2011 MINI Countryman S Review - Yes you want to own it, but can you afford to?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- It's new? Are you sure? But it doesn't look new. Then again, MINI hasn't really come up with an original design since the 'new' Cooper debuted in 2001. And even then one could argue it was just a modern interpretation of the classic shape...
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Yep, I have a countryman all AWD and I live in utah, it went up the hills in parkcity with snow better than most of heavy trucks. While trucks were stopped on the side of the road, my little mini went up like a champ.
The countryman is the best car mini has built so far, I have owned 4 mini coopers over the years and they have all been great cars, but the countryman in my opinion is the best so far.The car feels and drives like a mini hatch but with more room and comfort, All the people who when asked would they drive a mini and answered no because its too small? well now you have got the perfect replacement. Mini is not about being small anymore its about being a brand, and thats fine by me, The best thing that ever happened was the new mini in motoring history. We still have the classic mini to thank for creating a new mini which was well overdue, Things have changed and moved on in the mini world and im so glad the new mini was created. What else can you buy that looks half as good as the mini???? NOTHING.
It's not as responsive as the mini cooper.
It also isn't as 'hairdresser' **grin**
Wifey has bought one, and I get to drive it sometimes, it always feels "planted" on the road and corners like it's on rails.
you seem like a bot found exactly the same comment of your on annother mini cooper video
I have one and I love it. It is a blast to drive, and it is a lot more practical than a regular mini. Not to mention it has a 5 star crash safety rating.
Not to forget good fuel economy. Probably better than 90% of crossovers.
Ok for folks looking at reliability, this isn't for you. But if your mechanically inclined and don't mind tedious maintenance, these are fairly reliable and great fun to drive
What type of maintenance we talking ?
I love how he brings up ergonomics on every single MINI video I have seen from him. You buy a MINI for the fun. If your all wrapped up over ergonomics, go buy a Prius.
I've watched what seems like a million mini countryman videos, & this was by far the best one. Informative & to the point.
Love mine, 2015 Cooper S All4. Fast, handles well because of the 4 wheel drive. Great fun, go cart handling, love it.
How's the reliability? Anything major cost you for the last 4 years over $500? Curious to know, I'm considering
Bought same exact one (2012 r60s white body black rim😂) because of this review.
Lots of fun when the car was in ‘brand new condition’.
Nightmare began soon after.
I really like this car. I love the brand. I love it’s shape, size, stylish exterior and interior, but due to its unreliability I’m starting to have my doubts about buying this car as my first car. I hope Mini makes a reliable car with no issues in the next few years. I might still get this car as my first car just cause I love the brand that much. Every car breaks down and has its flaws at different time periods or certain mileages. A man has to live his life to the fullest to truly understand who he is and where he came from.
After 2015 BMW fixed most of all reliability issues. I own 2016 S countryman and bought used. Had it almost 2 years havent had a single issue.
Don't believe all the rumours of them being unreliable, it's not all true. One of the reasons people or articles claim minis are unreliable because people tend to believe BMW when it comes to certain aspects. After owning one and asking BMW certain questions, (like about transmission fluid changes for example); BMW/Mini well tend to tell people it's unnecessary to have it changed. That's absolute BS, cause main issues with older generations tend to be transmission issues.
Have transmission fluid changed around 100'000 km to be safe if intending to keep the car for long time, it will be pricey but it's absolutely necessary.
Secondly, they told me same for brake replacements, (said that's also not recommended); once again it'd be on the buyer to have common sense to know when to change them.
Luckily for me prior owner took really good care of this thing had them changed and saved me round 1'000$ for front brakes alone
Benefit of owning any mini in general, is fuel economy. Countryman, mine averages 28 mpg city and up to 40 mpg highway. I went on 5 hour road trip few months back and averaged 42.4 mpg.
Cant say that bout any crossover competitor.
I love my Country Man All4 S!!! It was the best car I've owned so far! Stands out among the crowd!
Still have it....
Lovely video, guys. What did you shoot on?
Why they are so many hate about this car? I feel it is young and adorable thou, maybe it only attracts young drivers?but i dont think young drivers can afford it , it costs alot at here in Malaysia.
I have a 2013 all4. so far no problems is a great vehicle for the city and wintertime.
But the gaz... 15 liters pro km for me in town ! :-( Outch...
