Hi there, would like to know your opinion on which of these is better? What do you think of it?
looking for a reliable and cute car, Thanks!

This post has been edited by Cecilia_Cheah: Aug 14 2016, 03:08 AM

Was just at Desa Park city. There is a Mini car exhibition sort of . Took a look at both. If I would choose. Clubman wins in terms of practicality. It is also easier on the eye. Countryman is just NOT cute.

i find previous model better ...

Hi There,

Thanks for your feedback! I'm now considering between the mini cooper and countryman, due to clubman is a bit longish for me. Would appreciate if any current mini owners out there would be able to let me know how's the car performance in terms of smooth operations, less breakdowns, or less visit to the workshops. Just read a thread about the high probability of break down in many aspects of the car. Hopefully that after paying for high price for the car, it would be able to serves me well and less problems as my previous car, many thanks for your feedback again!

tell us which year or model u going after ?
New or use ?
what ur expectation ?

I drive 2014 countryman.
Reliable- after 40k km in 2 years, no major problem just service when the car shows signal. Only problem is during long and heavy rain, there will be a signal showing my window is not closed. Claimed for warranty, change the power window motor 2 times, still the same. I dont bother anymore, let it be.

If you can afford, and you like Mini style, just go for it.
Otherwise there are tons of different car more worth the money.

Btw, have you test ride it? With run flat, the suspension is tough, and the tyre noise is loud. But after I changed to normal tyre, it is better now.

Hi there, considering new unit, probably the mini cooper or the countryman. I'm just looking for a car that has less breakfdowns/problems. Understand that sometimes there is some minor problems which is acceptable.

Hi There! Woww..glad to hear your reply!
Yes, did test drive the countryman 1.6L and mini cooper, both low specs. Countryman does feel very bumpy especially at the back and the power is much less, of course i'm comparing it with mini cooper which has twin turbo, but then also looking at the price, it's not much difference. Both car will be able to suits me well.
I do like the Mini style but just thought of looking for more feedback.
Many thanks for your helpful reply! Cheers!

Both is the non-turbo model??
Wont it be underpowered??
IMO.. neither .. Cooper S for me..

yes, the countryman is non-turbo and feels underpowered but I did not test the S yet.
Cooper is twin turbo, so it's much better in power, also did not test the Cooper S yet too.

4 cylinder twin turbo?

Its twinpower turbo...not twin turbo..

the one she is talking about must be some sort of souped up model with 2 siputs bolted on~

if new car nothing to worry .... is kind of reliable when the car still under warranty, i used to own cooper S cabrio

which sales entertain u ?
u need good connection with bavaria internal guy ?

It cant be..too complicated...

But a twin turbo engined sounds cool though..fits for mini driver...cool..

ofc cant be but , who knows hehehe

i will salute whichever madman who tries to even shove 2 siputs into that extremely cramp engine bay.... unless its judding out the hood or bumper

glad to hear that! There'll be 4yrs warranty. May i know which countryman are you driving now? How does it feels compares to your cooper S?

ooohh that will be so great if you have anyone to recommend! You know someone pls let me know, thanks!!

HI all,

Interested getting a Recon Mini Cooper S R56 or F56. But somehow I read in the internet, mostly US region owner comment Mini reliability really sucks. First 1~2 years ok...then nightmare comes.

Some issue unable to fix till the car have to in workshop for few weeks. Some even said is the most regret decision for buying a Mini. Sold the Mini in great loss just to get rid of it.

Any owner here especially Recon Cooper S R56 / F56 can input how the reliability after owning for few years? I looking for for 2012/2013 R56 or 2014 F56 batch.

Japan spec and UK spec any different? Somehow Japan spec is much more cheaper. Is it 180km/h limited like those JDM car?

read most of them doesn't really take care. Pump the cheapest fuel which is 87 caused a lot of built up in the throttle