Soldato
Will definitely give it a go before I write it off completely.
But I am a simple man. 2 is bigger than 1.5
Who here owns a Mini?
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Will definitely give it a go before I write it off completely.
But I am a simple man. 2 is bigger than 1.5
Extra ~150kg for a Clubman over the hatch.
Drove the 1.5 hatch today and it has a satisfying punch when in sport mode.
I went from a manual JCW hatch to an auto Cooper S clubman. The loss of power is easily felt and for me 2.0 has just enough welly to make it not feel slow. Plus the 8 speed box helps a ton keeping it riding the torque, and short ratios to help acceleration.
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Soldato
Question on the Mini 'comfort entry' set up. I assume you have to press the little button on the door to open the car, do you have to press it again to lock it when you get out or does it lock automatically when you walk away with the key in your pocket?
Don
Have there been any issues with either the 1.5 or 2.0 Petrols (or indeed the GPF equipped cars)?
Potentially looking at a replacement for our 1.5 Ecoboost Kuga if the coolant leak turns out to be terminal, and the Wife quite likes the look of an F60 Countryman.
Only real requirements from her seem to be Bluetooth/Cruise control/Parking Sensors, and if possible heated seats (which seem to be quite a common option on the Countryman). From my point of view only running costs and reliability are a requirement
Potentially looking at a replacement for our 1.5 Ecoboost Kuga if the coolant leak turns out to be terminal, and the Wife quite likes the look of an F60 Countryman.
Only real requirements from her seem to be Bluetooth/Cruise control/Parking Sensors, and if possible heated seats (which seem to be quite a common option on the Countryman). From my point of view only running costs and reliability are a requirement
It don't think it locks automatically, you have to press the button on the fob or door. I'll test it on mine later as I've got comfort access.
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I also just press the button. Though the car has locked it self a few times. I'm not sure the conditions needed for that to happen.
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The annoying thing is that the Mini car app doesn't notify you if you do leave it open.
Soldato
Does the car beep or flash the lights when you lock it? On my current VW the mirrors fold in so I know I've done it, not sure if that's even a thing on new Minis!
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You have to press the button on the door handle or the key. It will not auto lock when you walk away.
It flashes the lights and you hold the lock button to fold the mirrors in.
Soldato
We went into a dealer at the weekend with thoughts of getting the 2L, but after another test drive in a 1.5 have decided we'll be more than happy with that engine. A surprisingly nippy car.
Yes, but it's rare.
Indeed. I have it and it's a godsend.
Really don't know why everyone who bought one didnt option it as its superb for our weather conditions, plus not very expensive.
Edit just checked my order sheet and it was around £150. Bargain
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Don
Just bumping this as could do with some feedback?
Concensus they're solid motors with no major issues. I'm on my fifth year with the 2.0 B48 and that's been my experience as well.
Personally, between me and my Dad, we've had 6 current gen Mini's. One with the 1.5l and the other 5 with the 2L. Never had an issue with either. The 2L used is the BMW B48 engine. Widely used throughout BMW models as well, so if there were major/common issues, we would know about them by now.
Don
Appreciate the feedback - have just put a deposit down on a Melting Silver Countryman Cooper S
Looks like you can no longer order it from new, which probably makes sense if they’re ramping down the current model (probably out of the parts).