Would you give an update on your countryman 4 years later? You still have it?
@@Werevertumoto I've owned a 2014 since Nov 2017, replaced the spark plugs and installed a catch can soon after I got it and no problems since. Currently at ~70,000miles (113k)
Nice car.Too bad the reliability and cost of parts are a contention against buying one ($2,600-$2,900 for clutch replacement? Ouch!) The Mini's have awesome leg room and look great but I get the feeling it will spend more time in the repair shop than in my garage and will be constantly be putting a strain on my wallet for repairs. Pity. You notice these car reviews never seem to bring up the negatives of the costs of owning the vehicle they are testing. I would think bringing up reliability according to previous models track records and consumer tracking would be a good feature to have to aid in making an informed decision and which vehicle to buy on any(all) car reviews.
I got the Death Rattle on mine. Clutch and transmission had to be replaced at a cost of $5K SOLD IT !
Guy who bought it for $2,500 said the engine dropped a rod one month after he repaired it. Now it sits in his driveway to remind him never again to buy a Mini.
I’m on my fourth high pressure full pump in my 2011 Mini Cooper countryman S with 125K miles. Yes they have extended warranty on that part but that says something. I love everything about the car but reliability is terrible. Also I had to replace two dead spark plugs, the remote keyless entry receiver died, turbo went bad at 70K, my timing belt tensioner failed at 90K and both VANOS sensors went tits up.
thats what you can expect at 70k, 90k, 125k but the first 2-3 years is a good car
I work in Plant Oxford building the Mini and I think this is easily the best model so far...
Although the new Paceman next year will really turn heads, specially for the people unsure about this model.
Once my company 528i goes back in February I'm ordering one of these babies.. Had my test drive yesterday and I'm in love!.
Also, yes you can have a "bench" seat in the rear to accommodate 3 people at the cost of the stupid rail!!!. Thankfully lol.
Can you sway out the rail and add a middle rear seat if you have buckets?
@@raceface48 not too sure on that one mate, sounds like a lot of work to be fair. I've got a JCW countryman and made sure to buy with 3 back seats, just in case, as I didn't fancy the work editing later lol.
I prefer the R54 over the R60 as it still looks like a Mini. The new one looks like a Subaru. The R54s are also a great value now and you can find them for less than 50% of new for a great condition lease return.
will it retain that catastrophic engine failure where the piston's rod pokes a hole in the lower block?like I have seen in 04-08 mini cooper models..oh that premature automatic transmission failure around 75kmiles +
great review, can you opt put of center rail on the backseat and put a center seat instead
Just picked up a All4 garage queen for $15,400.... never buy new.
Dean Klein me too. I got an ALL4 for $15 with only 36K on it last year. This thing is a blast!!
Mine, purchased 15.000 € but 90.000 km for à 2011 model. Stills expansive but for my privante use, it's enough ! :-)
@@raceface48AAA
How's the car treating you? Do you still have it?
You can get an srt8 or a used AMG mercedes at that price. The mini is fun but the most id pay is $5k for one in good condition
I just bought the 2017 All4 S and I LOVE it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
GlitterBee how is the reliability. I want buy the 2011 model.
GlitterBee
Hi
What is the seating height like? Bit disabled so need a car seating style like "sit up and beg" Really like Minis but sensibly may have to get a juke but heart says mini countryman.
My next future car. I love it :)
Your comment regarding only being able to afford one for loan was unnecessary, but yeah, you're indeed entitled to your opinion.
Why do you list a msrp range from $21,650-$26,950 (assuming canadian because of the ontario license plate) but my local dealer price range is $10,000 higher?
Well, they're not really a lot cheaper here. Are you talking about Australian dollars or US dollars? My Clubman cost almost $20,000 USD before I added ANY options. After trying REALLY hard to go easy on the options, the price had shot up to $26,000! That doesn't include any taxes. Accessories and options are freaking expensive partly because most are built by BMW, not MINI. I was so shocked by the cost of the options that I sadly had to forget about upgrading to sportier aluminum wheels.
The 'best' Mini has been the R60 (BMW) Cooper S Countryman Rockfield Edition (2014 to 2016) Owner's Handbook 291 pages! Now Oct 2018 and I still don't know all the clever bits. Expensive yes; unique also.
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?
