I own a 2016. It isn't bad of a car; this is more of the touring Mini, good fuel and comfortable ride. Mine hasn't broken once, bought it used with 78'000 Km and it gets going in the coldest Canadian winter days without much hesitation. Had -22 few weeks back, it almost gave up but it started the first push.
I had one for a loaner when I took my Works mini for it's first service. It isn't that bad, they even gave me a manual one. Being 30 horsepower down on my works (and weighs more) it does feel significantly slower. In my short drive I get the feeling it's 75% the performance of a regular S with 70% more practicality. It's not for me, but it's a win in my book.
Picked up my 2011 countryman S ALL4 almost a year ago now and it has been amazing! Ive always wanted a MINI but needed another all season family car and i couldnt have been happier with the choice I made! I REALLY want a 2023 JCW now 😂
I have a 2012 and have ZERO problems with it!! Just like with any car the first year is always going to have some bugs... I love my Countryman and anyone interested should go test drive one! The "go-kart" handling is amazing!
I thinking of buying the countryman or the two door hardtop but I can't decide both are good looking vehicles and best for my area I live very close to San Francisco
I was actually thinking of getting one of these. Good thing I saw it...I'm not going to get a car that dies in a test review and doesn't start again LOL
I have this exact car, same year and everything and it has never ever died in the nearly 10 years I've owned it, drive it everyday and even cross country. You obviously don't know how to drive rally because this thing is a beast on the track and especially country roads (hence the name). Worst thing that happens with most cars are spark plugs dying every 6 months or so but that's with daily and track use, and only a supercharger being replaced this last year out 0f the 9 I've owned it so far. Nice try though ahaha.
Got loaner countryman when I brought my mini in for some servicing. Thing is really nice. Grwat job of bridging many gaps like the 4 door, cargo space and interior room for thw back passengers. Also the new 4 cylinder in the 2015 w paddles is surprisingly fun considering manuals are a necessity in minis. Even the way the auto trans gears down and causes that pop and burble is incorporated. Lame that you arent actively making that noise but cool that they didnt over look that aspect. Really well thought out car and you can definitely feel the premiumness on this vehicle. It is a little more top heavy with the taller stance compared to the regular 3 door coopers but still a very nice handling vehicle. Pickup in the vehicle is nice with the new 3rd generation engine.
I could get a 2011 with 103 000 km’s for $13 000. The ALL4 is enticing me for winter fun. Would be going from a 2013 base model Veloster with 270 000 km’s to the 2011 Cooper Countryman S. Should I stay away from it? Reliability issues or no?
Brian: "Thaat's Fucked..." made my night. Brian Cooley is my favorite Cnet reviewer. Him and Molly Wood. Also it seems like the EFI got fucked or something clogged the fuel line...
Indigo8086 yes... AIR!! If you noticed the car was low on gas, and a car that's out of fuel basically suck air and eventually not start and attempting to restart it will kill your fuel pump
I love the center 'Mickey Mouse - inspired' speedometer, it is both retro and cute. I am a guy, but I am tired of ordinary designs. If one needs to look at other interior designs without this great and big speedometer, then look elsewhere. Not every single car is for all people. I love all the Minis. The 2017 Countryman looks fantastic too, btw.
The lacck of reliability, the fact that I'm sure parts for this thing are expensive comparitively speaking, only 25-31 mpg and no fold flat bench seat in the back, not quite my favorite crossover yet but I'm still searching. Also, screw a turbo, superchargers all the way!
@AdamsJoshua85 Audi's & Androids, sounds like heaven to me! Brian Cooley, I just like the way he says it like it is, doesn't matter what other people think, if he likes it, or not, he just says so. Let's face it, if U can stall a diesel, it sounded like a diesel anyway, it can't be much good can it! Have a great week!
@madant1977 Yes a few may have been based on German cars but 100% of the cars are American and don't have the slightest bit of European parts on them..don't forget that Opel, Vauxell, Volvo, Land Rover, Aston Martin, and many more were one or are still owned by Americans
mini's are notorious for unreliability before BMW bought them the person who designed the engines made a mistake leaving BMW with a bunch of angry customers. unfortunately BMW has been unable to fix the problem.
@tjpark1111 Foot-pounds...pound feet... what is the difference. I am sure everyone can come to the conclusion that he referring to how many pound-feet of torque the car has. Why be so critical of how he explained it?
If you check the owners manual on any Mini Cooper, it says to never let the gas tank get low like it is in the video. The low gas level damages the engine. So it's your own fault that the car wouldn't start, not the fault of the manufacturer.
Youre telling me, have 1/4th of a gas tank that is unusable to the point where it dies is CNET's fault? What kind stupidity is that? Who cares what it says in the manual, it shoudlnt die with 1/4th of a gas tank left. Thats just ridiculous.
