2009 MINI Cooper Clubman User Reviews

Pros

Comfort, handling, performance, style.

Cons

Less than expected MPG, some quality issues, OEM run-flats expensive

Purchased As New

Went from A BMW 7 series to a Cooper Clubman S. I am 6'2, 245 and fit comfortably. Great performance on the S model and very solid handling car. I average 23 MPG city and 27 hwy driving conservatively, which is a huge disappointment. Noticed some quality issues with the interior finishes and exterior weather striping came off after owning the car 3 days. No spare tire since it came with run-flats which are $425 a copy, beware. Also had to tint the sunroof to avoid it being a hotbox. All in all, a very fun car but wish the MPG was as advertised....read morehide

Pros

Awesome MPG, free maintenance, tons of personality

Cons

none to speak of, seats 4 not 5

I've had 3 MINI's before this one. I loved all of them, but needed something slightly bigger. This thing ROCKS! It handles like it's on rails, I get compliments everywhere I go. I'm not into big cars, so this one is great. I have the Cooper (not the S) and it's way quicker than my friends civic. I love it. I can easily get 40 miles to the gallon (they claim it will get 37)...read morehide

Pros

Fun Fun Fun

Cons

None yet

I love my Clubman. It's the most fun I've had in a car. Hihway driving I am getting 46 mpg and city 34,33. The handling is truely like a go-cart. Of all the cars I have owned this By Far is the most fun Yet.
To really experience this car take her on the twistiest road you can find and punch it!! GUARANTEED SMILES...read morehide

Pros

outstanding I can get close to 40MPG on the Turnpike

Cons

It is not that rough it is a sport car, it handles and feel like a BMW problably the 328 325 bmw

I have the regular Clubman, I cannot be more satisfied. The car can be customized (where else you can design your car specific for you taste. I see it this way... the mini is the cheapest and most fuel economy BMW you can buy... I had BMW before but i did not like the expense and the fuel economy so i change to a mini..the Clubman is great, there is no bumpy ride or hard ride since the reason is that all sport cars are the same. I encourage you to get into a Porsche or Lamborghini or a corvette, believe me I have done it an the mini feels more confortable..the car has his charm, the quality of materials, parts its outstanding the same you get from BMW, Land Rover, Mercedes.. its that good. The car have outstanding technology, love the radio, the Bluetooth phone, the car entrance,

Test one, then test a super expensive sport car and i am sure you will be back for the mini... i did it.. but better did you know that at the end you will save money not only on gas, the resale value its higher than any Bmw, Mercedes, jaguar, etc... not kidding check online yourselves... do the math check the kelly book and you will see who is the king of residual value ... yes it is the mini all worth it...

I have a clubman, astro black, premium package, comfort package (must have it), flat tires, piano black, manual transmission, OUTStaning…. Almost 3 to 4 people ask me for it everyweek…....read morehide

Pros

huge trunk without sacrificing MINI personality, great gas mileage

Cons

harsh ride, information panel lacks vital info, long term reliability unknown

Test drove one and it was great. I like the peppy handling although the 4-cylinder engine needed more HP. Get the turbo version if you can afford it. Fit and finish are very high but I can't believe they don't have oil temperature and engine temperature gauges. That's not optional information considering my last two cars had overheating and battery problems. What next? No fuel gauge?
The back seats have more leg room so adults can now ride back there. They fold down so trunk space is quite large. The Club door makes it tons easier to get out of the car. Say what you will about the rear doors. I find them convenient as I won't hit my head on an overhead glass door. You must get the sunroof tinted if you get the option. The sliding panel is a net. It won't block sunlight so the cockpit gets VERY hot in the Texas sun.
Avoid CVT, it's so complex that many owners have wound up with $2,000 in repair costs on average! BMW is probably going back to a standard automatic next year.
Worth it if you have a MINI and the baby is getting too big for it. It hasn't lost the charm and peppy handling that MINI is famous for....read morehide