Highclass Gray Metallic

Spice Orange Metallic

British Racing Green Metallic

Pepper White

Lightning Blue Metallic

White Silver Metallic

Chili Red

Iced Chocolate Metallic

Midnight Black Metallic

Satellite Gray

Polar Beige

John Cooper Works Black

Championship Red

Polar Beige/Carbon Black

Carbon Black

Dark Truffle

Toffee

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Overall

Although the 2015 Mini Cooper isn't very practical, it's a sophisticated little car that's fuel-efficient and great fun to drive. 

WHEELS: 17" MINI YOURS BLACK TWIN SPOKE ALLOY

WHEELS: 16" 6-STAR TWIN SPOKE BLACK ALLOY

Front Wheel Drive

4 Cylinder Engine

Gasoline Fuel

6-Speed Manual

Manual

6-Speed Automatic

Automatic

Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode

Adjustable Steering Wheel

Cargo Shade

Climate Control

Leather Steering Wheel

Cruise Control

Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Driver Vanity Mirror

Floor Mats

Pass-Through Rear Seat

Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror

Passenger Vanity Mirror

Premium Synthetic Seats

Rear Bench Seat

Trip Computer

Bucket Seats

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Cloth Seats

Keyless Start

Leather Seats

Driver Adjustable Lumbar

Heated Front Seats

Passenger Adjustable Lumbar

Sun Roof

Automatic Headlights

Heated Mirrors

Convertible Soft Top

Intermittent Wipers

Premium Wheels

Keyless Entry

Rain Sensing Wipers

Power Door Locks

Power Mirrors

Power Windows

Rear Defrost

Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers

Power Folding Mirrors

Fog Lights

HID headlights

Front Side Air Bag

Daytime Running Lights

Driver Air Bag

Passenger Air Bag

Engine Immobilizer

Passenger Air Bag Sensor

Rollover Protection Bars

Security System

Auto-Leveling Headlights

AM/FM Stereo

CD Player

Auxiliary Audio Input

MP3 Player

Bluetooth Connection

HD Radio

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Rear Parking Aid

Navigation System

Premium Sound System

Satellite Radio

Smartphone Integration

Universal Garage Door Opener

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

Brake Assist

Power Steering

Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitor

Tires - Front Performance

Traction Control

Tires - Rear Performance

4 Cylinder

This is an update to my initial review.  I've got some 6,000 miles on it now.  Combined mileage is 34 mpg.  Freeway driving is a breeze, as long as you, the driver, realized your MINI Cooper (non-turbo) is no race or fast car.  It's a very simple 1600 cc's of raw BMW power.  They should use that line in their advertisements.  The car and its payment went to my ex-husband when I left him.  He wanted it.  He loves it.  At 74" he is very comfortable in the car with top up or down.  So, the rest of this review is his.   

Toby, that is her name, performs exactly the way I had hoped she would perform.  Whether in the city (stop or go traffic) or on the highway, she does an excellent job.  I do not drive her fast.  She simply isn't fast.  I didn't want "fast" so, she is perfect.  For me.  At my age.  I got this car because it was a convertible, leather interior, a wonderful color combination for the exterior with a very comfortable ride and superior sound system.  Toby is a Highgate package with the Harmon-Kardon sound system (a 'must-have' in my mind).  I truly cannot think of anything else to say about the car, as it is just a superb automobile in spite of its price tag.  I got what I wanted: A well thought-out, high mileage, comfortable drop-top.  When I'm 80, please stay off the sidewalks.  I'll be driving on them!

Some changes:  #1 Rule: It's a MINI. Get Over It

The clutch is backwards from most cars.  When you step on the clutch of most cars, the clutch separates from the engine.  In a Mini, it remains attached to the engine, and the thrust bearing rotates with the engine with a lot of force on this half inch steel bearing.  The flywheel is a dual mass, suitable for today's drivers who do not know how to let out a clutch.  Finally, clutches are supposed to match the horsepower of the engine.  The clutch is sized for the standard 124 HP engine.  The JCW has the same engine, but with tuning and turbo puts out 208 HP.  The clutch in my Mini has now been replaced 4 times in 36000 miles of driving.  BMW which owns Mini runs it's warranty program.  95% of their calls involve BMWs.  BMW uses a traditional clutch and its clutches are matched to the engine.  So they do not understand the problems faced by Mini JCW owners.  I have a 4 year 50,000 warranty on my car, purchased in June 2012.  Yet BMW refuses to pay the $1700 bill to replace my clutch.  Heavy duty clutches are available for the Mini because the clutch fails so often.  They cost $1300.  They have a ceramic bearing that won't burn out.  Mini dealers have special equipment to replace clutches because they break so often.  It costs about $5000.  So chances are that your mechanic does not have this equipment.  My Mini dealer refuses to even touch a heavy duty clutch since their agreement with Mini USA requires them to only use Mini parts, which are unreliable.
If you buy a Mini JCW, you can expect the clutch to fail about once a year.  It takes 3 days to get a clutch installed.

BMW does not honor warranty on clutch

This is the worst car that I have ever owned.  I have had a alpha romeo spider veloce, honda crv and one other car for over 10 years each with over 150,000 miles on them.  This car is cheaply and poorly made and was more expensive than both of them.  In the first year that I owned it all of the electrical wiring went and I had to have it towed in, less than 7,000 miles.  Covered by the warranty $8,000 plus.  The following winter the water pump went and I had to have it towed in yet again.  In year 3 the drivers seat started to frwy whith less than 20,000 miles.  Last year the brakes were falling apart and they had to be changed when the car only had about 24,000 miles on it.  I am at the dealer yet again 6 months later and although I purchased an extended warranty most of it isn't covered.  $600 plus to have the hood fixed because it won't open because the original cheap parts have rusted in 4 years.  Another $400 plus for new spark plugs and something else because the engine is malfunctioning with only 31,000 miles in the car.  Another oil change because all the oil leaked and I couldn't get to it since the cable broke to open the hood.  Inferior parts and quality.  Run from this vehicle and buy a Honda, Toyota or Subaru.  I can not recommend this car to anyone and will never buy another.  But at least it's paid for!

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