***** The reason they say not to run the car (and this goes for all cars) on a low tank is the bottom of the tank has all the sediment. A little sediment doesn't kill the engine, just reduces performance overtime.
+Omid Sarvian sediment can clog fuel lines and injectors, tear up a fuel pump or destroy a direct injection system. The real reason to not run it below 1/8th of a tank is because the fuel itself is the lubricant for the fuel pump. Run it dry and its almost guaranteed to need a new one.
Totally ran out of gas, keep in mind that these videos are not shot in order and they could take an hour getting a single segment recorded. No telling how long the car was running before it ran out but that’s exactly why it stopped running during idle. Probably to embarrassed to own up to it, which is why they never stated the issue in the comments.
@madant1977 Have you not looked at American cars now days? The Charger, Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus SHO, Cadillac CTS-V. Not to mention your British cars are all either German owned, Indian owned, or Russian owned lol. All American cars are still owned by American company's, so stick that in your pipe and smoke it.
The prince engine is jointly developed with PSA Peugeot/Citroen & BMW, built in either France by PSA For Peugeot/Citroen or Hams Hall England by BMW for BMW/Mini, a good engine plagued with problems &. reliability issues
Somebody I know has a Mini Countryman and they said it's made my BMW, not Peugeot. Oh yeah, I forgot to say that they said it was the most RELIABLE car they ever owned.
Have you ever own a Peugeot ?? if you don't then Stop being biased towards Peugeot okay ..Peugeot made very good car .....the car shut off might 've been out of gas....
"I think I might hate that."
My thoughts exactly.
I own a 2016. It isn't bad of a car; this is more of the touring Mini, good fuel and comfortable ride.
Mine hasn't broken once, bought it used with 78'000 Km and it gets going in the coldest Canadian winter days without much hesitation.
Had -22 few weeks back, it almost gave up but it started the first push.
Get The Harman/kardon sound system is Amazing! Driving in Atlanta At night with the mood lighting on and House music and Sunroof open. It was fun.
I had one for a loaner when I took my Works mini for it's first service. It isn't that bad, they even gave me a manual one. Being 30 horsepower down on my works (and weighs more) it does feel significantly slower.
In my short drive I get the feeling it's 75% the performance of a regular S with 70% more practicality. It's not for me, but it's a win in my book.
Picked up my 2011 countryman S ALL4 almost a year ago now and it has been amazing! Ive always wanted a MINI but needed another all season family car and i couldnt have been happier with the choice I made! I REALLY want a 2023 JCW now 😂
I have a 2012 and have ZERO problems with it!! Just like with any car the first year is always going to have some bugs... I love my Countryman and anyone interested should go test drive one! The "go-kart" handling is amazing!
I got my Countryman S a month ago, and it kicks ass, and is totally reliable. Just so happens, its quickly becoming the most popular car in its class.
I thinking of buying the countryman or the two door hardtop but I can't decide both are good looking vehicles and best for my area I live very close to San Francisco
Great car!. Looks like the most Eco friendliest, that's until you got it back working again
I was actually thinking of getting one of these. Good thing I saw it...I'm not going to get a car that dies in a test review and doesn't start again LOL
High maintenance...had a few issues...but after I fixed them it's been very reliable. 😊
I have this exact car, same year and everything and it has never ever died in the nearly 10 years I've owned it, drive it everyday and even cross country. You obviously don't know how to drive rally because this thing is a beast on the track and especially country roads (hence the name). Worst thing that happens with most cars are spark plugs dying every 6 months or so but that's with daily and track use, and only a supercharger being replaced this last year out 0f the 9 I've owned it so far. Nice try though ahaha.
Got loaner countryman when I brought my mini in for some servicing. Thing is really nice. Grwat job of bridging many gaps like the 4 door, cargo space and interior room for thw back passengers. Also the new 4 cylinder in the 2015 w paddles is surprisingly fun considering manuals are a necessity in minis. Even the way the auto trans gears down and causes that pop and burble is incorporated. Lame that you arent actively making that noise but cool that they didnt over look that aspect.
Really well thought out car and you can definitely feel the premiumness on this vehicle.
It is a little more top heavy with the taller stance compared to the regular 3 door coopers but still a very nice handling vehicle. Pickup in the vehicle is nice with the new 3rd generation engine.
You gotta love that German engineering , they are so reliable! Ill take a Honda any day!
The car had no gas in it
exactly!
Suboptimus Lime I absolutely love intelligent replies. That's such a rare thing on RUclips.
Cmon you can see it on the gauge - there are still 2 bars before empty
@@erweber they film throughout a whole week so it probably was another day or they ran it out of gas
Great...I'm terrified now that I am purchasing a 2011 for fear of engine problems...
