2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman consumer reviews

I'm the 2nd owner of my 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman S for the last eight years. 74000 miles. I love the Mini even though it can be expensive to own. I'm a proactive owner. I keep it well maintained and serviced. You just have to research the car before you commit. LOVE my Mini!

This car is roomy enough to fit four adult passengers or tons of cargo with the back folded flat. Both comfort and utility. Excellent fuel economy.

So cute! Excellent condition inside and out. Turbo charged engine, outstanding sound system, flexible sunroof, Great gas mileage, comfortable, high performance and fun to drive.

The MINI Cooper S Clubman is fast, fun, and has enough room for 3 other people to enjoy the Harman Kardon sound and the sunroof. The back seats fold down to create a space for groceries, a guitar, a painting you just bought, I?ve even hauled a mini fridge home from Lowes back there. The car is comfortable, especially in the winter with the heated seats and ample climate control. Fun car, great on gas mileage.

The 2011 MINI Clubman S is as awesome to drive as it practical to own. The driving dynamics are thrilling, especially in sport mode. As soon as I ditched the run flat tires and added high performance 17" rims and summer tires I was rewarded with grippy go-cart handling that elevated country touring to the sublime. The clubman is practical with its twin back doors, you'll never hit your head or find interference with roof mounted toys (surfboards, bikes, kayaks, ladders, canoes, whatever). The 2nd generation design of the clubman has lost its cool factor. The windows on the 2011 clubman are seamless all around. The sun roof is huge and when opened in combination with the driver's and passenger's windows you can imagine you are in a convertible.

The cars is fun, fast and roomy for the size. The ride is rough and the interior is loud. The car has been very reliable

Great car as a daily driver, or across country. The John Cooper Works has over 200 Horsepower yet has averaged 32 MPG and is very civil around town, yet a true performer when wanted. BMW engineering that puts a smile on the driver's face!

This car is all about handling and exterior appearance. The handling is sharp and hard and the run flat tires add to the overall jarring ride and prompting a friend to ask, "was the suspension an option?" While the car is way fun to drive, eventually, the harshness may get to you. After the "honeymoon" period, I began longing for just a bit more refinement. I owned two GTI's before this car and would go back to one just to achieve this balance of handling and comfort. The over abundance of hard plastic surfaces in this vehicle are getting very tired at this point and at this price point, soft touch needs to find its way into the interior design. Creaks and rattles abound after the break in period and largely due to the VERY HARSH ride shaking them loose. Also, be advised, run flat tires cost $300 - $450.00 each!!! to replace and wear out quickly under normal driving conditions. MINI does not recommend rotation as part of routine maintenance and this could cost you BIG TIME depending on your driving habits. Overall, this is a great car with multiple shortcomings including too many hard plastics that start to creak and rattle after break-in and a VERY HARSH RIDE that is EXTREMELY OBTRUSIVE inside the cabin. Run flat tires create severe road noise especially at highway speeds. The car is great on gas and super fast off the line. Not to mention very handsome on the road. I personally believe that the cons outweigh the pros.

This is a great little sports car. Absolute blast to drive. The Clubman has just enough room to carry all we need. Seems a little small sometimes but I am 6'3 and 350lbs. I still fit and find it acceptable. So far we have had no problems at all, we will wear out the run flat tires soon, but that is kinda our fault. If you want a great fun car this is it. If you need a van to carry lots of stuff and people, maybe not for you.

Would buy it all over again. Next might buy the Countryman..........................................................................................