and front passenger. We put the back seats down and we have plenty of space for the chihuahuas and the grocery bags and whatnot. Maintenance is key - you gotta stay on top of this car and fixing problems and even maintenance is pricey.
22chachalaca (1) Well, the timing chain issue, which was a problem for everyone. That was about $2000 I think to fix. (2) My check engine light has been on for 2 yrs - with 3 attempts to diagnose/fix but no matter what, the light would come back on within days of getting it back. I gave up on it. (3). Low oil pressure warning that comes and goes. (4). If I sit idle for say 5 min or longer, a ton of fumes/exhaust expels. I didn’t even bother to take it in for this bc I have seen many others report this, and I’ve not seen one person come back with a definite cause or fix. (5) Transmission just in the last 6 mths started to act up when I first start up and drive - I will pull out of the driveway and drive to the end of the block and when I begin to slow down for the stop sign, it will downshift but it will downshift very hard. (6). I’ve had to replace 2 of the 4 ignition coils. (7). The heater core stopped working and needed to be replaced, which was about $1200. (8). Vacuum leaks and small oil leaks that the mechanic fixed when they fixed the timing chain. Add all that on to just regular maintenance, which an oil change will cost you over $100 if you get it done at the BMW store or a Euro specialized mechanic, which I’ve just decided to do since it is such a quirky little car. I drive it very little as I work from home and since we have had a grandchild we had to purchase a child friendly car for our primary driver. I still love my Mini and enjoy driving it when I get the chance. Especially when I can open it up on the highway. I’m just going to drive it until it has too many issues and then I’ll probably sell it to a person interested in tuning and tinkering with autos.
22chachalaca 2007 was the 1st year of the Mini Cooper S Generation 2, so it did come with issues that were fixed in Gen 2 from later production years. If you haven’t already done so, check out the Mini Cooper enthusiast forums to find out if the 2016 production year has any known issues or idiosyncratic behaviors. Lastly, my favorite gem - I love this website - www.dashboard-light.com - because it pulls together reliability data in key areas for each auto and lets you see how different production years of the same auto stack up against each other and it lets you compare different cars within the same class. The website is not biased as it is not funded or sponsored by the automotive industry.
Nice video, I just bought a 2016 Cooper 1.5 with 30k miles on the clock so well under mileage, and although I haven't driven it much in the few days I have owned it, I do think it is a very potent little thing which, as you rightly say, is super grippy with pleasant keen acceleration. My first car was also a white Mini Clubman in 1986 and I have owned a few, but this model in particular I do like, not least because it's £20 road tax. Would have liked an SD but the one I test drove was on run flats which was a bone-jarring experience and not at all nice so I opted for this one ... I can see myself getting an SD in the future. Kids are grown up now so this is a 2nd car (my car) and is fine for what I need. Anyway, by now you may have bought another Mini since I'm late to the video and you said you might ;-)
Hey Adam I have a 2002 Mini Cooper and it handles like a dream she’s bright yellow and sticks to the road like glue hoping to turn it into a track Cooper soon😁
I recently separated from my partner and my kids have grown and fledged and I bought a 2007 mini diesel and I love it!!!!!shifts and corners like a ronker on the run!has a little pull back though like when ya put ya foot down and change gear it jerks back abit!!???but for the age and price it’s my own little lovely babe!!!and she is all mine!!!!!’n😂😂
I don't know what you are implying with that comment mate ;-). Have a F56 Cooper S since 1.5 yrs (my first car) and am considering to get a new one with more options. The model as is, is a blast! Perfect size for two people, with backseats down you can pack stuff for weeks on the road. Incredible handling and comfort for that size and every single time puts a smile on my face when I start it up! Of course maintenance fees are higher than a KIA but quality is as well. It is a BMW at the end of the day. Anybody complaining about trunk size or backseat comfort? Well of course it isn't a sedan, but I guess people aren't buying a sports coupé and complain about the low seat position don't they? Lastly: if you consider to buy this car and stumble across the higher costs don't forget that the value of the car will hold better than ALL of its rivals. MINIs are easily sold on and will always have a market...