@ItsMarquitos 3 pedals its a manual.. one dead pedal for resting your foot on.
I could get a 2011 with 103 000 km’s for $13 000.
The ALL4 is enticing me for winter fun.
Would be going from a 2013 base model Veloster with 270 000 km’s to the 2011 Cooper Countryman S.
Should I stay away from it? Reliability issues or no?
Probably the best car tech episode ever.
This car is like driving around in an Instagram app.
Brian: "Thaat's Fucked..." made my night.
Brian Cooley is my favorite Cnet reviewer. Him and Molly Wood.
Also it seems like the EFI got fucked or something clogged the fuel line...
Indigo8086 yes... AIR!! If you noticed the car was low on gas, and a car that's out of fuel basically suck air and eventually not start and attempting to restart it will kill your fuel pump
I don't know why, I just love these car videos! Keep it up!
Love your reviews! Can you do one on the Mini Paceman?
I love the center 'Mickey Mouse - inspired' speedometer, it is both retro and cute. I am a guy, but I am tired of ordinary designs. If one needs to look at other interior designs without this great and big speedometer, then look elsewhere. Not every single car is for all people. I love all the Minis. The 2017 Countryman looks fantastic too, btw.
The lacck of reliability, the fact that I'm sure parts for this thing are expensive comparitively speaking, only 25-31 mpg and no fold flat bench seat in the back, not quite my favorite crossover yet but I'm still searching. Also, screw a turbo, superchargers all the way!
He still had plenty of gas to idle for that long, so it's doubtful he ran out.
Alex Jacobson i agree But I can't tell how long he drove after that
Heh, one of the better bloopers from the Cnet car reviews.
@AdamsJoshua85 Audi's & Androids, sounds like heaven to me!
Brian Cooley, I just like the way he says it like it is, doesn't matter what other people think, if he likes it, or not, he just says so.
Let's face it, if U can stall a diesel, it sounded like a diesel anyway, it can't be much good can it! Have a great week!
@madant1977 Yes a few may have been based on German cars but 100% of the cars are American and don't have the slightest bit of European parts on them..don't forget that Opel, Vauxell, Volvo, Land Rover, Aston Martin, and many more were one or are still owned by Americans
it does have an option for a bench seat
Bench seat meaning can hold 4 people
It's got a clutch. Remember those?
Hahahaha! It died during the review? What a disaster!
I like it and plan on buying one.
Am I the only one who saw it die? They're awful cars. Always have been.
Wow! The Mini died while idling during the test. I like the Mini, but I like my cars to be reliable.
mini's are notorious for unreliability before BMW bought them the person who designed the engines made a mistake leaving BMW with a bunch of angry customers. unfortunately BMW has been unable to fix the problem.
i love this guy...i wish i had his job
somehow the coopers i see nowadays are not the coopers i love in the past...this car is like a maxi cooper. XD
This thing is sick, give me one of these and a lotus exige please and I think I'll be set!
The car died?...If you bothered to check the speedometer you hated so much, you would have noticed you were low on gas...
nahh.... it's the high pressure fuel pump. There is actually a recall from Mini.
if you bothered to look it still had 2 dots, low but plenty to idle
@neotekz but who knows, perhaps that shot was at a different location ;)
I was wondering all about the Courtesy of Mini driving because it DIED LOL!
there is a rear bench seat available
@tjpark1111 Foot-pounds...pound feet... what is the difference. I am sure everyone can come to the conclusion that he referring to how many pound-feet of torque the car has. Why be so critical of how he explained it?
it is only going to ramp up the audio but also the TEMPO! i think i might hate that. XD
@parfumeria33ro two pedals, two foot placements
Love mini! :D Find the hidden mickey.. lol!
If you check the owners manual on any Mini Cooper, it says to never let the gas tank get low like it is in the video. The low gas level damages the engine. So it's your own fault that the car wouldn't start, not the fault of the manufacturer.
Youre telling me, have 1/4th of a gas tank that is unusable to the point where it dies is CNET's fault? What kind stupidity is that? Who cares what it says in the manual, it shoudlnt die with 1/4th of a gas tank left. Thats just ridiculous.
flapplewapple hahhahaahahah LOL
***** The reason they say not to run the car (and this goes for all cars) on a low tank is the bottom of the tank has all the sediment. A little sediment doesn't kill the engine, just reduces performance overtime.
+Omid Sarvian sediment can clog fuel lines and injectors, tear up a fuel pump or destroy a direct injection system. The real reason to not run it below 1/8th of a tank is because the fuel itself is the lubricant for the fuel pump. Run it dry and its almost guaranteed to need a new one.
I was considering a Mini until I looked at the reliability. WHAT A JOKE.