I was talking in AUD, but the difference isn't that great... $47,000 AUD is about $45,000 USD... so a countryman S is still $17,000 USD more expensive in Australia... then as you said, options are on top of that.
My countryman S has done a great for me. My turbo has been swapped with mamba turbo and tuned with manic stage 3 to 300hp and still reliable until now 62k kilometers at the moment.
Im at 92'700 km still running i bought mine used in 2020 with 79'800km
Ive driven two road trips, averaged 40 mpg or more on those. Travelled over 22 cm of snow last year with ease.
I must warn you though, don't believe what Mini or BMW will tell you! GET transmission fluid changed around 100'000 km if you intend to keep the car.
Bmw will tell you the fluid will last forever. Minis in past suffer from transmission problems, and i know few people who had to pay out over 10'000 to get them fixed.
Get transmission fluid changed after 100k.
Secondly i also asked mini how much brake pads would cost as quote, fronts are very pricey 860$ before tax. Thats canadian.
And 560 for rears.
Just be careful not to slam on brakes too much
Well you do have a point, but come one you have to agree that if BMW did put the old mini back into production (a bit more modern perhaps) even just a few hundred it would be pretty cool...
As with many things in life you either hate or love the mini,you can't be in between.I absolutely love this car but my brother thinks it looks like an iron or a boot or something.
@JST1324 sadly it cant, its only ment for light terrain like gravel roads and snow roads
@heath780391 i think my conflict with the design is partly what you mention. them calling it a mini and it not having the same pricipals as the original design
i swear this is the most popular mini and it has been out for like 2 years vs the hardtop which has been out for a decade. in my area, I literally see these as much as prius'.
I decided to go with a Clubman because I needed storage space badly. It's the only model other than the Countryman that would work for families with one child. I just wish the stupid pollution laws weren't so harsh. I'd rather be driving a diesel. They get almost 51 mpg! Makes my Clubman almost look like a gas guzzler! But then, my last car averaged only 19 mpg so I'm happy with that...
I own this car in the same colour except the i have the 2.0 diesel S model which has more torque than the petrol version its pretty quick.
What colour is it?
How much is it now please!
this car is bad ass.a fraction perfect, for all season espically winter.i think its the best or cooler looking mini
Filmed in the Ottawa area!!
I think Minis are tooled and assembled in the UK.
@wesamalhoob I own one and it is indeed comfortable. It's run flat tires and the tight suspension(found in S models) makes you feel mostly of the little bumps in the road. The clutch is also a little tight and heavy but it makes up for it in speed and gas mileage ;). It has amazing handling so you'll always have a smile on your face driving one!
over 600,000 minis buit in Oxford, previous owners did nothing with the brand or the design just gave taxpayers money away and went bust. BMW have made an outstanding success of the product, OK so they had to evolve the design to be marketable and comply with modern regulatory imperatives which has left many aspects of the original concept missing.
But this is a great car, The original Mini evolved into a style Icon and sport car and is what Mini was really about, BMW have captured that.
It's an alternative for people don't want to fall in stereotype driving a "status" car like Mercedes, BMW, Audi but maintenance do cost more and probably not as reliable as other soccer mom car. The bubbly shape will not stand the test of time.
My 2006 Cooper S has lasted me forever with just need for some basic maintenance.
Idk, the bubbly shape has been pretty much the same since the 60s
Does anyone else find the new mini and new fiat 500 really ugly?? I mean it's "modern" and sleek, but then all the cars now tend to look the same.. And it really looks like designers didn't take one clean new design, but found a compromise between 10 different proposals.. The new VW beetle is probably the only good "revival" design I've seen. xD And not to say that the size is everything BUT "MINI". Original's moto was small, affordable, easy to fix and to find parts..
@pacheks i quite like the countryman's look, but it is a pity that BMW ruined the classic look and size of the original Leland mini...
I love my model s this best purchase ever I didn't want suv or crossover but this car from mini has changed my opinion there not slow but fun
The sunglass holder is not backwards thats why i will accept an owners opinion good or bad
comparing this to a Juke.. what the hell!
I liked pace man more than this, but this have rear doors :) the only thing I like but the shape is not as well ass the classic mini.