Nice review but have to say this area looks really minimal spec at 4:18 compared to cars I'm looking at now. Should be a fuel more climate options and the dual zone is definitely worth it as you can do something extreme like 28 degrees one side and 16 on the other, and missing the driving modes switch there but I think you may have mentioned it being there somewhere else. I see you like your vapes too lol
@@charleschenhua Really?! I want a Cooper badly and keep reading that their older models prior to 2013 were very unreliable as built by a mixture of Rover and Peugeot but since the 2014 facelift and BMW muscle injected into the car, it has apparently improved massively and this continued 2018 onwards but am still not entirely convinced....
Other than the front tyres what other problems have you found with these newer versions planning on getting a ‘17+ Cooper s next year all I here online is how there’s always problems and things to fix that’s just too much stress and hassle for me. I understand if you get any brand new car and look after it it should be find
Did you mention the defect rough door seals on your 3 year old Mini that has worn your door frame paint down to the metal my 2015 car is worse than yours and only got 28k 3 door MCS 2015 too,BMW told me the other day it's caused by an external source (their defect bad design they mean) the rough abrasive door seal rubber and it wont be fixed by them as its not corrosion LOL,any damp on the bare metal will soak into the worn down dry rubber and you get sick of seeing it and trying to remove the brown rust transfered to the rubber. i think its shocking that its still happening to 2018 3 door mini's that are suffering this defect. My biggest hate on my Mini Coopers S and BMW wont sort it on the 12 year corrosion warranty and to blame the so call external source that is in fact their bad design.
It is my dream to buy a mini cooper. But, with family it is not practical. One day may be, once children are all grown up and I can have my retirement car.
Exactly same as mine, colour wise, down to the blacked out passengers windows. I don’t have the eco/sport/normal switch on the gearstick. Bloody brilliant cars and £20 yearly tax. 57 mpg on a 200 mile round trip with a full car... As there is only me (friends family and cat occasionally) it suits me down to the ground. Good video :))
Why?! Are they all like this and when you say ticking time bombs as they age at what stage in their age do they start to give problems? 25k or more? Bought new, the only option is to trade in around 4 years out, then?!
@@notsimplesimon mass produced with lower quality materials to keep the costs down. They look great! but sadly costly to keep them reliable. Lots of head gasket issues on the internet and common problems. ALWAYS use a specialist to service and repair!!!
@@hondamarsh6504 but that was in the past? Head gasket issues now resolved; likewise fuel pump and thermostat housing and suspension bolts..... Are you sure that you are not being too biased by a love for Honda by any chance?
Finally an honest review from a decent everyday chap. Thanks mate
This guy jumped out of a Guy Ritchie movie. I want him to review a Desert Eagle, and start boxing some gypsies.
I adore getting on the highway and just letting my Mini S do what she does best - run run run and run fast. She corners like she’s on rails and honestly, she really does her best when you get her past 60 mph. I usually drive her at 75 mph and have had her up in the 110-120 mph range, and even at speeds like those she handles like a dream. handling. She is a joy to drive. It’s the beat empty nester car for couples. Plenty of room for the driver and front passenger. We put the back seats down and we have plenty of space for the chihuahuas and the grocery bags and whatnot. Maintenance is key - you gotta stay on top of this car and fixing problems and even maintenance is pricey.
@@captainjacksparrow1 What is your problem?
22chachalaca (1) Well, the timing chain issue, which was a problem for everyone. That was about $2000 I think to fix. (2) My check engine light has been on for 2 yrs - with 3 attempts to diagnose/fix but no matter what, the light would come back on within days of getting it back. I gave up on it. (3). Low oil pressure warning that comes and goes. (4). If I sit idle for say 5 min or longer, a ton of fumes/exhaust expels. I didn’t even bother to take it in for this bc I have seen many others report this, and I’ve not seen one person come back with a definite cause or fix. (5) Transmission just in the last 6 mths started to act up when I first start up and drive - I will pull out of the driveway and drive to the end of the block and when I begin to slow down for the stop sign, it will downshift but it will downshift very hard. (6). I’ve had to replace 2 of the 4 ignition coils. (7). The heater core stopped working and needed to be replaced, which was about $1200. (8). Vacuum leaks and small oil leaks that the mechanic fixed when they fixed the timing chain. Add all that on to just regular maintenance, which an oil change will cost you over $100 if you get it done at the BMW store or a Euro specialized mechanic, which I’ve just decided to do since it is such a quirky little car. I drive it very little as I work from home and since we have had a grandchild we had to purchase a child friendly car for our primary driver. I still love my Mini and enjoy driving it when I get the chance. Especially when I can open it up on the highway. I’m just going to drive it until it has too many issues and then I’ll probably sell it to a person interested in tuning and tinkering with autos.