@thiskar1 No the Mini is German because BMW makes the Mini Cooper
Speedo the size of a dinner plate? Please North American dinner plates are at least 3 times that size
I have never seing this guy talk anythink positive in any car. Except for BMWs. I think he gets paid!
alvaro entrala Doesn't BMW own Mini?
Omid Sarvian yea, I'm pretty sure
yes. Want some?
I love this guy!!!
In 2012 or 2013 you were able to get a 5 seater model.
Better make sure that 5th person is under 3 feet 😅
DREAM CAR!
Beast!
I think you better keep to testing US cars, seems you like them more )))
Totally ran out of gas, keep in mind that these videos are not shot in order and they could take an hour getting a single segment recorded. No telling how long the car was running before it ran out but that’s exactly why it stopped running during idle. Probably to embarrassed to own up to it, which is why they never stated the issue in the comments.
It still a concept car...not for the market yet..lol
The Mini Gods are pissed about the Mini Fat Ass. I was even considering one. Ha Ha Ha Brian your the best.
@madant1977 Have you not looked at American cars now days? The Charger, Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus SHO, Cadillac CTS-V.
Not to mention your British cars are all either German owned, Indian owned, or Russian owned lol. All American cars are still owned by American company's, so stick that in your pipe and smoke it.
Yep. That's hillarious.
it seems to go against what a mini should be
good review. the car died? thats not a good sign..
@EricAlveal18 Yeah but it is still a German Car
who can give me information about car?is it 4x4?
All4 is only on the S.
Yea me to I hate this in the middle
it is out of gass.. look at earlier shots of the speedo
well, that's reliable...
0:13 -- it's got 4 pedals?...
LOL! It's F*cked. . .eh . . .short shoot! HAHAHAHAHAHA! I'm loving these reviews!
The sushi bar
i have the same phone as that guy.
good host
독일이 아시아 시장을 생각하고 중국에 투자를 하였는데 저는 매우 기대가 됩니다. 매우 공격적으로 한국시장에 충격을 줬으면 좋겠다 생각합니다.
한국은 아직도 모두 같은 생각을 하기를 원하는 사람들이 너무 많아요 👌🇧🇷🇦🇺🇧🇬🇨🇵🇩🇪🇬🇧🇸🇪🇹🇷🇺🇲🇲🇾🇨🇦🇷🇺🇫🇷😎
I was considering buying one, then I saw it die xD
And all this time I thought it was just the one I test drove at the dealer!
Keep the Mini and give me that B5 S4 @ 5:54
WRX Owner
I want one!!!
can anyone find hidden mickey?? aww mini is soo cute
@24065894 it still has two bars or close to a quarter tank...what a pos
Wow!
the 4wd model is loner than the regular countryman
스마트한 세상은 사용하는 사람마다 다른게 맞는게 아닌가요?
개개인에게 맞춤 서비스를 제공하는 시대에 왜? 기숙사 같은 삶을 강요 하는지 모르겠어요 👌🇫🇷🇷🇺🇨🇦🇲🇾🇺🇲🇹🇷🇸🇪🇬🇧🇩🇪🇨🇵🇧🇬🇦🇺🇧🇷😎
i want this mini :(
foot-pound? you mean pound-feet?
I see Mickey Mouse...
B5 Audi S4 @ 0:38 FTW
Getting one tomorow...
NOPE
yep! they speedo + air vents hahaha
not enough power for its class
good for u. i could care less
bmw engineering. nyce
LOL i eneded up watching this video becasue i am currently on KBB used sale cars looking at this car. then it died. lol not buying it...
Middle speedo is silly drives cars that look the same everyday and pay for 20 yr old technology
would have been nice if they said why the engine died.... what if it simply ran out of gas, but we're left thinking Mini reliability is rubbish?!
lies this is available with bench
lies this
car is available with bench
This guy whines
I think I hate that
The reason why it's so unreliable is because the countryman's engine is made by Peugeot, whereas all other minis' have engines made by BMW.
The prince engine is jointly developed with PSA Peugeot/Citroen & BMW, built in either France by PSA For Peugeot/Citroen or Hams Hall England by BMW for BMW/Mini, a good engine plagued with problems &. reliability issues
Somebody I know has a Mini Countryman and they said it's made my BMW, not Peugeot. Oh yeah, I forgot to say that they said it was the most RELIABLE car they ever owned.
Have you ever own a Peugeot ?? if you don't then Stop being biased towards Peugeot okay ..Peugeot made very good car .....the car shut off might 've been out of gas....
I know why it died, BECAUSE IT RAN OUT OF PETROL.
Aidan Sheehan jr not really it still have 2 bars left on the gauge
it's F***Ked.... LOL