I'd like to buy a Mini Cooper. But. Is it a comfortable car? Cars such as BMW
I want to buy this mini bud i want to know some information about the service or if the car is ok for long traveling if it’s reliable ?? Thank you
The parts are priced up a lot if you buy direct, most expendable parts are made by Bosch or similar corps but rebranded as "Genuine MINI" and sold for 2-3x the original price. As far as traveling, only problem is it doesn't have a big fuel tank, expect to fill up after 500-600km
Stay away especially the Countryman Cooper D diesel …. Great drive but when those BMW engines go wrong they cost a fortune to fix and mechanics will tell you they are awkward to work on example engine needs to completely out on diesel s £2,500 to fix a snapped chain belt ….I really wouldn’t touch any mini I’d go get a 1.8 petrol civic a safer bet
what did he say that is "stupid"?
Love the car But did not like the review that he gave on it. If you like the style of a normal hard top Cooper, or just Mini at all, You would love everything about this car. I love that bar in the middle for all kinds of extra gadgets & the toggle switches to keep that original mini style. This guy didn't have to say some of the things bad about the car, becouse some of the stuff he said was backwards, really didn't make sence. There's nothing bad about it or backwards! (Just sayin)
The sunglasses holder is the right way round, it's the steering wheel that is on the wrong side.
Hidden mickey? Wowww i luv this car
3:54 OMG dashbaord looks exacly like MINI MOUSE!!!
The only reason why I want it is because it is in rallying, if it wasnt, I hate it
Yo-No same, i swear the countryman in rally looks smaller
Outstanding car but not for country roads and snowy winter parking. Seems to be bigger than it is. It is interesting who is the target customer? In Russia, I suppose, it will be wholy a 'blond girl' car: Look at me! I am so 'blond'!
Tight!
Yes I can afford to now!!! :)
I cant respect or believe what a vehicle reviewer say about any car, but specially the all4, if he is going to compare it to a juke?
i wanna get this car but it looks a bit too clunky compared to the cooper
They're not at all. Super fast and really fun!
im waiting for countryman coupe s a.k.a pacaman
cars in america are so cheap! In Australia the countryman starts at $38000, and $47000 for the countryman S... and thats before options!!!
big and lumpy. It could use the first mini as a sparewheel.
I think you need a new cameraman who knows tricks other than messing with the focus. Seriously, it gets old in about 10 seconds.
it's not an expensive car.......
says the guy that drives on the wrong side of the road.
Automatics should be banned from the mini
Someone count how many "uh" he says... At least 200 I'm guessing
Watch my review on a 2012 countryman s !!
find the hidden micky mouse?? :)
Now it has the fiat 500L I know it wasn't out at the time of this video.
i'm distracted you're very handsome
Terrible reveiw, camera operator must have been drunk, not interested in its rally potential but as a reliable daily driver
You misread the title... and have an attitude problem.
OK where shall I start 1) Its not a mini its BMW's awful Idea of what a Mini is 2) its Fugly beyond words 3) The Ergonomics and interior quality is bad but certainly better than most Dodge's Chrysler etc that come on sale in the UK the 300C is a case in point the original design and even the 90's incarnation is far superior to any of the new BMW mini's
what the fuck is a Neese-ann?
ahhh
189 hp? piece of shit. I'm just gonna get a wrx...
lol
This car should go well with my chevrolet suburban
These cars are pieces of shit: After 60k km, ours already needed a new timing chain (and we serviced it religiously!). Electronics started failing in the 50ks (right after warranty expired). Run-flat tires are hard to find and expensive. If you buy one of these, plan on spending lots of money on a regular mechanic. :=P
I´d rather buy paceman I dont like this.
If you ever pronounce "nissan" like that ever again...
the car is a lemon .. we still have one with us,,, massive disappointment
Only for iPhone? No surprise there, this is a fruit basket's car.
take a breath man, stop talking for a second
big bulshit from the salesman,
but nice depends what you require from a bug car...
The commentator should take some lessons at a speech therapist to get rid of his slurry voice.
But it's ugly
I want to own it?! i don't want it even for free,ugliest car i ever seen
+Mr.Sir360 u r completely right. it is very quick
Andrei xrt Ugly? It's GORGEOUS!!!!
this guy clearly hasnt seen the interior in person.. especially at night lmao :)
Andrei xrt never trust a guy who can't form a sentence. Troll.
its a horrible looking car