22chachalaca It is a 2007 Mini S hardtop. It has 115,000 miles on it.
22chachalaca 2007 was the 1st year of the Mini Cooper S Generation 2, so it did come with issues that were fixed in Gen 2 from later production years. If you haven’t already done so, check out the Mini Cooper enthusiast forums to find out if the 2016 production year has any known issues or idiosyncratic behaviors. Lastly, my favorite gem - I love this website - www.dashboard-light.com - because it pulls together reliability data in key areas for each auto and lets you see how different production years of the same auto stack up against each other and it lets you compare different cars within the same class. The website is not biased as it is not funded or sponsored by the automotive industry.
Nice video, I just bought a 2016 Cooper 1.5 with 30k miles on the clock so well under mileage, and although I haven't driven it much in the few days I have owned it, I do think it is a very potent little thing which, as you rightly say, is super grippy with pleasant keen acceleration. My first car was also a white Mini Clubman in 1986 and I have owned a few, but this model in particular I do like, not least because it's £20 road tax. Would have liked an SD but the one I test drove was on run flats which was a bone-jarring experience and not at all nice so I opted for this one ... I can see myself getting an SD in the future. Kids are grown up now so this is a 2nd car (my car) and is fine for what I need. Anyway, by now you may have bought another Mini since I'm late to the video and you said you might ;-)
Brilliant video - really helpful as I am considering a mini for me and the kids. But after watching this might have to rethink it.
It was find for us until the kids got to teenagers then become a bit snug. Brilliant car tho
Hey Adam I have a 2002 Mini Cooper and it handles like a dream she’s bright yellow and sticks to the road like glue hoping to turn it into a track Cooper soon😁
Miss that mini 😖
I recently separated from my partner and my kids have grown and fledged and I bought a 2007 mini diesel and I love it!!!!!shifts and corners like a ronker on the run!has a little pull back though like when ya put ya foot down and change gear it jerks back abit!!???but for the age and price it’s my own little lovely babe!!!and she is all mine!!!!!’n😂😂
You should join the Girls Mini Facebook group. Lots of meetings etc going on
Cracking honest vlog. Thanks for sharing buddy.
Just like any other modern car, but worse!
“There it is, our Mini Cooper. Time for it to go” 😂😂😂😂
A very useful real life review, thanks.
Love my 2016 model, its got a 1.6, concerned about reliability though its done 34,000 now with no problems..
A harmless little pepperpot, nice guy too.
You need the dual climate control version you get really high temperature and max AC for hot days.
Here I am looking for mini reviews and the legendary vape reviewer pops up
🤣🤣🤣
Love his accent
What was your fuel consumption on average? Was the clutch light? Manageable?
Every one always say bye to minicooper n never says hye to a new mini cooper🤣🤣
I don't know what you are implying with that comment mate ;-). Have a F56 Cooper S since 1.5 yrs (my first car) and am considering to get a new one with more options. The model as is, is a blast! Perfect size for two people, with backseats down you can pack stuff for weeks on the road. Incredible handling and comfort for that size and every single time puts a smile on my face when I start it up! Of course maintenance fees are higher than a KIA but quality is as well. It is a BMW at the end of the day. Anybody complaining about trunk size or backseat comfort? Well of course it isn't a sedan, but I guess people aren't buying a sports coupé and complain about the low seat position don't they?
Lastly: if you consider to buy this car and stumble across the higher costs don't forget that the value of the car will hold better than ALL of its rivals. MINIs are easily sold on and will always have a market...
Wrong idiot ive had 4in a row
I’m on my third Mini Cooper 😁
22chachalaca no both great cars , hence the third one 👍
I am on my 5th
Nice review but have to say this area looks really minimal spec at 4:18 compared to cars I'm looking at now. Should be a fuel more climate options and the dual zone is definitely worth it as you can do something extreme like 28 degrees one side and 16 on the other, and missing the driving modes switch there but I think you may have mentioned it being there somewhere else. I see you like your vapes too lol
So do you miss this cooper now? I'm planning to buy a similar one soon......
