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- 15,000 fair
- Lilburn, GA
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- autoshopper.com
2013 mini cooper review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Handling, efficiency and style in a variety of guises. introductionthe 2013 mini cooper hardtop is the original mini model. Now available in both hardtop and convertible variants, the mini cooper delivers agile handling, crisp performance and an interminably cute appearance in a tidy, efficient, front-wheel drive package, with plenty of space and comfort for front seat passengers. 2013 mini cooper models get bluetooth handsfree connectivity and a usb port as standard equipment. Premium gasoline is required on all models. base mini coopers make 121 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration performance isn't quick, but it's adequate. We think this engine works best with the manual transmission, which adds to the sportiness. The mini cooper delivers excellent fuel economy, earning an epa rating of 29/37 mpg city/highway with the stick, and 28/36 mpg city/highway with the automatic. mini cooper s models come with a turbocharged version of the same engine that generates a more substantial 181 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. They use the same turbocharged engine as the s, and are tuned for even more power. Jcw models use an ultra-firm suspension and churn out 208 hp and 192 lb.-ft. Of torque, making for one of the best power-to-weight ratios on the market. Surprisingly, though, fuel economy remains the same as the s, with 26/35 mpg city/highway with the manual and 26/24 mpg city/highway with the newly available automatic. the mini cooper hardtop is quite practical when viewed as a two-seat car with good rear cargo capacity. The front seats are very comfortable and supportive, and they are large enough to accommodate all sizes of drivers and front passengers. With its hatchback and folding rear seats, the hardtop can haul reasonable amounts of gear. The back seats are best left for small children or, better yet, stuff. a wide range of styling options allows owners to personalize their cars, and it's a major part of mini's appeal. The choices cover upholstery style, material and color; exterior graphics; trim pieces; ambient lighting; and exterior paint, including contrasting colors for the roof. Functional options include high-end features like adaptive xenon headlights, rear obstacle warning and a navigation system. minis have a price premium over other compacts, and options can add up quickly. But fans don’t seem to mind, and mini has developed quite a cult following. Standard equipment includes leatherette (vinyl) upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, locks and outside mirrors; cruise control, keyless entry, a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, bluetooth handsfree connectivity and a six-speaker audio system with a cd player, hd radio, auxiliary audio jack and a usb port. Hardtops come standard with15-inch alloy wheels, and convertibles get 16-inch alloys. The sport package 1,250) adds 16-inch wheels on the hatchback and 17-inch wheels on the convertible, sport seats, foglamps, a rear spoiler and dynamic traction control. cooper s hardtops 23,300) and convertibles 28,150) get a turbocharged version of the same engine good for 181 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Additional equipment includes a firmer suspension, sport seats, alloy pedals and foglamps. The cooper s hardtop comes with 16-inch alloy wheels. the jcw hardtop 30,100) and convertible 25,300) are the raciest models of all, with a 208-hp version of the turbocharged engine, even firmer suspension, larger brakes and 205/45r17 run-flat tires. dozens of packages and options are available for all mini models, and it would be impossible to list them all here. The convertible has a pop-up rear rollover bar, and the hardtop comes with side curtain airbags. All models with the manual transmission feature hill assist, which activates the brakes when starting on an uphill start to prevent the car from rolling back. walkaroundthe mini cooper lineup has multiplied since this second-generation version was launched as a 2007 model. Yet none of the subsequent models will be mistaken for anything other than a close sibling to the chic, irrepressible cute hardtop, or for that matter any mini model sold since the brand was re-introduced for 2000. the convertible closely resembles the standard hardtop, and matches its dimensions. The soft-top maintains the same basic silhouette as the hardtop, though the heated glass rear window is tilted farther forward. The rear side windows are about a third of the size of those on the hardtop because the cloth top wraps farther around the sides of the car. When the convertible top is down, it stacks at the back of the car. The look is fine, but it blocks the driver's lower line of sight to the rear. the convertible's insulated fabric roof opens at the touch of a button in just 15 seconds at speeds up to 18 mph, which is very convenient. There are no latches to unhook, simply press the button. A sliding roof function opens just the portion of the top that's over the front seats. It's like a big sunroof that can be opened at speeds up to 75 mph. mini cooper s models are distinguishable from the standard versions, no matter the body style. Black mesh grilles replace the shiny bars, lower brake ducts with optional chrome frames guide cooling air toward the brake discs. Most noticeable is the chrome-ringed hood scoop on cooper s models. interiorall mini cooper cabins are charming with excellent finish. The plastics have a quality look and feel. This also goes for the base leatherette, aka vinyl, upholstery. Multiple leather options are available, including a cloth and leather combination, a full leather option, and the glove soft lounge leather with contrasting piping, similar to classic british sedans. Ambient lighting is standard on most models, and it softly illuminates the door panels and footwells with subtle leds. The driver can change the color of the lighting across a spectrum from soft orange to crisp blue. despite diminutive exterior dimensions, mini cabins are surprisingly spacious up front. Even a 6-foot, 5-inch driver can be comfortable in the front seat. The basic manual levers, controlling height, seatback rake, and front-rear travel, allow just about everyone to easily find a comfortable spot. the mini driving position is excellent. The available sport seats are even better. a round, plastic transmitter replaces a conventional ignition key. It slides into a slot next to the steering column, and the driver fires the engine by pressing the adjacent a start/stop button. The button is cute and inoffensive, but no more effective than a standard key. The optional proximity key allows the driver to leave the transmitter in purse or pocket and just press the start button. We'd prefer a traditional key, but that's not an option. all models follow mini's sporty tradition of a big, round speedometer in the center of the dash. The tachometer is mounted on the tilt/telescoping steering column, moving with the wheel as it's adjusted it up and down. The available automatic climate control system is cleverly configured in the shape of the winged mini logo. The tuning knob is centered with most other audio buttons at the bottom of the speedometer, while the volume control sits further down the center stack, closer to the hvac controls. The integrated design of the audio controls makes it ne.
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