Any issues with the car? I'm looking at getting a JCW, but I'm concerned about reliability.
In 3 years I had zero issues at all like none
The only thing was it got through the front tires quite quickly I was getting a new set every year.
Stay away from these cars. I owned 2010 and it was nothing but a money pit.
@@charleschenhua “S” or “non S”?
@@charleschenhua Really?! I want a Cooper badly and keep reading that their older models prior to 2013 were very unreliable as built by a mixture of Rover and Peugeot but since the 2014 facelift and BMW muscle injected into the car, it has apparently improved massively and this continued 2018 onwards but am still not entirely convinced....
@@notsimplesimon Basically stay away from Gen2 Minis and you will be fine
Other than the front tyres what other problems have you found with these newer versions planning on getting a ‘17+ Cooper s next year all I here online is how there’s always problems and things to fix that’s just too much stress and hassle for me. I understand if you get any brand new car and look after it it should be find
Did you mention the defect rough door seals on your 3 year old Mini that has worn your door frame paint down to the metal my 2015 car is worse than yours and only got 28k 3 door MCS 2015 too,BMW told me the other day it's caused by an external source (their defect bad design they mean) the rough abrasive door seal rubber and it wont be fixed by them as its not corrosion LOL,any damp on the bare metal will soak into the worn down dry rubber and you get sick of seeing it and trying to remove the brown rust transfered to the rubber.
i think its shocking that its still happening to 2018 3 door mini's that are suffering this defect.
My biggest hate on my Mini Coopers S and BMW wont sort it on the 12 year corrosion warranty and to blame the so call external source that is in fact their bad design.
is it a good first car? like for a 17 year old short trips to school and back?
Would be ideal. Just check the cost of insurance
@@AdamWinch thank you! i’ve seen some quotes i think it’s around £1,250, i’ve found ones for around £1000-£2000 for the older models
@@imogenelizabeth5525 a year???? That’s ridiculous
@@Eliza_daniel1 That's not bad for a young driver to be honest
@@debbiepeter112 oh really? Damn.
It is my dream to buy a mini cooper. But, with family it is not practical. One day may be, once children are all grown up and I can have my retirement car.
Exactly same as mine, colour wise, down to the blacked out passengers windows. I don’t have the eco/sport/normal switch on the gearstick. Bloody brilliant cars and £20 yearly tax. 57 mpg on a 200 mile round trip with a full car... As there is only me (friends family and cat occasionally) it suits me down to the ground. Good video :))
Miss that car
Great review! thank you.
Two point mate. Your wheelspinning would have been the cause of your tyre issues. Also of course its small it's a Mini after all! 😂
Fair points on both of them 😂
@@AdamWinch Enjoyed the video though mate! 👍
Wow, lefts and right haha
Beautiful car
This the 210bhp one?
Your gonna miss it Agree I love the accent
So overall not a bad car.
Good selling chat!!
Great video but i did laugh when the back camera fell down hahahaha. I have a JCW
Ha. Yeah thought id leave that bit in 😁
How's that JCW. I'd love one of them. Maybe one day
Green Winch amazing. Especially with the optional PRO EXHAUST pinned wide open 😍
Green Winch if you have Instagram follow me @jcwjaycee
I have always liked these cars but they are ticking time bombs and money pits as they age. Top tip is to Avoid.
Why?! Are they all like this and when you say ticking time bombs as they age at what stage in their age do they start to give problems? 25k or more? Bought new, the only option is to trade in around 4 years out, then?!
@@notsimplesimon mass produced with lower quality materials to keep the costs down. They look great! but sadly costly to keep them reliable. Lots of head gasket issues on the internet and common problems. ALWAYS use a specialist to service and repair!!!
@@hondamarsh6504 but that was in the past? Head gasket issues now resolved; likewise fuel pump and thermostat housing and suspension bolts.....
Are you sure that you are not being too biased by a love for Honda by any chance?
@@notsimplesimon yes your right. I myself feel more confident owning a honda. I would only have a mini as a weekend toy and not my main vehicle.👍
Glad my dealer has 5 years unlimited miles
Very funny presenter.
Are you getting a countryman?
I would love one maybe in a few years. Have a Kia niro now and it's not to bad. Not as fun as a mini